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Ambassador James Kimonyo to speak at UVa-Wise

James Kimonyo, the ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the United States, will be on campus on Monday, Feb. 25. 

Ambassador Kimonyo will deliver a public lecture on the topic of “Rwandan Education” in the Chapel of all Faiths at 1 p.m. WISE DEVELOP is the organizer of the event.

Bowen to discuss the Republicans during the Eisenhower years

 

Michael Bowen, a history professor at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, will lecture at UVa-Wise on Tuesday, March 5.

Noe to discuss the impact of weather on the Civil War

Kenneth Noe, a history professor at Auburn University and a leading authority on Appalachia’s Civil War, will lecture at UVa-Wise on Friday, March 1.

Author Welch's book nominated for Library of Virginia award

Wendy Welch, author of “The Little Bookstore of Big Stone Gap” has been nominated for the Library of Virginia's Literary Award in Non-fiction.

Mountain East Conference approved

Phi Sigma Sigma boosts scholarship fund at UVa-Wise

 

The sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma chose an old fashioned yet proven method to raise some dough to sweeten an established scholarship fund at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise.

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.