I am pleased to share that a
collaborative new installation, “Other Than Real,” will be on display
in Virginia Wesleyan's Neil Britton Art Gallery through January 5.
“Other
Than Real” presents the work of several artists—Robyn Bailey, Christine
Harris, Nicole Harp, Wade Mickley, Greta Pratt, John R. G. Roth, and
Susan Tolbert. According to an exhibit description, “The works are
presented for consideration as artifacts of thought, and have been
brought together to inform a particular realization and resulting
question. Imagination and insight can be crystallized by the creative
process of artists and take the form of real objects. Therefore how is
imagination different than reality, and should we consider the world of
ideas embodied in art objects other than real?”
Special thanks to
John Rudel, Professor of Art and Coordinator of Art Exhibitions, and to
each of the contributing artists for bringing this beautiful and
thought-provoking installation to our campus.
Learn about this exhibit and more on the webpage for The Arts at Virginia Wesleyan University.
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Monday, December 4, 2017
VWU Alumni Gathering: Dallas/Fort Worth
Great to visit tonight with Virginia Wesleyan graduates and friends at a special alumni gathering hosted by Mike Rawls '91 in the Dallas, Texas area. Pictured: Lisa and Mike Rawls (top), Dawn '86 and Danny Reid '86 (middle), and Isaac Arrington ‘15 with Sue Erickson, Director of Hofheimer Library (bottom). Isaac was a student in Sue's “Road Map to Research" class.
Congratulations to VWU Trustee Linda Thomas-Glover
Congratulations to Virginia Wesleyan University Trustee Linda Thomas-Glover (center) on her appointment as Vice President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Linda will retire from Virginia higher education in January and start her new assignment at the Decatur, Georgia-based accrediting organization in February. Pictured with us at the SACS meeting in Dallas, Texas, today is SACS-COC President Dr. Belle Wheelan. Linda’s daughter, Patrice, is a senior at VWU.
Nota Bene: VWU to Host Robert F. Boyd Institute March 19-20
Each spring, in partnership
with the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church, Virginia
Wesleyan University hosts a workshop for UMC pastors that yields
continuing education units. The Robert F. Boyd Institute will take place on campus March 19-20, 2018.
In this seminar, Dr. Tod Bolsinger, Vice President and Chief of Leadership Formation and Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary, will share insight and lessons on leadership in a changing world. The presentation will be based on Dr. Bolsinger’s award-winning book, Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory, which offers both realism and hope, as well as tangible ways to lead differently when you go “off the map.”
Dr. Bolsinger earned a Ph.D. in theology and Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. In addition to Canoeing the Mountains, he authored It Takes a Church to Raise a Christian: How the Community of God Transforms Lives, and The New Media Frontier: Blogging, Vlogging, and Podcasting for Christ. He speaks, consults and is an executive coach for corporate, non-profit, educational and church organizations in transformational leadership.
We are proud of our affiliation with the United Methodist Church. Our University is a community of faith, learning and service. The Boyd Institute complements a variety of programs offered by our Center for Sacred Music, the Center for the Study of Religious Freedom, and Marlin Ministries. We strive to integrate participants of the Boyd Institute into these and other programs of the University.
The Robert F. Boyd Institute is named for a co-founding member of our Board of Trustees. It is a fitting and proper way to recognize the commitment of Trustee Emeritus Bob Boyd to Virginia Wesleyan University and our affiliated denomination.
We look forward to hosting this year’s Boyd Institute and welcoming Virginia Conference pastors and church leaders to our campus. Read more about the program and register to attend at www.vwu.edu/boyd.
In this seminar, Dr. Tod Bolsinger, Vice President and Chief of Leadership Formation and Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary, will share insight and lessons on leadership in a changing world. The presentation will be based on Dr. Bolsinger’s award-winning book, Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory, which offers both realism and hope, as well as tangible ways to lead differently when you go “off the map.”
Dr. Bolsinger earned a Ph.D. in theology and Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. In addition to Canoeing the Mountains, he authored It Takes a Church to Raise a Christian: How the Community of God Transforms Lives, and The New Media Frontier: Blogging, Vlogging, and Podcasting for Christ. He speaks, consults and is an executive coach for corporate, non-profit, educational and church organizations in transformational leadership.
We are proud of our affiliation with the United Methodist Church. Our University is a community of faith, learning and service. The Boyd Institute complements a variety of programs offered by our Center for Sacred Music, the Center for the Study of Religious Freedom, and Marlin Ministries. We strive to integrate participants of the Boyd Institute into these and other programs of the University.
