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On Thursday, Nov. 10, the Bolick Student Center was packed with information tables for the Education and Resource Fair. Tables were filled with the free swag typical of professional fairs, as well as with eye-catching, department-specific attractions. The Engineering table stood out with an elaborate model bridge, and the Diagnostic Medical Sonography table with a […]
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From East to West, and from ancient times to modern times, English 255 World Literature covers different types of literature from all over the world and from different periods of time. The course is taught by Professor of English Dr. Tamara Whyte. She said, “We start with Egyptian love poems, which are the oldest written […]
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The Latin Ballet of Virginia danced their “Alma Latina” at PVCC’s V. Earl Dickinson Fine and Performing Arts Center on Oct. 15 paired with live music by Richmond’s Kevin Davis & Ban Caribe Ensemble. Award-winning flamenco dancer and choreographer Francisco Mesa “El Nano” joined the artists to showcase the various rhythms and movements of the […]
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Philosophy places life’s most difficult questions front and center. What is true, and how do we know? How should we live? What kind of society is best for us all? If you want an opportunity to grapple with these sorts of questions and examine your own beliefs in the process, consider enrolling in PHI 100 […]
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MarieBette Cafe & Bakery is a notable bakery and restaurant combination that was brought to Charlottesville by its founders, Jason Becton, and Patrick Evans. The two met at the International Culinary Center and combined their desire for their own business with their passion for food. Becton said, “Our vision for our business is to be […]
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“Coucou” is an affectionate and easygoing French greeting for “hello!” “Rachou” is the French nickname for Rachel. Cou Cou Rachou is a French bakery on Preston Avenue, right across from the Dairy Market, opened by pastry chef Rachel De Jong, who earned her certification in pastry in Paris, as their website states. According to their […]
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Students are encouraged to share their creativity with the college community by the art club. Their president, Morgan Bell, and vice president, Rebekah Carroll, facilitate the art club. The club’s adviser and PVCC’s associate professor of art, Fenella Belle, assists in running activities and collaborating with other clubs and organizations. All of them encourage students […]
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While other students at UVA spent their Saturday enjoying college football or imbibing at a day party, the brotherhood of Phi Delta Theta took the opportunity to host its annual philanthropic event, Fall Phest. For $5, admitted guests enjoyed painting and carving pumpkins, jumping in a bounce house, and listening to the high treble sound […]
Continue ReadingWhat is a Ph.D.? A talk by PVCC Adjunct Professor of Biology Dr. Corina Marziano, organized with the Scrubs Club and the Science Club, addressed this question. At noon on Sept. 28, following PVCC’s 50th anniversary photo event and during the fall semester trial of the new Charles T. Baber Leadership Development Program, three students […]
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On Monday, Oct 24, PVCC hosted a presentation by Tatiana Yavorska-Antrobius, a PVCC alumna and Ukraine-born artist and humanitarian worker. The multi-talented woman returned to the United States from a humanitarian trip to Ukraine a week before the event was held. In that week, she was involved in a car wreck which left scars on […]
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