Stories of transition, momentum and opportunity fill the 2014-2015 issue
By Leona Baker | September 2014
View the 2014-2015 Marlin Magazine
Marlin Magazine 2014-2015 has arrived. It's music to our ears (and eyes) and we hope it will be to yours too. As always, the pages of this magazine are filled with news and happenings along with stories and features about many of the College’s remarkable students, faculty, staff and alumni and their passions and projects.
Here are a few teasers from this issue:
- Feature stories: "The Road to Carnegie Hall: Passion and persistence lead VWC choir to one of the world’s most prestigious venues;" "Secrets in the Rocks: Communication professor Stu Minnis explores origins of life on earth in new documentary;" and "Frigid Glaciers, Warm Hearts: Blackfeet Immersion, life and education on a Montana reservation"
- VWC 2020: Pathway to Prominence: Unveiling of the College's new strategic plan
- Love Your Library social media photo contest marks the fifth anniversary of the renovation of Hofheimer Library
- Professor Vic Townsend writes about the "Precious" moments in his career as a biologist
- Cool Courses: Learn about the "Unconventional Leadership" class taught by Professor Aubrey Westfall and Colonel Imre Porkolab
- John Wesley's World: How well do you know VWC's namesake? Take our quiz, written by Professor Terry Lindvall and Chaplain Greg West
- Anatomy of an Athlete: The new Bob Marlin in his own words
- Alumni Profiles: Robyn Larson Bailey '98, Kaj Dentler '83, Taylor Grissom '87
- Pedal to the Medal: A letter from VWC President Billy Greer with insight to what will undoubtedly be a dynamic final year in office
It’s our privilege to share these stories with you—whether you are a member of the VWC family, a visitor, friend, supporter, partner or neighbor. Thank you for all you do to make the Marlin community a thriving place to live, work and learn.
Enjoy!
Leona
Leona Baker is the Editor-in-Chief of Marlin Magazine and Director of College Communications at Virginia Wesleyan College. For questions or comments regarding the magazine’s content, contact her at lbaker1@vwu.edu.
About Marlin Magazine
By documenting the College's vigorous intellectual culture and diverse community with journalistic storytelling, rich editorial content and professional visual presentation, Marlin Magazine engages its readers intellectually and emotionally and engenders a sense of pride in the College as well as a commitment to its future. The purpose of Marlin Magazine, the periodical publication produced by Virginia Wesleyan's Office of College Communications, is to inform, inspire and entertain a broad readership—including alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, supporters and friends. The magazine endeavors to reflect the values of the institution itself by showing respect for its sophisticated, well-educated audience through the thoughtful, accurate representation of information and ideas and an overall dedication to editorial integrity.