The Robert F. Boyd Institute is named for a co-founding member of our Board of Trustees. It is a fitting and proper way to recognize the commitment of Trustee Emeritus Bob Boyd to Virginia Wesleyan University and our affiliated denomination.
We look forward to hosting this year’s Boyd Institute and welcoming Virginia Conference pastors and church leaders to our campus. Read more about the program and register to attend at www.vwu.edu/boyd.
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Nota Bene: Goode Center Groundbreaking
Yesterday was a historic day at Virginia Wesleyan
University as we broke ground for the magnificent new Susan S. Goode
Fine and Performing Arts Center. Scheduled for completion in early 2019,
the 23,200-square-foot center will feature an impressive glass-enclosed
grand lobby, and a theater that seats an audience of 300.
I hope you enjoy the photo gallery and news coverage from the groundbreaking event:
I hope you enjoy the photo gallery and news coverage from the groundbreaking event:
Friday, December 1, 2017
Batten Honors College Students Tackle Complex Global Challenges
Great conversation with Batten Honors College students (from left) Mallory Langford, Shannon Bradley, and Alex Powers, who are researching sustainability efforts on campus as part of their course "Complex Global Challenges." Also pictured: Suzanne Savage, Associate Vice President for Advancement and Board Relations, and Maynard Schaus, Associate Provost and Professor of Biology.
The Goodes Break Ground
We were honored to have VWU Trustee Susan Goode, our building namesake, with us at today's groundbreaking ceremony. Susan and her husband, David, are enthusiastic advocates for the arts, not only recognizing the importance of these disciplines, but believing they are absolutely fundamental to a comprehensive liberal arts education. Pictured (from left): Jon Pruden, Vice Chair of the VWU Board of Trustees, David and Susan Goode and their daughter, Christina, Chris Brandt, Executive Vice President of Hourigan Construction, and Dr. Travis Malone, Dean of the Susan S. Goode School of Arts and Humanities and Professor of Theatre at Virginia Wesleyan.
Groundbreaking for the Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center
It was a historic day at Virginia Wesleyan University as we broke ground for the magnificent new Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center. Scheduled for completion in early 2019, the 23,200-square-foot center will feature an impressive glass-enclosed grand lobby, and a theater that seats an audience of over 300.
Joining me to break ground (bottom, from left): Jon Pruden, Vice Chair of the VWU Board of Trustees, Susan Goode, Trustee and building namesake, Dr. Travis Malone, Dean of the Susan S. Goode School of Arts and Humanities and Professor of Theatre, and Chris Brandt, Executive Vice President of Hourigan Construction.
Joining me to break ground (bottom, from left): Jon Pruden, Vice Chair of the VWU Board of Trustees, Susan Goode, Trustee and building namesake, Dr. Travis Malone, Dean of the Susan S. Goode School of Arts and Humanities and Professor of Theatre, and Chris Brandt, Executive Vice President of Hourigan Construction.
Nota Bene: Physical Plant Operations Update
Virginia
Wesleyan University has a longstanding relationship with Aramark
Corporation. For approximately 25 years, the facilities service provider
has delivered outstanding leadership of our Physical Plant operations.
In January of this year, all Physical Plant operations, including
groundskeeping, housekeeping, and maintenance functions, became a
contracted service of Aramark, an organizational change that helped
streamline our University processes.
As part of that transition, Bruce Vaughan announced his plans to retire on December 31. Over the last year, he has continued to play a vital role in Physical Plant operations. As Vice President Emeritus and Director of Capital Projects, he has devoted his energies to several major construction projects and transitional issues in anticipation of the service agreement finalization on January 1, 2018.
As we near his retirement date, we recall the many contributions Bruce has made to Virginia Wesleyan over the last two decades. As Vice President for Operations, he facilitated construction of Clarke Hall, Godwin Hall, the Jane P. Batten Student Center, the apartment building in Brock Village, Honors Village, Birdsong Field, Frank Blocker Youth Center, Greer Environmental Sciences Center, and the Betty S. Rogers Track and Field Center. He directed dramatic renovations of Hofheimer Library, Monumental Chapel, Blocker Hall, Floyd E. Kellam, Jr., Social Science Lab, and Kenneth R. Perry Field. He led the University’s commitment to sustainability, managing the President’s Climate Commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, and implementing the University’s energy savings program through Aramark. He also played a significant role in our space-utilization study, facilities-condition assessment plan, and formulation of our comprehensive 10-year Campus Master Plan. We express our sincerest gratitude to Bruce for his 23 years of dedicated service to the University and offer our best wishes for an enjoyable and well-deserved retirement. Bruce will retain a vice president emeritus status, and he will always be a Marlin.
