Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College’s Student Government Association (SGA) was awarded the third place prize for the Student Team/Innovations Service Awards at this year’s VCCS Student Leadership Conference in Roanoke, Va. Held during the last weekend of Oct., the three-day conference brought together leaders from community colleges statewide to share ideas and discuss the progress of proposals, programs […]
Continue ReadingSometimes it can seem impossible for students to find time in a hectic day to adequately study for exams. In case these students do not know what to do or classes are swallowing their time, they can receive writing help from the Learning Center and math, science and technology help from the First Quadrant, both […]
Continue ReadingPVCC has no cheerleaders, no football team and no school colors, and this can affect student involvement in the improvement and development of the school. PVCC’s Student Government Association, however, led by President Kate Cude, has figured out a way to change that, providing students with a voice that cannot be ignored. The Student Voice […]
Continue ReadingOn Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m., PVCC will welcome the Charlottesville Ballet to the Main Stage of the V. Earl Dickinson Building. The performance will showcase both the emotional expression and technical prowess of talented dancers. The ballet will also be teaching a master class, hosted by the PVCC Dance Club, on Saturday, Oct. […]
Continue ReadingThe Washington Balalaika Society Orchestra will soon be gracing the Main Stage of the V. Early Dickinson Building, bringing culture and a unique style of music to PVCC. The Washington Balalaika Society Orchestra was founded because of a strong interest in studying and performing the music of Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe on traditional folk […]
Continue ReadingPVCC students interested in mentoring and tutoring will be pleased to hear that the FISH (Friends In Schools Helping) and AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) programs are looking for new recruits. FISH has its volunteers working with elementary students in clubs, activities and after school programs. “Over 75 PVCC students, faculty and staff have served as tutors through this […]
Continue ReadingFor students who find they have extra time on their hands this summer, there are organizations in Charlottesville that provide opportunities for students to contribute to the community by volunteering. Volunteers have the opportunity to discover new interests, meet new people and give back to the community. “I, personally, am very passionate about volunteering and […]
Continue ReadingWith the next semester’s enrollment open, Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) will be welcoming the nation’s veterans to the campus. Veteran students present a unique challenge to faculty and present students, which is to help veteran students with the transition from soldier to student. Transitioning from being a member of the armed services to becoming […]
Continue ReadingWorkforce Services at Piedmont Virginia Community College is partnering with local businesses and area professionals to provide its fourth annual Summer Career Academies (SCA) program this summer. SCA, open to rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders, will run from June 18 to Aug. 10 and will offer nearly 30 one-week academies led by PVCC faculty […]
Continue ReadingOn Sunday, April 29 at 3:00 p.m. the Piedmont Virginia Community College Chorus will return to the V. Earl Dickinson stage to present its annual spring concert. No tickets are required. The theme of this year’s performance is “On the Lighter Side,” and the concert will include a repertoire of popular show tunes. The concert […]
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