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Southern Virginia Offers New First-Year Seminar

Sept. 4, 2013 — To enhance the experience of the 318 new students who began fall semester classes at Southern Virginia University this week, the university has created a new set of courses designed specifically for first-year students.

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Southern Virginia to Hold Convocation Friday, Sept. 6

Aug. 30, 2013 — Southern Virginia University Provost Madison U. Sowell will give an address titled “Dulce et Utile: The Value of a Liberal Arts Education” at Southern Virginia’s 2013 Convocation on Friday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m. in the Stoddard Center.

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Southern Virginia Set to Compete with Capital Athletic Conference

July 8, 2013 — Capital Athletic Conference Commissioner Tom Byrnes officially welcomed Southern Virginia University into the CAC last week in preparation for the conference’s 24th year of competition.

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Jason Lamb Named Director of Lacrosse

May 31, 2013 — Southern Virginia University Athletic Director Scott Y. Doxey today announced that Jason Lamb—one of the most accomplished and well-known coaches in both collegiate and international lacrosse—will become the university’s first-ever director of lacrosse effective immediately.

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Southern Virginia Theatre Presents ‘Babes in Arms’ May 31, June 1, 6-8

May 24, 2013 — Southern Virginia University Theatre presents the 1937 Rodgers and Hart musical “Babes in Arms” on Friday and Saturday, May 31 and June 1, and the following weekend, June 6–8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.

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Southern Virginia to Hold Sem Reunion June 28-29

May 23, 2013 — The Southern Virginia University Alumni Association will hold a Southern Sem reunion on the university’s campus in Buena Vista, Va., on Friday and Saturday, June 28–29.

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Spring Semester 2013 President’s and Provost’s Lists

May 21, 2013 — Southern Virginia University President Paul K. Sybrowsky is pleased to announce the recipients of the President’s and Provost’s List honors for students who excelled academically in spring semester 2013.

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Southern Virginia to Host 17th Annual Education Conference June 7-8

May 9, 2013 — The 17th Annual Southern Virginia University Education Conference, with presenters including Elder Marlin K. Jensen and Julie B. Beck, will be held Friday and Saturday, June 7-8, on the university’s campus in Buena Vista, Va.

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Mitt Romney Speaks at Southern Virginia University’s Largest Commencement Ever

April 27, 2013 — Southern Virginia University’s 145th commencement exercises were its largest ever as more than 1,800 people gathered on Saturday to commemorate the academic achievements of 125 graduating seniors.

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Director of Church History Publications to Give Devotional April 19

April 15, 2013 — Matthew Grow, director of publications at the Church History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will give a devotional address titled “‘Liberty to the Downtrodden’ — Thomas L. Kane’s Defense of the Latter-day Saints” on Friday, April 19, at 11 a.m. in the Stoddard Center at Southern Virginia University.

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Emeritus General Authority to Give Devotional April 12

April 8, 2013 — Elder Sheldon Child, emeritus member of the First Quorum of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will give a devotional address titled “Blessings of the Temple” on Friday, April 12, at 11 a.m. in the Stoddard Center at Southern Virginia University.

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Dr. Barbara van Kuiken to Give Elton Lecture April 5

April 4, 2013 — Dr. Barbara van Kuiken, Elton Awardee and associate professor of chemistry at Southern Virginia University will give the 2013 Elton Lecture, titled “Disciple Scholars: A Last Lecture As Lived by Students,” on Friday, April 5, at 11 a.m. in the Stoddard Center at Southern Virginia University.