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Scholar discusses Russia’s place in the world at VGCC

April 19, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Political scientist Dr. Lada Kochtcheeva visited the main campus of Vance-Granville Community College on April 13 to present a seminar on her native land, entitled “Post-Communist Russia and Its Engagement with Globalization.” VGCC students, instructors and staff were joined in the Civic Center by members of the community to hear the presentation. Kochtcheeva’s presentation was … Read More

Special guests teach VGCC day care kids about jobs

April 19, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
The Day Care Center at Vance-Granville Community College’s main campus recently observed Community Helper Week, when the young students learned about various service occupations. Two special guests highlighted the week, cosmetologist Shannon Newman and veterinarian Dr. Bridget Waters, both of Henderson. Both talked with the kids briefly about their respective careers, and each brought in … Read More

Kids at VGCC Franklin Campus Day Care dress for success and fun

April 18, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Students at the Child Day Care Center at Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus built school spirit in May with a series of “Festive Dress Up Days.” The days included Camouflage Day, Hillbilly/Cowboy/Bandana Day, Wear Green Day (St. Patrick’s Day), Sports Day (on which they wore attire supporting any sport or team), Crazy Hat Day, … Read More

VGCC Male Mentoring students help restore local cemetery

April 15, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Students in the Male Mentoring program at Vance-Granville Community College recently took part in a community effort to clean up a neglected local cemetery. Reaching out into the community with service projects is a new emphasis for the program, which has a new coordinator with a background in public service. On March 19, VGCC students … Read More

Earth Day celebration to be held at VGCC on April 21

April 12, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will hold its sixth annual Earth Day festival on Thursday, April 21 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the college’s main campus in Vance County. The public is invited. The event has been organized to educate the college and community about conservation and the natural world in a fun, informative setting. … Read More

VGCC Cultural Fair promotes Global Awareness

April 12, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Civic Center was a global village on March 30, when the college’s annual Cultural Fair provided opportunities to explore a diverse world of food, fun and entertainment. The VGCC Global Awareness Committee stages the event each year to expose students, faculty and staff to a variety of cultures from around the country … Read More

VGCC instructor honored as state’s top community college teacher

April 11, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College instructor Marian C. Dillahunt-Andrews of Durham was recently named the recipient of the 2011 North Carolina Community College System Excellence in Teaching Award, the highest honor for an educator in the 58-college system. She will be formally recognized at the North Carolina Community Colleges Excellence Event, called “The Great Within the 58,” … Read More

VGCC Warren Campus seminar helps Small Businesses use Social Networking

April 11, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College and the Chamber of Commerce of Warren County are teaming up to present a free seminar that seeks to help local small businesses stay competitive in the changing online world of social networking. The VGCC Small Business Center seminar, entitled “Facebook and Social Networking to Enhance Your Business,” will be held from … Read More

More players sign with VGCC Women’s Volleyball

April 5, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Former local high school athletes are among those who recently signed national letters of intent to join the women’s volleyball team at Vance-Granville Community College.   Julia Sumner of Henderson is set to join the Vanguards this year after compiling an outstanding record on the Southern Vance High School volleyball squad. As a Raider, Sumner … Read More

VGCC offers Physical Therapy Aide training

April 5, 2011 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will offer a course on the college’s main campus in Vance County that trains area residents to become Physical Therapy Aides. The course will be offered Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., April 18 through July 11. Classes will meet in room 7107 of Building 7.   Among … Read More