Christopher Newport University

"The education you receive at CNU will prepare you to expand your horizons, but in order to take full advantage of that you have to get outside the University. Study abroad, intern or volunteer, and learn to apply your education to real problems." Read More

"Service" is the word!

Over 60 Hampton Roads community agencies participated in CNU's 2nd Annual Volunteer Fair sponsored by the Center for Service Learning and Social Entrepreneurship. The Volunteer Fair is an effort to connect students and faculty with community agencies that seek volunteers to serve in their organizations. Through its long-standing relationship with many local community partners, CNU helps to nurture students' strong commitment to service. Read More

Conferences and Organizations for Students

Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA)

SVEA strives to foster and coordinate programs that promote professional awareness and competence among CNU’s education students. Numerous workshops and conferences throughout the year.

Email: svea@cnu.edu

Virginia Association of Teachers of English (VATE)

This campus chapter of VATE is open to anyone interested in the advancement of the English Language Arts curricula. Members meet to discuss both public and private language arts instruction in a forum that encompasses preschool- through graduate-level education. Annual state conference with support provided for members attending.

Website: http://www.vate.org/ (state)
Email: cnuvate@cnu.edu

National Association for Music Educators

Through participation in programs, demonstrations, discussions, workshops and performances, CMENC presents students with opportunities to meet leaders in the music profession. Contact Dr. Kristen Pellegrino (kristen.pelligrino@cnu.edu) for conference and workshop information.

Website: http://www.menc.org/ (national)
Email: cmenc@cnu.edu

Newport News Reading Council & Virginia State Reading Association

The Newport News Reading Council is a professional organization for individuals interested in the improvement of reading programs and teaching methods. Members are committed to providing the best developmental and remedial programs possible to children and adults. Fall conference at local elementary schools. Contact Dr. Kelly Cartwright (kewright@cnu.edu) for further information.

Website: http://www.nnreadingcouncil.org
Email: kenneth.schmidt@nn.k12.va.us
Phone: 757-591-4740

Virginia Council for the Social Studies (VCSS)

Statewide organization to promote the teaching of social studies. Annual fall conference. Contact Dr. Brian Puaca (bpuaca@cnu.edu) in the CNU history department.

Website: http://www.vcss.org

Pi Lambda Theta

International Honor Society for Professional Educators. Applicants may be full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate students. To learn more about membership--

Website: www.pilambda.org
Email: member@pilambda.org
Phone:1-800-487-3411

Professional Organizations

Conferences and Organizations for Students