Alumni E-Newsletter. LIVING AND LEARNING CENTER UPDATE Produced by University Relations

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The Board also approve the anonymous donor's wishes that the bulk of the money be used to pay the remaining debt o the Learning Center, the conference and seminar facility that

1 Page 1 of 15 Alumni E-Newsletter October 2014 LIVING AND LEARNING CENTER UPDATE Produced by University Relations The Virginia Union University Board of Trustees announced a gift of $2.1 million, the largest one-time cash gift from a single living donor in the university's history. The Board also approve the anonymous donor's wishes that the bulk of the money be used to pay the remaining debt o the Learning Center, the conference and seminar facility that anchors the university's new Livi and Learning Center. According to the donor's wishes, the Living and Learning Center will be named for Virginia Union President Dr. Claude G. Perkins. "The naming of the Center after Dr. Perkins is appropriate because of his transformative

2 Page 2 of 15 leadership," said Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, Chairman of the Virginia Union University Board of Trustees. "It's the work of Dr. Perkins these past five years that makes it possible for someone to visit this campus and be inspired to give a gift of this magnitude." "We cannot express enough our gratitude to this very generous donor," Dr. Perkins added. The $100,000 that will remain after the Learning Center $2 million debt is paid will be used to establish an endowment to support the Virginia Union Art Museum Galleries. The endowment will be named "The FUNd at VUU." >>View photos of the Living and Learning Center... HOMECOMING 2014 Rebuilding the Dream October 6-11, 2014 VUU alumni and friends traveled to the university campus to attend Homecoming Many events were planned including the Classes in Reunion Dinner and Jazz Soiree, the VUUNAA Awards Luncheon, and Celebrate Good Times Party. The VUU football team also captured the win against Lincoln University with a 78 to 13 win.

Page 3 of 15 As we plan for next year's Homecoming, we want to hear from you. Please take a moment to complete the Homecoming survey. Also, view photos from the week's events.

3 Page 3 of 15 As we plan for next year's Homecoming, we want to hear from you. Please take a moment to complete the Homecoming survey. Also, view photos from the week's events.... VIRGINIA UNION PROFESSOR PUBLISHES NEW UNIVERSITY HISTORY BOOK: First History Publication for General Circulation in Nearly 90 Years Published by: University Relations Virginia Union University Professor Dr. Raymond Pierre Hylton has published a history of the university, highlighting significant events since the university's founding in The book entitled Virginia Union University is a part of The Campus History Series published by Arcadia Press. The book is only the third history of the university ever published and is the first available for general circulation since It includes 180 illustrations depicting personalities places, and events of the past and present, including priceless photos from the Virginia Union University archives. Dr. Hylton has been a full-time faculty member at Virginia Union University for more than 20 years, serving as chairperson of the Department of History/Political Science for the last five

4 Page 4 of 15 years. He has also served as dean of Virginia Union's School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He earned master's and doctoral degrees in history from University College, Dublin The publication of Virginia Union University: The Campus History Series coincides with the university's 150th anniversary celebration and is available at the VUU Campus Bookstore, as well as Barnes & Noble, at a cost of $ For a complete listing of Virginia Union University 150th Anniversary events, please visit DR. RANDALL ROBINSON DELIVERS MESSAGE DURING VUU'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY OFFICIAL OPENING A steady rain could not dampen the enthusiasm of more than 700 students, faculty, alumni, an friends who packed Coburn Hall on September 8 for the official opening of Virginia Union University's 150th anniversary celebrations with VUU alumnus Dr. Randall Robinson.

5 Page 5 of 15 Join us for the many events planned for the 150th anniversary. Click here for a complete list of activities!... STVU RANKED 11TH AMONG TOP THEOLOGY GRADUATE PROGRAMS Produced by Graduate Programs Graduate Programs is pleased to announce its Fall 2014 Rankings of the Theology/Religious Graduate Programs according to students, enumerating the best graduate programs in the country in a variety of fields based solely on ratings and reviews from current recent graduate students posted on graduateprograms.com. Program rankings, compiled using data gathered between September 1, 2012 and September 30, 2014, encompass reviews posted by more than 70,000 students participating in over 1,600 graduate programs nationwide. Ratings are based on a 10 star system (with 1 being the wors and 10 being the best). The Top 25 Grad Programs for Theology/Religious Studies are listed below: 1 University of Washington Seattle 2 Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary 3 Wake Forest University 4 Dallas Theological Seminary 5 University of Denver 6 Fuller Theological Seminary

6 Page 6 of 15 7 Yale University 8 The University of Chicago 9 Harvard University 10 Hellenic College-Holy Cross Grk Orth Sch of Theology 11 Virginia Union University 12 Pittsburgh Theological Seminary 13 Marquette University 14 Baylor University 15 Duquesne University 16 Loyola Marymount University 17 Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 18 Duke University 19 Vanderbilt University 20 University of Georgia 21 The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 22 Trinity International University 23 Southern Methodist University 24 Emory University 25 Seattle Pacific University Graduateprograms.com assigns 15 ranking categories to each graduate program at each graduate school. Rankings cover a variety of student topics such as academic competitivenes career support, financial aid and quality of network. For a given graduate program, rankings are determined by calculating the average score for each program based on the 15 ranking categories. These scores are then compared across a ranked schools for that program and are translated into a final ranking for that graduate program, i.e., "business and management". A given graduate program is not ranked until a minimum threshold of graduate student surveys is completed for that program... GIVE THE GIFT OF WINNING A DREAM CAR

Page 7 of 15 Looking for a gift for a family member or friend? Purchase a ticket as a gift to win a 2015 BMW from the VUU National Alumni Association, Inc.

