Becoming a Messenger of Peace 
Senior Monika Metro '19 is among the 55 Virginia Wesleyan students anticipated to complete their degree requirements this semester. A biology major and environmental studies minor, she is considering the Peace Corps after her remarkable study abroad experience in Cambodia last semester. She's applying for a program in the Philippines that involves coastal resource management and community outreach.
 
Metro will be celebrated with her peers December 8 during the December Graduates' Recognition Ceremony and Reception. The event recognizes those scheduled to graduate at the end of the fall semester as well as those who reached the milestone in August. The ceremony will be held in the Brock Theatre of the Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center. Travis Malone, Dean of the Susan S. Goode School of Arts and Humanities and Professor of Theatre, will serve as keynote speaker.  
 
The December Graduates' Recognition Ceremony will be livestreamed at 11 a.m. on the VWU Digital Broadcasting Network and the Virginia Wesleyan University Facebook page. More 
 
Pictured top: Monika Metro '19 at the Lok Yeay Mao statue in Bokor National Park in Kampot, Cambodia. 
Cutting Edge Changes for Recreation and Leisure Studies
Newly named Department of Sport and Recreation Professions introduces two new majors this semester. More


President Miller: Affordability Continues as Focus for Colleges
Increase in enrollment is likely to come from transfers, online and graduate offerings, and those older than 25. More


Clarke Heritage Society Members Celebrated
Supporters and friends honored December 3 in the Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center. More
A Wesleyan Christmas: Letters to Santa
December 6-7 at 7:30 p.m. 
The VWU Camerata and Vox Vera, under the direction of Dr. Bryson Mortensen, present traditional and contemporary Christmas music, paired with holiday tales, past and present. $10-15 | vwu.tix.com | Free to VWU students, staff, faculty. More 
 
Heritage Holiday Concert
December 18 at 7:30 p.m. 
The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band brings a holly, jolly holiday classic to the concert stage, presented by Heritage Chamber ensembles. Fun for the whole family! Free and open to public. More
Campus Events     
   
Through December 13
 
December 8

December 10
Last Day of Classes for Semester

December 11
Reading Day

December 11-17

December 17
Residence Halls Close for Christmas Holiday

December 18
Heritage Holiday Concert

January 6-24
 
Make Your 2019 Year-End Gift Today!
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Around Campus: Photo Galleries 
Connect with President Miller  
VWU alumni and friends from around the country connect with Virginia Wesleyan University President Scott D. Miller on his travels through a series of special events.  
 
View upcoming Presidential Events dates and cities, and for more information or to schedule an event in your area, email alumni@vwu.edu or call 757.233.8786.
 







 
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