I am also pleased to announce the appointment of Don Coberly to Director of Physical Plant Operations. Don joined the Aramark team at Virginia Wesleyan University in May 2017 as Maintenance Supervisor. His significant facilities management experience and his first-hand knowledge of maintenance challenges at VWU make him an ideal candidate for this role. Don has 14 years of experience as a facilities manager and over 30 years of experience in the maintenance field. His expertise in solving complex technical, personnel, and logistical problems—while increasing productivity, improving service delivery, and bringing projects in on or ahead of schedule and under budget—will all bring value to our Physical Plant operations.
Prior to Aramark and Virginia Wesleyan, Don provided facilities management leadership to Chartway Federal Credit Union, managing their corporate headquarters as well as 50 locations in six states. He devoted 17 years to the United States Navy as an engineering officer, supervising the operation, repair and overhaul of submarine propulsion and hydraulic power plants, maintaining the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems as well as sanitation, water treatment and distillation systems. Don succeeds Rob Levinsky, who also retires on December 31.
Please join me in congratulating our fellow Marlins. We look forward to a promising future of facilities management leadership with our service partners at Aramark.
As part of that transition, Bruce Vaughan announced his plans to retire on December 31. Over the last year, he has continued to play a vital role in Physical Plant operations. As Vice President Emeritus and Director of Capital Projects, he has devoted his energies to several major construction projects and transitional issues in anticipation of the service agreement finalization on January 1, 2018.
As we near his retirement date, we recall the many contributions Bruce has made to Virginia Wesleyan over the last two decades. As Vice President for Operations, he facilitated construction of Clarke Hall, Godwin Hall, the Jane P. Batten Student Center, the apartment building in Brock Village, Honors Village, Birdsong Field, Frank Blocker Youth Center, Greer Environmental Sciences Center, and the Betty S. Rogers Track and Field Center. He directed dramatic renovations of Hofheimer Library, Monumental Chapel, Blocker Hall, Floyd E. Kellam, Jr., Social Science Lab, and Kenneth R. Perry Field. He led the University’s commitment to sustainability, managing the President’s Climate Commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, and implementing the University’s energy savings program through Aramark. He also played a significant role in our space-utilization study, facilities-condition assessment plan, and formulation of our comprehensive 10-year Campus Master Plan. We express our sincerest gratitude to Bruce for his 23 years of dedicated service to the University and offer our best wishes for an enjoyable and well-deserved retirement. Bruce will retain a vice president emeritus status, and he will always be a Marlin.
I am also pleased to announce the appointment of Don Coberly to Director of Physical Plant Operations. Don joined the Aramark team at Virginia Wesleyan University in May 2017 as Maintenance Supervisor. His significant facilities management experience and his first-hand knowledge of maintenance challenges at VWU make him an ideal candidate for this role. Don has 14 years of experience as a facilities manager and over 30 years of experience in the maintenance field. His expertise in solving complex technical, personnel, and logistical problems—while increasing productivity, improving service delivery, and bringing projects in on or ahead of schedule and under budget—will all bring value to our Physical Plant operations.
Prior to Aramark and Virginia Wesleyan, Don provided facilities management leadership to Chartway Federal Credit Union, managing their corporate headquarters as well as 50 locations in six states. He devoted 17 years to the United States Navy as an engineering officer, supervising the operation, repair and overhaul of submarine propulsion and hydraulic power plants, maintaining the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems as well as sanitation, water treatment and distillation systems. Don succeeds Rob Levinsky, who also retires on December 31.
Please join me in congratulating our fellow Marlins. We look forward to a promising future of facilities management leadership with our service partners at Aramark.
The President's Letter: Breaking Ground
Today will be a historic day at Virginia Wesleyan University
as we break ground for the magnificent new Susan S. Goode Fine and
Performing Arts Center. It seems a fitting theme for this month --- breaking ground --- as I reflect on the past year of transition and growth on our campus. Read more in my December President's Letter: http://conta.cc/2zRiD3U
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