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Student Life

Clubs & Student Organizations

Joining a club or student organization is a great way to get involved on campus, meet new people and develop leadership experience! Many student organizations have opportunities to gain hands-on experience in your field of study.

If you are interested in joining a club at Virginia Western, contact the faculty advisor listed with the club information.

For more information about starting a new club, please contact the Student Activities Office in the Thomas Center (room 210) at 540-857-6326 or download the application form. You can also email Natasha Lee, Student Activities Coordinator, at nlee@virginiawestern.edu.

List of Clubs and Organizations

American Dental Hygienists' Association (Student Chapter)

Promotes the dental hygiene profession and provides community education and awareness.  Supports students as they prepare for graduation and Board Exams.

Faculty Sponsor:
Colleen M. Hailey
chailey@virginiawestern.edu
857-6284 | Anderson Hall - Room 148

Armed Forces Student Association

Socialization for armed forces veterans and their families. This group is a chapter of the Student Veterans of America.

Faculty Sponsor:
Michele Hilts
mhilts@virginiawestern.edu
857-7395 | Chapman Hall - Room 107

Art Club

Promotes art by the college to the community. Organizes the Spring Fling Juried Art Show.

Faculty Sponsor:
Sue Thomas
sthomas@virginiawestern.edu
857-6070 | Humanities - Room 213E

Audio Visual Production Club

To provide students interested in the various aspects of audio-visual production (cinematography, directing, writing, acting, etc.) a place to interact, share ideas and work together on projects.

Faculty Sponsor:
Brian Sieveking
bsieveking@virginiawestern.edu
857-7255 | Humanities - Room 213C

Technical Sponsor:
B Bagby
bbagby@virginiawestern.edu
857-6230 | Business Science Building - Room 261

Bible 101

The purpose of this group is to study the bible. The group will occasionally have guest leaders.

Sponsor:
Rev. C. Nelson Harris
cnharris@virginiawestern.edu
nharris@virginiaheights.org

Biology Club

Provides opportunities to explore biology in the world around them. Club explores current topics in research, and provides opportunities for guest speakers, journal discussions, activities and field trips.

Faculty Sponsor:
Amanda Anderson
aanderson@virginiawestern.edu
857-6318
Anderson - Room 303

Campus Body of Christ

A club to meet and fellowship with like-minded believers.

Faculty Sponsor:
Sheri Lambert
slambert@virginiawestern.edu
857-6692
Anderson Hall - Room 118B

College Democrats

Brings together like-minded students who support the ideals of the Democratic Party.

Faculty Sponsor:
Allen Trigger
atrigger@virginiawestern.edu
857-7276
Duncan Hall - Room 100

End It Movement

Make the campus community aware of slavery in the world and the need to end it.

Sponsor:
Rhonda Cassell
rcassell@virginiawestern.edu
857-6236

Exercise Science Club

To provide wellness resources to students, faculty and staff and to organize special events that promote physical activity and wellness.

Faculty Sponsor:
Karen Carpenter
kcarpenter@virginiawestern.edu
857-6265 | Humanities - Room 116C

Gaming Club

For students to socialize and have fun while playing a variety of games (from board games to video games).

Sponsors:
Avis Quinn
aquinn@virginiawestern.edu
Jeff Scott
jscott@virginiawestern.edu

Geology Club

Studies geology in an environment outside the classroom, including field trips and seminars.

Faculty Sponsor:
Dr. Anna Balog-Szabo
abalog-szabo@virginiawestern.edu
857-7222 | Anderson Hall - A211-A

Horticulture Club

Fosters opportunities for horticulture students to assume professional responsibilities that reflect current developments and opportunities in the horticulture industry. Open to all students.

Faculty Sponsor:
Clark BeCraft
cbecraft@virginiawestern.edu
857-6388 | Greenhouses

Human Rights Club

To make the Virginia Western community more aware of discrimination and to create a safe and accepting environment for those who feel discriminated against.

Faculty Sponsor:
Dr. Toni Pepin
apepin@virginiawestern.edu
857-6330 | Anderson Hall - Room 302

Justice Club

A social, service and academic organization for those in Virginia Western's Administration of Justice program. The program and club aid those seeking careers or advancement in law enforcement, security, law, corrections or juvenile justice.

