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SSC 210 – Women in Society. It will consider the role gender plays in America. Because the course covers three disciplines (English, Sociology, and Political Science) students will read about and discuss various issues related to gender and politics, the social construction of gender, and women as writers of their own literature. The course transfers […]
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After flowing down a waterfall of steps, I sat in anticipation. The Piedmont Virginia Community College Facility Music Recital was about to begin on the V. Earl Dickinson Building’s main stage. Previously postponed due to inclement weather, it was held March 29, a sunny Sunday afternoon. Marco Escobar, PVCC’s violin, viola and cello instructor, was […]
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Building upon strengths and overcoming fears were among the topics discussed at the introductory event Lean In PVCC for staff and faculty members on April 9. Based on Sheryl Sanburg’s book Lean In, the group is intended for those interested in developing leadership skills and reaching their full potential. A feeling of acceptance and openness […]
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Ground and water contamination by chemicals, plastics that do not biodegrade causing death of sea animals and birds, and dwindling water resources were among the troubling conditions recently discussed in PVCC’s Environmental Biology class. Thousands of waterways all over the U.S. have been affected, requiring expensive, large scale clean-up efforts. Some sites are so massive […]
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Throbbing pain, overflowing soap bubbles, a cuddled infant, a sling for an injured shoulder. These were some of the scenes portrayed by the talented troupe of 16 actors of Once is not Enough to a full house in the Maxwell Black Box Theatre Friday, April 3. As the actors introduced themselves in pairs to the […]
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The principal oboe player walked onto center stage; all eyes were on the gentleman as he played the distinctive pitch of a Concert A. The stage came to life as the other musicians slowly joined in, tuning their instruments to the loan note, teasing the audience with a brilliant collective tone. The side curtain rustled […]
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Appomattox, Virginia, celebrated the 150th anniversary of General Lee’s surrender to General Grant from April 9-12. The site was home to numerous events. I was there on Sunday, April 12th to experience the reenactment of the Confederate soldiers stacking and surrendering their arms to the Union soldiers. The procession started with a group of Union […]
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What do you get when you add dirt, plants, water, 20 energetic people, sun, wind, and pizza? Earth Day 2015 at PVCC’s organic garden hosted by the Horticulture and Environmental Club. This years’ spring planting was a fun mix of students, staff, faculty, and even a few community members excited about getting the garden season […]
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After a close game, a team of PVCC students won the local D-League basketball championships on Sunday, April 12. In the first minutes of the game, spectator and PVCC student Treshawne Henderson summed up the players attitude: “the boys in red want it.” At that point, PVCC led 8-0. They quickly lost the lead and […]
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PVCC student artists unveiled their work at the opening of the Annual Student Exhibition on April 24. The event coincided with PVCC’s Seventh Annual Chocolate Chow Down, preparations for which had Professor Beryl Solla in Dickinson’s small catering kitchen as early as nine a.m. The exhibit features the work of many PVCC students, and the […]
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