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Jan. 4 is last day to register for Spring 2011 at VGCC

Posted on January 4, 2011 by VGCC Staff
The Spring 2011 semester at Vance-Granville Community College begins Wednesday, Jan. 5, and the last day to register for classes is Tuesday, Jan. 4.   The upcoming semester’s course schedule is now available on VGCC’s web site by clicking on “ WebAdvisor ,” then “Prospective Students” and finally “Curriculum Course Schedules.”   Late r egistration … Read More

VGCC Students encouraged to apply for Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship

Posted on January 4, 2011 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university are encouraged to apply for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship program. The application deadline for 2011 is Wednesday, January 19.   The Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program enables community college students with exceptional promise and demonstrated financial need to pursue … Read More

VGCC offers seminar on SBA Loan Program

Posted on January 3, 2011 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will present a free seminar on the federal Small Business Administration’s Community Express Loan program, on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011. The seminar will be held from 10 a.m. until Noon on the college’s main campus in Vance County. “If you need money to start a business or to expand … Read More

VGCC Community Band concert includes holiday favorites and a few surprises

Posted on January 3, 2011 by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community Band presented its third annual Holiday Concert on Monday, Dec. 13 in the Civic Center on the college’s main campus in Vance County. VGCC music instructor Michael Stephenson serves as director of the band. The program included many favorite holiday selections, including several Christmas medleys, “Toboggan Ride” by Stan Applebaum, and arrangements … Read More

Williams appointed to VGCC board of trustees

Posted on December 15, 2010 by VGCC Staff
Dr. Doris Terry Williams of Henderson became the newest member of the Board of Trustees of Vance-Granville Community College on Dec. 7, when she was sworn in by Ninth District Court Judge Henry Banks in a brief ceremony on the college’s main campus. Dr. Williams was appointed by Gov. Beverly Perdue to the seat formerly … Read More

Kittrell Job Corps Center thanks VGCC

Posted on December 15, 2010 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College recently received recognition from Kittrell Job Corps Center for the continuing partnership between the two institutions. Kittrell Job Corps Center director Arvin Lane stopped by the college’s main campus to present a certificate of appreciation to VGCC officials in person. The certificate honors VGCC’s “outstanding contributions” to KJCC in 2010. The college … Read More

VGCC Quilting classes start in January

Posted on December 14, 2010 by VGCC Staff
As area residents adjust to the cold winter weather, they often turn to the warmth of quilts. For those who want to make their own, either for everyday use or as works of art, Vance-Granville Community College will offer quilting classes starting in January 2011. Students may attend the eight-week classes on one of three … Read More

Brodie retires after nearly 30 years at VGCC’s front desk

Posted on December 14, 2010 by VGCC Staff
One of the most familiar faces and voices at Vance-Granville Community College will not return when the spring 2011 semester begins in January. Irma B. Brodie of Henderson is retiring effective Dec. 31, 2010, after almost 30 years as the receptionist and switchboard operator on the college’s main campus. Members of Brodie’s family joined her … Read More

Vance-Granville Community Band presents Holiday Concert Monday, Dec. 13

Posted on December 9, 2010 by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community Band will perform its third annual Holiday Concert on Monday, Dec. 13. The program will begin at 7 p.m. in the Civic Center on the college’s main campus in Vance County. Admission is free and children are encouraged to attend. Michael Stephenson, the Vance-Granville Community College music instructor and director of the … Read More

From VGCC Education Student to Children’s Book Author

Posted on December 3, 2010 by VGCC Staff
Laura A. Alston of Henderson, a graduate of the Early Childhood Associate program at Vance-Granville Community College, recently published her first book. Alston’s children’s book, My Pet Rocky Renee, was released several months ago by Timberlake-based Righter Publishing Company. Her own pet cat of the same name served as Alston’s inspiration for the book, which … Read More