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Professor Iana Konstantinova Publishes Spanish Critical Anthology Book

Oct. 20, 2021 — Iana Konstantinova, Professor of Spanish and Division Chair of Social Sciences at Southern Virginia University, co-edited and recently published a critical anthology book on Spanish Metafiction in collaboration with Dr. Sabrina Laroussi, who is an associate professor at the Virginia Military Institute.

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Southern Virginia University’s Homecoming Assembly: “You Belong Here”

Oct. 19, 2021 — On Oct. 11, 2021, students, faculty, and professional staff gathered in front of Main Hall to commemorate the University’s 25th Homecoming Celebration.

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Philosophy Professors Cut Textbook Costs, Create Free Proprietary Ebook

Oct. 14, 2021 — Southern Virginia University’s philosophy professors Dr. John Armstrong, Dr. Jan-Erik Jones, and Dr. Bryce Gessell have eliminated textbook costs for every new student who takes their foundational philosophy course by compiling a free, media-rich, digital textbook.

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University to Limit Homecoming Attendance Due to COVID-19 Precautions

Oct. 8, 2021 — To help minimize the spread of COVID-19, Southern Virginia University’s Homecoming football game and men’s soccer match on Saturday, Oct. 16, will be the only homecoming events this fall open to the public and campus visitors.

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Todd and Carrie Brotherson Return to Teaching After Presiding Over Chile Mission

Oct. 7, 2021 — Southern Virginia University Professors Todd and Carrie Brotherson have returned to teaching after presiding for three years over the Chile Santiago East Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Artist In Residence Jason Deere Hosts Porchlight Music Series

Sept. 23, 2021 — Every Wednesday evening of the Fall 2021 semester, students and faculty are invited to bring their friends, instruments, and musical talents to the porch of historic Main Hall to join in an informal “jam session” led by platinum award-winning singer and songwriter Jason Deere—artist in residence at Southern Virginia University.

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Special University Meeting Gathers Campus to Launch 25th Anniversary Celebration

Sept. 14, 2021 — For the first time in almost two years, Southern Virginia University gathered together as one campus community for a Special University Meeting in front of Main Hall on Sept. 10, 2021.

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Jessica Whipple Named University Development Office Manager

Sept. 10, 2021 — Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer Brett Garcia has named Jessica Whipple as the university development office manager at Southern Virginia University.

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Welcome Weekend to Kick off Year-long Celebration of University’s 25th Jubilee Anniversary

Sept. 8, 2021 — Southern Virginia University will hold a Special Welcome Weekend from Sept. 10–12 to kick off its 25th Anniversary and Jubilee Year Celebration.

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Michelle Mahaffey Named Wellness Center Office Manager

Sept. 2, 2021 — Michelle Mahaffey was recently named the new Office Manager of the Wellness Center at Southern Virginia University.

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Lia Wheatley Announced as Director of the Personal Learning Center

Aug. 31, 2021 — Lia Wheatley has been named the director of the Personal Learning Center (PLC)—a first-of-its-kind center at Southern Virginia University that provides a further layer of learning coaching and support to all students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Brett Garcia Named as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer

Aug. 26, 2021 — President Reed N. Wilcox recently named Brett Garcia as executive vice president and chief development officer for Southern Virginia University.