Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
PVCC is switching to Canvas this summer, no more Blackboard. This can be a little unnerving, trying to learn a whole new system for classes. But we can relax; it is a lot easier than we think. This semester I had the pleasure of being apart of a pilot program using Canvas, so I have […]
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Liberty Anderson, staff writer Throughout the semester, PVCC has events to de-stress its students. The student government association in conjunction with the student success office plans most of the destress events. The college knows that anxiety and stress are major factors in a student’s life. “It’s okay to reach out,” said David Lerman, director of […]
Continue ReadingLiberty Anderson, staff writer Every semester, PVCC does a student satisfaction survey. The college seeks to improve upon itself, making important decisions based on the feedback received from the survey each semester. By completing the Student Survey, you are entered in a raffle for a chance to win a free three-credit course. The survey is […]
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Liberty Anderson, staff writer “It is the sweetest thing in life, art and free food,” said Beryl Solla, chair of visual and performing arts and professor of arts. Join PVCC on Friday Dec. 7 from 6-9 p.m. PVCC’s 12th annual Let There Be Light. Let There Be Light is PVCC’s biggest event and always becomes […]
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Liberty Anderson, staff writer Picture this, team Loan glides down the dance floor with a classic I hate you, I love you dynamic in their Tango. Well executed, they show off the star, Corri Loan, and his new skills. The Tango is a classic way to shows both sides, the fights and romance involved in […]
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Liberty Anderson, staff writer Ethyle Giuseppe was born 100 years ago at the bottom of the mountain on South River road in Stanardsville, on Sept. 27, 1918. She has been a generous contributor to her community and PVCC, providing scholarship money and meeting the needs of her community to the best of her ability. One […]
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Liberty Anderson, staff writer On Thursday, Oct. 18, PVCC held a career networking event. According to Career Services Manager Andre Luck, the goal is “to connect students with employers and job opportunities.” It is a great start to a professional life, learning new skills to help get a job in the future. This was the […]
Continue ReadingLiberty Anderson, staff writer Academic coaching is giving students the skills that they need to succeed in college. Unlike tutoring, it is not focused on a single subject. Academic coaching focuses on the general skills students need to get through college and life, such as time management, note taking, priority management, and exam preparation. This […]
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Liberty Anderson, staff writer On Monday, Sept. 24, from 5-7 p.m. students, faculty and staff could come to the Betty Sue Jessup Library and check out a person, just like you would a book, for 20 minutes. This is the first semester PVCC has had a Human Library. The goal is to further understand each […]
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Liberty Anderson, staff writer On a cold Sunday evening, El Jaripeo in Ruckersville presented a quiet and welcoming atmosphere for me and my sisters, Charisse and Charity. We heard cheerful and upbeat traditional Mexican music playing as we waited for service. Shortly after taking our seats we were greeted by the waiter and given chips […]
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