This week, members of Student Government have been asked to write the Dean’s Commentary. As the Student Body Chaplain, I have the privilege and honor of being able to focus on the spiritual life on campus. For new students and returning students alike, I recommend taking full advantage of the spiritual resources available to you […]
Before I came to VTS, I was a lay minister who met clergy from all the various Episcopal seminaries. I always noticed that there was something different about people who had graduated from VTS: they all seemed to like each other after graduation. They supported each other. They spoke fondly of their time at VTS […]
Social media is an excellent platform for reaching a large audience. High-quality content is essential when posting on social media platforms, as content quality can make or break a post. Poor content can cause a post with valuable information to be overlooked and skipped. Examples of poor content include blurry, dark images with bad lighting, […]
There is more to the work of Communications than simply keeping people informed about what is happening on a day-to-day basis. At a deeper level, strategic communications is about fostering a deep understanding of VTS’ mission and values. Storytelling is a central part of this work, illustrating how our core values, such as being Episcopal, […]
Working as a Web Developer in the Communications department at Virginia Theological Seminary is both dynamic and rewarding. My day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining and updating the VTS website, ensuring it remains a reliable and engaging resource for students, faculty, and visitors, while being functional, user-friendly, and visually appealing. This work involves regular content updates, troubleshooting […]
My name is Kimberly Richardson, and I am the Communications Coordinator at Virginia Theological Seminary. You might be wondering, what does a Communications Coordinator do? Let me explain, but first, a bit of background about myself. I majored in communications and have a passion for social media and all its evolving features. My favorite apps […]
Our work in Communications divides into two main parts: internal communications and external communications. Internal communications involves ensuring everyone on campus knows what is happening on any given day, without overwhelming people with emails. As such, we have two core channels for internal communications, namely the daily Dean’s Commentary and the weekly Communique. The Communique […]
Hello all. My name is George Black. I am a Postulant for Holy Orders in The Episcopal Church, a resident of New Haven, Connecticut, and a rising Senior here at Virginia Theological Seminary. I am also President of the Student of Color Union (SOCU). Historically, SOCU has been a force for advocacy here at the […]
In January, I joined the Multicultural Ministries team as an independent contractor. Since then, it has been my pleasure to work with Ebonee Davis and Dean Joseph Thompson on Programming and Historical Research for Reparations. The last six months have been transformative. My time has expanded an already deep appreciation for the field of public […]
On July 19th, the Office of Multicultural Ministries hosted a formal gala honoring descendants in the Reparations Program. The evening included music, dancing, a brief program, and a striking display of the historical research uncovered thus far. In attendance were nearly 250 descendants, and displayed throughout Scott lounge, the Refectory, and an adjacent tent outside […]