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Tyler Gaines, staff writer If you love to write or want to broaden your perspective on the great literary works by African American authors, artists, and poets, look no further than the Survey of African American Literature class (ENG 254) taught by Associate Professor of English Justin Wert. Wert has taught and studied literature for […]
Continue ReadingRichard Hollis, staff writer The Associate of Science in Business Administration is a common degree that can set many PVCC students on a path towards finance and business opportunities. This degree requires students to fulfill a host of classes, like an introduction to business and a principle of accounting course. One class gives a broad […]
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Andrew Ferralli, staff writer America is sometimes referred to as a melting pot, with varying views, ethnicities, and religions all coming together as one group. With many variations among beliefs, it is hard to understand them all. There is a solution here at PVCC in both the summer and fall semester. Take REL 230-Religions of […]
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Matthew Chaney, staff writer One particular class people might find interesting in taking is History of Western Civilization I. Adjunct Assistant Professor Thomas Ridenhour is teaching this course in Summer 2018. Ridenhour is no amateur when it comes to the world of Western Civilization. He has taught history at UVA and PVCC for the span […]
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Mathew Fragola, staff writer Finding the right summer classes can be a daunting task for most students. The compacted classes are well worth it to help students graduate, but if you are struggling to find a class to add to your summer 2018 schedule, then look no further. PVCC is offering a ten-week Humanities 201 […]
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Tyler Gaines, staff writer On a windy Friday afternoon, April 6, PVCC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa hosted a kickball tournament at PVCC. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is an honor society that is prominent in two-year colleges. Internationally, it is considered to be a high honor to be a part of this society. In addition […]
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Mathew Fragola, staff writer Sports are for everybody, regardless of physical disabilities. That is why on Wednesday, April 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., PVCC hosted an event for students and staff to play in a pickup game of wheelchair basketball with the Charlottesville Cardinals. “Charlottesville Cardinals teach students people with […]
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Deadra Miller, staff writer April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. On April 23, PVCC’s HOPE club hosted a workshop teaching students and staff how to defend themselves from potential attackers. “The Hope club was so happy to offer a self-defense class hosted by Fight Like A Grrrl! The three hours were packed with great information […]
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John Matthews, staff writer PVCC’s Science Club continued their career talk week on Wednesday, April 25, with guest speaker Chris Worley. Worley works for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an environment protection specialist. Worley attended Texas A&M University majoring in Wildlife Archeology. He went on to work for the state of Texas […]
Continue ReadingDeadra Miller, staff writer On April 18, the Psychology Club, in conjunction with Career Services, hosted a Psychology based Eat and Meet panel. Program Director at Compass Counseling Services of Virginia Kathleen Sams, the Self Sufficiency Supervisor of Charlottesville Department of Social Services Kelly Logan, and the Chairperson for the School of Counseling of Charlottesville […]
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