Month: March 2023
UVA Educators Expo Presents Opportunities
On Friday Feb. 10, recruiters and representatives from over 60 school districts and PK-12 organizations filled the UVA Alumni Hall to start the 2023 UVA Educators’ Expo. The in-person job fair and networking ran from 10 a.m. to noon and candidate interviews ran from noon to 5 p.m. UVA’s Director of Education Career Services Hilary […]
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Mini Mardi Gras Impresses with Mask Making and Food
Someone walking by M248 at 2 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2023 might have heard unusual sounds of revelry spilling out of the room – for PVCC, at any rate. The French Club was holding their mini Mardi Gras celebration there, and everyone was invited. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. […]
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PVCC’s Ruth Yoder: 2023 SWCA Award Winner
Ruth Yoder, an adjunct professor, writing tutor, and long-time member of the PVCC community, has recently been granted the Professional Tutor Award during this year’s annual Southeastern Writing Center Association (SWCA) conference. This award not only recognizes Yoder’s commitment to her position, but also the stance of leadership she takes in it. Yoder began her […]
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Competition Arises at the Bolick Center
On Thursday, Feb. 2, PVCC organized two ThinkFast Challenges, one at 11 a.m. and another at noon, where one student was able to walk away with $100 for winning each round. The Bolick Student Center was draped with a forest backdrop that had a wooden sign saying “THINKFAST” printed on it. Beside this was a […]
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Editor’s Note
English was not the first language I learned. Being born and raised in Malaysia, English only became a more prominent language in my life once I entered secondary school where I was studying under the British curriculum. This was the point in my life when I realized that I enjoyed reading and writing in English, […]
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You People Adds its Commentary to the Nuanced Racial Conversation
It is easy to believe in our modern world that arguments against interracial relationships are a thing of the past. However, the nuances of navigating such relationships are more complex than ever before. Although Netflix’s You People is classified as a comedy, it touches heavily on delicate social issues. The star-studded feature-length film dives deep […]
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Commemorating PVCC’s Commitment to Community
On Jan. 11, 2023, PVCC faculty and staff, students, and school board members gathered in the North Mall meeting room to commemorate the construction of the new Woodrow W. Bolick Advanced Technology and Student Success Center (ATSSC). The 45,000-square-foot solar-powered building is scheduled for completion in January 2024. Featuring several new hands-on technology labs, including […]
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Tea Bazaar Enjoys 20 Years on Downtown Mall
People have been gathering at the Charlottesville Downtown Mall’s Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar since 2002 to enjoy its mindful refreshments, snacks, and cozy, bohemian atmosphere. Twenty years later, they have 50 worldly loose-leaf teas to choose from. Patrons can order a heady dose of exactly what they need online or in person. Tea benefits the […]
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PVCC4U: Financial Assistance for your Upcoming Semesters
PVCC4U is a program offered by the college to aid students financially. The program covers tuition and fees for students who qualify. Applications are available as the college prepares for the spring semester of 2023. Financial aid advisor Sherry Dudley encourages students to take advantage of this program. “Apply even if you question your eligibility,” […]
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