News archive : October 2012
Virginia Spaceport leader to speak at UVa-Wise on 2013 moon mission
The University of Virginia's College at Wise students will learn the details of the first moon mission to boost to space from Virginia's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport on Thursday, Oct. 4 from the mission launch director.
UVa-Wise dedicates Leonard W. Sandridge, Jr. Science Center
A large crowd joined officials
from the University of Virginia and its College at Wise on Monday, Oct. 8, to
dedicate the science facility in honor of Leonard W. Sandridge, Jr., a longtime
supporter and friend of UVa-Wise.
Children invited to Hallo-Read Carnival, Oct. 26 at UVa-Wise
The SVEA Chapter at the University of Virginia's College at Wise will sponsor the Hallo-Read Carnival for children age 12 and under.
The event will take place in the Fred B. Greer Gymnasium on Thursday Oct. 26, from 6-8 p.m. There will be stories, games, crafts, and snacks for the children. They may come in costume or as they are (please no scary masks or costumes).
First CAV-LCADE band festival set for Oct. 27 at UVa-Wise
Many of the best high school bands in Virginia,
Tennessee and Kentucky will compete for the Chancellor’s Cup in the inaugural
CAV-LCADE Tri-State Marching Band Championship at The University of Virginia’s
College at Wise on Saturday, Oct. 27.
OctubaGrass concert set for Oct. 24 in Gilliam Center
OctubaGrass, a concert featuring the UVa-WIse Bluegrass Band and the Wise Guys Low Brass Ensemble, will be held this Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. in the Gilliam Center for the Arts theatre lobby. Refreshments will be available for purchase from members of NAfME, future music educators.
Chamber Choir at UVa-Wise to perform a new work in memory of Chancellor David Prior
The public is cordially
invited to a concert by The Chamber Choir at UVa-Wise on Sunday, October 28 at
3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of All Faiths on the UVa-Wise campus. There is no admission charge.
Fall Fun Festival postponed
The Fall Fun Festival set for Monday, Oct. 29, has been rescheduled for Nov. 5 at 6 p.m.
Fall band concert set for Nov. 12
The Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Division of Music's annual fall band concert has been rescheduled for Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gilliam Center for the Arts.
Blount inspires students on Napoleon Hill Day at UVa-Wise
Motivational speaker and former professional basketball player Corie Blount told dozens of Future Business Leaders of America students from Southwest Virginia on Monday, Oct.
