Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charles Stish, staff writer Sunny, warm, and bright are the words to describe the weather Sept. 7, 2016. Other than the high heat, the weather complemented the personalities of the Cru at PVCC members quite well. The members and participants were laughing, joking, and smiling with each other as they set up assorted refreshments and […]
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Lindsey Woodyard, staff writer PVCC is only the second community college to attempt the FSAE (Formula Society of Automotive Engineers) Design Series competition, according to Linnea Saby, the project manager of PVCC’s formula SAE team. The competition consists of designing and building a formula SAE racecar to perform against the nation’s major four-year universities, including […]
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Charles Stish, staff writer One day a semester the clubs at PVCC come out and present themselves. The clubs set up in the main building with tables, sign-up sheets, and sometimes elaborate displays of flags, banners, poster boards, and bowls of sweet candy, hoping to attract potential members. The attractions work to entice passing students […]
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Skye Scott, staff writer Student Success day drew a big crowd this year in the Bolick Center of PVCC’s main building on Sept. 9. Over 350 students attended either a workshop or the resource fair, according to the Student Success office. The day consisted of 12 different interactive workshops for students from 10 a.m. – […]
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Athena Alving, staff writer Following the Congressional debate Monday, Oct. 10, the congressional candidates will answer questions asked by PVCC staff and students. To have a say in this debate, download the iCitizen app and complete polls on the questions you believe should be asked. Assistant Professor Connie Jorgensen said, “Questions you want asked get […]
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Charles Stish, staff writer At PVCC, there are several travel programs available for students to study and live abroad as an opportunity to enrich cultural experiences. One of these programs includes a nine-day tour of France for students to get a taste of French culture by seeing popular and historic sites and exploring the beautiful […]
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Skye Scott, staff writer Olivia R. Stevens is the new Director of Events for PVCC’s Student Government Association (SGA). This semester brought about the beginning of her second year at PVCC and her first time on the executive board of the SGA. Stevens initially came to PVCC so that she could stay close to her […]
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Skye Scott, staff writer Casino night is packed with food, laughter, free gambling and lots of fun! This will be the eighth year that students and faculty have gathered together in the Bolick Center at PVCC dressed in costumes to enjoy a safe, fun-filled night. The night will start at 7 p.m. and wrap up […]
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Adult Student Life Club The mission of the PVCC Adult Student Life Club is to provide support and engagement opportunities that appeal to PVCC adult students. The PVCC Adult Student Life Club provides a forum for adult students to meet as peers, plan activities and gain resources meaningful to their life goals. The PVCC Adult […]
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The Student Government Association (SGA) of Piedmont Virginia Community College represents the rights, interests, and concerns of the student body to the college officials of PVCC while promoting an effective communication network between students and college officials. It is the largest and most influential student organization in the school. The departments in the SGA are: […]
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