PVCC Alumni Winter Celebration
As an alumni of PVCC, you are entitled to special privileges that few take advantage of. The Annual Alumni Winter Celebration was held in the Bolick Student Center the night of Jan. 21 until 11 p.m. The local band, Cheap Whiskey, played a variety of music appealing to many tastes while welcoming requests. An assortment of hot all-you-can-eat pizza and cold non-alcoholic beverages were available. The best part was that it was entirely free and open to alumni and their guests.
Most students do not realize that they are alumni of PVCC after successfully completing one course. Any person who has attended or graduated from a school, college, or university qualifies to use this title.
Traditionally, alumnus takes many forms depending on the subject being male or female, singular or plural, or a mixed gender group. These rules are due to the Latin root of the word.
However, during the 19th century the shortened form alum and its plural form alums began to be used. Initially, alum was viewed as being informal, but its use is increasing as a gender-neutral alternative.
Two more perks of being a PVCC alumni are discount cards to area and national retailers, and networking opportunities which lead to connecting with mentors and area business leaders which may help jumpstart your career.
“Not many community colleges have alumni associations due to many of the students transitioning to four-year institutions,” said Silvia Dowell, PVCC scholarship and alumni association coordinator.
She has been striving to build a strong alumni base, offer fun outreach activities which would take PVCC into the community, and ultimately, fulfilling the goal of building a strong alumni association to help support our nationally recognized college.
Dowell is also a PVCC alumni who infectiously shares her pride in PVCC. Not only is she an employee, but also a graduate. For further information about alumni activities or advantages, contact Dowell either at sdowell@pvcc.edu or by calling her office: 434-961-5204.