Faculty Sponsor:
Kieth Johnson
kajohnson@virginiawestern.edu
857-6277 | Duncan Hall - Room 105B

Madison Society

A political science, oratory and debate society that promotes self-expression. The club hosts an on-campus debate each semester.

Faculty Sponsors:
Don Cavendish
gcavendish@virginiawestern.edu
857-7271 | Duncan Hall - Room 100

Allen Trigger
atrigger@virginiawestern.edu
857-7276 | Duncan Hall - Room 100

Nursing Club

Provides opportunities for continuing personal and professional growth through community service, mentoring, and collegiality among students. The Nursing Club is also responsible for planning, fundraising and organizing the pinning ceremony for the graduating class. For students currently enrolled in Virginia Western's Registered Nursing (RN) program.

Faculty Co-Sponsors:
Anne Prucha
aprucha@virginiawestern.edu
857-6244 | Anderson Hall - Room 118B

Sherri Lambert
slambert@virginiawestern.edu
857-6692 | Anderson Hall - Room 232A

Practical Nursing Student Association

Promotes activities and professional recognition among LPN Students at Virginia Western.

Faculty Sponsor:
Melanie Moore
mjmoore@virginiawestern.edu
857-7273 | Anderson Hall - Room 204

Professional Reflections

Provides an opportunity for professional development and peer interaction for AMT/HIM/HIT students. No dues required.

Faculty Sponsor:
Tracy Harmon
tharmon@virginiawestern.edu
857-6221 | Business Science Building, Room 325

Psychology Club

Provides social, academic and service opportunities for students interested in psychology. Psi Beta (see Honors Societies) is a national psychology honors society for students in 2-year colleges. You do not have to be a member of Psi Beta to be a member of the Psychology Club.

Faculty Sponsor:
Lora Vasiliauskas
lvasiliauskas@virginiawestern.edu
857-6410 | Duncan Hall - Room 112A

Radiographers Club

Promotes interest in the profession of radiological technology. Enhances student work environments and educational activities.

Faculty Sponsors:
Cheryl Cunningham
ccunningham@virginiawestern.edu
857-6197 | Anderson Hall - Room 109

Scholarly Gents Society

Society of like-minded Black men that operates under the cardinal principles of education, family, community and perseverance.

Faculty Sponsor:
Cheryl Hilton
chilton@virginiawestern.edu
857-6328 | Chapman Hall - Room 105

Sister Circle

African-American women promoting personal empowerment through connections, education and dialogue.

Faculty Sponsor:
Cheryl Hilton
chilton@virginiawestern.edu
857-6328 | Chapman Hall - Room 105

Student Ambassadors

Being a student ambassador is a fun and rewarding way to serve Virginia Western and get a scholarship at the same time! Ambassadors provide campus service by giving group tours and staffing special events.

Faculty Sponsor:
Allison Dooley
adooley@virginiawestern.edu
857-6953 | Chapman Hall - Room 112

Student Council

The Student Council at Virginia Western is the primary organization that represents the interests of all students. The council shall provide a meeting place for communication of information, generating new ideas, sharing opinions, providing education and encouraging collaboration among students, faculty and staff. The Student Council meets monthly and is open to all Virginia Western students!

Faculty Sponsor:
Natasha Lee
nlee@virginiawestern.edu
857-6326 | Thomas Center - Room 208

Virginia Western Community Action Network (VWCAN)

Promotes community involvement and volunteering opportunities.

Faculty Sponsor:
Dr. Annemarie Carroll
acarroll@virginiawestern.edu
857-6178 | Duncan Hall - Room 112B

Virginia Western Latin Movement

To socialize and study Latin American culture through music, dance and more!

Sponsor:
Thelma Simpson
tsimpson@virginiawestern.edu

VWCC Motorsports

Supports the Mini Baja Team.

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Faculty Sponsor:
Gary Young and Dan Horine
gyoung@virginiawestern.edu
857-6181 | Webber Hall - Room 119

VWCC Outdoors

Promote and foster outdoor adventure activities for the Virginia Western student body.

Faculty Sponsor:
Aubrey (Rick) Wolfe
awolfe@virginiawestern.edu
580-2650

Word 101B

To practice releasing the presence in His word through worship.

Faculty Sponsor:
Ernie Wade
ewade@virginiawestern.edu
986-0785 | Duncan Hall - Room 100

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