2013-2014 Catalog - Virginia Wesleyan College

8 COLLEGE PROFILE9 CAREER SERVICES9■ Henry Clay Hofheimer II Library(1969) is an attractive building that sits at the centerof the campus. The building houses a variety ofacademic and information resources and services tosupport the college’s liberal arts mission. It also housesthe college archives, as well as a student art exhibitgallery. The well-equipped computer lab and a varietyof study, instruction, and work spaces combine tomake it a versatile setting where students are free toengage in scholarly learning and research,collaboration, conversation, reading or just relaxing.■ S.Frank and Wilma Williamson BlockerHall houses the Science (1970) and HumanitiesCenters (1988), which have science laboratories,classrooms, the Blocker Auditorium, and facultyoffices. The auditorium in this building is the settingfor numerous campus events.■ Robert F. and Sara M. Boyd CampusDining Center (1991) and related facilitieshouse the college dining hall and the private diningareas known as the Shafer Room and the PrincessAnne Room. The college’s collection of memorabiliaand paintings related to the life and ministry of 18thcenturyAnglican cleric John Wesley is on display inthis facility. Adjacent to the dining center are thebusiness office and campus post office.■ Lambuth M.Clarke Hall (1998) reflects thecollege’s commitment to providing state of the artteaching technologies. Teaching spaces, including atiered classroom, are equipped with computers,document cameras, and interfacing capabilities. Thebuilding also contains the Adult Studies Office, theLearning/Writing Center, the Registrar’s Office, theCenter for the Study of Religious Freedom, a 24-hourcomputer laboratory, and faculty offices.■ Katherine B. and Mills E. Godwin, Jr.Hall (1999) accommodates many of the college’sadministrative offices, including the offices of thePresident, Enrollment Services, Admissions, AlumniRelations, College Communications, Development,and Financial Aid.■ Jane P. Batten Student Center (2002)features Cunningham Gymnasium, a multi-activityathletic center; the Scribner Bookstore, a 39-footclimbing wall, an NCAA regulation pool, an indoorjogging track, and a convocation center that serves asthe home court for the men’s and women’s basketballteams. Many student services and athletic offices arehoused in the Batten Center, as well asCommunications laboratory space, Recreation andLeisure Studies faculty offices and Dean of Students.■ Frank E. Brown Campanile (1975) is acampus landmark that symbolizes the institution’sChristian heritage and its dedication to thecontinuous search for truth.■ Monumental Chapel (1975) is the site of avariety of lectures, campus and community meetings,and worship services. The Monumental Chapel andFrank E. Brown Bell Tower are included in theCouncil of Independent Colleges’ Historic CampusArchitecture Project.■ Everett Tennis Center (2011), built on thefoundation of the Penzold Tennis Center, containseight courts including two championship courts andtwo lighted grandstand courts. The Center featuresspectator-friendly fencing, an upgraded lightingsystem on the grandstand courts, a welcome gazebo, aviewing stand, a brick façade entrance and ampleseating for fans.■ Trinder Soccer-Lacrosse Center (1998)with Foster Field (1998) is the home of thecollege’s soccer and lacrosse programs. The centerincludes locker rooms, restrooms, an athletic trainingroom, a concession stand, and a press box. FosterField has bleacher seating for 1,000 spectators. Lightswere added to the facility in 2003.■ Maintenance Building (1993) houses thephysical plant operations and storage facilities for thecollege.Marlins Go GreenVirginia Wesleyan College joins the ranks ofoutstanding universities and colleges nationwide thatare leading the “green” movement through their ownspecial programs and initiatives. Under the leadershipof President William T. (Billy) Greer, VirginiaWesleyan has made sustainability a campus-widepriority. The President’s Environmental IssuesCouncil works with student leaders, faculty and staffto implement a variety of green programs. VirginiaWesleyan has been nationally recognized for “green”efforts in The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 GreenColleges: 2012 Edition. Sustainability is a way of lifeon the Virginia Wesleyan campus.IamVirginiaWesleyanAcademic Profile■ Women of Wesleyan Greenhouse(1974) provides a laboratory for courses in botanyand contains numerous unusual plants.