Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
There, they’re, or their? Having trouble knowing which spelling is correct? Write it right – stop by the PVCC’s Writing Center to find out which spelling is correct. Someone will have an answer. The Writing Center is cozy and quiet. There are five round tables with pencils in the center of each, just waiting to […]
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With four more schools added to now more than 100 colleges and universities under investigation for the handling of sexual violence reports, students might be wondering where PVCC stands on being prepared to handle these and other types of incidents on campus. PVCC President Frank Friedman leads and manages 5,500 students and 182 full-time […]
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When PVCC students, faculty, and staff need a revitalizing meal, there are various dining options for them in and around the campus. Many flock to the food and beverage dispensers within the college, while others stray from campus to seek more variety. Conveniently placed throughout PVCC, there are vending machines provided with snacks for people […]
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With classes in session for just a month, PVCC’s Public Safety Department is cracking down on parking violations. I should know, I have gotten two parking warnings. Our parking lots here at PVCC are like the Hunger Games. Parking at school is hit or a miss Between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., […]
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As snow fell outside, inside PVCC new Mu Theta Alpha members were inducted. The ceremony took place on Monday, February 16. Mu Theta Alpha welcomed ten new members. PVCC President Frank Friedman made an appearance and delivered a short but sweet speech congratulating the new members. Mu Theta Alpha is a mathematics honor society, specifically […]
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Number three on Forbes 12 Best Franchises to Own for 2014, Jason’s Deli is quickly becoming a number one choice for many health-conscious consumers. The restaurant ranked number one in annual sales in QSR magazine’s 2008 Top Ten list of restaurants with under 300 locations. Headquartered in Beaumont, Texas, Jason’s Deli is a fast-casual, high […]
Continue ReadingThe moviegoers were mesmerized – still, quiet, and fully engaged. PVCC students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Jessup library to view the Lifetime Movie Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story. This event was part of the college-wide reading initiative called the One Book project. This year’s One Book features New York Times Bestseller […]
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Piedmont Virginia Community College held a free Contemporary dance workshop January 24 for all dance levels. A workshop is a chance to explore and provide extra training. The contemporary dance workshop gave time to refine techniques. Faith Levine, the instructor, said, “Feel free, find yourself, modify.” This workshop brought dancers of all levels together for […]
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Three PVCC students advance to the semifinals of the National Science Foundation’s Community College Innovation Challenge after their proposal to use protists to better assess the quality of water in the Rivanna watershed survived the preliminary round of the contest. Under the guidance of Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Anne Allison and in partnership with […]
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On Tuesday evening, Piedmont faculty members took part in welcoming Paola Galussia from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Galussia will join us for several weeks as an exchanged faculty member. Currently, Paola lives in “La Boca,” a picturesque “barrio” (neighborhood) easily walkable and with plenty of entertainment. This is Paola’s first time abroad. The introduction began with […]
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