Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
University of Richmond is a private liberal arts institution in downtown Richmond, founded in 1830. According to their website, there are 3,890 students enrolled, including graduate students. No classes are taught by teaching assistants. Most of the students are from out of state. This year, University of Richmond hosted Preview Richmond, an event held on […]
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On Sept. 26, the campus’ Geology Club received a visit from climate change journalist Sarah Kaplan. Kaplan, who has been working at The Washington Post for eight years, shared her experiences covering various stories around the globe via Zoom with the group. The journalist’s main focus of the event was discussing one of her latest […]
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Cars going up College Drive to reach the main parking lot for PVCC all pass a building at the very bottom of the road. People who take the time to look at the building’s parking lot might notice that it contains several tractor-trailers. This is the Workforce Services building, where many PVCC students have acquired […]
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Many restaurant goers will find that in Charlottesville, eastern inspired casual dining options are rather common. The commonality of Indian restaurants in particular makes it increasingly difficult for one to distinguish itself amongst the usual fare of faux-authentic food items and atmospheric details. This is where Milan, an Emmet Street staple, sets itself apart. Through […]
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PVCC hosted a club fair Sept. 14 and 15 where student-run clubs came together to encourage signups for the new academic year. The event is held every semester to improve campus community engagement. The event was from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days. “This is a great opportunity to engage in the community and […]
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It’s election season, and a group of PVCC students and faculty work tirelessly to help get out the vote on campus. Assistant Professor of Political Science Connie Jorgensen is the director of the Quality Enhancement Plan, also known as the civic engagement program. Civic engagement on campus has only grown since she began directing it. […]
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PVCC has found itself a blessing. Catherine Stelter. A mother, a friend, and most importantly, an excellent librarian. Stelter was an English major. She minored in political science at Appalachian State University, then went back to graduate school for library and information science at North Carolina Central University. Appalachian State University is located in the […]
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To the common observer, student or otherwise, administrative celebrations may appear mundane. Similar to how one may dismiss community college as a whole, administrative events are seldom viewed as moving or constructive. PVCC subverts both these dismissals. In attending the 50th anniversary celebration, held Tuesday Sept. 27 in the Bolick Student Center, I was treated […]
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Insights is a PVCC journal that annually celebrates students’ research with strong focus on humanities, fine arts, and social sciences. It was a privilege to sit with Dr. Todd Platts, editor in chief of the journal and professor of sociology to get the scoop on the nomination and publication process. The latest volume of the […]
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Gequetta Murray-Key was an active member of the community. She was a Fluvanna County school board member, the president of the Fluvanna PTO, and the lead singer in a local band called Salt. But at PVCC, Murray Key was known for being the adjunct instructor of Criminal Justice. After Murray-Key died on Tuesday, Oct. 18, […]
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