UVa-Wise News
Mullins overcomes obstacles on way to degree
The normal journey to a
college degree takes four years, but a series of events caused Kimberly Denise
Marshall Mullins to earn her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences
three decades after she graduated high school.
UVa-Wise faculty receive Harrison awards
Several members of The University of
Virginia’s College at Wise faculty were presented with faculty awards
on May 14.
Professors Marla Weitzman and Debra Carter received the Outstanding Teaching Award, presented to
a faculty member who excels in classroom teaching and who works particularly
well with students.
Holcomb is Class of 2013 honorary speaker
Zack Holcomb planned to
become a pharmacist, but a medical mission trip to Belize and a volunteer stint
at a regional free health clinic altered the Big Stone Gap native’s plans.
UVa-Wise students win academic awards
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise recognized the scholastic
achievements of nongraduating students during the Academic Awards Ceremony.
EDUCATION
Schedule set for UVa-Wise Summer Opera Company
The Southwest Virginia Opera Company of The University of
Virginia’s College at Wise announces its upcoming Summer 2013 season featuring
two one-act children’s operas.
Virginia Governor McDonnell is UVa-Wise Commencement speaker
Virginia Governor Bob
McDonnell will deliver the keynote address during Commencement exercises at The
University of Virginia’s College at Wise on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. on the Lawn by the Lake.
Highland Cavalier editor awarded SPJ National Mark of Excellence
The editor-in-chief of The University of Virginia's College at Wise student newspaper, The Highland Cavalier, was awarded first place for breaking news reporting in a national journalism contest for a 2012 news story about the sudden death of the College’s seventh chancellor.
Appalachian Writers Project offers scholarships
Thanks to a generous grant from the Slemp Foundation and partnership with Humanities Tennessee, the Appalachian Writing Project will offer tuition scholarships in the amount of $450 for young writers who demonstrate need and want to attend the 2013 Appalachian Young Writer's Workshop.
Southwest Virginia teens grades 10-12 (and new graduates) may be selected to live and write at a residential camp at Lincoln Memorial University, where they will work with notable Appalachian authors. The deadline for applying is May 17, 2013.
UVa-Wise senior selected to Virginia Governor's Fellows program
UVa-Wise senior Phillip Blevins has been named a Virginia Governor’s
Fellow, which means he will spend the summer in Richmond working in the public
safety office for Gov. Bob McDonnell.
Residence halls wireless in fall semester
Residence students at UVa-Wise will have access to wireless
Internet service when the fall semester begins this August.
According to Angela Lemke, housing director, each residence
hall will offer wireless once the campus completes the estimated $200,000 project.
However, the townhouses and the theme houses will continue with independent
service provided by Comcast.
Highland Cavalier editor-in-chief wins SPJ award
The editor-in-chief of UVa-Wise’s student newspaper, The Highland Cavalier, was awarded first place for breaking news reporting in a multi-state contest Saturday for a 2012 news story he wrote about the sudden death of the college’s seventh chancellor.
Tipton Memoral Scholarship Fund Concert set for April 29
The seventh annual David Tipton Memorial Scholarship Fund Concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Spring band concert set for April 22
The Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Division of Music at The University of Virginia's College at Wise will present its annual spring band concert on Monday, April 22, in the David J. Prior Convocation Center.
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and will feature the College's Wind Ensemble and the Highland Winds Concert Band. For more information, contact Director of Bands Richard Galyean at 276-328-0235 or rdg3y@uvawise.edu
Colyer honored by Highland Cavalier Club
The Highland Cavalier Club honored Bob Colyer, Sr. on April 9 for his decades of service and commitment to The University of Virginia’s College at Wise and its athletic program.
Appalachian Writing Project’s annual Invitational Summer Institute set for May
Educators will learn fresh ideas for their own writing and for teaching writing at every level from kindergarten to college during the Appalachian Writing Project’s annual Invitational Summer Institute, sponsored by The University of Virginia’s College at Wise in partnership with the region’s public schools.
Early Childhood Conference set for April 27
Author Herman Parish, creater of the Amelia Bedelia series, will be the keynote speaker at the Southwest Virginia Early Childhood Conference sponsored by The University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
Chancellor's Pride Campus Clean-Up set for April 18
Chancellor’s Pride Campus Clean Up 2013 will be held Thursday, April 18 at UVa-Wise.
In the event of rain, the cleanup will be held on Friday, April 19.
SGA Student Leader 5K and Fun Run set for April 27
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise Student Government Association will host the SGA Student Leader 5K and 1-Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, April 27.
Science students to present at forums
Several science majors from The University of Virginia’s College at Wise were invited to present their research papers at different symposiums in the region.
