Thursday, September 19, 2024
Enjoyable Evening at V-MOCA
Enjoyable evening at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art for Artful Insights. With V-MOCA Executive Director Alison Byrne and Andy and Susan Cohen. Susan is vice chair of the V-MOCA Board of Directors.
Special Thanks to Christine Hall
Our special thanks to Christine Hall, Branding and Design Manager, for her 19 years of service at VWU. Her creativity and talent has moved us from a College to a University, attracting students from around the globe to become Marlins. She retires today.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Legislative Social at The Harbor Club
With good friends Marcia Conston, President of Tidewater Community College, and Delegate Michael Feggans at tonight’s legislative social at The Harbor Club.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Faculty Dinner
Our first faculty dinner of the academic year is in the books! Annie and I enjoy hosting these small group meals to learn more about our faculty members and share recent updates and initiatives of the University.
Project Amplify Students
So very nice to visit Project Amplify students at Tidewater Collegiate Academy at VWU with Vice Presidents Keith Moore and Deirdre Gonsalves-Jackson and AVP Jason Seward. Through a unique program, Project Amplify students earn dual credit from TCA and VWU.
Marlin Family Campaign Breakfast
Kicking off our Marlin Family Campaign for Faculty and Staff with a breakfast for our campaign ambassadors. We thank them for their special support!
Monday, September 16, 2024
Social at DeFord Manor
With my good friend Justin Saunders, Vice President of Strategic Growth of the Hampton Roads Chamber and a member of the 2024 Inside Business Top Forty Under 40, at tonight’s social at DeFord Manor welcoming Laura Chalk as Executive Director of Virginia Beach Vision.
Welcoming Laura Chalk
Delighted to officially welcome Laura Chalk as the Executive Director of Virginia Beach Vision. With her husband, Jared Chalk (top); and (below) VB Mayor Bobby Dyer, VB Councilmember Amelia Ross-Hammond, and Buffy Barefoot, President -TowneBank Virginia Beach.
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Friday, September 13, 2024
Site Preparation with Cliff
Site preparation began today on the new Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art at VWU. Delighted to see Cliff from Chesapeake Bay Contractors on-site for yet another project. Cliff has completed most of the earth-moving and site preparation work on 21 different projects since 2015.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Ribbon and Opening Ceremony
Pleased to join our partners from the City of Virginia Beach and VB Economic Development for the ribbon cutting ceremony and opening for the MaxByte’s Centre of Excellence at the Advanced Technology Center. Ishane Mouak of VBED has been a wonderful partner for our talent development program as have VB Mayor Bobby Dyer and City Council member Sabrina Wooten.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Guest Speaker Mark Perryman
We welcomed Mark Perryman, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Norfolk Airport Authority, as the guest speaker at today’s Virginia Beach Vision Board of Directors meeting. Nearly $1 billion worth of improvements are underway as part of a larger capital improvement plan. Laura Chalk, our new Executive Director and CEO, joins us for the picture.
Monday, September 9, 2024
Celebration for Summer Student Workers
It’s a beautiful day at DeFord Manor, celebrating our summer student workers in the Opus and Work & Learn programs. These dedicated students supported vital campus initiatives over the summer while earning credit toward their tuition. #gdtbam #DeFordDive
Marlin Business Conference
Always happy to help the Marlin Business Conference brainstorm special guest and fundraising ideas. With Kaitlyn Duswalt (center, student CEO), Geo Musiello (right, student CoS), Frank Futyma (left, faculty advisor) and Kelly Cordova (far left, VWU CoS/ VPSI). This fall’s conference is “Creating Leaders for Tomorrow,” and will be held Nov 18-21.