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The early morning sun just began to rise as PVCC participants boarded their bus to the General Assembly in Richmond on Thursday, February 5. PVCC President Frank Friedman, and Chair of Board, Ava Pippin coordinated the trip so that volunteer PVCC representatives could get an opportunity to speak face to face with their senators and […]
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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 an in partnership with […]
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Bruce Robinson holds the positions of Associate Professor and program coordinator for Information Technology. Currently, he teaches Information Literacy, Advanced Computer Applications and Integration and Office Administration. When he hears “PVCC”, his immediate reaction is, “Hey, I teach there! I’m always excited to talk about PVCC to anybody willing to listen.” With the exception of […]
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Fourth Fridays Improv workshop started off with a “bang,” “eeek,” and a “bading.” Located in The Black Box Theatre in the Dickinson Building at Piedmont Virginia Community College. Brad Stoller, the improv workshop instructor, prepares by taking off his shoes and stretching. “The more you try to think of something to do the longer it […]
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Professor of Theater and Music Kay Bethea has taught 15-20 different courses since her first year at Piedmont Virginia Community College in 1982. She currently teaches two acting classes, two fundamentals classes and an online music appreciation class. When asked how she would like to be addressed by her students, she replied, “It really doesn’t […]
Continue Reading I have lived in the Charlottesville area for my 19 years of life. I am now a college student, and though I may sound ridiculous, but my age terrifies me. In the past six years, five females have gone missing from this area. UVA is going through a major federal investigation due to unreported rapes. […]
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Piedmont Virginia Community College’s Police Chief, Shawn Harrison, presented Stalking: Increase Your Awareness January 28 in the main building auditorium. Stalking is a repeated course of conduct specifically directed, which would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. This behavior could include unwanted calls, texts, emails, posting information or spreading rumors about the victim on […]
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Club Day is an exciting event on the PVCC Campus every Fall and Spring Semester. It is the perfect chance to explore the many clubs that PVCC has to offer. Here, the possibilities are endless. Whether you are into Engineering, or Business, or looking for a club that will teach you to play new board […]
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As an icy rain and wintery chill descended on the evening of Friday, January 23, Piedmont Virginia Community College’s V. Earl Dickinson building emanated warmth and welcome as two separate exhibits opened in its galleries. Curated by PVCC faculty members Beryl Solla and Fenella Belle respectively, A Necessary Fiction and Summer of Love opened amidst […]
Continue Reading For Chinese food in Charlottesville, where can the consumer go for choice, portion size, and affordability? While there are a few answers to this, the answer today is East Garden Buffet on Pantops. With friendly waitresses, a clean environment and a diverse assortment of foods, students big on hunger and light on wallets can get […]
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