Nota Bene: Founders Day Schedule

Virginia Wesleyan was founded in 1961 on principles of higher learning, social responsibility and ethical conduct rooted in United Methodist heritage. We will honor these values, celebrate our history, and look toward our promising future during our annual Founders Day on Thursday, September 7.

Visit the VWU website for the schedule of this year’s full-day Founders Day celebration. Events include:

• Founders Day Breakfast Reception*
• Founders Day Alumni Awards Program*, honoring Douglas Wilson ’86, Taylor Franklin ’04, and Sydney Covey ’16
• Founders Day Convocation, with featured speaker Dr. Janet L. Adams ’90
• Batten Honors College Recognition Ceremony (By invitation only)
• Beech Forest Sign Unveiling
• Environmental Service Project on Campus
• Tours of the Greer Environmental Sciences Center
• Wesleyan Ecofestival
• Chesapeake Bay-Themed Student Dinner
• Greer Environmental Sciences Center Ribbon Cutting
• Greer Environmental Sciences Center Dedication Reception and Dinner (By invitation only)

*RSVP required

If you're unable to join us in person, we hope you'll tune in for the live broadcast of the Founders Day Convocation. Webcast details will be forthcoming.