Events | The Forum

A quote from the book "How to Be An Antiracist." Displayed on Amazon.com

Battling Racism: The One Book Program Adds New Book

August 11, 2020August 11, 2020Jude Bolick, staff writer

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 […]

A picture of the PVCC 45th Annual Commencement Ceremony, an overhead view displaying rows of occupied seats and the stage. Photo courtesy of the PVCC Facebook page.

Celebrating Success: Online Graduation during Coronavirus

July 25, 2020July 25, 2020Jude Bolick, staff writer

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 […]

A picture of two people talking during the Virginia Democracy Summit. Photo courtesy of Campus Vote Project.

PVCC hosts the Virginia Student Democracy Summit

July 25, 2020July 25, 2020Cody Clark, assistant editor

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 […]

Joseph Shannon: student and teacher at PVCC

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020Danny O’Connor, staff writer

For 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 […]

PVCC offers an English Conversation Circle

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020Jan Newcomb, staff writer

If you are a student at PVCC whose first language was not English, you can join other classmates at the English Conversation Circle, which is now offered online due to Covid-19. It is still offered on Wednesday from 12-1 p.m., led by Ruth Yoder, an adjunct instructor and tutor at PVCC; just fill out the […]

Why can’t I finish this paper?

April 16, 2020April 16, 2020Amy Laufer, staff writer

Is it hard to get your work done? Do you procrastinate? It seems in this time of social distancing and staying at home, procrastination may be a problem many of us are facing. Sarah Surratt, adjunct instructor of student development and academic coach, recently hosted a workshop titled “Procrastination, It’s Not What You Think.” As […]

A flyer detailing the "Humanities, Fine Arts, and Social Sciences Student Research Fair. A showcase of our students' best work and achievements." Flyer features pictures of PVCC students.

Event Preview: HFASS Student Research Fair

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020Jane Monaghan, staff writer

Since it first opened its doors, PVCC has been committed to providing students with the resources and opportunities for success. PVCC’s services help students on their way to employment, and one of these ways is the promotion of students’ own achievements. However, some departments of study receive less of the spotlight than others. With the […]

PVCC Hosts Workshop on Self-Advocacy

March 31, 2020September 26, 2022Jude Bolick

College can be overwhelming, and students will often run into a number of problems during their pursuit of a degree. Luckily, PVCC hosts a series of workshops meant to help students overcome a number of challenges they may face during their education by helping them develop the skills needed for academic success. In this particular […]

One Mic Stand Welcomes Spoken Word Artists

March 6, 2020February 21, 2022Ginger Hood, staff writer

PVCC’s One Mic Stand only happens twice a semester – open mic nights can be hard to execute. The attendance all depends on the weather, the season, even other events in the area can affect how many people show up. With this unpredictable nature, open mic nights become somewhat of a unique experience. When you […]