November
23, 2015
I recently attended a gala at the beautiful new
modern Slover Library to celebrate the 150th anniversary
of our primary newspaper in this region, The Virginian-Pilot. A
number of those attending the event have deep ties to both the newspaper and
Virginia Wesleyan College.
The Virginian-Pilot has won three Pulitzer
prizes in its long and distinguished history. In 1954, at the age of 27, Frank
Batten became the publisher of the paper which was owned by his uncle, Samuel
L. Slover. The Batten family has played a very significant role in
the history and development of this College. For this, we are all
thankful!
I invite you to learn more about the fascinating history of the newspaper in the Phil Walzer article here:
I invite you to learn more about the fascinating history of the newspaper in the Phil Walzer article here:
http://www.pilotonline.com/
I encourage you to visit the Slover Library (www.sloverlibrary.com) on Plume Street in downtown Norfolk. The $65 million facility is touted by many as one of the most innovative libraries in the country.
Congratulations to The Virginian-Pilot on 150 years!
I encourage you to visit the Slover Library (www.sloverlibrary.com) on Plume Street in downtown Norfolk. The $65 million facility is touted by many as one of the most innovative libraries in the country.
Congratulations to The Virginian-Pilot on 150 years!
