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ICON Health & Fitness CEO Scott Watterson Teaches Students About Critical Optimism

March 1, 2019 — Scott Watterson, co-founder and CEO of ICON Health & Fitness Inc., taught Southern Virginia University students, faculty and staff about critical optimism in forum on March 1.

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Thomas Jefferson Visits Southern Virginia University

Feb. 22, 2019 — Students at Southern Virginia University often visit Monticello, the historic residence of Thomas Jefferson located in nearby Charlottesville, Virginia. Last week, Mr. Jefferson made a rare visit to Buena Vista.

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Deidra Dryden: How We Think About Dating and Relationships

Feb. 15, 2019 — In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Southern Virginia Title IX Coordinator Deidra Dryden led an interactive discussion in last Friday’s forum to help students explore and improve the way they think about dating and relationships.

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Jared Hamilton and Flynn Cochran: Entrepreneurship and SEAL Training Teach About Leadership

Feb. 8, 2019 — Highly sought-after keynote speakers Jared Hamilton and Flynn Cochran taught lessons from entrepreneurship and the laws of combat in forum on February 8 at Southern Virginia University.

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Dr. Hirt and Dr. Maitland Share Learning Hacks with Students

Feb. 1, 2019 — Professors Sam Hirt and Sarah Maitland shared their experiences about learning how to think and how to use challenging times as opportunities to stand out in Friday’s forum at Southern Virginia University.

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Elder & Sister Bennett Testify of Finding Joy Despite Adversity

Nov. 9, 2018 — Elder Randall K. Bennett, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, together with his wife Shelley recently spoke at a Southern Virginia University forum.

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Elder Mdletshe Speaks About Overcoming Racism During Apartheid

Oct. 19, 2018 — Elder Khumbulani Mdletshe of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently spoke at a Southern Virginia University forum.

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Former FBI Chief Technology Officer Justin Lindsey Teaches About Moments That Matter

Oct. 12, 2018 — Former FBI Chief Technology Officer Justin Lindsey spoke to students at Southern Virginia University on Friday.

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Collin Kartchner Speaks about Mental Health and the Dangers of Social Media

Oct. 5, 2018 — Social media activist and videographer Collin Kartchner spoke in Friday’s forum about the dangers of social media use, especially among teenagers, and how users can instead use it for good.

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Congressman Bob Goodlatte Discusses Politics, Technology at Southern Virginia Q&A

Sept. 28, 2018 — Congressman Bob Goodlatte spoke to the Southern Virginia University students, faculty and staff at a special Q&A forum held last Friday.

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Chris Pendleton Teaches About the Perils and Possibilities of Social Media Use

Sept. 21, 2018 — Chris Pendleton, Southern Virginia executive vice president of enrollment and marketing, presented in forum last Friday about digital wellness and the importance of personal branding on social media.

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President Wilcox Discusses the Future of Southern Virginia, Announces Plans for Temple Trek

Sept. 14, 2018 — President Reed N. Wilcox spoke about the mission and future of Southern Virginia University to students, faculty and staff members at last week’s all-campus forum.