September, 2002

Deaf Awareness Program

“Getting Inside The Head of Sam Parker,” an entertaining, yet informative program that will increase awareness of deaf education, will be held Saturday, September 28, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., in Danville Community College Oliver Hall (in the Temple Building). The program is appropriate for all ages. For more information, contact Dr. Carl Amos, Coordinator of Community Services for Persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, at (434) 797-8479 (v/t).  

Financial Aid Workshop

Financial Aid Workshops are offered throughout the academic year. The staff is available to assist students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. To successfully complete the application, you will need a copy of your 2002 federal tax returns. If tax returns were not filed, please have information about any untaxed income received in 2002. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 434.797.8439. The Workshop date and time is as follows:

• Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, 9:00 -10:00 a.m., Temple Building 205

October 2002

DCC Fall Open House

 

Fall Open House will be held at Danville Community College on Tuesday, October 15, 2002, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., in Oliver Hall (located in the Temple Building). This is an opportunity for prospective students and their parents to visit the campus and discover the variety of course offerings. Information will be provided on college-transfer and engineering technology programs. Financial aid and scholarship information will also be available. There will a drawing for free tuition, as well as other prizes. For more information, contact Dr. Betty Jo Foster, Vice President of Academic and Student Services, or by phone at 434.797.8410.

2002 DCC Foundation Golf Tournament (click here to view photos)

The Tournament is set for Friday, October 11, Danville Golf Club with tee times at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. For more information, contact Martha Walker, Director of Institutional Advancement, at 434.797.8495.

Financial Aid Workshops

Financial Aid Workshops are offered throughout the academic year. The staff is available to assist students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. To successfully complete the application, you will need a copy of your 2002 federal tax returns. If tax returns were not filed, please have information about any untaxed income received in 2002. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 434.797.8439. The Workshop dates and times are as follows:

• Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Temple Building 110

• Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002, 10:00 -11:00 A.M., McGovern Room, LRC Building

Global Festival II (to view photos, click here)

This second annual event is set for October 22, 2002, 11:00 a.m., until 1:30 p.m., on the campus athletic field. Last year's event included representatives from 18 countries and cultures. This year's festival includes entertainment and exhibits from local businesses that have an international focus. It also includes a flag display featuring more than 30 countries; photography and art exhibits; international foods and games. The purpose is to celebrate the diversity of our great nation and to recognize the importance of a global perspective in educating our students.

2002 DCC Foundation Golf Tournament 

The Tournament is set for Friday, October 11, Danville Golf Club with tee times at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. For more information, contact Martha Walker, Director of Institutional Advancement, at 434.797.8495.

Phi Theta Kappa Fall Induction

Induction of students into the Upsilon Phi Chapter, Phi Theta Kappa, on Friday, October 25, 2002, 7:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church, Main Street, Danville, VA.

November,2002 

National Vocational-Technical Honor Society Induction

The Induction ceremony for DCC students in this honor society for two-year college students will be held Monday, November 8, at 7:00 p.m., in Oliver Hall (in the Temple Building). Seventeen students will be honored. For more information, please contact Betty Philpott, (phone: 434.797.8456), or Bill Roche, (phone: 434.797.8534).

Financial Aid Workshops

Financial Aid Workshops are offered throughout the academic year. The staff is available to assist students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. To successfully complete the application, you will need a copy of your 2002 federal tax returns. If tax returns were not filed, please have information about any untaxed income received in 2002. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 434.797.8439. The Workshop date and time is as follows: 

• Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., Temple Building 206

December,2002   

Image and Marketing of Engineering Technology - December 13, 2002, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center in South Boston, VA. Sponsored by DCC's Regional Center for Advanced Technology and Training (RCATT), the workshop will focus on strategies for marketing and promoting engineering technology education. The featured speaker is Dr. George Sehi, Dean of Industrial and Engineering Technology at Sinclair Community College, in Dayton, OH. For more information, contact Kathy Gauthier (phone: 434.773-3034). For additional details, click here.

