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PVCC offers an incredible variety of courses and electives to choose from. Many courses cover a wide selection of subjects and skills. One of the most challenging, exciting, and fun electives is Journalism. The Journalism course (ENG 121) at PVCC is taught by Dr. Tamara Whyte. Dr. Whyte, associate professor of English, received her bachelor’s […]
Continue ReadingThe human body is a complex system of cells, tissues, organs, and nerves that allow humans to do basic things such as eating, talking, walking, or thinking. Despite the human body’s intricate design, it is possible to understand the very systems down to their details in Human Anatomy and Physiology I at PVCC. This course […]
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Nestled in the PVCC Sociology department, lies the only anthropology course offered, SOC 210.40: Survey of Physical & Cultural Anthropology. This 3-credit humanities course is taught by Adjunct Assistant Professor of Sociology Brian Robbins. Anthropology is the study of all aspects of the human experience at all times and places, which is as broad as […]
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PVCC has a furry new addition: Maker’s Joy, an adorable golden retriever who comes to campus to help students pet stress away. The 2 ½-year-old pup is a therapy dog who loves doing exactly what her name says: making joy. Maker has had her therapy dog certifications for just a year, which is extremely early […]
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More than likely, everyone who is reading this article has been to an SPCA at least once in their lives. Those sad little eyes peering back from small and pitiful cages. Some are eager to get your attention, while others need time to work up to that. No matter what, all cats and dogs deserve […]
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If you have ever enjoyed the game Super Smash Bros, but you are tired of playing online or against robots, then you may want to check out The Smash Bros Club. They meet in room M173 at PVCC, across from the fitness center. There, the Smash club has multiple TVs set up so that many […]
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Every Tuesday between 3 and 7 p.m. Dr. Bruce Glassco, professor of English sits down with a few students and everyday citizens who have a connection to PVCC to play board games, some of which are not widely known. They play these games in the commons area on the third floor of PVCC’s Dickinson Building. […]
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Members of the Horticulture Club are planting seeds of community value right here in PVCC’s own community garden. Just southeast of the Dickinson building are plots of vegetables and flowers for students, faculty, and the public. However, much more is being planted in Horticulture Club. “What you grow goes back into the community and helps […]
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PVCC’s International Club hosted its annual potluck party on Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. in the main building. Members of the International Club gathered in the Bolick Student Center to share traditional dishes. Tables were covered with cuisines from all over the world. Best of all, the dishes were all homemade and free. According to […]
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As part of their yearly tradition, the Lowe’s Home Improvement store in Ruckersville, Virginia did their Heroes Project on Saturday, September 21, 2019 just like hundreds of other Lowe’s Home Improvement stores around the country. “The goal of the Hero’s Project is for us to be a part of the community. Lowe’s invests $2,500 per […]
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