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PN Students Review Fall Events; Plan Busy Spring

Posted on February 2, 2004 by VGCC Staff
If the upcoming spring months are anything like the past fall semester for VGCC Practical Nursing Program students, class members can look forward to a busy time ahead. A number of activities marked the past semester, including a 50/50 raffle that raised funds for graduation and other upcoming events. Linda Hahnel, nursing instructor, was the … Read More

Seeking Culture? Annual ‘Fair’ Scheduled For Feb. 26

Posted on January 24, 2004 by VGCC Staff
Mark your calendars for Thursday, Feb. 26, for Cultural Fair 2004, an annual event held in the VGCC Civic Center, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. With the anticipation of many countries around the globe being represented, students and the general public will get a first-hand glimpse of the different nations and cultures, with displays and … Read More

VGCC Adds Online Business Courses

Posted on January 22, 2004 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College has added six new online courses targeted especially toward management and business administration. Although VGCC already had an extensive library of more than 50 online courses geared exclusively to business administration and management, these new courses will be a valuable addition, said Ann Behar, coordinator of the Computer Center and Online Instruction. … Read More

ADN Graduates Have Great Passing Rate, Again

Posted on January 15, 2004 by VGCC Staff
Beth Phillips, director of Nursing, reports that the May 2003 Associate Degree Nursing graduates of VGCC have again performed super well on the NCLEX exams. Initially, 31 out of 35 passed the exam, an 89 percent passing rate, and earned their RN status. Since then, three of the four who failed have retested and passed. … Read More

Criminal Justice Instructor Wins Granville A+ Award

Posted on January 15, 2004 by VGCC Staff
Louise B. Terry, VGCC Criminal Justice instructor, has been awarded the A+ Award for Employee Excellence, by the Granville County Schools. Terry, who teaches Criminal Justice at J.F. Webb High School and South Granville High School, received the award at ceremonies held Jan. 7 at West Oxford Elementary School. The award was presented to teachers … Read More

VGCC Plans Interior Design Class

Posted on January 14, 2004 by VGCC Staff
A transplanted Philadelphian with 12 years experience working with home designers will teach an interior design course at Vance-Granville Community College, beginning Feb. 5. Jodi Ruser said persons attending the classes will learn about color and how to apply it to create moods and different environments in the home. In addition to concentration on color … Read More

Dance Fever: Shag, Line Dancing Classes Coming Soon To VGCC

Posted on January 12, 2004 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College has scheduled classes in both the shag and line dancing, taught by professional dance instructors. Both classes will be taught on Tuesday evenings, back to back, beginning Feb. 3 and running through March 23. Shag classes will be from 7 to 8 p.m., followed by line dancing from 8 to 9. Classes … Read More

VGCC Names 264 To Fall Semester Dean’s List

Posted on January 10, 2004 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College has announced that 264 students earned Dean’s List honors for the Fall Semester 2004 that ended Dec. 16. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student had to maintain a 3.5 grade-point average and have no grade lower than B while carrying at least 12 semester hours, according to college officials. Fall … Read More

Decorative Furniture Painting Latest Art Class Offered By VGCC

Posted on January 8, 2004 by VGCC Staff
Area residents will be able to learn now to decorate and maybe jazz up that dull piece of furniture in a class beginning Jan. 29 at Vance-Granville Community College. Lelia Brigham, longtime Continuing Education art instructor at VGCC, will teach a decorative furniture painting class that will meet on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12 … Read More

Musical Groups, Individual Talent Sought For Cultural Fair, Feb. 26

Posted on January 5, 2004 by VGCC Staff
Calling all musical groups, entertainers, musicians and singers! The VGCC Cultural Enhancement Committee is seeking interested persons who wish to audition to peform at the annual Cultural Fair, scheduled to be held Thursday, Feb. 26, in the Civic Center on Main Campus. Blues, jazz, historical ethnic, American folk, bluegrass and classical are among the categories … Read More