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Oxford Law Firm Endows VGCC Scholarship

May 1, 2007 | by VGCC Staff
The Oxford law firm of Royster, Cross and Hensley, LLP recently made a donation to the Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund that will endow a new Academic Achievement scholarship. Above, attorney T. S. “Sam” Royster, Jr. (third from left) presents a check to VGCC President Randy Parker on the college’s main campus in Vance County. … Read More

VGCC to hold Benefit Golf Tournament on May 15

May 1, 2007 | by VGCC Staff
Last year, the annual golf tournament to benefit the Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund raised approximately $28,000 to provide scholarships to deserving students. This year, college officials hope to surpass that result with the 23rd annual tournament, which will be held at the Henderson Country Club on Tuesday, May 15. “We invite any golfer to … Read More

VGCC Students, Area Residents See BioDiesel Demonstration

April 30, 2007 | by VGCC Staff
If biodiesel is a major part of tomorrow’s energy solutions, then about 100 students and visitors to Vance-Granville Community College recently peered into the future. The college’s main campus in Vance County hosted a Biodiesel workshop on March 29. The BioAgriculture Center, part of the state community college system’s BioNetwork, sponsored the event. J. D. … Read More

VGCC Students Provide Art for Senior Center

April 26, 2007 | by VGCC Staff
Above: Members of instructor Lelia Brigham’s art class at Vance-Granville Community College’s main campus review their artwork shortly before it was to be donated to the Vance Senior Center. “The Vance Senior Center and the Vance County Department of Social Services feel very fortunate to have been the recipient of paintings completed by the Vance-Granville … Read More

Five Graduate from VGCC Nurse Aide I Program

April 26, 2007 | by VGCC Staff
Above: Five students at Vance-Granville Community College’s South Campus who have completed the Nurse Aide I program were honored at a graduation ceremony on April 10. Pictured, from left: coordinator Julie Cooke, graduating students Diane Glenn of Durham, Vanessa Edwards of Oxford and Denise Wood of Stem, instructor Marilyn Hicks, graduating student Nicole Cates of … Read More

Nine Graduate CNA I Program at Warren Campus

April 26, 2007 | by VGCC Staff
Nine students at Vance-Granville Community College’s Warren County Campus who have completed the Certified Nursing Assistant I program were recently honored at a graduation ceremony. These graduates are now eligible to take the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Competency Exam and work in various health care settings. The graduates included five who participated in the … Read More

VGCC students and staff attend Minority Male Mentoring Conference

April 25, 2007 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College was well represented at the Minority Male Mentoring Conference by five student “mentees” – Dawn Tom, Adrian Davis, Ed Lyons, Jamelle Harris and J’Maine Richardson – and four staff members, including President Randy Parker, Student Activities coordinator Peyton Boyd, South Campus assistant director Jason Snelling and Franklin Campus assistant director Anthony Pope … Read More

VGCC Dedicates South Campus Addition

April 20, 2007 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College officially dedicated an addition to its South Campus on April 19. The addition to the facility, located on N.C. 56 between Butner and Creedmoor, has been used by students since the spring 2007 semester began in January.Donald C. Seifert, Sr., the chair of the college Board of Trustees, welcomed guests, declaring the … Read More

VGCC Offers Medication Aide Course at Franklin Campus

April 19, 2007 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will soon offer a course at its Franklin County Campus that allows local residents to qualify as a Medication Aide. Classes will be held on the campus, located on N.C. 56 just west of Louisburg, over five consecutive days — Monday, May 7 through Friday, May 11, from 8 a.m. until 2:30 … Read More

VGCC Summer Registration Begins April 25

April 18, 2007 | by VGCC Staff
Many young scholars long for the time when “school’s out for summer,” but school will be “in” throughout the summer at Vance-Granville Community College. The schedule for summer-term curriculum classes at VGCC is now available, and students can begin making plans for their summertime studies. A variety of classes are offered during the day, at … Read More