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Businesses hope to meet Future Employees at VGCC Career Day

May 19, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Jo Ellen Nowell, Vice President of Human Resources and Marketing for Triangle Home Health Care, Inc. is one of many area businesspeople who will talk to Vance-Granville Community College students at the college’s 30th annual Career Day. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 2 from 9 a.m. until noon in the Civic Center … Read More

VGCC Names 275 to Dean’s List

May 19, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College has announced that 275 students earned Dean’s List honors for the Fall Semester that ended in December 2007. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student had to maintain a 3.5 grade-point average and have no grade lower than B while carrying at least 12 semester hours, according to VGCC Vice President … Read More

VGCC Seminar takes businesses from Good to Great

May 19, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will present a free seminar, entitled “Creating the Magic in Your Business: Taking it from Good to Great,” on Wednesday, April 2. The seminar will be held from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. in room 7107 of Building 7 on the college’s main campus in Vance County. Seminar instructor … Read More

VGCC Student Recognized for Mentoring

May 19, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College student J’Maine Richardson of Henderson was recognized at a celebration of National Mentoring Month for the counties of Franklin, Vance, Warren and Granville. The event was held at the Aycock Recreation Center in Henderson on Jan. 24, a day which was set aside as “Thank Your Mentor Day.” Richardson was one of … Read More

World-renowned Community College Expert Speaks at VGCC

May 19, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Dr. George B. Vaughan (pictured above, with VGCC President Randy Parker on left), one of the world’s leading scholars on community college education, visited the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center on Feb. 27 for a lunchtime presentation to VGCC faculty and staff. His presentation, entitled “The Community College Mission Today,” was also streamed live via … Read More

VGCC Radiography program celebrates student success

May 19, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College president Randy Parker recently congratulated the college’s Radiography program on a significant achievement. The 2007 graduating class had a 100 percent passing rate on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ national examination. “We commend our Radiography students on their hard work and thank their instructors for their support and leadership,” Parker said. … Read More

VGCC Course focuses on Using Computers at the Office

May 19, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
An upcoming computer class at Vance-Granville Community College focuses on skills needed for working in an office setting. “The Office Assistant course is an excellent class for job seekers who need basic computer skills,” according to VGCC Occupational Extension Computer Center coordinator Laura Peace. The course will begin Tuesday, March 25, in room 7136 on … Read More

VGCC Franklin Campus Hosts Spring Kick-off for Mentoring program

May 19, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus was the site of the spring 2008 kick-off event for the college’s “Men-On-A-Mission” male mentoring program on Feb. 12. The keynote speaker for the event was Dr. James Hardy, who has run a successful dental practice in Louisburg for 27 years. Dr. Hardy reminded the mentees that they “need … Read More

VGCC Vanguards finish season unbeaten at home

May 19, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s men’s basketball team concluded its first regular season playing other colleges and prep schools with a 110-79 victory at home over Johnston Community College on Feb. 28. VGCC head coach Avery Wilson said that a large, enthusiastic home crowd was helpful to the Vanguards. “I want to thank the fans for their … Read More

VGCC Offers Class on Antiques, Collectibles

May 19, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Anyone interested in buying, selling or just learning more about antiques and collectibles may want to attend a class beginning March 11 at Vance-Granville Community College. The eight-week class will be held on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., March 11 – April 29, in room 7211 of Building 7 on the main campus in … Read More