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VGCC Bioprocess Head Brings Industry Experience to Students

October 29, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
The new head of Vance-Granville Community College’s Bioprocess Technology program draws upon more than three decades of experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Joseph E. Tyler of Henderson started his first semester as head of the program in August. Tyler earned a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering in 1971 at Carnegie-Mellon University, followed by … Read More

VGCC Students Hear Instructor perform with N.C. Symphony

October 23, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Students from Vance-Granville Community College’s Music Appreciation classes traveled with their music instructor, Michael Stephenson , and Dean of Arts and Sciences Dr. Michael Ellis to hear the North Carolina Symphony in concert at Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh on Sept. 12 and Sept. 13. The students heard not only the Symphony, but also their … Read More

VGCC History club elects leaders

October 21, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s History Society recently elected officers for the 2008-09 year. Jamie Burnside (pictured), a VGCC College Transfer student from the Franklinton area, was elected president. Other officers include Vice President Patrick Nethercutt of Oxford, Secretary/Historian Faye Orr of Kittrell and Treasurer Carla Boyd of Ridgeway. Membership in the History Society is open to … Read More

Artist Paints Murals at VGCC Campuses

October 21, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Artist and Warren County resident Wanda Satterwhite recently completed painting a total of nine murals at locations on all four of Vance-Granville Community College’s campuses. According to VGCC Vice President of Student Affairs Gene Purvis, the college tasked Satterwhite with visually representing the four counties served by VGCC, while incorporating the four college campuses: Main … Read More

VGCC Franklin Campus course adds International Flair to Holiday Meals

October 17, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
With holidays fast approaching, Vance-Granville Community College will offer a course entitled “Learn to Cook & Prepare International Holiday Sweets, Treats and Gourmet Dishes,” at its Franklin County Campus . Classes will be held Thursday evenings, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 23 through Dec. 18, on the campus, which is located on N.C. … Read More

VGCC Holds Seminar on Sexual Harassment at Work

October 16, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will offer a free seminar for business and civic leaders on sexual harassment in October. The seminar will be held from 1 until 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23 in room 7107 of Building 7 on the college’s main campus in Vance County. Harry Ponder of Weaverville will help … Read More

VGCC Recognizes Five Employees with Annual Honors

October 15, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
At Vance-Granville Community College’s annual fall convocation, President Randy Parker presented several awards to outstanding VGCC employees. Collectively, the honors are known as the Glen Raven Excellence in Teaching and Leadership Awards, after the area manufacturer that sponsors the awards. Betty Jo Ellis of Henderson, the Administrative Assistant for the college’s division of Business & … Read More

Longtime VGCC instructor Mike Huffaker retires

October 15, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
W. Michael “Mike” Huffaker, Sr. of Oxford recently retired after teaching science for 30 years at Vance-Granville Community College. Huffaker’s family joined his VGCC colleagues at a retirement reception at the college’s Civic Center on Oct. 3. At the reception, VGCC Dean of Arts and Sciences Dr. Michael Ellis thanked Huffaker for his dedication, and … Read More

EXPO 2008 Invites Public to learn about Businesses, Win Prizes

October 10, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
EXPO 2008, the 19th annual business exposition for Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties, will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 1 to 7 p.m. in the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center, and the public is invited to attend. Around 70 area businesses and agencies will be on hand to exhibit their products and … Read More

VGCC Holds Seminar on Employee Performance Evaluations

October 9, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will offer a free seminar on employee performance evaluations in October. The seminar will be held from 9 a.m. until noon on Thursday, Oct. 23 in room 7107 of Building 7 on the college’s main campus in Vance County. Harry Ponder of Weaverville will lead the seminar, in which … Read More