2022 | Southern Virginia University News

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Carlos Duran (’23) Published Twice In Pluma, The First Spanish-language Literary Magazine For The Shenandoah Valley

Dec. 20, 2022 — Carlos Duran, a senior at Southern Virginia University majoring in mathematics and minoring in Spanish, recently had his second Spanish poem, “Mi Sentimiento,” published in Pluma, a Spanish-language literary magazine run by Washington & Lee University and the first of its kind for the Shenandoah Valley.

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Alumni Association Inaugural Advisory Board Announced

Dec. 19, 2022 — Southern Virginia University and Alumni Association President Scott McKeon (‘01) are pleased to announce the inaugural Alumni Association Advisory Board—completing the appointment of leadership for the recently launched association.

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Ringing In The Holiday Season At The Annual Christmas Musical Forum

Dec. 12, 2022 — Continuing Southern Virginia University tradition, the campus community gathered in the Knight Arena on Dec. 2 for the annual Christmas musical forum. There, the University choirs ringed in the season with Christmas carols and holiday favorites for the last University-wide gathering of the fall semester.

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Three Sets of Newlywed Students Shine in Musical “Bright Star”

Dec. 2, 2022 — In a familiar Blue Ridge mountain setting, Southern Virginia University’s fall musical “Bright Star” warmed the hearts of the campus and surrounding community with live bluegrass music and natural on-stage chemistry from newlywed student couples. The house was sold out every night.

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Meet the Class of 2026

Nov. 17, 2022 — Over 400 new freshmen from all over the nation have gathered on Southern Virginia University’s campus for an incredible academic year. Meet five of our new Knights below and learn what brought them to Southern Virginia University.

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Southern Virginia University Named Apple Distinguished School through 2025

Nov. 9, 2022 — Buena Vista, Va.—Southern Virginia University is pleased to announce that its status as an Apple Distinguished School has been renewed through 2025. The University’s one-to-one implementation of Apple technology—known at the LaunchPad Initiative—is an integral part of its mission to gather faithful Latter-day Saints and like-minded students from all educational and economic backgrounds, lift them in intellect, character, and spirituality, and launch them into successful lives and careers.

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Alumni Association Inaugural Officers Announced

Nov. 7, 2022 — Southern Virginia University and Alumni Association President Scott McKeon (‘01) are pleased to announce the inaugural officers of its recently launched Alumni Association. The four appointed vice presidents are Jessica Rasmussen (‘17), Derrick Maggard (‘10), JD Drasbek (‘16), and Paul Candland (‘22). Additionally, Megan Ondricek (‘09) will serve as secretary and Brigham Doxey (‘17) will serve as treasurer.

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Chamber Singers to Perform at the Virginia Music Educators Association Fall Conference

Oct. 28, 2022 — The Southern Virginia University Chamber Singers was selected to perform at the Virginia Music Educators Association Fall Conference as a featured performing ensemble.

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Preparing For Medical School: A Q&A With Eric Pinkston (‘20)

Oct. 27, 2022 — Currently pursuing a medical degree at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Eric Pinkston (‘20) details what led to his decision to become a doctor, how he was prepared for medical school while a student at Southern Virginia University, and offers advice and suggestions to students interested in pursuing a field in medicine.

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Theatre to Perform Steve Martin’s Bluegrass Musical “Bright Star”

Oct. 21, 2022 — Southern Virginia University Theatre presents “Bright Star” by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, a wholesome toe-tapping, heartwarming, award-winning country and bluegrass musical based on a true story on Nov. 4-5, 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (formally known as Chandler Hall).

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Finding Belonging in Institute: A Homecoming Devotional With The Southern Virginia Institute of Religion

Oct. 19, 2022 — Beginning Homecoming weekend on a spiritual note, the Southern Virginia Institute of Religion hosted a devotional in the Knight Arena, where Institute instructors Mark Schmidt, Neil Carpenter, and Terrol Williams spoke on the benefits of participating in Institute and the peace, belonging, and a sense of home found there.