Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
PVCC students and staff are gearing up for the college’s first talent show, scheduled for Friday, April 8. The show will be in the Dickinson Theater and is free and open to the public. “Our goal for this show is for the performers, the audience and even the ones working behind the scenes to have […]
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In a world inundated with national and international news, why should we care about local events? Why should we care about a school talent show when American Idol shows us performers from across the U.S.? Why should we care about a neighborhood bake sale or the latest gallery exhibit when scores of innocent Pakistani citizens […]
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Hi everyone! My name is Anna Gage and I serve as the Director of Student Voice for PVCC’s Student Government Association (SGA). The Student Voice Board meets to discuss how we can improve our school and help students have a wonderful time while attending Piedmont. The board works diligently to ensure that all students’ needs […]
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Learning about different cultures is important, and what better way to learn than through food? The International Club, along with multiple other student groups, is giving PVCC the opportunity to experience cuisine from around the globe. This year’s 27th annual International Food Festival will include foods from local restaurants as well as dishes made by […]
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No college is complete without a host of clubs; someplace where people of similar interests can go off to enjoy themselves. Most clubs are commonly found throughout any college, such as the Chess Club or the Writing Club. These are the sorts of classic clubs that have existed in colleges long before the turn of […]
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Looking to experience the sensation of indie music? A fan of progressive rock? If so, then this April, dreams will begin to come true as the rock band Moon Taxi will be coming to Charlottesville. Moon Taxi began to form several years ago when musicians Trevor Terndrup and Tommy Putnam moved to Nashville, Tennessee. There, […]
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Believed to have been written and first performed over 400 years ago, The Tempest is playing at PVCC on March 31, April 1 and 2. The cast of 18 includes students from PVCC and members of the local community who will be performing an inspired take on Shakespeare’s classic. Adjunct Coordinator of Theatre Productions and […]
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If you wish to experience foreign art in a local building, visit the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art collection. There, you can get a look at art that was first introduced thousands of years ago. Aboriginal art is an ancient style first practiced by indigenous Australians. Using tree bark and stone as canvases, the Aboriginal Australians would […]
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Adjunct instructors Fenella Belle and Stacey Evans displayed collaborative work Feb. 5 at McGuffey Art Center. The monthly “First Fridays” in downtown Charlottesville was busy, with hundreds of visitors at a time. According to Belle, around 1,000 people visited the exhibit throughout the night. “It is hard to say, but I did have to buy […]
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Like any educational institution, Piedmont Virginia Community College can be difficult for many students, including those who suffer from disabilities. Fortunately, Susan Hannifan, the Disability Services Counselor, is here to help any students who find themselves struggling in class. Located in the Main Buildings Room M125, Hannifan can provide all the help that students need […]
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