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In addition, SGA members will be available Monday, August 20 – Wednesday, August 23, in the Bolick Center to help guide new students to their classes and answer any questions they might have. The SGA is also currently recruiting new members. Students can either fill out our application, or become the SGA representative of a […]
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Madison Weikle, assistant editor On April 30, 2018, the PVCC Launch Team held a presentation in the main building auditorium to reflect on their past year and accomplishments as a club. Brother and sister duo Andrew and Jesse Oxford led the presentation, captivating everyone in the room with their enthusiastic energy. They showcased the club’s […]
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Madison Weikle, assistant editor In the age of fake news, trusted journalism is hard to find. However, PVCC offers a safe space for student writers to publish their work within a supportive community. The journalists of The Forum scour the campus, covering events, interviewing people, and snapping pictures for the campus’ student-run publication. Although the […]
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Tyler Gaines, staff writer On a windy Friday afternoon, April 6, PVCC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa hosted a kickball tournament at PVCC. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is an honor society that is prominent in two-year colleges. Internationally, it is considered to be a high honor to be a part of this society. In addition […]
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Deadra Miller, staff writer April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. On April 23, PVCC’s HOPE club hosted a workshop teaching students and staff how to defend themselves from potential attackers. “The Hope club was so happy to offer a self-defense class hosted by Fight Like A Grrrl! The three hours were packed with great information […]
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John Matthews, staff writer PVCC’s Science Club continued their career talk week on Wednesday, April 25, with guest speaker Chris Worley. Worley works for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an environment protection specialist. Worley attended Texas A&M University majoring in Wildlife Archeology. He went on to work for the state of Texas […]
Continue ReadingDeadra Miller, staff writer On April 18, the Psychology Club, in conjunction with Career Services, hosted a Psychology based Eat and Meet panel. Program Director at Compass Counseling Services of Virginia Kathleen Sams, the Self Sufficiency Supervisor of Charlottesville Department of Social Services Kelly Logan, and the Chairperson for the School of Counseling of Charlottesville […]
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John Matthews, staff writer On Monday, April 23, PVCC’s Science Club hosted a career talk with guest speaker Alan Mowbray. Mowbray, who is now retired, was Head of Administration and Operations for 20 years at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He shared stories of his life and gave advice to […]
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Deadra Miller, staff writer Peep-o-Rama 2018 had edible ways to educate students and faculty about people’s favorite books. Jennifer Koster, professor of English and Writing Center coordinator, hosted this event with the Creative Writing club at PVCC. Each Spring semester, people create Peep dioramas that represent a book. While most of the books are fiction, […]
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Andrew Ferralli, staff writer In the 1980s, it was common to see arcades and Pac-Man machines in convenience stores, but in 2018, this is no longer the case. The Maker’s Club at PVCC has been working on a top secret project. Retro-style arcades are becoming a reality to new generations at PVCC. It is a […]
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