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On March 21, students, professors, and administrative staff gathered to participate in a Deliberative Dialogue together. Part of this experience involved learning effective communication with emphasis upon seeking common ground. While previous dialogues have involved topics like gun control in the United States, healthcare, and an abundance of other pressing current topics, the recent dialogue […]
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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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The University of Virginia Center for Politics organized a talk, “Crisis in Europe: The Russian Invasion of Ukraine,” held on Feb. 25 to talk about the recent events in Russia and Ukraine. As many people know Russia invaded Ukraine early Feb. 24 and have continued to wage war against Ukraine’s soldiers and civilians alike since […]
Continue ReadingOn March 24, a diverse assortment of faculty members and students gathered on Zoom for PVCC’s Deliberative Dialogue, “A House Divided,” as part of PVCCs’s recent Civic Engagement Conference. The National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that publishes issue guides for deliberative dialogues. NIFI defines “deliberation” in the context of these […]
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John Matthews, staff writer Virginia21 is a non-profit organization whose goal is to get millennials more involved in both local and national politics. Virginia21 helps the younger generation get registered to vote. It also helps keep them informed on government legislature. Connie Jorgensen, assistant professor of Political Science at PVCC said Virginia21 “makes politics relatable […]
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Charles Stish, assistant editor Last year, Assistant Professor of Political Science Connie Jorgensen and selected students from her American National Politics class (PLS 135) hosted a mock debate for the 2016 presidential election. At this debate, her students played the parts of debate moderator, debate panelists, and the main four presidential candidates. This event […]
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Ray Petree III, staff writer After a tumultuous year in Charlottesville, where the city council has largely been the center of the attention, candidate Kenneth Jackson is calling for unity. After previously running for city council in 2004, Jackson made waves as a gay, black Republican, but he still fell short of being elected. […]
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Anna G. Agee, staff writer John McGuire’s story is fascinating. Being dropped off on the side of the road in Richmond at age five could have given him an excuse to do the bare minimum to get by in life. Instead, McGuire says he has felt the urge to overcome his own obstacles while helping […]
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PVCC faculty and student answer questions submitted to the Sept. 11 Teach-in. As a student, how can we bring about positive change to the community without being political? From a Faculty perspective. As an individual, you cannot change others around you. However, you can first look inward and find your true voice. Understanding your […]
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Charles Stish, staff writer During this time of political and economic strife for our country’s higher education system, millennial college students may find themselves wondering if there is anyone in our political system that advocates and works to create benefits for them in the education system. Virginia21 is a group of those certain individuals. “We’re […]
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