Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Sometimes it can seem impossible for students to find time in a hectic day to adequately study for exams. In case these students do not know what to do or classes are swallowing their time, they can receive writing help from the Learning Center and math, science and technology help from the First Quadrant, both […]
Continue ReadingPiedmont Virginia Community College Theatre is performing, once again, a unique, but relatable play: “Chance” by Jason Averett, a former UVA student. The play focuses on a group of college friends and their struggles with “mistaken identity, misplaced romance, and missing laundry,” according to the show’s producer, Brad Stoller. “It highlights all of the small […]
Continue ReadingThe power of social media and the way it is used in the United States and Afghanistan are markedly different. People in the U.S. use Facebook almost every hour. Jon Languasco, president of PVCC’s International Club, said, “Social [networking] is a great tool for organizing and involving people in club activities because people check their […]
Continue ReadingPiedmont Virginia Community College’s Volunteer Club hosted their second annual Halloween Community Kids’ Night on Friday, Oct. 19 in the Dickinson Building. “Our goal for this event was to provide a fun event for the children in the community and bring awareness of PVCC’s ambition to play an active part in our community,” said Volunteer […]
Continue ReadingMaking the transfer from community college to a four-year institution can be a daunting process. According to Kemper Steele, Coordinator of Advising and Transfer Programs, just having a conversation with an advisor is not enough for transfer students. PVCC’s Admissions and Advising Center is considering adding more events to help students with the transfer process, […]
Continue ReadingAt first glance, it may appear that downtown Charlottesville is flush with music venues. Many local restaurants convert a convenient corner into a performance space by striking a few chairs, flipping over a vacated 8-top table, and re-decorating a sandwich board to advertise the current evening’s event. Since its grand opening on July 13, locals […]
Continue ReadingThis year, PVCC welcomes Stephen Parker as the new Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services. Parker describes his first month on the job as “a fast paced learning experience.” He has multiple areas of responsibility, including the Business Office, Security, Human Resources, and Buildings and Grounds. College finances are old hat to Vice President […]
Continue ReadingPVCC has no cheerleaders, no football team and no school colors, and this can affect student involvement in the improvement and development of the school. PVCC’s Student Government Association, however, led by President Kate Cude, has figured out a way to change that, providing students with a voice that cannot be ignored. The Student Voice […]
Continue ReadingOn Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m., PVCC will welcome the Charlottesville Ballet to the Main Stage of the V. Earl Dickinson Building. The performance will showcase both the emotional expression and technical prowess of talented dancers. The ballet will also be teaching a master class, hosted by the PVCC Dance Club, on Saturday, Oct. […]
Continue ReadingSince 2005, Workforce Services at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) has been offering a wide range of programs. One that has been featured at the school for nearly four years is the Viticulture and Enology Program, which offers courses that teach students how to brew their own beer, to pair wine with food and to […]
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