2014

News Release

Fall Semester 2014 President’s and Provost’s Lists

Dec. 26, 2014 — Southern Virginia University President Reed N. Wilcox is pleased to announce the recipients of the President’s and Provost’s List honors for students who excelled academically in fall semester 2014.

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Professor, Alumni Present at National Council on Family Relations Conference

Dec. 16, 2014 — This semester, Dr. Ariel Rodriguez, associate professor of family and child development at Southern Virginia University, and two university alumni attended the annual National Council on Family Relations conference to discuss their research analyzing gender chapters in textbooks.

Campus Voices

Piano Recital

Dec. 8, 2014 — A few days ago, a friend suggested that I read a famous speech about music delivered by Karl Paulnack at the Boston Conservatory in 2004.

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2014 Distinguished Service Award Recipients Announced

Dec. 5, 2014 — Southern Virginia University Provost Madison U. Sowell today announced the recipients of the 2014 Ed and Chieko Okazaki Distinguished Service Award.

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Students, Alumni Start Local Businesses

Dec. 5, 2014 — Southern Virginia University senior Coulter Sims gets up every morning at 4:30 a.m. to start work at his cider donuts trailer, the Shasta.

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Former CEO, Entrepreneur to Give Devotional Nov. 21

Nov. 19, 2014 — David Martino, former president and CEO of Russell-Newman, Inc., will give a devotional address titled “Your Choice” on Friday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. in the Stoddard Center at Southern Virginia University.

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Southern Virginia University Christmas Events 2014

Nov. 17, 2014 — Southern Virginia University annually hosts several events to celebrate the holiday season through music, dance, and fellowship.

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First Students to Receive Teaching Licensure Prepare for Graduation

Nov. 14, 2014 — Southern Virginia University students Tod Workman and Bryndy Christensen are currently volunteering in the classrooms of two local schools as they complete their teaching practicums to become the first Southern Virginia students to graduate with a Virginia teaching license.

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President Wilcox to Hold Special University Meeting Nov. 14

Nov. 10, 2014 — Southern Virginia University President Reed N. Wilcox will hold a special university-wide meeting on Friday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. in the Knight Sports Arena.

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Co-Founder, CEO of Major Fitness Company to Give Devotional

Nov. 4, 2014 — Scott Watterson, co-founder, chairman and CEO of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc., will give a devotional address titled “The Joy of Decisions” on Friday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. in the Stoddard Center at Southern Virginia University.

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Professors Mentor Alumnus for Success in Notre Dame Doctoral Program

Nov. 1, 2014 — Robert Burton (‘13), a Southern Virginia University graduate, is currently attending a prestigious doctoral program in political science at Notre Dame University.

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Business Consultant to Give Forum Address Oct. 31

Oct. 29, 2014 — Mark Gottfredson, a director of global business consulting firm Bain & Company, will give a forum address, titled “Leadership: More than a Great Speech,” on Friday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. in the Stoddard Center at Southern Virginia University.