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(left to right) Leslie Pappoe, Ciearra Dalton and Courtney Martin are pictured with a customer at the Marathon gas station at Ballou Park. Pappoe, Dalton and Martin were just three of the Averett resident assistants (RAs) who participated in a random act of kindness day on Aug. 12. The RAs, who were divided into groups, had less than two hours to perform five random acts of kindness in the community. |
September at Averett University is a season of new beginnings. This year we welcomed our second consecutive year of record new student enrollment in our traditional undergraduate program, as 345 new students began their Averett experience. Eight new faculty members also joined the Averett family over the summer. Returning students found our campuses improved and expanded, as we opened two new regional campuses in Richmond and Chesapeake, began hosting classes in the renovated Riverview Campus in Danville's Historic Tobacco Warehouse District, and repurposed part of historic Main Hall as the new home of Averett Central. Averett Central, which aims to improve service for our students in key areas like the registrar's office and student financial services, is the real outcome of an idea first born in the earliest stages of our strategic planning several years ago.
The extra thrill and energy we're feeling at the start of our 153rd academic year was made possible by a very productive summer at Averett. We employed more than 140 workers on renovations and improvements.If you're in Danville, keep an eye out for our new Cougar Express shuttle bus, or drive by our campuses on West Main Street or Bridge Street to see what's new.
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Broaden Your Horizons
Are you one of those people who love learning? Do you like to keep your brain stimulated so that it doesn't atrophy and turn into mush? Do you want to take classes but not deal with the tests and papers? If you answered yes to any of these questions, or are just curious to find out more, read on.Full Story
Join us for Homecoming 2011
There are many exciting events that take place on a university's campus and Homecoming is one such event. Averett is celebrating its Homecoming Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Full Story
September's Arts Events are Eye Catching
This month, the University's art offerings are sure to provide something for young and old alike. First up is a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer followed by the first Averett theatre production of the season, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs of the Black Forest." Full Story
University Receives Estate Gift
Sometimes, the best gifts are the ones that show up unexpectedly. The University recently received notice of such a gift with the passing of one of its alumni.Full Story
Cougars "Pay it Forward"
Five random acts of kindness to perform in less than two hours with limitations applied. A seemingly daunting task, but a task Averett's resident assistants (RAs) met with determination.Full Story
