Author: Deadra Miller
Dogs Deserve Better Fundraiser at Mezeh
Charles Parziale, staff writer Mezeh Mediterranean Grill will be hosting a fundraiser for Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge on Dec. 5 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Forty percent of the proceeds of the evening go to the mission that helps neglected dogs chained outdoors in Central Virginia. At Mezeh, the food is made in house every day […]
Continue ReadingPVCC’s One Stop Shop for Pottery
Jamie Blake, staff writer Do you like handmade functional wear that you can use every day? If the answer is yes, then come check out the Annual Pottery Sale being help in the Dickinson building at PVCC. The pottery sale will include bowls, plates and cups that were made by students in the advanced ceramics […]
Continue ReadingDevelopment through Education
Hidden in the Cuchumatanes mountain range, just on the border between Mexico and Guatemala, lies San Mateo, home to the Ixtatan (Ich-tah-ton) people. Below the clouds lives a small community, a “community at war,” says speaker Beth Neville Evans. Through her talk on the Ixtatan Foundation, given here in PVCC, this tale of adversity and […]
Continue ReadingReview: A Friday Night at Meriwether
Jamie Blake, staff writer The end of week can mean many things for people. They either want to relax and stay home or enjoy a night out in one of the many places Charlottesville has to offer. Most people will be looking to head to their favorite winery or brewery and Charlottesville has captivated the […]
Continue ReadingReview: Monday Night Jam at The Local
Montana Mitchell, staff writer Looking for your next Monday night adventure? Look no further because The Local’s Monday Night Jam night has you covered. Walking into The Local on Monday nights is like a warm comforting hug with friendly faces and warm-toned lights. “We live local and are also locally owned,” according to The Local’s […]
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Making Equality Fashionable in CVILLE
Callan Shore, staff writer Charlottesville is a hub of activists and change-makers, but few have devoted their entire lives to human rights. Gwen Cassady, a Charlottesville resident and UVA alumna, has done just that. Cassady’s eyes were first opened to injustice when she traveled the world in and after college. She said, “I’ve been very […]
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One of PVCC’s Vice Presidents
Montana Mitchell, staff writer Harry Stillerman is the vice president of institutional advancement and development for PVCC. He manages college fundraising, student scholarships, the PVCC Alumni association, as well as multiple departments on campus. With over 10 years of experience with fundraisers in community colleges, Stillerman brings a knowledgeable and friendly personality to PVCC. Stillerman […]
Continue ReadingSilvia Dowell, PVCC’s Jane of all Trades
Shawn Kochhar, staff writer When students want to keep in contact with PVCC after graduating or receive a scholarship, Silvia Dowell is the one to facilitate it. A renaissance woman, Dowell does it all. Dowell is the scholarship and alumni association coordinator at PVCC. She runs the scholarship program for the PVCC Educational Foundation which involves […]
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