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Piedmont Virginia Community College’s Department of Engineering has been accomplishing the goal set before them five years ago. That goal has been to increase student awareness about the engineering program. With the help of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant awarded to PVCC the department has held events, presentations and summer programs to get students […]
Continue ReadingWhen Das Racist first burst upon the scene with the viral sensation “Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell,” many wrote the group off as a novelty act or one-hit-wonder. Nothing, however, could be further from the truth. Unbeknownst to most, Das Racist has continued making music in the three years since their initial foray into […]
Continue ReadingAcademy Award nominee Ryan Gosling stars in “Drive” as an introverted young man known only as Driver. Driver works as a stunt driver for motion pictures and moonlights as a getaway driver. After a failed robbery, a bounty is placed on Driver’s head, leaving him with no option but to fight back against those who […]
Continue ReadingRegistered PVCC students with an interest in dance, music, theater or the arts are in luck. Every semester, a pair of student arts voucher is available to all current PVCC students. Although this is a great opportunity for students, some are not aware of the student voucher program. Mary Jane King and Kay Bethea were […]
Continue ReadingThe average person might run to stay in shape, to improve his or her cardiovascular health, or even as a stress reliever. But, for Charlottesville’s very own “Marathon Man”, John Anthony “Tony” Bridges, it is a burning passion. “[It is about] the challenge to do stuff and things in one particular sport that nobody has […]
Continue ReadingFor anyone looking to add a little magic into his or her life, the Jason Bishop Show is coming to the V. Earl Dickinson Building at Piedmont Virginia Community College on Friday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. International award-winning illusionist Jason Bishop is well-known for being the only magician in the United States to perform […]
Continue ReadingTo quote Jackie Treehorn from the Coen brothers’ cult classic, “The Big Lebowski,” “The way of the future, Dude, one hundred percent electronic!” This quote, although out of context, rings with a pitch of legitimacy as jobs, businesses and society continue their exodus into the technological age. The Commonwealth is home to many advancing businesses; […]
Continue ReadingFifty years ago, during his farewell address, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned citizens about the military-industrial complex, the collective of a nation’s armed forces and the industries that supply the military equipment. To commemorate Eisenhower’s speech, a three day conference called MIC at 50 will take place in Charlottesville. This Friday, Sept. 16, the first […]
Continue ReadingThe state of the economy is a common concern for Americans. Smaller businesses falling on hard times have become a daily topic for conversation. The prospect of starting a local business has become more daunting than in recent years. Restaurants can present a particular dilemma, as they require immense amounts of money and time before […]
Continue ReadingFor students looking for more to the community college experience, Wednesday, Sept. 14, the Office of Student Activities at Piedmont Virginia Community College will hold the Annual Fall Welcome Back Social and Club Day on campus. Over 40 clubs will be available all day in the Bolick Student Center to inform new students and possibly […]
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