Forum Issue Archive

In this issue, find articles about PVCC’s Poet Laureate and Visual Arts Luminary, PTK’s Night Under the Stars event, a hike with the Geology Club and the Eclipse Viewing Party.

In this Spring issue, read about PVCC’s new Woodrow W. Bolick Building nearing completion, the fast sale of ceramic crafts made by PVCC students, the opening of Panther Grill & Deli, and the retirement of Dr. Frank Friedman.

In this issue, read about the SGA Spring 2024 event plan, the (at the time) new clubs coming in Spring of 2024, the future of Student Life at PVCC and deeper dives into several of PVCC’s previously established clubs.

In this November issue, read about the swearing in of PVCC president Jean Runyon, Chi Alpha’s Fall retreat, PVCC’s production of the Rocky Horror Show, silent films and jazz with Tom Teasley, PVCC Workforce Services and the Fitness Center.

In this issue, read about PVCC adding GMU to its guaranteed transfer options list, the Fork Union Day event and parade, the opening of two new art gallery exhibitions in the V. Earl Dickinson Building, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats’ Charlottesville concert and a Karaoke night at the Blue Ridge Cafe.

In this issue, find articles about VCCS chancellor Dr. David Doré visiting campus, PVCC’s Stormwater Program planting trees behind the Keats Science Building, PVCC Geology’s trip to California and behind the scenes of recent shows such as The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon as well as a preview to the show Sentence: Flying in Place III at the V. Earl Dickinson Main Stage Theater.

In this issue, read about PVCC’s award-winning tutor Ruth Yoder, a commemoration of the under-construction Advanced Technology and Student Success Center, the French club’s Mardi Gras celebration, and recently released movies.

In this winter issue, read about the college’s annual celebration of light and its Halloween costume celebration, as well as a variety of PVCC classes and local eateries.

In this issue, read about PVCC’s latest president, the 50th-anniversary celebration, the school’s literary and science journals, the push for civic engagement, and local farmer’s markets.

In this special issue, read about PVCC’s 50th anniversary and republished articles and comics from throughout the Forum’s history. Learn about the introduction of Wi-Fi to PVCC in 2005, the groundbreaking for the science building in 2008, and the start of PVCC’s degree program for inmates in 2012.

In this issue, read about recycling and sustainability efforts at PVCC, One of PVCC’s largest student organizations, the PVCC college president candidates, Charlottesville’s own wheelchair basketball team, and student-produced theater.

In this Spring issue, read about Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Women’s history, the Beryl Solla posthumous art gallery, recently released movies, and local places to grab a drink or a bite to eat. This issue also goes over how students can receive both financial aid and mental health counseling through PVCC.

In this Winter issue, check out articles about Boxes for Break, Night Against Procrastination, Valley Playhouse, ACPS’ electric school bus program, the Craft Cville popup market, and The Victory Hall Players.

In this issue, read about the One Book Program selection, Academic Coaching, Fall Club Day, and the Student Financial Resource Center. It also includes a variety of reviews and comics.

In this issue, check out stories on the retirement of PVCC Professor Bruce Robinson, the SGA game night event, the Staunton Frontier Culture Museum, and IX art park farmer’s market.

In this issue, read about award-winning Professor Jennifer Koster, the PVCC Great Expectations Program, the Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail, and a tribute to Professor Beryl Solla.

The Winter edition of The Forum features articles on PVCC’s Symposium on Race and Racism, Ed Miller’s online sculpture gallery, an interview with four PVCC freshmen, and two comics from The Forum’s comic artists Wren Bolick and Lauren Cottrell.

Fall 2020 Issue

In this issue, check out articles on PVCC’s online graduation, staying active while stuck at home, this year’s new One Book, and an open letter to Dr. Frank Friedman from the Black Student Alliance.

March 2020 Issue

In this issue, check out articles about the Virginia General Assembly, a seminar on the Ukraine Crisis, a workshop about Self-Advocacy, and the One Mic Stand.

February 2020 Issue

In this issue, check out articles about the PVCC Democracy Summit, a sociology class centered around race and ethnicity, how PVCC’s Financial Resource Center provided students with food and other supplies over winter break, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s visit to Cville.

December 2019 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about PVCC’s Let There Be Light event celebrating the winter solstice, PVCC’s therapy dog Maker’s Joy, a candlelight vigil on Transgender Day of Remembrance, and the new dean of PVCC, Olugbemiga Adekunle.

November 2019 Issue

Look in this issue for articles on PVCC’s new police chief, transferring credits after attending PVCC, a joint Candyathon and horror story awards ceremony, and a One Book panel on life after incarceration.

October 2019 Issue

In this issue, check out articles about PVCC’s Quality Enhancement Plan, information on PVCC’s Mentorship Program and the Panther Pantry, and a visit from PVCC alumnus and assistant director of science and exploration at NASA, Rick Davis.

Fall 2019 Club Issue

Look in this issue for articles on the new dean of student services, PVCC’s One Book program and The New Jim Crow, LEGO garden decor, and PVCC student club information.

Summer 2019 Issue

The Summer issue of the Forum features an article about the UVA’s graduation speaker, Khizr Kahn. It also features articles about the annual Spring Fling, the new retreat room, and information on voting in Charlottesville’s primaries for local elections.

April 2019 Issue 

The April issue of the Forum featured an article about the new Student Financial Resource Center that opened this year. There was also a piece discussing the organization of the Free Easter Egg Hunt that is hosted by PVCC’s Volunteer Club every year.

March 2019 Issue

The March issue of the Forum featured an article on UVA President James Ryan being honored by PVCC. There was also a piece on the SGA organized Sex Education week and an article about the mistakes made in the most recent Lockdown drill.

