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Veteran Journalist to Speak at VMI March 22

Kathryn Crossman — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:04:19 GMT

Jim Lehrer, executive editor and anchor of the PBSNewsHour, will present a talk, “Service and Tradition,” to the VMI Corps of Cadets at 11:15 a.m. Monday, March 22, in Cameron Hall. The talk, which is part of the Institute’s Distinguished Speakers Series, is free and open to the public.

‘Lone Survivor’ Author Describes Mission

Kathryn Crossman — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:08:32 GMT

He came at the request of the VMI Corps of Cadets, and the Corps – along with residents and students in the nearby community – turned out in large numbers March 5 to hear his story.

Gov. McDonnell at Environment Conference

Stewart MacInnis — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:29:18 GMT

Gov. Robert F. McDonnell will be the keynote speaker at the opening of the 21st annual Environment Virginia Symposium at Virginia Military Institute April 7.

Styron Scholar Finds Author’s Letters Moving

Kathryn Crossman — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:21:46 GMT

James West discussed the life of award-winning author William Styron, a native of Newport News, Va., and author of Sophie’s Choice and The Confessions of Nat Turner, during an address to the Friends of Preston Library and the Institute Honors Program March 3 at the library.

VMI 5K Torch Run for Special Olympics

Stewart MacInnis — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:44:41 GMT

Will host a 5-kilometer Torch Run for Special Olympics on March 28. Registration is open to all.

UPDATE: Class of 2012 Ring Figure Date Set

Julie Sandridge — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:17:38 GMT

Ring Figure activities for the Class of 2012 have been scheduled for Nov. 21 and 22, 2010.

VMI Names First Leader in Residence

Julie Sandridge — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:12:49 GMT

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Gregory Gadson has been named the first leader-in-residence at Virginia Military Institute’s Center for Leadership and Ethics.

Corps Salutes New Governor at Inaugural

Julie Sandridge — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:17:10 GMT

The Corps of Cadets didn’t let a bottleneck at the entrance to the state Capitol that blocked their route for several minutes prevent them from marching past the reviewing stand to honor Gov. Bob McDonnell on his inauguration day, Jan. 16.

Governor Praises Cadets In His VMI Valedictory

Julie Sandridge — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:15:35 GMT

In his last public appearance away from Richmond as governor on Thursday, Gov. Tim Kaine told cadets the lessons of leadership and civility they learn at the Institute are needed by the nation more than ever.

Econ and Business Department Accredited

Julie Sandridge — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:18:07 GMT

The Department of Economics and Business at Virginia Military Institute has entered the ranks of 5 percent of the world’s business programs accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, the group announced Thursday.