 

Photography Exhibit - Now through December 18, 2002, in the Clement Learning Resources Center. Hours: M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The exhibit features the photographic works of Danville Community College current and former students.  The show includes both color and black-and-white photographs from more than 20 current and former photography students.  The display highlights student photos from classes in landscape photography, portrait photography, commercial photography, portrait and object lighting, and darkroom techniques.  It is representative of the photography curriculum at DCC and taught by professional photographer Mike Compson. For more information contact the Learning Resource Center at 434.797.8555.

 

DCC Gospel Choir 9th Anniversary Service - December 14, 2002, at 6:00 p.m., at Vance Street Baptist Church (206 Vance Street). Many local groups have also been invited to perform. For more information, contact the Choir sponsor, Sandy Saunders, or call 434.797.8460.

January 2003

College Day 2003, sponsored by Danville Community College Alliance for Excellence and the Cherrystone Missionary Baptist Association of Churches, Inc., will be held Saturday, January 11, 2003 at the Cherrystone Association Center (located 5551 Tom Fork Road, in Ringgold).  The event will be held 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and is offered free to the public.  For more information,

 

K.J. James, the South Carolina Bluesman, will be presenting “Footstompin’ Blues and Boogie,” Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at Danville Community College.   The performance, offered free to the public, will be held at 7:30 p.m., in Oliver Hall (located in the Temple Building).  The concert is sponsored by the DCC Student Government Association. For more information,  

 

February 2003 

African-American History Month Celebration at Danville Community College. All activities are offered free of charge and open to the public. The schedule of events is as follows:

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DATE/TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
Throughout the Month	Poster/Art Display featuring well-known African Americans who have excelled in a variety of fields.   Weekly Quiz - Weekly quizzes on African-American History in Le Courier, DCC's student newsletter. Prizes awarded to one correct entry each week, beginning January 21, 2003	Oliver Hall Temple Building
Thursday, February 6, 7 p.m.	Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole President of Bennett College, Greensboro, NC, will kick off DCC's celebration	Oliver Hall Temple Building
Tuesday, February 11, 11 a.m.	Panel Discussion: "Justice Or Injustice", moderated by Mark Gibson, Director, DCC Upward Bound program	Oliver Hall Temple Building
Thursday, February 13, 7 p.m.	Poetry Cafe - Join us for an evening of latte, dessert, and entertainment featuring DCC's aspiring writers	Eastwood Room Taylor Building
Friday, February 14, 10 a.m. - noon	Sickle Cell Anemia Trait Testing and Fund Collection	Temple Building, Room #106D
Tuesday, February 18, 11 a.m.  and 7 p.m.	Dancescape, featuring Donna Graham and friends. An informative and entertaining performance of African dances	Oliver Hall
Thursday, February 20, 11 a.m.	Business Roundtable featuring successful African-American business persons. Come, learn the secrets of their success.	Oliver Hall
Friday, February 21, 7 p.m.	Gospel Fest, featuring area church youth choirs, hosted by DCC's own Gospel Choir	Location: To Be Announced
Tuesday, February 25, 11 a.m.	African-American History Challenge. Teams will compete to see who knows the most about African-American history. Prizes awarded.	Oliver Hall
Thursday, February 27, 7 p.m.	Drama production -- one-act play focusing on perspectives about slavery, presented by members of the DCC Afro-American Culture Club	Oliver Hall

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For more information about the events or to request group seating (more than 10 persons), please contact 434.797.8513, or 434.797.8516, or

March 2003

Jason Dorsey Presentations Rescheduled

Jason Dorsey, the nationally acclaimed youth motivational speaker whose appearance here in January was postponed because of inclement weather, has now been re-scheduled and will be meeting with students at two area schools on Tuesday, March 11. Dorsey, the 24-year old author of “Graduate to your Perfect Job”, will make two area presentations -- at 10:30 a.m. at Halifax County High School, and at 1:00 p.m. at George Washington High School in Danville. The sessions are sponsored by the Southern Piedmont Tech Prep Consortium at Danville Community College. For more information,    click here

 

 

 

 

 

Rapid Prototype Facility Open House

Danville Community College's Regional Center for Applied Technology and Training (RCATT) will unveil its new rapid prototyping facility on Monday, March 17, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Dan River Business Development Center in Ringgold. The facility will enable businesses to quickly and affordably expand product lines and develop new parts. Equipment and product demonstration will be held throughout the day. For more information, contact Melissa Jones, or click here.

