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SVCC presents the emerging artists of this year's Portfolio Resume class with a group exhibition at the Appalachian Arts Center.

The Eclectic Menagerie exhibit will be on display at the Appalachian Arts Center May 6 though June 26, 2008.

The Eclectic Menagerie exhibit features artworks in a variety of media. The artwork above,"Kayla", is by artist Carolyn Dameron.

Everyone is invited to the Opening Reception on Friday, May 9, from 4:30-7:00 pm. The Appalachian Arts Center is located on Rt. 19 in Wardell; 2.5 miles south of Claypool Hill and 2.5 miles north of SVCC and is open Tuesday-Saturday 12 noon-5:30 pm. For more information, please call 276.596.9188

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On Friday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m., SCANDANS and Spelmanslag will present a performance of traditional Scandinavian Folk Music and Dance from the countries of Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. This performance is part of the SPOTLIGHT ON SCANDINAVIA and the White Nights!, the annual Festival of the Arts sponsored by SVCC. See Schedule

Both the dance and fiddle workshops are free but advance registration is requested by April 18. Space is limited. Call 276.964.7348 to register for the workshops and for other festival information. more...

Pictured above is the SCANDANS, Scandinavian folk dancers of North Carolina. The Triangle Spelmanslag  performs traditional Swedish, Finnish, Danish and Norwegian folk music.
 

Conductor Stephen Bolster directed the Berea Concert Choir and Chamber Singers in a melody of songs highlighting the musical prowess of these performers. 

A packed audience listened attentively while the choir sang selections as diverse as Sing a Mighty Song, Gloria, and Todo mi bien e perdido. 

The SVCC Community Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Joseph Trivette, also performed for the rapt audience.  The Choirs received enthusiastic applause for their performances. Photo Gallery

The theme for the 2008 SVCC Festival of the Arts is Spotlight on Scandinavia and the White Nights!. This year's festival will be held April 14th-27th. The core group of artists will return, among them are Pavlina Dokovska and Vladimir Valjarevic, pianists, soprano Stefka Evstatieva, the excellent chamber ensemble, Camerata Virtuosi New York, and Joseph Trivette and the outstanding SVCC Community Chorus performing with the Knoxville Symphony.

For Festival information, including sponsor support, contact Mary W. Lawson, 276.964.7348, mary.lawson@sw.edu or visit the festival website for the Events Schedule.

The Touchstone Theatre residency is scheduled from April 14-18 with performance on April 19. Pictured is a scene entitled "The Duck's Last Advice" from THE TALISMAN:The Fairy Tale Life of Hans Christian Andersen.

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A global education trip to Recife, Brazil is planned from May 16 through May 27, 2008. While in Brazil, participants will be hosted by students or associates with the American Brazil Association (ABA) School, an English language school in Brazil. During the week stay, Dr. John Brenner, professor of Sociology, global education coordinator, and trip coordinator, will have transportation and daily activities planned for the group. The total cost of the trip is approximately $2,400. A deposit of $1,700 is due on March 27.

The cost of the trip includes air transportation, visa to Brazil, bus transportation while in Recife, and one night in a tourist hotel at Porta de Galinhas. Participants will be responsible for enrolling in the course, Humanities 195 (one credit), and the cost of their own meals while in Brazil. The trip is open to members of the community who would like participate.

For more information, contact Dr. John Brenner at 276.964.7226 or john.brenner@sw.edu. more..

The Black Diamond District Forensics Meet, sponsored by the Virginia High School League, was held recently at SVCC under the direction of Dr. Robert Tomlinson, meet director. Members of the faculty and staff served as judges. Participating high schools were Council, Haysi, Honaker, and Twin Valley. Winners are eligible to compete in the regional meet.

Pictured above is the Team Champion of the meet, Twin Valley High School. (1st row, left to right): Anastasia Justice, 2nd Place, Duo Interpretation; Brittany Davis, 2nd Place, Storytelling; Miki Burge, 3rd Place, Serious Dramatic Interpretation; Miranda Dotson, 1st Place, Humorous Dramatic Interpretation; Jon Lester, 2nd Place, Duo Interpretation; Jeremy Honaker, 1st Place, Impromptu; Kim Street, 1st Place, Extemporaneous Speaking-Domestic; Emily Maxwell, 1st Place, Prose Interpretation; Emily Ratliff, 1st Place, Original Oratory; Rachel Horn, 2nd Place, Original Oratory; and Ashley Brown, 3rd Place, Poetry Interpretation. The coach for Twin Valley High School is Tammy Case (not pictured) See Meet Photo Gallery

The Flying Eagles basketball team closed out their regular season with a 77-70 win over Virginia Western Community College from Roanoke. SVCC, with a record of 17-5, will be traveling to Lawrenceville, Virginia (Host Southside Community College) 3/8/08 to participate in the Virginia Community College System Static Tournament.

