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The Valentine’s Silent Disco on Friday, Feb. 13, was anything but silent with the choice between multiple channels of music in the headphones, chatting amongst lively attendees, and a live DJ. It was a truly groovy night with catering, chocolate fountains and snacks, a mocktail bar, and silent disco dancers all washed in bright pink […]
Continue ReadingPVCC is no stranger to parents. Whether it be a stay-at-home dad doing online coursework during naptime, a working mother taking night classes towards her associate’s degree, or young parents balancing their college plans with their parenting journey, PVCC is a parent-friendly campus that offers resources for anyone who needs them. One resource that people […]
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The SPCA and PVCC Student Government Association (SGA) drew in many students and faculty alike with puppies, warm heated blankets, winter beverages, and vibes on Dec. 10, 2025. Located on the East Patio, the vibes were assisted by the hay bale seating in a ring around the puppies for greatest interaction, brightly lit string lights, […]
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One prop. One line. One genre. 72 hours. This is the challenge local filmmakers take on every year for Light House Studio’s annual Adrenaline Film Project (AFP), a competition wherein they must follow a simple but difficult set of guidelines to write, film, and produce a short film in just three days. All the teams […]
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From Oct. 22-26, Charlottesville was paradise for cinephiles, as the Virginia Film Festival returned to the city for its 38th annual celebration. Screening over 130 films, this year’s VAFF truly had an option for everyone. While the festival’s “Gala Screenings” featured A-list actors and high-budget productions, other local theatres showcased high school short films and […]
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Lack of daylight doesn’t stop art from being created; on the contrary, the most dazzling works shine brightest in the darkness. A group of the area’s most brilliant artists craft glowing sculptures, bring art to life in performance pieces, curate travelling art galleries, and host a parade. Each year, PVCC’s artistic community comes together to […]
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In Wicked: Part 1, viewers were introduced to the bright and colorful flower fields of Munchkin land. Fans got to see only the first part of a beautiful and complex story. Now with the introduction of Wicked: For Good (2025), fans get brought back to the colorful fields of Oz to see the second half […]
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On Nov. 17, PVCC’s Visual Arts Department hosted a free-entry art exhibition. The exhibition was held on the main campus in the Dickinson Building and curated by Fenelle Belle, associate professor of art. The theme of the exhibit was Spare Parts, which entails that the artist must use a vast array of everyday items that […]
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An unforgettable opportunity to travel to France is available to PVCC students. On Wednesday, Nov. 5, Assistant Professor of French Kris Swanson hosted a presentation on the 2026 Community College in France Summer Bootcamps. This program gives students the chance to spend two summer weeks studying abroad in France. However, speaking French is not a […]
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