Upcoming Events

Monday, April 8

2 p.m. - Solar Eclipse Viewing Event

(Student Center Lawn)

Tuesday, April 9

Wednesday, April 10

1:30 p.m. - Wiggles and Wags Wednesday

(Student Center Lawn)

Thursday, April 11

9:30 a.m. - Collaborative Career Expo Event

(IALR)

7 p.m. - Nunsense

(Pritchett Auditorium)

Friday, April 12

7 p.m. - Nunsense

(Pritchett Auditorium)

Saturday, April 13

7 p.m. - Nunsense

(Pritchett Auditorium)

Sunday, April 14

2 p.m. - Nunsense

(Pritchett Auditorium)

Thank You Averett Family

Thank you to all who were able to join us as yesterday as we celebrated the remarkable life of Professor Barbara Kushubar. It was a beautiful reflection of the incredible impact she has made on us all.

If you were unable to attend or stream it live, the recording can be viewed here. 

Collaborative Career Expo Event

Join us on Thursday, April 11 at 9:30 a.m. at the CTE Career Expo hosted by Danville Public Schools, Averett University, Danville Community College and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research to connect with talented students and explore future career opportunities. This inaugural collaborative event bridges education and industry, showcasing student projects and fostering community workforce growth. Cougar Vans will be available for those individuals who need transportation to the Institute between 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

We hope to see you there.

Feel free to reach out to Dr. Jennifer Penland should you have any questions. (jpenland@averett.edu)

Federal Reserve Bank Visits Dr. Ernest E. Pegram’s Economics Classes

Connecting Economic Theory to Practice: Careers and Internships in Economics: “The Federal Reserve Bank Visits Dr. Ernest E. Pegram’s Economics Classes”

On Wednesday, March 20, students in Dr. Pegram’s ECO201 (Principles of Microeconomics) and ECO202 (Principles of Macroeconomics) experienced and learned the connection between economic theory and concepts taught in his classes and the practice of economics at the Federal Reserve Bank. In teaching economics, Dr. Pegram tells his classes, we calculate numbers for economic analysis that numbers help to drive economic policy making; that numbers give us data for decision making. For students it is a wonderful learning experience to see the same formulas and concepts we learn in class are applied at the Federal Reserve Bank. Dr. Pegram said, “It is important for students to see the economic concepts and theories discussed in class and make the connections in class to economic practice."

Dr. Pegram believes college is the place where students explore and find their career path. Dr. Pegram also incorporate learning about careers in economics and careers at the Federal Reserve Bank/System in his classes. The Federal Reserve Bank introduced to his students, careers and internships with the Federal Reserve Bank/System. Dr. Pegram says, “I am honored and grateful to create curricular programming with the Federal Reserve Bank, and that the Federal Reserve Bank was able to visit my economics classes…to enhance the classroom learning experience for students at Averett University.”

Student Success Center Tips

THE FINAL STRETCH 

"The Final Stretch Is Where Every College Student Pulls Out Every Motivation They Have Left." 

Tips for the week 

·        Tutors are available, use them. Schedule an appointment or just drop by. (We also have Aviation and Psychology now). 

·        Know your course grades in Canvas before going into finals. If you are not sure of your grade, ask your professor! 

·        Complete the Pathways to Student Success Survey! It went to your email 11/1.

For tutoring and success coach meetings use this link:

Schedule Appointment with Averett University (as.me)

Lost and Found in the Cougar Express Vans

If you have lost something over the semester and have ridden in the vans, please contact Hallie Timmons - Transportation Coordinator or visit her office.

Phone: (439)-791-5622

Email: htimmons@averett.edu

Office: Student Center, 4th Floor, Suite 422

Airport Request for May

Need transportation from Campus to RDU or GSO airport? Click the link to send in a request.

**Request form will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday April 24

Counseling Services

April Workshops

April is National Substance Use Prevention Month. Counseling Services has organized programming to bring awareness to misuse of weed, alcohol and vaping. Each workshop will be informative and fun. Please see the flier for dates and locations. Email Anna Hall at counseling@averett.edu if you have questions. Come out and bring your friends.

