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Improving Happiness Levels Through Gratitude

Nov. 15, 2019 — In anticipation of the upcoming Thanksgiving season, Associate Professor of Psychology Michael Gibbons spoke to students, faculty and professional staff about ways to improve happiness levels through cultivating a grateful mindset.

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Elder & Sister Hafen: Simplicity on the Other Side of Complexity

Nov. 8, 2019 — Southern Virginia University welcomed Elder Bruce C. Hafen, emeritus General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his wife, Sister Marie Hafen, to share the spiritual strategies outlined in their latest book, “Faith is Not Blind.”

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Mark & Jo Ann Skousen on Democratic Socialism and Democratic Capitalism

Nov. 1, 2019 — At this week’s campus-wide forum, Chapman University Professors Mark and Jo Ann Skousen shared their perspectives on Democratic Socialism and Democratic Capitalism with students, faculty, and professional staff.

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Sean Covey: Frameworks for Making Critical Decisions

Oct. 25, 2019 — Sean Covey, president of FranklinCovey and author of several best-selling business books including “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens,” spoke to Southern Virginia University students about frameworks that can serve as guides in making critical life decisions.

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Defining Moments: 5 Choices to Make the Most of Our Challenges

Oct. 18, 2019 — Justin Knight, president and CEO of Apple REIT and a member of Southern Virginia University’s Board of Trustees, spoke at a University-wide forum about the perspectives he gained on adversity and purpose after a life-altering plane crash two years ago—something he called a defining moment in his life.

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Deidra Dryden and Ed Mulitalo Teach Importance of Teamwork

Oct. 11, 2019 — To conclude Homecoming Week at Southern Virginia University, Head Football Coach Ed Mulitalo with Vice President and Athletic Director Deidra Dryden spoke to the campus community about the importance of teamwork.

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Dr. Nasser Siabi on Serving God by Assisting Mankind

Sept. 27, 2019 — The distinguished Dr. Nasser Siabi, OBE spoke at University Forum to students, faculty and staff about serving God by reflecting His light and assisting mankind.

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Academic Convocation: Celebrating the Blessings of Education and Faith

Sept. 13, 2019 — Southern Virginia University students, faculty, and professional staff celebrated the beginning of the academic year at its annual Academic Convocation.

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Elder Robert C. Gay: Aligning with God to Return Back to Him

Sept. 6, 2019 — More than 1,100 members of the Southern Virginia University campus community gathered in the Knight Arena to hear from Elder Robert C. Gay of the Presidency of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who spoke about aligning ourselves with God to reach our ultimate goal of returning home to Him.

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Launching into the Deep: The 2019 Commencement Exercises

May 2, 2019 — Celebrating the graduating class of 2019 with family and friends gathered in front of historic Main Hall, Southern Virginia University held Commencement exercises on Thursday, May 2.

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This Year’s Exceptional Student Achievements

April 16, 2019 — Southern Virginia University recognized and celebrated students’ exceptional achievements from the 2018-2019 school year in Friday’s forum on April 12.

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Former University President Rod Smith Speaks about James Madison

March 29, 2019 — Former Southern Virginia University President Rod Smith taught students, faculty and staff about James Madison and religious freedom in forum on March 29.