February 2019 Issue

In this issue look for a piece on Frank Friedman’s award for his years of service in community colleges. This issue also features an article on the Community Climate Coalition and information about late-start classes.

December 2018 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about PVCC’s annual Let There Be Light, SGA news, PVCC online incident form, voter turnout at the polls, PVCC’s Giving Tuesday event, motivation for finals, how to properly recycle, and PVCC’s One Book.

November 2018 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about the Congressional debate, SGA news, Free Speech Day, Science Career Talk, SGA casino night,  PVCC’s annual Wheelchair basketball game, Cultural Day at PVCC, and Ethyle Giuseppe.

October 2018 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about PVCC’s Food Pantry, SGA news, revised smoking policies, new safety measures at PVCC, The Human Library, and taking a look backstage for a theater production.

September 2018 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about a note from the editors of The Forum, SGA news, information about Perk Up, information about PVCC’s course English 121, an overview of this year’s One Book selection, student success at PVCC, and club day information.

Summer 2018 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about SGA news, PVCC’s “Chill Out” Arcade, the Seventh Annual Chocolate Chowdown event, the Pet Away Stress event, Peep-O-Rama, the Science Club Career Talk, student reviews on PVCC courses, and information on PVCC’s Hope club.

April 2018 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about PVCC’s production of West Side Story, Student Success Day, the SGA Talent show, information about Phi Theta Kappa, PVCC’s disability services, the fitness center, information on Festival of The Book, Loaves and Fishes food pantry, movie pass, and more!

March 2018 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about PVCC’s mascot, PVCC’s study abroad program, reviews, Live Arts’ performance of Top Girls, information on the technology squad, club day, an interview with the manager of The Party Starts Here, the Violet Crown Premiere of Black Panther, and more.

Spring 2018 Club Issue

Look in this issue for articles about SGA news, Improv and musical events, and club day information.

December 2017 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about SGA news, stress-relief activities on campus, the Let There Be Light art exhibit, PVCC’s new dean, information about Phi Theta Kappa, American Sign Language and Anthropology courses offered at PVCC, a One Mic Stand event, Swim With Santa, and other holiday fun!

November 2017 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about PVCC’s mission to aid Puerto Rico, PVCC’s production of Romeo and Juliet, a visit from STEM-H, information on the Writing Center and PVCC’s Bookstore,  as well as PVCC safety announcements.

October 2017 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about SGA news, a visit from NPR, Student Launch Team’s NASA Adventures, The Green Market, the Free Movie Friday screening of The Big Sick, and more.

September 2017 Club Issue

Look in this issue for articles about  the new Coordinator of Student Life and Activities, the solar eclipse, SGA news, and Fall 2017 Club information.

Summer 2017 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about Rasheda Ali-Walsh, PVCC awards, classes, wheelchair basketball, reviews, and more!

April 2017 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about NASA, SGA initiatives, the VA Festival of the Book, Piedmont Profiles, and reviews.

March 2017 Issue

Look in this issue for  articles about international interests and activities, protests, Virginia21, and local events.

January 2017 Club Issue

Look in this issue for articles about Clubs, attendance policy, the PVCC Student Launch Team and puppies.

Virginia Voter Guide 

PVCC journalism and political science students present a non-partisan voter guide to the Virginia’s 2016 Presidential Primary.

December 2016 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about Veteran’s Day, LGBT + Club, the Faculty Art Exhibition and human sexuality.

November 2016 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about the Virginia Film Festival, the Student Success Office, the Free Speech Monument and Admissions and Advising.

October 2016 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about Student Success Day, Club Day, Perk Up and the Welcome Back Social

September 2016 Club Issue

Look in this issue for articles about One Book Project, The Circle, SGA news and Fall 2016 Club information.

Summer 2016 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about SGA news, Native – Americans, PVCC’s Prison Program and Journalism classes.

April 2016 Issue 

Look in this issue for articles about Presidential Primaries, Vladimir Putin, the Tempest and PVCC’s first-ever Talent Show

March 2016 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about Perk Up, Lockdown drills, the Giuseppe Center, Bernie Sanders and the Volunteer Club

February 2016 Club Issue

Look in this issue for articles about Let There be Light, Clubs, and First Quadrant Math Center

December 2015 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about Angela Nebel, Mental health, Rocky Horror Show and SGA News

November 2015 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about Free Speech Week, One Book Project events, activism and homelessness in Charlottesville.

October 2015 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about Yard Dreams, PVCC Veteran’s Initiative and the Fall 2015 Welcome Back Social.

September 2015 Club Issue

Look in this issue for  articles about Club Day, SGA news, PVCC’s One Book Project, and an interesting discovery at the Betty Sue Jessup library.

Summer 2015 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about Anne Holton’s commencement speech, Earth Day at PVCC, One Book Contest winners, and more.

April 2015 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about the PVCC branch of UVA Community Credit Union, Pi Day at PVCC, info about the effects of Title IX, and more.

March 2015 Issue

Look in this issue for PVCC students reaching the National Science Foundation’s Semifinals, fine arts and performances at PVCC, the One Book movie screening of Homeless to Harvard, and more.

Feb 2015 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about the PVCC smartphone app, auditions for Once Is Not Enough, SGA news, and more.

Club Issue Spring 2015

Look in this issue for info about clubs in the spring 2015 semester at PVCC.

December 2014 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about Charlottesville holiday festivities, information on US-Iraqi relations, info on speaking to a transfer adviser, and more.

November 2014 Issue

Look in this issue for a history of Halloween, information about the new police chief at PVCC, an interview with Ava Pippin, and more.

October 2014 Issue

Look in this issue for articles about the Charlottesville Sabroso Festival, info about Free Movie Fridays at PVCC, and an overview of the One Book Project.