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VGCC ART STUDENTS EXHIBIT FALL SEMESTER DRAWINGS IN LRC

Posted on November 6, 2003 by VGCC Staff
VGCC students enrolled in the fall semester ART 131 course, taught by Scott Garrison, have their drawings on exhibit in the Learning Resources Center. There are 12 pieces displayed and may be viewed until December 5.  

SSS Celebrates Nontraditional Student Month In November

Posted on November 5, 2003 by VGCC Staff
Due to the downturn in the current job market, many older students are attending Vance-Granville Community College to earn degrees that will hopefully lead to employment. Many of these students have been out of the classroom for many years and view college as a frightening place. Curriculum programs and support services are mindful of this … Read More

Brigham Takes Grumbacher, Rodwell Best Of Show At Autumn Arts 2003 Art Show At Vance-Granville

Posted on November 4, 2003 by VGCC Staff
After years of trying, Henderson artist Lelia Brigham finally has her first prestigious Grumbacher Award. She took the Gold Medallion and $200 merchandise prize for best painting using at least 50 percent Grumbacher products in the Autumn Arts Juried Art Show currently on display at Vance-Granville Community College. The show is sponsored by the Kerr … Read More

Criminal Justice Club Provides Thanksgiving For Five Families

Posted on November 1, 2003 by VGCC Staff
During the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday break, the Vance-Granville Community College Criminal Justice Club will be serving warm, nourishing meals to five needy families in four counties. The club, advised by Angela Johnson, Program Head/Instructor of Criminal Justice Technology, is comprised of 75 members who are students pursuing an education within the criminal justice field. “Club … Read More

Teacher Scholarship Loans Available

Posted on November 1, 2003 by VGCC Staff
The VGCC financial aid office has applications for Teacher Assistant Scholarship Loans and Prospective Teacher Scholarship Loans for the 2004-2005 academic year. Any student pursuing a teacher associate degree or teacher licensure certification may apply for these loans. Applications may be picked up at the financial aid office, Building 4, Room 4254, or they can … Read More

Henderson Police Honor Guard Establish Scholarship

Posted on October 31, 2003 by VGCC Staff
The founding members of the Henderson Police Honor Guard have established an Academic Achievement Scholarship at Vance-Granville Community College to benefit a student in the Criminal Justice Technology curriculum. The first $500 grant was awarded in September to Daniel Ray Tharrington, an HPD officer and VGCC student. Left to right in the photo are Lt. … Read More

VGCC Chooses 10 Students As Ambassadors

Posted on October 27, 2003 by VGCC Staff
Ten outstanding students have been chosen by Vance-Granville Community College to serve as Ambassadors during the 2003-2004 school year. Representing the college at special campus and community functions are Nancy Mace of Stem, a Radiography student, Dolly White of Bunn, an Associate Degree Nursing student, Caroline Lovell of Youngsville, a Medical Office Administration student, Christopher … Read More

Huge Crowds, Large No. Of Vendors Combine To Make EXPO Big Success

Posted on October 16, 2003 by VGCC Staff
Never let it be said that a little rain keeps area folks away from an event that interests them. Tuesday, Oct. 14, was a rainy, dreary day in Vance County, but a record number of people visited the Civic Center at Vance-Granville Community College to attend EXPO 2003, the annual trade show co-sponsored by the … Read More

Eighteen Nurse Aide I Graduates

Posted on October 15, 2003 by VGCC Staff
Eighteen students graduated from the Nurse Aide I class and passed their certification exams Oct. 10 at Vance-Granville Community College. Seated, from left, are their instructors, registered nurses Elizabeth Winders, Gwenn Bridges and Karen Fawcett. Graduates, front row, from left, are Coretta Terry and Cherita Hargrove of Henderson, Kristy Trotman, Jacqueline Stainback and Shawanda Hart … Read More

VGCC SBC To Conduct Free Workshop On Motivating, Training Hourly Workers

Posted on October 10, 2003 by VGCC Staff
All employers want to get the most production out of their workers. A free workshop coming Oct. 21 at Vance-Granville Community College will show that it’s up to employers to motivate and train their workers to do a great job. Mike Collins, president of The Perfect Workday Co. and a frequent presenter of VGCC Small … Read More