 

 

Annual Career Fair

The Annual Career Fair will be held Wednesday, March 19, from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at Danville Community Market. This is an opportunity to meet with prospective employers, and receive job search resources. This year's event is held in cooperation with Averett University and Piedmont Community College (NC). For more information contact Cathy Conner, Coordinator, Career Placement and Southern Piedmont Tech Prep Consortium, or call 434.797.8520..

 

 

 

Workforce Investment Act- One-Stop Center Plans Open House

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) One Stop Center of Danville Community College invites you to attend an Open House and tour of the new facility on Friday, March 21, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., in the Wyatt Building, Room 101.Please RSVP by March 14, by calling 434.797.8461, or click here.

 

 

 

 

 

Electrical/Electronics Reunion Set

A reunion Electrical/Electronics program graduates of Danville Community College and Danville Technical Institute will be held on Saturday, March 22, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Events include open house, social and dinner. Deadline for registration is March 10. For more information, contact Betty Philpott, Electrical-Electronics Department, at 434.797.8456, or toll free (in Virginia) at 800.560.4291, ext. 8458.

 

Disney Keys to Excellence

Disney Institute is bringing its renowned professional development program to the Danville, Virginia area on Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at the Stratford Inn Conference Center.  Sponsored locally by the Danville Community College Educational Foundation, the full-day program, beginning with registration at 7:30 a.m., will give local business professionals the chance to discover the business behind the magic that Walt Disney World Resort has created for millions of guests from around the world for more than 30 years. The cost is $350 per person, and includes course materials and refreshments.  For more information, contact  Martha A. Walker, Executive Director of the DCC Educational Foundation, at 434.797.8495.

April 2003

21st Annual Celebration of the Arts - April 7 - 11, 2003

DCC's annual event is on tap. The week-long festivities include dance, drama, music, literature, and art. For more information and the schedule of events, click here.

 

Spring Open House

DCC will hold its annual Spring Open House on Wednesday, April 9, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. A variety of activities are on tap. For more information, click here.

 

4th Annual DCC/Tech Prep Student Challenge - April 26

The Fourth Annual DCC Tech Prep Student Challenge Race at Big Daddy's South Boston Speedway will be held Saturday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m.  This event includes 5 go-kart races, one involving local educators including the superintendents and DCC President Dr. Carlyle Ramsey. The other four races will involve students from the six local public high schools.  We invite everyone to come out and support this event.  Regular Admission Price $10 per person.  Students (Elementary, Middle, High School and College) will be admitted for $2.50 per person. 

 

May 2003

DCC Sets 6th Annual Awards Program - May 9, 2003

Danville Community College students are recognized for leadership, community service, and academic achievement. For more information, click here.

 

DCC Commencement to be held May 16, 2003 --  More than 430 students will receive diploma, certificates and associate degrees. VCCS Chancellor Dr. Glenn DuBois will give the commencement address. For more information, click here.

 

17th Annual Alliance for Excellence Academic Awards Program - May 15, 2003 -- DCC will recognize 97 high school and 11 Danville Community College students for academic excellence at the 17th Annual Alliance For Excellence Academic Excellence Awards program, 7:00 p.m., at the Cherrystone Baptist Association Center, Tom Fork Road, in Ringgold, VA. For more information, click here, or contact Paula Coleman.

July 2003

DCC Sets Kids Exploration Camps - July 14 - August 1 (3 Sessions)

Kids Exploration Camps will be held throughout DCC's service region in July. The camps are for students in Grades five through eight.  For more information, click here.

 

 

Practical Nursing Reunion 2003 Dinner and Pinning Ceremony - July 25 at the Stratford Inn Conference Center in Danville

 Join us for a reunion of practical nursing program graduates of Danville Community College and its predecessor, Danville Technical Institute on Friday, July 25, at Stratford Inn Conference Center in Danville. The reunion dinner begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by the pinning ceremony for the college's latest graduates -- the Class of 2003.  For decades, DCC has training many of the area's licensed practical nurses. Since 1967 alone (when DCC became part of the Virginia Community College System, there have been more than 1,000 graduates. We need your help in finding our graduates to invite them to this reunion. For more information, click here.