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August - 2024

Aug 12 - Dec 6

Sharon Swift Retrospective Exhibition

Neil Britton Gallery, Hofheimer Library

This exhibition showcases a large array of artwork that spans the career of artist and VWU Faculty Emeritus Sharon Swift who retired from teaching at VWU in Spring 2024.

November - 2024

Nov 7 - Feb 7

Derek Eley Solo Exhibition

Barclay Sheaks Gallery, Hofheimer Library

Derek Eley is an assistant professor of art at VWU. He is teaching his first semester at the university this fall. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Nov 18 - 21

Fall Marlin Business Conference: Creating Leaders for Tomorrow

This biannual conference represents the culmination of months of dedicated effort by students in  business courses, with students facilitating every aspect of the event. The experience helps them  to gain Practical knowledge in essential management skills such as product development, networking, and project and financial planning. Keynote speaker, Tom Walker, founder of Drone Up, will present at the opening ceremony in Brock Commons on Monday, November 18 at 6 p.m.

Nov 21

Virginia Wesleyan Orchestra Fall Concert

Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center

7:30 p.m.

Join The Virginia Wesleyan Orchestra for their first concert under new musical director Alexander Chen, of the VSO. The Orchestra will perform a variety of classic and new works.   

Nov 22

VWU Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert

Susan S. 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.

Nov 23

Fall One-Act Festival

Hofheimer Theatre, Susan T. Beverly Hall

7:30 p.m.

Students from the directing course lead this festival presentation featuring one-acts spanning genres and topics. The wildly popular festival features casts of performers from across campus. Admission is free to all, but seating is limited to first-come, first-served.

Nov 27 - 29

Thanksgiving Holiday

December - 2024

Dec 4

Academic Symposium

Dec 6

A Wesleyan Christmas

Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center

7:30 p.m.

Join Virginia Wesleyan Bravura, Camerata and Vox Vera for a concert of traditional and contemporary songs for the holidays.

Friday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. & Saturday, December 7 at 4:00 p.m.

Dec 7

A Wesleyan Christmas

Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center

4:00 p.m.

Join Virginia Wesleyan Bravura, Camerata and Vox Vera for a concert of traditional and contemporary songs for the holidays.

Friday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. & Saturday, December 7 at 4:00 p.m.

Dec 11

Reading Day

Dec 20

December Commencement

Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center

4:00 p.m.

January - 2025

Jan 3 - 24

2025 January Term

Jan 20

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

(No classes meet, Faculty offer alternative assignments)

Jan 24

New Student Orientation

Jan 27

Day, Evening and Online Term 1 Classes begin

March - 2025

Mar 3 - Apr 4

Advising Weeks for Fall Registration

Mar 17 - 21

Spring Break

April - 2025

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 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 21

Easter Monday Holiday

Monday labs meet another day-TBA

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 - 2025

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

Academic Symposium

May 2

Spring Honors Convocation

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

Traditional Summer Session Begins