Partnerships with the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

Great to discuss ongoing partnership opportunities today with our friends at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. Virginia Wesleyan and the VAMSC jointly own The Ocean Explorer, a research vessel offering invaluable opportunities for our students and community. Pictured (from left): Mark Swingle, VAMSC Director of Research and Conservation, Jim Cooper, VWU Vice President for Finance, Donna Ellis, VAMSC Director of Finance, Cynthia Whitbred-Spanoulis, VAMSC Interim Director, Maynard Schaus, VWU Associate Provost, and Jeff Thompson, Acquisitions, Quarantine and Boat Operations Manager at VAMSC.