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Deadra Miller, staff writer Peep-o-Rama 2018 had edible ways to educate students and faculty about people’s favorite books. Jennifer Koster, professor of English and Writing Center coordinator, hosted this event with the Creative Writing club at PVCC. Each Spring semester, people create Peep dioramas that represent a book. While most of the books are fiction, […]
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Deadra Miller, staff writer Feb. 28, a wonderful day to succeed as a student at PVCC. PVCC’s Student Success Day was organized by the Student Success Office in M132. The advisors involved were David Lerman, Kristen Holt, Deanne Browning, and Kristy Simpkins. D’Ann Griego, a Student Success Office assistant, and Andy Hoffmann, the Student Success […]
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Deadra Miller, staff writer The night of Dec. 2 challenged musicians and poetry readers to come forth to show off their talents to the PVCC student body for the Radiography Club. With a set list that was eccentric, musicians presented everything from original songs to covers of some musicians that have paved the way […]
Continue ReadingDeadra Miller, staff writer Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Brad Stoller is producing Arthur Laurents’ classic musical theatre production West Side Story at PVCC’s Dickinson Theater. There will be four performances of the musical in April 2018. “Following on the heels of PVCC Theater’s fall production of Romeo and Juliet, its original inspiration, this seminal musical […]
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Deadra Miller, staff writer Pino’s Italian Grille and Pizzeria is owned and operated by a local family that has at least two other restaurants within 50 miles of Dillwyn, Virginia. Pino’s has a friendly atmosphere where everyone knows everybody, so it is hard to hide if you want a quiet meal with your significant […]
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Deadra Miller, staff writer Missions for Military (M2) gave student veterans appreciation. Two PVCC students Erin Sonnenburg and Brianna (Bri) Wayne started this club just a year ago wanting to support the Veterans of PVCC. Under the advisement of Jackie Fisher, both students said “Thank You” to student and staff veterans. This year was the […]
Continue ReadingDeadra Miller, staff writer Learning about sexual harassment and sexual assault has been on the forefront at PVCC Nov. 13 through Nov. 17. On Wednesday, Nov. 15, PVCC Police Chief Chris Wyatt sat down with some of the student body to explain the resources that are available and to discuss sexual harassment. While Wyatt was […]
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Deadra Miller, staff writer PVCC’s Adjunct Instructor of American Sign Language Rocco Devito has taken the American Sign Language community by storm. Devito’s teaching style is on point and fully immersive. He loves what he does and does not let anyone take advantage of him or his deafness. Devito is an instructor who can be […]
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Deadra Miller, staff writer Andre Luck, hidden away in the student support offices before financial aid, patiently waits for students to ask about what he does best, advising in Career Services. Luck, a knowledgeable man with a passion in what he does, explains what Career Services offers to PVCC students not just while they are […]
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Deadra Miller, staff writer On Oct. 18, 2017, Andre Luck from career services gathered three professional money management specialists. Their goal was to give PVCC an opportunity to learn about what it takes to acquire a job in financial industry. At the gathering, Dr. Karen Totten White, assistant vice president at Carter Bank and Trust; […]
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