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Relay for Life to hold Chocolate Fest on Feb. 14 at UVa-Wise

Chocolate lovers can indulge sweet tooth cravings at Chocolate Fest while supporting Relay for Life, Thursday, Feb. 14 at The University of Virginia's College at Wise.

Participants will have the opportunity to fill a plate with chocolate treats for themselves or a loved one on Valentine’s Day in exchange for a donation.

The Chocolate Fest will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Slemp Center Atrium with all donations benefiting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

For more information, contact Gina Chisenhall at 276-328-0218.

SVEA to hold middle school Valentine’s Day dance

The SVEA Chapter at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise invites middle school students to attend its annual Valentine’s Day Dance on Thursday, Feb. 14. 

The event will take place in the Cantrell Hall from 6-8 p.m. The dance is open to middle school students and invites both singles and couples.

Refreshments and Valentine’s Day gifts will be available purchase as will photo booth opportunities sponsored by Theta Phi Alpha sorority.

Stratton paper exhibit in Gallery 121

A paper exhibit from the Ray Stratton series will be held this month in Gallery 121 of the Gilliam Center for the Arts at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise.

SGA announces scholarship commitment at UVa-Wise

The Student Government Association at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise pledged to endow a scholarship to benefit the College’s student leaders.

UVa-Wise to host blood drive Feb. 11

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will host a blood drive on Monday, Feb. 11.

Sponsored by the Office of Greek Life and the fraternities and sororities at UVa-Wise, the drive will benefit the MARSH Regional Blood Bank, which supplies blood to area hospitals in Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. The drive will be held from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. in Cantrell Banquet Hall at UVa-Wise.

Black History Month concert rescheduled for Feb. 15

The Black History Month concert has been rescheduled for Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of All Faiths.

The concert will feature the UVa-Wise String Ensemble, Highland Singers, Wise Guys and Chris Rose and Anthony Keys performing the works of many black musicians and composers.

UVa-Wise will celebrate Black History Month with many events throughout February.

Celebration events supporting the theme, “Learning from our Past to Pursue our Future,” extend into the arts, literature and history. All events are open to the public.

UVa-Wise economic development director appointed to Rural Jobs Council

Shannon Blevins
Shannon Blevins

Shannon Blevins, director of economic development at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, has been appointed to serve on Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell’s newly created Rural Jobs Council. 

Performances, panel discussions highlight Black History Month at UVa-Wise

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will celebrate Black History Month with many events throughout February.

Celebration events supporting the theme, “Learning from our Past to Pursue our Future,” extend into the arts, literature and history. All events are open to the public.

Black History Month begins Friday, Feb. 1 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of All Faiths with a concert featuring the UVa-Wise String Ensemble, Highland Singers, Wise Guys and Chris Rose and Anthony Keys performing the works of many black musicians and composers.

UVa-Wise "All Clear" Following Report of Alleged Gunman

WISE, Va -- The University of Virginia's College at Wise announced it has lifted the lockdown of campus following a report of an alleged gunman.
 
A student reported seeing a gunman near one of the residence halls and university officials issued a campus alert shortly before 9:00 p.m EST.
 
Campus and local law enforcement immediately conducted a building-by-building search.  No gunman was identified.

Author Wendy Welch to conduct workshop and lecture at UVa-Wise

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise Lecture Committee and Pro-Art are sponsoring a workshop and lecture this month by Wendy Welch, author of the popular “The Little Bookstore of Big Stone Gap.”

Welch will conduct a writer’s workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Gladeville Room of Cantrell Hall. The workshop is co-sponsored by the lecture committee and Pro-Art.