Built in 2008, this building was the result of many people dreaming and working for many years.
The lead donor was John M. Law who combined his love of WVWC, his love of the theater and the arts, and love for his late wife to provide funds for this building. His is rumored to have said that although he couldn’t take his money with him he could designate where it could go to make an impact on the future.
An active member of the Play Shop and Alpha Psi Omega during his days at Wesleyan, John was the son of Clyde O. Law. Clyde (1905 graduate of the Seminary and 1909 from the college) became a trustee of the college in 1919, when John was a year old. Clyde went on to be president of the board from 1945-56; and he was the first president and organizer of the Emeritus Club.
A large crowd gathered on April 3, 2009, for the ribbon cutting for the Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts, which opened that night to a gala performance of the musical Gypsy.
Culpepper Auditorium, located in this building, is named for Marvin (1951; Hon. 2006) and Elaine Karnes (1954; Hon. 2006) Culpepper. Marvin is the son of Rev. Ross (1930; Hon. 1950) and Dr. Olive O’Dell (1933; Hon. 1972) Culpepper.
The Greek Room, which is used for dinners, small meetings, receptions, etc. was funded with assistance of the Greek Organizations.