In addition to summer classes, Southern Virginia hosts a number of conferences and workshops. Last week families from all over the east coast joined on Southern Virginia's campus for the 2010 LDSEHE Conference.
Shown above is presenter Alan Dibb, grandson of President Thomas S. Monson. His one-hour presentation revealed a unique view of the prophet, including his international accolades in the field of aviculture.
Southern Virginia University student Vladimir Antigua-Perez was flown to Los Angeles this week to appear on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. A Tonight Show producer had recently seen the YouTube clip of Vladimir’s infamous dunk-gone-wrong and decided Vladimir would be perfect for a new segment called, “Bring Your Own Clip.” Watch the segment with Vladimir and Jay Leno at NBC.com.
Some of you will remember that this is Vladimir’s second appearance on national television. Last year while on a travel study trip in New York, he competed in a chop sticks + Jell-O eating competition. Although he resorted to using his hands, Vladimir says that the producers told him in advance that it was okay. Watch the contest at ABC.com. (Post by Burke Olsen)
The Richmond Times-Dispatch today published a profile of Glade Knight, chair of Southern Virginia University’s board of trustees. The article probes Knight’s cowboy/farm work ethic, church and community service, business success and non-professional cutting-horse competition winnings. We all love Glade and agree with President Smith that without Glade’s support, the university would not exist.
Saturday's commencement ceremony was attended by hundreds of family, friends, members the Southern Virginia community and beyond. Here's wishing our 2010 graduates all the best!(Photos and Post by Leah Sidwell)
Final preparations are in order for the big day; tomorrow over 100 Southern Virginia graduates will complete their studies at the 10:00 a.m. commencement ceremony held on the front steps of Main Hall. Come early for the best seats.
Ultimate frisbee players took advantage of the cool breezy afternoon on Chandler Field today. Take a break any day this week at noon to join a pick-up game between finals.
Graphic designer Nathaniel Sidwell made the following image in effort to illustrate the emphasis Southern Virginia students receive in the classics.
Either that or just felt SCOOP! needed some comic relief for students who may be browsing the blog for diversion while finishing papers and studying for finals.
Can you name the three guest lecturers?
(Post by Leah Sidwell, Image by Nathaniel Sidwell)
Sister Julie B. Beck, general president of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, gave the final devotional of the semester at Southern Virginia University today.
Southern Virginia University is the only private liberal arts college for Latter-day Saints and those who share our values. We offer small, academically challenging classes; excellent professors; and lots of extracurricular activities. More at www.svu.edu.
