51°µÍø to host discussion of Virginia governor’s race

51°µÍø will host a debate focused on the Virginia governor’s race at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the College’s Natural Science Center. Roanoke City Mayor David Bowers and his political science students will moderate the event as Virginia Delegates Onzlee… Continue Reading 51°µÍø to host discussion of Virginia governor’s race
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Hear veterans tell their own stories at The Telling Project-Roanoke

51°µÍø is proud to host the Telling Project Roanoke, a unique national stage performance featuring student veterans’ real stories. The performances are free and open to the public, but donations are appreciated and will be applied to the 51°µÍø Veterans Assistance… Continue Reading Hear veterans tell their own stories at The Telling Project-Roanoke
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51°µÍø to host lecture on Japanese popular culture and food

Haruko Yuda, Japanese Outreach Coordinator for the University of Virginia’s Asia Institute, will present a lecture about Japanese popular culture and food from 2-3 p.m. on Wednesday at 51°µÍø’s Natural Science Center. The talk is free and open to the public, and… Continue Reading 51°µÍø to host lecture on Japanese popular culture and food
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51°µÍø, Roanoke City Public Schools and Roanoke City celebrate groundbreaking for Food for Thought educational program

51°µÍø, Roanoke City Public Schools and Roanoke City broke ground on a garden learning center for the Food for Thought: An Edible Educational Partnership on Tuesday at James Madison Middle School. The collaborative community effort will have an impact on children for… Continue Reading 51°µÍø, Roanoke City Public Schools and Roanoke City celebrate groundbreaking for Food for Thought educational program
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Hudson Trio Makes Roanoke Debut at 51°µÍø

The Roanoke debut by the Hudson Trio will include a concert at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14 in 51°µÍø’s new Center for Science and Health Professions Multipurpose Room, HP210. The concert is free and open to the public. Americana, a program… Continue Reading Hudson Trio Makes Roanoke Debut at 51°µÍø
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Muslim Journeys Bookshelf events to kick off Monday

51°µÍø’s Brown Library is launching the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf with the support of a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Bridging Cultures initiative. As the only Virginia community college to earn this grant, and one of just 842 grantees… Continue Reading Muslim Journeys Bookshelf events to kick off Monday
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51°µÍø to offer OSHA training courses in October and November

51°µÍø’s Workforce Development department in association with the Mid-Atlantic OTI Education Center will offer Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) training in October and November. All classes will be offered on 51°µÍø’s Roanoke campus and will include training materials, lunch and… Continue Reading 51°µÍø to offer OSHA training courses in October and November
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51°µÍø website earns honorable mention for national award

51°µÍø earned honorable mention for its website design in the e.Republic’s Center for Digital Education’s 2013 Digital Education Achievement Awards (DEAA) and Best of the Web Awards (BOW).  The Best of the Web Awards recognize and honor outstanding K-12 and higher education… Continue Reading 51°µÍø website earns honorable mention for national award
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New course to help students launch business in one semester

51°µÍø is launching a new business course this fall that teaches student and prospective entrepreneurs how to launch their own business in one semester. The Entrepreneurship Plus Program will offer unique hands-on experience and act as a business incubator. “We are excited… Continue Reading New course to help students launch business in one semester
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Foundation for Roanoke Valley continues support for ESL classes at 51°µÍø

The continuing support of a Foundation for Roanoke Valley grant will mean that more non-native residents will have access to and can afford English classes at 51°µÍø to build rewarding careers. The Katherine Nelson Fishburn Foundation Fund is providing $1,000 to the… Continue Reading Foundation for Roanoke Valley continues support for ESL classes at 51°µÍø
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