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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 […]
Continue ReadingWith COVID-19 sweeping the nation and many restaurants, stores, and nonessential workplaces shutting down, unemployment claims are at a record breaking high. However, many students’ bills still need to be paid, rent is still due, and refrigerators are in need of a restock. It can be difficult to look for a job in such a […]
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Textbooks can be expensive, but luckily there is a way to soften the financial blow. At PVCC, the on-campus bookstore offers a rental program that can greatly reduce the price of textbooks. To rent textbooks, the service must be requested at checkout. There, the cashier will check to see how many of the textbooks are […]
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What is going on at PVCC? If you want an answer to that question, read The Forum. The Forum is the official newspaper of PVCC, published by the Forum Club. Club President Jessica Adkins said, “The Forum is a space for people who like to write articles but don’t want to take a class.” The […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Since the quarantine started, people have been encouraged to stay home as much as possible to avoid spreading the coronavirus. With classes moving online and most businesses cutting hours or closing, it can be hard to get in the daily exercise needed to stay healthy. Even if you are not a gym regular, the lack […]
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When we think of coaching, we usually think of sports, but coaches can help you succeed at academics as well. Transitioning to academic rigor at PVCC from either high school or work can be a struggle. Coaching can be the real difference. Dr. Todd Parks, professor, director of academic support services and first-year programs, says […]
Continue ReadingDue to the coronavirus, PVCC has closed the main campus and moved all classes to online. Luckily, teachers aren’t the only ones adapting to this change. Many of PVCC’s services have also adapted to be available to students while away from campus. One of these services is the Writing Center, which is now offering tutoring […]
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How many PVCC students know what the General Assembly is? At least ten do – that is how many PVCC students attended the General Assembly with four faculty members on Jan. 29. The General Assembly is the Virginia state legislature, where bills get proposed, discussed, and voted on. So why exactly were PVCC students there? […]
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