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Piedmont Virginia Community College’s Student Government Association (SGA) was awarded the third place prize for the Student Team/Innovations Service Awards at this year’s VCCS Student Leadership Conference in Roanoke, Va. Held during the last weekend of Oct., the three-day conference brought together leaders from community colleges statewide to share ideas and discuss the progress of proposals, programs […]
Continue ReadingOn Oct. 30, Darth Vader and Han Solo met Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck as Disney purchased Lucasfilm, Ltd. Built by George Lucas, the creator of the Star Wars universe, Lucasfilm, Ltd. is comprised of the subsidiaries Industrial Light & Magic, Skywalker Sound and LucasArts, among others. Lucas was the single shareholder of the company […]
Continue ReadingI am depressed. Not literally at this moment, while I write these words, but in general. I am one of approximately 15 million Americans who suffer from clinical depression and yet, by some sardonic twist of irony, my diagnosis, by its very nature, makes me feel all alone. But, I am not alone. At least, […]
Continue ReadingThe last of the summer peaches have fallen, and now pumpkins and apples are ripe for the picking. But, the aroma of autumn is wafting not only from kitchens and orchards; the flavors people tend to associate with the holidays are enjoyed not just in dining rooms and restaurants. Craft breweries across the country are […]
Continue ReadingSometimes it can seem impossible for students to find time in a hectic day to adequately study for exams. In case these students do not know what to do or classes are swallowing their time, they can receive writing help from the Learning Center and math, science and technology help from the First Quadrant, both […]
Continue ReadingPiedmont Virginia Community College Theatre is performing, once again, a unique, but relatable play: “Chance” by Jason Averett, a former UVA student. The play focuses on a group of college friends and their struggles with “mistaken identity, misplaced romance, and missing laundry,” according to the show’s producer, Brad Stoller. “It highlights all of the small […]
Continue ReadingThe power of social media and the way it is used in the United States and Afghanistan are markedly different. People in the U.S. use Facebook almost every hour. Jon Languasco, president of PVCC’s International Club, said, “Social [networking] is a great tool for organizing and involving people in club activities because people check their […]
Continue ReadingPiedmont Virginia Community College’s Volunteer Club hosted their second annual Halloween Community Kids’ Night on Friday, Oct. 19 in the Dickinson Building. “Our goal for this event was to provide a fun event for the children in the community and bring awareness of PVCC’s ambition to play an active part in our community,” said Volunteer […]
Continue ReadingMaking the transfer from community college to a four-year institution can be a daunting process. According to Kemper Steele, Coordinator of Advising and Transfer Programs, just having a conversation with an advisor is not enough for transfer students. PVCC’s Admissions and Advising Center is considering adding more events to help students with the transfer process, […]
Continue ReadingAt first glance, it may appear that downtown Charlottesville is flush with music venues. Many local restaurants convert a convenient corner into a performance space by striking a few chairs, flipping over a vacated 8-top table, and re-decorating a sandwich board to advertise the current evening’s event. Since its grand opening on July 13, locals […]
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