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VGCC English instructor publishes book on growing up a Boomer

July 25, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Memories of his childhood have inspired Chris Brockman, an instructor of English at Vance-Granville Community College, to write his first book. Brockman’s memoir, entitled Growing Up in Boom Times, was recently published by AuthorHouse. He focuses on his life growing up in Oakland County, Michigan, but Brockman says the book calls up experiences that were … Read More

VGCC Fall Semester Registration starts Monday, July 25

July 22, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
The Fall 2011 semester at Vance-Granville Community College begins Tuesday, Aug. 16, but college officials advise students to apply and register for classes as early as possible. New students may apply for admission at any time. The upcoming semester’s course schedule is now available on VGCC’s web site by clicking on “ Schedules ” and … Read More

VGCC Mace resulted from collaboration of retiree and graduate

July 20, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College now has a new tradition, thanks to the efforts of a former college administrator and a former student.   When Frank Madigan, a retired Dean of Student Services at VGCC, attended his granddaughter’s graduation at UNC-Wilmington not long ago, he read in the printed commencement program a detailed description of the history … Read More

VGCC Presidential Search underway

July 15, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
The search for the next president of Vance-Granville Community College formally started on July 11, when members of the college’s Board of Trustees and its Presidential Search Committee approved application procedures and a list of qualifications and ideal characteristics they would like to see in the institution’s next leader. This “presidential profile” and other information … Read More

VGCC starts Fall Semester Registration online and on-campus this month

July 14, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
The Fall 2011 semester at Vance-Granville Community College begins Tuesday, Aug. 16, but college officials advise students to apply and register for classes as early as possible. New students may apply for admission at any time. The upcoming semester’s course schedule is now available on VGCC’s web site by clicking on “ Schedules ” and … Read More

Students returning to play VGCC Basketball

July 7, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Several Vance-Granville Community College men’s basketball players from last season have officially returned to the Vanguards for the 2011-2012 season. Three returning Vanguards recently signed letters of intent confirming their desire to continue as sophomores. They are guard/forward Josh Coles of Danville, Virginia (who previously played for Wester Christian Academy), forward Clarence Garner of Roanoke … Read More

Northern Vance grad signs with VGCC Women’s Volleyball

July 7, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
A recent high school graduate has committed to play for the Vance-Granville Community College women’s volleyball team. The 2011 season is scheduled to begin in August.   Natalie Reavis of Henderson (pictured above), who graduated from Northern Vance High School earlier this year, signed up to join the VGCC squad and plans to enroll in … Read More

VGCC Franklin Campus invites public to Open House

July 6, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus will host an open house on Thursday, July 28 from 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. This interactive information session will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room on the campus, which is located on N.C. 56 about one mile west of Louisburg. The open house will occur during the registration … Read More

VGCC offers BioWork training program at night on two campuses

July 1, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Classes to train area residents for jobs in the growing biotechnology manufacturing field are scheduled to start in August at both Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus and at the main campus in Vance County. Both campuses have state-of-the-art biotechnology labs in which to conduct the “BioWork” Process Technician training course.   BioWork classes will … Read More

VGCC Science Camp offers unique opportunities to middle schoolers

June 29, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Over the course of the week of June 13-17, young people from throughout the area handled the fossilized bones of creatures that lived eons ago, built their own bluebird houses, made their own yogurt, dissected pigs and learned how to grow a garden without soil. They were able to do those things and much more … Read More