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Chemistry professor Tucker to present ‘Last Lecture’ Nov. 17
Professor of Chemistry Margie Tucker will present the lecture she would give if it were her last as the popular Last Lecture Series continues at The University of Virginia's College at Wise on Tuesday, Nov. 17.
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Appalachian poet Michael Chitwood featured writer at UVa-Wise Coffee Night
Acclaimed Appalachian poet Michael Chitwood will compare writing to a pilgrimage and discuss his creative process during his upcoming two-day visit to The University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
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Learn to manage multiple generations in the workplace at SVTDC Nov. 10
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is partnering with the Virginia Department of Business Assistance and the Southwest Virginia Workforce Investment Board to offer a working lunch on “Understanding a Multi-Generational Workforce” on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
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Enjoy 5 movies for $10 at Cinema City and benefit UVa-Wise women’s basketball
Cinema City Stadium Theaters in Norton and the women’s basketball program at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise are sponsoring the first Cavalier Women’s Basketball Movie Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 8.
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UVa-Wise fall choir concert set for Nov. 3
The Division of Music of the UVa-Wise Department of Visual and Performing Arts invites the public to its upcoming fall choir concert at Wise Trinity United Methodist Church, Tuesday, November 3, at 7:30 p.m.
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UVa-Wise facility named Gilliam Center for the Arts
The new $14.4 million fine and performing arts facility at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is now officially the Gilliam Center for the Arts, following action taken Monday by the UVa-Wise Board.
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Weight Watchers at Work offered at UVa-Wise
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will host a session of Weight Watchers at Work each Thursday at noon in the Honor Court Room of the C. Bascom Slemp Student Center, beginning with an informational meeting on Oct. 29.
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UVa-Wise bands to hold concert at Jettie Baker Center Oct. 26
In celebration of the rebirth of instrumental music classes in Dickenson County schools, two bands from The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will present a fall concert at the Jettie Baker Center in Clintwood at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 26.
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Davidson receives 2009 Kanto Award
Richard Davidson, professor emeritus of education at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, is the recipient of the 2009 William P. Kanto Memorial Award in recognition of his strong support for education in Southwest Virginia.
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Dr. James Hill to speak at annual Napoleon Hill Day at UVa-Wise
Dr. James B. Hill, the grandson of Napoleon Hill, will deliver the keynote address at the annual Napoleon Hill Day at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
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UVa-Wise to hold second annual technology symposium Oct. 22
Re-envisioning business through the use of technology and technology partnerships is the theme of this year’s technology symposium at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
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Study shows major economic impact of higher education
A new study conducted by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia provides an unprecedented look at the large impact of Virginia’s public colleges, universities, and community colleges on Virginia's economic output, job creation, and state tax revenues.
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UVa-Wise to host 23rd annual Medieval Renaissance Conference Sept. 24-26
The 23rd annual Medieval Renaissance Conference takes place at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise beginning on Thursday, Sept. 24 and lasting through Sept. 26.
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UVa-Wise to host 23rd annual Medieval Renaissance Conference Sept. 24-26
The 23rd annual Medieval Renaissance Conference takes place at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise beginning on Thursday, Sept. 24 and lasting through Sept. 26.
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UVa-Wise to preview new Center for the Arts with tour and wine and cheese reception on Oct. 2
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is offering a sneak peek of its new $14 million Center for the Arts as part of Homecoming 2009 festivities on Oct. 2.
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Vice Chancellor Rusty Necessary kicks off fall Last Lecture Series at UVa-Wise on Sept. 28
Rusty Necessary, vice chancellor for enrollment management, takes the podium to deliver the speech he would give if it were his last when the popular Last Lecture Series begins again at The University of Virginia's College at Wise on Sept. 28.
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Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center to offer media training workshop Oct. 19-20
The Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center will present a two-day media training workshop to teach professionals to be effective spokespersons for their companies or organizations.
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Children invited to learn and play at UVa-Wise Funtasia Sept. 26
Characters from classic children’s books and popular animated television shows are all part of this year’s Funtasia at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise on Sept. 26.
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UVa-Wise and University of Seville ink sister institution agreement
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is now a sister institution of the University of Seville following an agreement that creates the possibility of sharing research programs, faculty and students.
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UVa-Wise to celebrate Constitution Day with interactive timeline
Students, faculty and staff at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise are invited to take an online journey back in time on Sept. 17 to celebrate the 1787 signing of the U.S. Constitution.
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UVa-Wise senior scholar profiles Southern philosopher in new book
Maynard Adams, a major intellectual figure of the second half of the 20th century, is the subject of a new book penned by Glenn Blackburn, a professor of history emeritus and senior scholar at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
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College Night set for Sept. 14 at UVa-Wise
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise invites area high school students from Wise County and the city of Norton to attend College Night on Monday, September 14.
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UVa-Wise welcomes alumni to attend Homecoming Oct. 1-3
A tour of the new Center for the Arts, reunions, an alumni art show and football are among the events featured as The University of Virginia’s College at Wise celebrates Alumni Homecoming 2009 on Oct. 1-3.
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Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out to headline 41st annual Dock Boggs and Kate Peters Sturgill Festival Sept. 12
Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out is the featured act at this year’s Dock Boggs and Kate Peters Sturgill Festival, one of the region’s most time-honored music traditions.
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Author of ‘Ghost Map’ to speak Oct. 26 at UVa-Wise
Steven Johnson, bestselling author of “Ghost Map,” the book chosen as this year’s freshman reading, will lecture on Oct. 26 at The University of Virginia College at Wise.
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UVa-Wise students complete degrees with least debt among public liberal arts colleges, according to U.S. News ranking
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is the top public national liberal arts colleges whose students graduate with a low debt load, according to the latest issue of U.S. News and World Report’s annual college guide.
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