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NEWS AND EVENTS AT VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE  //  OCTOBER 14, 2016 
Marlins Vote in 2016
About 40 Virginia Wesleyan students gathered in the Marlin Grille to watch Democrat Hillary Clinton face off against Republican Donald Trump in the first of a series of televised presidential debates for the 2016 election season. The event was organized by members of Marlins Vote, a nonpartisan student club on campus that primarily aims to register student voters.

"We had debate bingo, prizes, snacks, and of course a table for voter registration," says political science and Hispanic studies major Bayli Foley '19 (pictured right), who got involved with Marlins Vote after interning with a political campaign this summer. "The energy during the debate was as high as the energy on the debate stage."   

Josh Currier '16 Makes History with Lacrosse Draft   
Former VWC student-athlete drafted sixth overall by the National Lacrosse League to the Rochester Knighthawks.


New FAFSA Deadlines
A Win for Students
and Families   
Ability to file and use earlier tax information will allow more financial planning time.
 

Homecoming and Family Weekend 2016
The Virginia Wesleyan College community was invited to "Come Home" for this year's Homecoming and Family Weekend October 7-9. A roaring good time was had by all at the annual Homecoming Parade, which took on a jungle theme.  
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A New Way to Support Students, Faculty, and Programming at Virginia Wesleyan
Virginia Wesleyan's Center for Advancement launched an exciting new initiative this fall. In the effort to build upon the College's academic initiatives and position Virginia Wesleyan for even greater success, our newly implemented Advancement Outreach Center is focusing on raising resources to support our students, faculty, and programming. Our Outreach Specialists place calls to alumni, parents and friends of the College to garner support for The Excellence Fund.
 
The Excellence Fund provides critical funding for a number of College priorities, including annual scholarships; academic programs like undergraduate research, study away and internships; student life opportunities; library and technology; and, for the first time this year, athletics. In a highly competitive enrollment market, gifts such as these also play a significant role in student retention.
 
Please take a few moments to speak to our Outreach Specialists. Verify that your information is up to date so you'll receive the College's latest news and events. If you are a VWC graduate, share your news for our monthly "Class Notes." Be ready to participate and make an impact!
 
For more information, contact Kristin Williams, Coordinator of Annual Giving & Associate Director of Alumni and Parent Relations, at krwilliams@vwu.edu or 757.455.3115. You can also help support VWC students by making a secure gift online at .





 
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