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On Oct. 27, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., Human Resources Analyst Takésha Ellis hosted a talk in the series of Lunch & Learn events titled “Relearn to Relax.” The meeting was held virtually over Zoom, with CommonHealth representative Kelsey Harris as the guest speaker. At the start, a handful of people were present, but nearing the end […]
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In the age of COVID-19, many are turning towards the arts to express their thoughts. Through online exhibitions and social media, quarantine artists can share their craft instantly to the entire world. PVCC is harnessing local talent to create some exhibits of their own, as seen by Ed Miller’s newest collection, Inventions for Uncertain Times. […]
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For anyone interested in a depiction of the history of the Mayan Empire performed through dance, the Latin Ballet of Virginia has the show to see. On November 7, 2020, at 7:30 p.m., ‘Enigmas de Nuestra Tierra’ will be performed in the Main Stage Theatre, in the V. Earl Dickinson Building on PVCC’s main campus. […]
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I had the privilege of watching a John Bullard concert (virtually, of course), that was filmed at PVCC’s Main Stage theater on Sept. 19, and was only available to view until Sept. 27. With two banjos by his side…well both sides, one being a classical banjo and the other a cello banjo, he takes the […]
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Wed, 09/23/2020 – 12:00pm – Wed, 09/23/2020 – 1:00pm Why they destroyed so much art and how communities are responding. The Syrian Civil War was a humanitarian disaster, claiming the lives of some 400,000 people and displacing hundreds of thousands more. It was also a disaster for art and archaeology. This lecture will assess explanations for why […]
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During their first meeting, Turning Point USA at PVCC welcomes Congressman Denver Riggleman to address the topic of the meeting: the threat the Chinese Communist Party poses to the national security of the United States of America. “As the co-chair of the Congressional China Task Force pillars on National Security and Technology, he is uniquely […]
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Change is happening all around with many of PVCC’s services adjusting to accommodate for the strange times. The One Book Program is no exception. For its ninth year, the One Book Program at PVCC will be hosting two books as opposed to one: How to Be An Antiracist, by Ibram X. Kendi, for the fall […]
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On August 17, PVCC will be hosting a virtual graduation ceremony followed by a campus drive-through in order to safely honor the graduations during the Coronavirus. The virtual ceremony will begin streaming on the PVCC website at 2 p.m. and is expected to run until around 3:30 p.m. The footage will then be made available […]
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PVCC hosted this year’s Virginia Democracy Summit on Feb. 15. which lasted from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Summit participants slowly filed in and helped themselves to the free breakfast. Promptly at 9 a.m. Connie Jorgensen, Assistant Professor of Political Science, gave brief opening remarks and then summit goers were free to go to the […]
Continue ReadingFor the past few years, members of the Investment Club have strived to enhance their knowledge of investing, as well as build a stronger comprehension of the business world. In the Spring semester, I was fortunate enough to sit down with Investment Club President Joseph Shannon to discuss his role in the club. Graduating from […]
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