Touting his administration’s accomplishments, Gov. Glenn Youngkin opened the first Peninsula Insiders’ Breakfast since the start of the pandemic on Wednesday. The breakfast was at Christopher Newport University and presented by Wason Center for Civic Leadership and Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Youngkin, who has been in office since January, said together with … [Read more...] about Gov. Youngkin Visits CNU
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Newport News Launches Community Safety Survey
The City of Newport News is taking a community-based approach to understand the most pressing concerns around safety and the effects of crime by releasing a Community Assessment Survey. The purpose of the survey is to hear from residents and develop new community-based programs and services that address gun violence in Newport News. “Gun violence is a public health crisis … [Read more...] about Newport News Launches Community Safety Survey
Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center Opening Oct. 31
Camp Online with Camp Kesem and Christopher Newport
A special camp for children whose parents have suffered from cancer is opening at Christopher Newport University. This is the first year a chapter of Camp Kesem will be available at CNU Aug. 1- Aug. 6. It is for ages six to 18, said Graciela Greger, Co-Director of the camp. This year, due to COVID-19, with the exception of the first day, the camp will be online, she … [Read more...] about Camp Online with Camp Kesem and Christopher Newport
New Fine Arts Center to Open at CNU
A new visual arts center will grace the Virginia Peninsula this spring on the campus of Christopher Newport University (CNU). Currently under construction and recently named, The Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center will open in 2021. A formal dedication and naming ceremony will be held on campus in the spring, according to Jim Hanchett, chief marketing and communications … [Read more...] about New Fine Arts Center to Open at CNU