Nunsense to Run April 11-14

The Arts@Averett series is proud to present “Nunsense”. This well-known musical comedy is the second-longest-running Off-Broadway show in history. The Averett production will run April 11-14, at Pritchett Auditorium. Show time is 7 p.m. on April 11-13 and 2 p.m. on April 14. For more information, email theatre@averett.edu. For tickets, click HERE. All Averett students, faculty and staff can attend for free.

Annual Poetry Event

This year, The Ember editorial team will be hosting the annual poetry event to celebrate National Poetry Month. This is an opportunity for the Averett community, as well as the larger community abroad, to come together for fellowship, share some of their favorite poems and celebrate the launch of this year's publication of The Ember. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 17, in the library at 4:30 p.m.

Light hors d'oeuvres will be provided and 20 hot beverages (tea, coffee or hot chocolate) from the hot beverage kiosk will be paid for by The Ember. Free copies of the publication will also be available.

On Display from the Averett Archives

We're closing the academic year with our largest archival display yet. Come visit the main floor of Blount Library and see an exhibit dedicated to the old tradition of May Day – held on campus from 1926 to 1969, when Averett was a college solely for women.

Among a large collection of photos and programs, this month’s display features two especially noteworthy items:

 - The May Queen dress and crown worn in 1940 by Ida Marie Harris

 - A 15-minute color film of highlights from the 1956 May Day pageant

Students are welcome to drop by during the month of April to look at the exhibit. The film will be running on a constant loop, so you can expect to see it virtually any time.

The related archival blog post is also larger than average, featuring a brief history of May Day performances, and a spreadsheet of information on all 43 of the known May Fetes.

Volunteer Opportunities

Ballou Park Reforestation

- Friday, April 19, 4-6 p.m.

- Replantation of trees

Pittsylvania County Earth Day

- Cleanup Saturday, April 27 9 a.m.-noon

Pittsylvania County: Keep it Clean! | Pittsylvania County, VA (pittsylvaniacountyva.gov)

iSIPsmarter:

- Recruiting for program comparison on drinking smarter

SPARK Business Idea Event

SPARK Business Idea Event Wednesday, April 17 6-8 p.m., 750 Main Street

  - Come out and pitch your business ideas for a chance to win cash prizes.

  - This event is about idea sharing, networking and community building.

**Registration is required and free

Rental Book Check-in Deadline April 30

Rental books must be checked in at the bookstore no later than Tuesday, April 30 to avoid non-returned rental fees. Please see a bookstore associate. If returning by mail please include name, phone number and email address. 

Graduation Information for May 2024 Commencement

Spring 2024 Commencement

Spring 2024 Commencement will be held outside on Daly Field at Frank R. Campbell Stadium at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4.

Inclement Weather

In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the gym at E. Stuart James Grant North Campus. The inside event will follow the same schedule as the outdoor event. Graduates will be notified of the change two days before the ceremony. Students will be notified by Averett email of any changes.

Tickets

Graduates will receive 10 tickets for graduation at rehearsal.

Virtual Viewing of Graduation

The webcast will begin 15 minutes before the graduation ceremony for those who cannot attend the ceremony in-person.

Important Deadlines for Graduating Seniors:

• April 4 – Last day to APPLY for graduation without a late fee.

• April 7 – Cap and gown orders must be placed.

• April 21 – Last day to APPLY for graduation. Students will still receive a $50 late fee from April 5-21. All students planning to graduate must apply to officially graduate.

Graduates, please check your Averett email regularly for updates and upcoming deadlines in regards to the graduation ceremony. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ashley Bowman, Interim University Registrar, at asbowman@averett.edu or by phone at (434) 791-7235. 

All of this information & more can be found on the Commencement webpage - https://www.averett.edu/academics/registrars-office/senior-year/

The deadline to order caps and gowns is Sunday, April 7.