7 Page 7 of 15 Looking for a gift for a family member or friend? Purchase a ticket as a gift to win a 2015 BMW from the VUU National Alumni Association, Inc. Tickets are $100, and only 2,000 will be sold. Proceeds support scholarships at Virginia Union. Don't miss out on this opportunity to win! Ge your ticket before January 18th, 2015 and enter for a chance to win a 24' LED HDTV. For more information call or president@vuunaa.org... SCHOLARSHIP PRAYER BREAKFAST

8 Page 8 of 15 Join the VUU Family for a Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at Fluvanna High School. Dr. John Kinney, Dean of the School of Theology will be the speaker. The event is free, but your RSVP is required. To RSVP, call by November 11, STVU ELLISON MILES JONES CONVOCATION

Page 9 of 15 The Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology will host the 66th Annual Ellison-Jones Convocation beginning Monday, November 10 - Thursday, November 14, 2014.

9 Page 9 of 15 The Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology will host the 66th Annual Ellison-Jones Convocation beginning Monday, November 10 - Thursday, November 14, This year's theme is "Preaching Out of Season". Speakers for this event include Dr. William H. Curtis, Dr. Gina M. Stewart, Dr. Dwight Riddick, and Dr. Allan A. Boesak. For registration information, vis the STVU Continuing Education website.... PANTHERS RANKED FIFTH IN NEW HBCU POLL Produced by VUU Athletics

Page 10 of 15 The HBCU Fan Poll is conducted by HBCUsports.com. Albany State's 34-12 win over Clark Atlanta Saturday apparently was enough to give the Ram (5-2) the No.

10 Page 10 of 15 The HBCU Fan Poll is conducted by HBCUsports.com. Albany State's win over Clark Atlanta Saturday apparently was enough to give the Ram (5-2) the No.1 spot in the Division II poll over Winston-Salem State (7-1), who fell to the No.3 spot with 11 first-place votes after beating Livingston Tuskegee (7-2) held steady at the No. 2 spot. Virginia State (6-2) was fourth, followed by Virginia Union (6-2), Fort Valley State (6-2), Miles (5-3), Livingstone (5-3), Fayetteville State (4-4) and Bowie State (3-5). Virginia Union travels to Elizabeth City, N.C., to face Elizabeth City State University at 1:00 p.m on Saturday, November 1. HBCU Sports Division II Fan Poll Rank School 1. Albany State 2. Tuskegee (3) 3. Winston-Salem State (11) 4. Virginia State (2) 5. Virginia Union 6. Fort Valley State

Page 11 of 15 8. Livingstone 9. Fayetteville State 10. Bowie State Others receiving votes: Stillman 14, Morehouse 14, Central State 12, Langston 11, Clark Atlanta 10.

11 Page 11 of Livingstone 9. Fayetteville State 10. Bowie State Others receiving votes: Stillman 14, Morehouse 14, Central State 12, Langston 11, Clark Atlanta ,000 Panthers Giving $1Million Are You One? July 1, September 14, 2014 Dr. Alpheus Arrington, Jr., '67 Dr. Brian K. Fleming, '80 Mrs. Alma A. Greer, '72 The Honorable Ricardo C. Jackson, '62 Mrs. Geraldine W. Johnson, '64 Mr. Aubrey P. Jones, '78 Khalil W. Latif, Esq., '82 Mrs. Elaine M. Ragland, '48 Dr. Harry W. Royal, '61 Mrs. Pamela C. & Dr. Frank S. Royal, '65, '61 Mr. Carlton C. Stevens, '66 Coach Thomas Harris Alumni Chapter DC Alumni Chapter >>Make your donation today!...

Page 12 of 15 CIAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Make plans now to attend the CIAA Basketball Tournament in Charlotte, North Carolina, February 23-28, 2015. You can now make your reservations NOW!

12 Page 12 of 15 CIAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Make plans now to attend the CIAA Basketball Tournament in Charlotte, North Carolina, February 23-28, You can now make your reservations NOW! More information regardi tickets and events will follow. VUU Host Hotel Hampton Inn Uptown 508 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Standard Room $202 (includes taxes)... VUU TO HOST ANNUAL WINTER CONCERT

VUU Class Notes Want to share news about a wedding, birth, new job, promotion, or some other personal

13 Page 13 of 15 Join the Virginia Union University family for the Annual Winter Concert on December 4, 2014 a 7:00 p.m. in Coburn Hall.... Share the News! VUU Class Notes Want to share news about a wedding, birth, new job, promotion, or some other personal or professiona achievement? Share your news with the VUU Family in the upcoming Unionite Magazine. your class note to cdepps@vuu.edu.... Save the Date

14 Page 14 of 15 November 8, 2014 Hovey Field Winter Concert December 4, 2014 Coburn Hall December Brunch John W. Barco Alumni Chapter December 13, 2014 Crowne Plaza Richmond Downtown Tickets: $35 For more information contact Community Leaders' Breakfast January 16, 2015 Living and Learning Center VUUNAA Wine Pairing January 17, 2015 Hippodrome Tickets: $75 >>Purchase Tickets VUU Scholarship Gala and Masquerade Ball April 24, 2015 Baccalaureate Ceremony May 8, 2015 Commencement May 9, 2015 The VUU electronic newsletter is a publication of the

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