Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
For many students, summer means picking up more hours at work or finding a seasonal job. Those who have trouble getting time off do not have to look far to plan a day trip or weekend getaway. Only a two and a half hour drive from Charlottesville, Washington, D.C. is home to many Smithsonian museums […]
Continue ReadingFor students who find they have extra time on their hands this summer, there are organizations in Charlottesville that provide opportunities for students to contribute to the community by volunteering. Volunteers have the opportunity to discover new interests, meet new people and give back to the community. “I, personally, am very passionate about volunteering and […]
Continue ReadingWith the Republican primaries winding down at the end of June, the 2012 presidential election will come down to two men: the current president, Barack Obama, and Mitt Romney, his GOP opposition. It is fairly obvious where both men want to be next January, but where they have come from is less than common knowledge. […]
Continue ReadingWith the next semester’s enrollment open, Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) will be welcoming the nation’s veterans to the campus. Veteran students present a unique challenge to faculty and present students, which is to help veteran students with the transition from soldier to student. Transitioning from being a member of the armed services to becoming […]
Continue ReadingWith the 2012 Summer Olympics coming up, athletes around the world are focused on qualifying to represent their countries in one of the incredible competitions. For some, this dream may seem distant, but for Charlottesville’s own Holly Harper, the opportunity to compete in the Olympics is only 0.12 of a second away. Harper is a […]
Continue ReadingAIDS, PETA, gay rights and Kony 2012 are just a few of the causes to which celebrities are donating their time and money. Celebrities have shown that by employing their “star power”, they can lend a much-needed boost to causes while enhancing their own public images. Some are genuine in the work they do, respectfully […]
Continue ReadingWorkforce Services at Piedmont Virginia Community College is partnering with local businesses and area professionals to provide its fourth annual Summer Career Academies (SCA) program this summer. SCA, open to rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders, will run from June 18 to Aug. 10 and will offer nearly 30 one-week academies led by PVCC faculty […]
Continue ReadingOn Sunday, April 29 at 3:00 p.m. the Piedmont Virginia Community College Chorus will return to the V. Earl Dickinson stage to present its annual spring concert. No tickets are required. The theme of this year’s performance is “On the Lighter Side,” and the concert will include a repertoire of popular show tunes. The concert […]
Continue ReadingOn March 27 and 28, the Student Veteran Organization (SVO) at Piedmont Virginia Community College held a drive to send care packages to service men and women overseas. SVO collected items for the packages through collection boxes in the Bolick Center, and the organization also accepted cash donations for the postage. “The packages that have […]
Continue ReadingThe Youth Mentorship Club (YMC) is bringing the Battle of the Bands to Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) once again. The Battle of the Bands is one of the YMC’s fundraising events for organizations that work with kids in the Charlottesville community. This year, the YMC will be donating 100 percent of the proceeds from the Battle of the Bands to help the I Have a Dream […]
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