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First Graduates of new VGCC Nursing program receive pins

May 24, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College held a ceremony May 11 to recognize the very first group of students to graduate with a Nursing degree at the college through the new LPN to ADN Completion Program. This new option helps Licensed Practical Nurses to continue their education with the Associate Degree Nursing program and then become Registered Nurses. … Read More

Nurse Aide Refresher Course offered at VGCC

May 24, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will offer a Nurse Aide Refresher course at the college’s main campus in Vance County this summer. For the convenience of students, both day and evening schedules are offered. The day class will be Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., July 5 through July 13. The evening class will … Read More

Maria Parham Guild Gift Gallery endows new VGCC scholarship in Carswell’s memory

May 23, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Volunteers from the Guild Gift Gallery at Maria Parham Medical Center recently presented a gift of $25,000 to the Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund that will create a new scholarship. That brings the total to four such scholarships created by the Guild Gift Gallery in recent years. Since 2008, the hospital’s Guild has given over … Read More

VGCC president accepts top job at Guilford Technical Community College

May 23, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Dr. Randy Parker, the president of Vance-Granville Community College, announced today that he has accepted the presidency of Guilford Technical Community College, effective September 1, 2011. Parker (pictured above) will succeed Dr. Donald W. Cameron, who is retiring after 20 years at the helm of the state’s third-largest community college.   In an e-mail to … Read More

VGCC course helps area residents get the most from Social Networks

May 19, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Social networking web sites such as Facebook have exploded in popularity in recent years, changing the way we communicate and do business. Now, a new course offered by the Computer Center at Vance-Granville Community College will help area residents to use these tools effectively. The course, “Social Networks,” is scheduled for Thursday evenings from 6 … Read More

Registration for VGCC Summer term ends May 23

May 18, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Summer curriculum classes at Vance-Granville Community College begin on May 24, and the last day to register is May 23. The summer course schedule is now available on VGCC’s web site under “Schedules” and then “Summer 2011 Course Schedule.” New students must first apply for admission before registering.   Registration will be open to all new … Read More

Community Band presents outdoor concert on VGCC campus

May 12, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community Band performed its third annual outdoor Mother’s Day concert on May 8 at the Gazebo on VGCC’s main campus.   A sizable crowd, many seated on blankets and lawn chairs, enjoyed the “music in the park” atmosphere and a varied program that included marches, a medley of Beatles songs, and selections from … Read More

Nurse Aide I Class scheduled at VGCC Main Campus

May 11, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College is now registering students for an evening Nurse Aide I course, which is scheduled to start soon at the college’s main campus in Vance County. Classes will be held Monday through Friday, from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., May 23 through Aug. 10.   The Nurse Aide I program prepares students to … Read More

Science and nature showcased at VGCC Earth Day event

May 5, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s sixth annual Earth Day festival was held on April 21 on the college’s main campus in Vance County. Each year, the event seeks to educate the college and community about conservation in a fun, informative setting. VGCC students, staff, faculty and visitors enjoyed information and demonstrations related to nature, environmental sustainability and … Read More

Summer VGCC computer classes teach skills for work and personal life

May 5, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
School can be “in” this summer for students interested in honing computer skills through several evening courses offered by the Computer Center at Vance-Granville Community College, starting soon on the college’s main campus in Vance County.   A course on QuickBooks, the powerful accounting system for small businesses, will be held on Wednesday evenings from … Read More