Pictured is the 2008 Southwest Virginia Community College Flying Eagles Basketball Team. Front Row (left to right): Kent Goodman, Matt Gilmer, K.T. Vandyke, Andrew Bostic, and Travis Jackson. Back Row (l to r): Mark Wildman, student activities coordinator; Eric Phipps, Benny Blankenship, Camron Mitchell, Drew Justice, Dr. Mark Estepp, president; D.J. Barton, Jimmy Ashby, Shane Compton, Larry Mullins, coach; and Roger Vandyke, coach.

Not pictured: David Jones.
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Theresa Uwaifo, known to her friends as Tess, first came to SVCC in the spring of 2007 to inquire about training for the workers at the company for which she was employed. When she left, she was enrolled in classes and was fulfilling a promise made to her mother to one day become a nurse.

“I didn’t originally come here for me; I came here for my employer. I talked with career counselor Sharon Peery and she asked me what I wanted to do. I told her I wanted to be a nurse, but I was afraid of taking math. She started talking to me and building my confidence and motivated me. I told her, “You believe in me, so I’ll give it a shot.” More...

SVCC students recently participated in the Virginia Community College System’s “Every Day is Community College Day” themed visits to their state legislators.

SVCC welcomes Rhonda Vandyke, general administration coordinator, president’s office. Vandyke comes to the College from the Appalachian School of Law, where she was senior administrative assistant to academic programs and events. A graduate of SVCC, Vandyke also has a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Intermont and is currently enrolled in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at King College. She will complete her Master’s degree shortly.

She resides in Whitewood, Virginia, with her husband, Roger, and has two sons K.T., a student at SVCC, and Brett, a student in King’s MBA program. “I have been made to feel very welcome. This college has played a valuable role in my education and I consider it a privilege and honor to be a part of the SVCC staff.”

Pictured is Robyn Raines, the new director of the Southwest Virginia Community College Appalachian Arts Center.

Come help us celebrate our 2nd anniversary on Friday, February 8th from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. We now have more than 100 of our local artisans represented at the Arts Center. Join us for music, refreshments and art to buy and admire!

The Center is now open during the convenient hours of 12:00 noon until 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and is located in the Old Archie Helton Store, which is three miles north of SVCC.

For more information about the Arts Center, call 276.596.9188 or email at appartsinfo@sw.edu or visit the website a http://apparts.sw.edu

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Alex E. Booth, Jr. (far right) and his wife, Kay, are shown receiving a framed architectural drawing of the higher education facility that will bear Mr. Booth’s name.

Pictured presenting the drawing is Dr. J. Mark Estepp, president of Southwest Virginia Community College. The architectural drawing was presented to the couple at the recent dedication and grand opening of the Booth Center, located in Grundy, Virginia.
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J. Franklin Long (pictured), attorney-at-law, will be the keynote speaker for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day luncheon and ceremony, at SVCC on Monday, January 21, in the college’s Community Center at 11:30 a.m.

The event honors the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the premier civil rights leaders of the last century.

To RSVP contact Jackie Hartman at SVCC, 276.964.7262, or email to: jackie.hartman@sw.edu. More...

Pictured is an architectural drawing of the new Alex E. Booth, Jr. Center.

The public is invited to the Dedication and Grand Opening of the Booth Center on Sunday, January 13, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.

The Booth Center is located on the campus of the Appalachian School of Law at 1195 Edgewater Drive, Grundy, Virginia. An open house, reception, and self-guided tours of the Booth Center will conclude the Grand Opening and Dedication program.

The reception is sponsored by the Street Law Firm, LLP. Call 276.964.7348 for more information. More...

The 7th Annual "Mountain Music Jamboree" is set for Saturday, January 26 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The performances will take place in the Charles R. King Community Center Auditorium and will feature the talents of some of southwest Virginia’s finest Old Time and Bluegrass performers.

Admission is free and the showcase is open to the public. Flat-footers are welcome!

Dinner and concessions will be sold beginning at 6:00 p.m. to benefit the SVCC Art Club and Learning Community.

For more information please contact Jonathan Romeo at 276.964.7742. Read more...

SVCC will be offering working adults the opportunity to complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Systems Technology (IST) in three (3) semesters. The program will be the first step in preparing individuals for careers in the information technology field.
With the recent location of CGI and Northrop Grumman to the southwest region, individuals are seeking ways to increase their chances for employability or opportunities to re-career. The accelerated IST program will be offered two (2) nights weekly, Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning January 10, 2008.

Interested individuals should complete the admissions application to college online (no application fee). Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. Individuals are encouraged to complete the federal financial aid form at www.FAFSA.ed.gov .
For additional information about the program or to register contact Dr. Barbara Fuller by email or by phone at 276.964.7278 or Margaret Dye by email or phone at 276.964.7277.