May 5, 2016
It’s my pleasure to share with you that Dr. Joyce Easter, Professor of
Chemistry and Director of the Honors & Scholars Program, has been elected
to another three-year term as secretary-treasurer for the Virginia's Collegiate
Honors Council (VCHC)—a position she’s held for the past six years. The VCHC
joins higher education institutions throughout Virginia and West Virginia to
support and enhance programs and activities for exceptionally talented and
motivated students.
And speaking of exceptional talent, Joyce shared with me that three Virginia
Wesleyan students presented original research as part of the VCHC Spring Honors
Conference, held April 15-16 at Lynchburg College. She tells me that their
presentation skills were strong, and that each student was poised, professional
and confident.
Congratulations to our 2016 VCHC Spring Conference presenters:
Seth Antozzi ’17
Modeling possible retrofits to East Hall using BEOpt
Major: Mathematics
Course: “Energy and the Environment” (EES 320)
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Garry Noe
Ashley Peterson ’17
The survival of the Mayan world: How architecture contributes to the
lifespan of Mayan structures
Course: “Seminar in Latin Culture” (SPAN 313)
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Diana Risk
Taylor McIntosh ’17
The Positive Effects of Recreational Programming on At-Risk Youth
Major: Recreation and Leisure Studies—Management Track
Course: Independent Research
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Doug Kennedy
