Mar 1 - 31 |
Women’s History Month: Periodic Table Office of Campus Life During the month of March, the Women’s History Month Periodic Table, which provides information about prominent figures in women’s history, will be on display. |
Mar 3 - Apr 4 |
Advising Weeks for Fall Registration |
Mar 13 |
The Grand Collaboration: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and the invention of Religious Freedom Brock Commons 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. Steven Green’s “The Grand Collaboration: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and the Invention of Religious Freedom” (2024) is the first in-depth exploration of the mutual endeavor of Jefferson and Madison to secure freedom of conscience and the separation of church and state. Steven Green, Ph.D., is the Fred H. Paulus Professor of Law and an Affiliated Professor of History and Religious Studies at Willamette University. For more information, contact the Robert Nusbaum Center at 757.455.3129 or NusbaumCenter@vwu.edu. |
Mar 14 |
Career Networking Social Hour The Lighthouse, Clarke Hall 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Join Career Development for APPETIZERS and network with employers, VWU students, faculty & staff and alumni. Learn more about opportunities with various organizations and begin developing your network. Meet us is the Lighthouse in Clarke Hall on Friday, March 14 from 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.This event is free and open to all VWU students, faculty & staff and alumni. RSVP |
Mar 17 - 21 |
Spring Break |
Mar 21 |
Haitian Artist BIC On Campus Blocker Auditorium 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. VWU is proud to host internationally renowned Haitian artist BIC, aka Tizon Dife, on March 21 as part of his University Tour. Register Now |
Mar 24 |
Women's History Month: Lit-tle Women Pearce Suite, Jane P. Batten Student Center 7:00 p.m. Explore women in literature through history followed by a movie night. |
Mar 27 |
Women's History Month: Thank a Woman Card Writing Harbor Grill 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Honoring the incredible women in our lives by writing heartfelt cards to show appreciation, celebrate their achievements, and express gratitude for their impact. |
Mar 27 |
Women's History Month: Defining Womanhood - 75 Years of The Second Sex and Its Impact Across Disciplines Blocker Auditorium 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. This panel celebrates the 75th anniversary of Simone de Beauvoir’s groundbreaking work, “The Second Sex,” examining its influence across disciplines. Virginia Wesleyan scholars from political science, psychology, sociology, English, and gender studies reflect on how the book first shaped them and its continuing relevance in understanding identity, power, and gender dynamics. For more information, contact the Robert Nusbaum Center at 757.455.3129 or NusbaumCenter@vwu.edu. |
Mar 28 |
Women's History Month: Trivia & Girl Dinner Harbor Grill, Jane P. Batten Student Center 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Show off your trivia skills with Off the Hook and grab yourself some Girl Dinner on us! |
Apr 3 |
Pixar's Inside Out and Ethics: Understanding Emotions Across Life Stages in a Multidisciplinary Conversation Brock Commons 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 a.m. In an age where emotions play a larger role than ever, three Virginia Wesleyan professors—drawing from philosophy, cinema studies, and psychology—explore the films’ insights on moral decision- making, emotional identity, and life transitions. Come for a fun conversation and leave with a deeper understanding of the interplay between emotions, ethics, and development, along with practical insights on managing emotions in your own life. For more information, contact the Robert Nusbaum Center at 757.455.3129 or NusbaumCenter@vwu.edu. |
Apr 3 - 5 |
Spring Mainstage Production - A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare Joan and Macon Theatre, Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. This unique retelling of Shakespeare's classic is a collaboration between the VWU Theatre and Music programs. The fairies groove a cappella and the visual vibe can only be described as "far out, man." Join us for a spring production full of Peace, Love, and (Mis)Understanding. |
Apr 4 - 5 |
Spring Alumni Weekend |
Apr 6 |
Spring Mainstage Production - A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare Joan and Macon Theatre, Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center 2:00 p.m. This unique retelling of Shakespeare's classic is a collaboration between the VWU Theatre and Music programs. The fairies groove a cappella and the visual vibe can only be described as "far out, man." Join us for a spring production full of Peace, Love, and (Mis)Understanding. |
Apr 10 |
