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2013 Service Award Recipients Announced

Dec. 6, 2013 — Southern Virginia University Provost Madison U. Sowell today announced the recipients of the 2013 Ed and Chieko Okazaki Distinguished Service Award and a Certificate of Appreciation for Meritorious Service to Church, Community, and Country.

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Professor Receives Elton Award, Publishes Research on Victorian ‘Mormon Moment’

Dec. 6, 2013 — Southern Virginia University Professor of English Scott A. Dransfield, whose article on the Victorian “Mormon Moment” was published in the most recent issue of the journal Religion and the Arts, today received the Michael and Kay Elton Lectureship for Outstanding Teaching and Scholarship.

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Former Vice President to Give Devotional Dec. 6

Dec. 4, 2013 — Walter Ralls, who previously served as a vice president of Southern Virginia University, will give a devotional titled “Endure to the End” on Friday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. in the Stoddard Center at Southern Virginia.

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Volunteer, Professor Named Fellow of National Council on Family Relations

Dec. 2, 2013 — The National Council on Family Relations named Dr. Thomas Holman, visiting professor of family and child development at Southern Virginia University, an NCFR Fellow at the organization’s annual conference last month.

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Former Mission President to Give Devotional Nov. 15

Nov. 8, 2013 — Jeffry L. Cooley, former mission president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will give a devotional address on Friday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m. in the Stoddard Center at Southern Virginia University.

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Jason Lamb to Coach Italian National Team at World Lacrosse Championship

Nov. 8, 2013 — Throughout the coming year, Southern Virginia University Head Lacrosse Coach Jason Lamb will periodically return to the country where he served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to coach the Italian National Lacrosse Team.

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Clayne Robison to Speak at Forum Nov. 8

Nov. 5, 2013 — Dr. Clayne Robison, visiting professor of music at Southern Virginia University, will give a forum titled, “Mind Warp Moments,” on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the Stoddard Center at Southern Virginia.

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Mormon History Scholar to Speak at Forum Nov. 1

Oct. 25, 2013 — Dr. Terryl L. Givens, professor of literature and religion at the University of Richmond, will give a forum address — titled “Why We Know More than We Think (but Less than We Want)” — on Friday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. in the Stoddard Center at Southern Virginia University.

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New Softball Field Dedicated During Homecoming

Oct. 23, 2013 — Southern Virginia University Provost Madison U. Sowell declared the new Harvey-Dryden Softball Field open for play during Homecoming last week.

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Virginia Lieutenant Governor to Speak at Forum Oct. 25

Oct. 21, 2013 — Virginia Lieutenant Governor William T. Bolling will give a forum address titled “Painting the Picture of your Life” on Friday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m. in the Stoddard Center at Southern Virginia University.

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Brydon Brett (’10) Creates, Promotes Uplifting Art

Oct. 16, 2013 — Brydon Brett (’10) has been performing professionally with his family, the Bretts, in Branson, Mo., for more than a decade — now, he is spearheading efforts to teach others how to become “artist-disciples.”

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10th Art Gala a Celebration of Southern Virginia

Oct. 15, 2013 — Southern Virginia University faculty, staff, and students gathered with prospective students and friends of the university to celebrate the accomplishments of Southern Virginia and a decade-long tradition of showcasing beautiful artwork at the 10th Annual Shenandoah Invitational Art Gala.