Chartered in 1961, Virginia Wesleyan first opened its doors to students on September 14, 1966. Since its first graduating class of approximately 75 students in 1970, our community has grown to include approximately 1,500 students and nearly 10,000 alumni. Our Founders Day tradition honors the University's establishment, recognizes important individuals in the institution’s history, and celebrates our bold future.
Earlier this week I shared the Founders Day schedule, which can also be viewed on the VWU website. Two of the day’s events will be broadcast live, so if you are unable to be here in person, please join us online:
Watch Live: Founders Day Convocation (11 a.m.)https://boxcast.tv/view/founde
Watch Live: Greer Environmental Sciences Center Ribbon Cutting (6 p.m.)https://boxcast.tv/view/greer-
Thank you to all who have worked tirelessly to bring this special day to fruition, especially to our Founders Day Committee: Dr. Mort Gamble, Senior Vice President, Dr. Elizabeth Malcolm, Chair of the President’s Environmental Issues Council, Dr. Kathy Merlock Jackson, University Marshal, Dr. Keith Moore, Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Maynard Schaus, Associate Provost, the Office of Community Service, Jodi Bryant, Administrative Assistant to the President, Kelly Roenker Cordova, Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations, Kate Griffin, Director of Student Activities, Lori Harris ’94, Executive Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations, Suzanne Savage, Associate Vice President for Advancement, and Stephanie Smaglo, Executive Assistant to the President.
I look forward to the excitement today will bring, and I cherish all that it represents.