Seeing is Believing?: Navigating Visual AI in a Changing World Blocker Auditorium 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. During this hour, VWU professors explore some of the challenges posed by visual AI and highlight its substantive and creative applications through tools like Co-Pilot, Sketchbook, Midjourney, and Clips. The program also demonstrates how using more descriptive prompts in Adobe applications leads to better visual results. Join us as we think critically about this rapidly evolving tool and reflect on ways to navigate the ever-changing challenges of visual AI in practical and meaningful ways. For more information, contact the Robert Nusbaum Center at 757.455.3129 or NusbaumCenter@vwu.edu. |
Apr 11 |
Virginia Wesleyan Camerata Concert Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Virginia Wesleyan Camerata, under the direction of Bryson Mortensen, presents their annual spring concert. |
Apr 11 |
We Are Phoenix by Timothy Takach Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Virginia Wesleyan Camerata presents the Virginia Premiere of a new work by Minnesota Composer Timothy Takach. We Are Phoenix illuminates the analogy between humans and our planet: we both suffer loss and devastation and yet rise again and again, becoming stronger each time. |
Apr 14 - 17 |
Spring 2025 Marlin Business Conference The conference theme is “Riding the Wave of Innovation." |
Apr 17 |
VCIC WORKSHOP: The Hidden Costs of Groupthink: Leadership That Builds Inclusive Teams Pearce Suite, Batten Student Center 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. This workshop offers opportunities for participants to consider their decision-making process and explore best practices for replication. Meagan Starks, MA, MEd, is the Director of Hampton Roads Programs at the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC). For more information, contact the Robert Nusbaum Center at 757.455.3129 or NusbaumCenter@vwu.edu. |
Apr 21 |
Easter Monday Holiday Monday labs meet another day-TBA |
Apr 24 |
Climate and Crisis: Preparing Physicians for a Changing Planet Brock Commons 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. As an emergency-medicine physician, Aaron Hultgren has been at the front line in many situations involving health care. As an Emergency Medicine doctor at Bellevue Hospital in NYC, he was on the front line of the fight against COVID. In this talk, he shares the importance of physicians being climate informed as the changing world shapes how we need to address new medical issues. For more information, contact the Robert Nusbaum Center at 757.455.3129 or NusbaumCenter@vwu.edu. |
Apr 25 - 26 |
Juke Vox - Spring Concert Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Join Vox Vera for a fun evening of contemporary acapella music, from the Beatles to Stevie Nicks and more! |
May 1 |
Virginia Wesleyan Orchestra Spring Concert Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. The Virginia Wesleyan Orchestra, will complete its first year under new musical director, Alexander Chen, with a Spring concert full of traditional classics and new modern works. |
May 2 |
Spring Honors Convocation |
May 2 |
Exhibition for Senior Art Majors Neil Britton Gallery, Hofheimer Library Senior art majors present their work in an exhibition for the campus community. |
May 2 |
Academic Symposium: Global Religion and Social Justice: A Symposium of Student Research Brock Commons 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This panel features four case studies by VWU students in a 300-level course, Religion and Social Justice, and highlights the interplay between faith and activism. Each presentation showcases students’ primary historical research, examining how religious ideas, practices, and commitments influenced—and were influenced by—social justice activism and advocacy. The projects explore diverse topics from various global contexts, demonstrating how religious communities have engaged with issues such as racial and gender equality, economic and environmental justice, and the pursuit of human dignity, in the pursuit of a more just world. For more information, contact the Robert Nusbaum Center at 757.455.3129 or NusbaumCenter@vwu.edu. |
May 2 |
VWU Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of Cory Franklin, the VWU Jazz ensemble will perform well known jazz standards, Funk, and Latin Jazz favorites. |
May 8 |
Reading Day |
May 16 |
Batten Honors College Capstone Ceremony |
May 16 |
Baccalaureate |
May 17 |
2025 Spring Commencement |
May 19 |
Online Summer Session Begins |
May 27 - Aug 22 |
Summer Session 2025 Begins Summer Session at VWU is the perfect opportunity to stay on track, get ahead, or explore new interests. Whether you’re catching up on coursework, working toward early graduation, or diving into specialty courses, VWU’s Summer Session offers flexible options to fit your academic goals. Learn More |
