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Area kids learn about agriculture at VGCC Farm Day

Posted on April 26, 2012 by VGCC Staff
Continuing an annual tradition of teaching young children about food and agriculture, students in the Early Childhood Associate program at Vance-Granville Community College held “Farm Day” in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus on April 19. The sixth annual event brought to campus some 600 four-year-olds from day care centers, schools, and Head … Read More

VGCC students succeed in competition at state PBL conference

Posted on April 24, 2012 by VGCC Staff
Members of the Vance-Granville Community College “Chi Beta Chi” chapter of the Phi Beta Lambda business student organization recently attended the 58th Annual PBL State Leadership Conference. At the conference, held April 12-14 in Charlotte, students from North Carolina universities and community colleges attended seminars and participated in various business-related competitions. All VGCC student members … Read More

Three Artists represent VGCC in State exhibition

Posted on April 24, 2012 by VGCC Staff
The 2012 North Carolina Community Colleges Art Exhibition is officially open for public viewing in Raleigh, and it includes three works representing Vance-Granville Community College. A painting by Nancy Pittard of Oxford and quilts by Lynn Patiky of Oxford and Peggy Stocks of Manson were selected to take their place among the 203 pieces of … Read More

Registration for VGCC Summer term begins this week

Posted on April 23, 2012 by VGCC Staff
Summer curriculum classes at Vance-Granville Community College begin on May 21, and students can begin registration this week. The summer course schedule is available on VGCC’s web site by clicking on “ Schedules ” and then “Summer 2012 Course Schedule.” New students must first apply for admission before registering.   Returning students can register online … Read More

VGCC to offer Zumba class at Main Campus

Posted on April 20, 2012 by VGCC Staff
Zumba, the Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that has quickly become popular throughout the region and around the world, is coming to Vance-Granville Community College. A Zumba class is scheduled to be held in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 until 7 p.m., May 21 … Read More

VGCC to hold Benefit Golf Tournament on May 8

Posted on April 19, 2012 by VGCC Staff
The 28th annual Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund Golf Tournament will be held at the Henderson Country Club on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Last year’s tournament netted approximately $23,000 from entry fees and from sponsors, adding to the more than $400,000 that has been raised by VGCC tournaments since 1985. All event proceeds go towards … Read More

VGCC Cultural Fair spotlights global and local diversity

Posted on April 19, 2012 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College took time to celebrate diversity on April 4, when the college’s annual Cultural Fair provided opportunities to explore a world of food, fun and entertainment. The VGCC Global Awareness Committee stages the event each year in the college’s Civic Center to expose students, faculty and staff to a variety of cultures from … Read More

VGCC invites Public to Reception honoring new President

Posted on April 16, 2012 by VGCC Staff
The Board of Trustees of Vance-Granville Community College is inviting the community to a reception on Monday, April 16, in honor of Dr. Stelfanie Williams, who became the college’s sixth president in February. The reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County.   … Read More

Earth Day celebration to be held at VGCC on April 23

Posted on April 13, 2012 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will hold its seventh annual Earth Day festival on Monday, April 23 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 Male Mentoring students elect leaders

Posted on April 13, 2012 by VGCC Staff
Students in the Male Mentoring Program at Vance-Granville Community College elected officers to serve during the academic year and represent their group at special events. Officers include president Curtis Jefferys of Henderson, vice president Rudy Renteria of Henderson, secretary Grey Winn of Youngsville, treasurer Kevin Benitez of Louisburg, and community liaison Jerome Bulluck of Henderson. … Read More