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The Washington Balalaika Society Orchestra will soon be gracing the Main Stage of the V. Early Dickinson Building, bringing culture and a unique style of music to PVCC. The Washington Balalaika Society Orchestra was founded because of a strong interest in studying and performing the music of Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe on traditional folk […]
Continue ReadingPhi Theta Kappa (PTK), Piedmont Virginia Community College’s honor society, kicks into gear with a new president as they look toward a more productive year. On Sept. 19, the society will hold its first meeting in room M248. The PVCC chapter spent last year planning and developing rules. This year, “we plan to become really […]
Continue ReadingOn Aug. 31, 2012, Piedmont Virginia Community College and the Piedmont Family YMCA signed an agreement that will provide discounted childcare for PVCC faculty, staff and students. Starting Dec. 3, the YMCA will provide high quality, convenient and affordable childcare at the Jefferson City Center, a ten-minute drive from the campus. “With the opportunity to […]
Continue ReadingPVCC students interested in mentoring and tutoring will be pleased to hear that the FISH (Friends In Schools Helping) and AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) programs are looking for new recruits. FISH has its volunteers working with elementary students in clubs, activities and after school programs. “Over 75 PVCC students, faculty and staff have served as tutors through this […]
Continue ReadingIt is said music is meant to soothe the savage beast, but, for a newcomer, unraveling Charlottesville’s music scene can prove a beastly task. Beyond the larger venues, which host mainstream headliners, there is a bustling community of local musicians and fans who work to bring a diverse collection of concerts to town. On any […]
Continue ReadingFor many students, summer means picking up more hours at work or finding a seasonal job. Those who have trouble getting time off do not have to look far to plan a day trip or weekend getaway. Only a two and a half hour drive from Charlottesville, Washington, D.C. is home to many Smithsonian museums […]
Continue ReadingFor students who find they have extra time on their hands this summer, there are organizations in Charlottesville that provide opportunities for students to contribute to the community by volunteering. Volunteers have the opportunity to discover new interests, meet new people and give back to the community. “I, personally, am very passionate about volunteering and […]
Continue ReadingWith the Republican primaries winding down at the end of June, the 2012 presidential election will come down to two men: the current president, Barack Obama, and Mitt Romney, his GOP opposition. It is fairly obvious where both men want to be next January, but where they have come from is less than common knowledge. […]
Continue ReadingWith the next semester’s enrollment open, Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) will be welcoming the nation’s veterans to the campus. Veteran students present a unique challenge to faculty and present students, which is to help veteran students with the transition from soldier to student. Transitioning from being a member of the armed services to becoming […]
Continue ReadingWith the 2012 Summer Olympics coming up, athletes around the world are focused on qualifying to represent their countries in one of the incredible competitions. For some, this dream may seem distant, but for Charlottesville’s own Holly Harper, the opportunity to compete in the Olympics is only 0.12 of a second away. Harper is a […]
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