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VGCC Golfer wins individual title at tournament

Posted on April 7, 2014 by VGCC Staff
Tyler Woodside of Oxford, a member of the golf team at Vance-Granville Community College, was the individual medalist at the Johnston Community College Spring Invitational, held March 24 at the Country Club of Johnston County in Smithfield. Originally scheduled as a two-day event, inclement weather shortened the tournament to one day.   With a score … Read More

VGCC names new Pharmacy Technology program head

Posted on April 2, 2014 by VGCC Staff
Dr. Erica Fleming of Creedmoor was recently named program head for the Pharmacy Technology program at Vance-Granville Community College.   Born in England and raised on the Caribbean island of Anguilla, Fleming started her career performing pharmacy technician and patient education duties at a hospital and a retail pharmacy. She came to the United States … Read More

VGCC Cultural Fair features International Traditions, Arts and Education

Posted on March 29, 2014 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College students, faculty and staff were inspired and entertained as the world came to campus on March 19, during the college’s annual Cultural Fair. The VGCC Global Awareness Committee stages the event each year in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus to highlight a diverse mix of cultures from around the country … Read More

VGCC invites middle schoolers to Science Camp

Posted on March 28, 2014 by VGCC Staff
science campers looking through a microscope
Vance-Granville Community College will offer its fourth annual Science Camp for middle school students this summer. The Science Camp will be held June 16-20, 2014, on the college’s Main Campus in Henderson. Young people preparing to enter grades 6 through 8 are invited to participate in the week-long camp, which will run from 9 a.m. … Read More

Education Leader speaks at VGCC workshop for Afterschool professionals

Posted on March 28, 2014 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College welcomed a special guest to a recent professional development workshop for local afterschool program administrators and staff members. Del Ruff, director of the North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs (NC CAP), visited VGCC’s Main Campus on March 8 during the daylong “Upping Your Afterschool Game” training session.   Since 2013, Ruff has … Read More

Young artists showcased at VGCC Child Care Center

Posted on March 28, 2014 by VGCC Staff
The Child Care Center at Vance-Granville Community College’s Main Campus held an Art Show on March 21. Approximately 150 works of art created by 37 artists (who ranged in age from one to five years old) were displayed.   The children used a variety of techniques, including finger painting, watercolors, collages and flowers made with … Read More

VGCC hosts Cosmetology Competition April 1

Posted on March 25, 2014 by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Cosmetology competition, an annual tradition generally involving only VGCC students, is expanding. At this year’s event, to be held Tuesday, April 1, Cosmetology students from Halifax Community College and Piedmont Community College have been invited to compete along with students from VGCC’s Main, South and Franklin County Campuses.   Student stylists … Read More

Women at VGCC get tips on professional appearance and health

Posted on March 25, 2014 by VGCC Staff
Women enrolled at Vance-Granville Community College recently had a unique opportunity to receive professional advice on looking their best and improving their physical fitness. Approximately 80 students, along with several faculty and staff members, enjoyed a luncheon and workshop called “Self-Care: Professional Appearance, Health & Fitness” on March 5 in the Civic Center on the … Read More

Trustees Approve Total Request of $2.4 Million from Four Counties

Posted on March 25, 2014 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Board of Trustees has approved a proposed total budget request of $2,491,302 for 2014-2015 for Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties.   The budget request, which includes $2,385,342 in current expenses and $105,960 in capital outlay, was presented to the trustees in their regular bimonthly meeting, held at the Masonic Home for … Read More

VGCC Psychology instructor offers Stress Management seminars

Posted on March 24, 2014 by VGCC Staff
Peter Metzner, a Psychology instructor at Vance-Granville Community College, will offer a free stress management seminar for students as they prepare for final exams, called “Boost Your Brain.”   This seminar is scheduled to be offered twice: on Monday, April 7 at 1 PM and on Tuesday, April 8 at 1 PM. On both dates, … Read More