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The Award-Winning DCC KNIGHTLY NEWS • May 15, 2019
Graduation Recap
DCC Graduates 659 Students in 2019 Commencement Exercises
Spring 2019 Academic Honors
Service Awards & More!
DCC’s 2019 Service Award Recipients, Retirees, & Outstanding Personnel Announced
Danville Community College personnel were recognized on Wednesday, May 8, for their years of service during the college’s annual service awards luncheon.

Around Town
Administrative Professionals' Day
Administrative Support Technology students and I attended the Administrative Professionals' Day luncheon at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. The speaker was Dr. Martha Walker and her topic was "Shaping Your Future." The students were provided the opportunity to attend the conference with scholarships from the Southside Virginia Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SVSHRM).
Keyboarding Champions
Whitney Hawker and Chrisha Llana were recently recognized by the Administrative Support Technology program for their excellence in keyboarding speed and accuracy. The first place trophy was awarded to Whitney Hawker for typing 68 wpm. The second place plaque was awarded to Chrisha Llana for typing 55 wpm. Both students are pursuing degrees in Medical Coding.

Pictured left to right: Whitney Hawker and Chrisha Llana
Tutoring Tips
Middle College
Open House
From the Tutors’ Corner:

Congratulations Class of 2019!

Taking more classes? DCC offers free tutoring, online and in-person. The Tutoring Center is located in Learning Resource Center. To schedule an appointment with a tutor, come by the tutoring center, email: dcctutoringcenter@danville.edu or call (434)797-6432.

Want to be a Tutor?
Have you ever considered becoming a tutor but were afraid you couldn't because you didn't know '"everything''? You don't have to know "everything." Stop by the Tutoring Center, located in the Learning Resource Center, and talk with Ms. Letitia Lunsford and some of DCC's current tutors for information about becoming a tutor.

DCC's Tutoring Program is certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), and your participation would look great on your transfer application or r ésumé .
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Upcoming Dates
Final Week for Summer Full & First Session Registration | May 13 - May 17

Registration and Payment of Tuition for Summer Session | Through May 17

Summer Session Classes Begin | May 20

Middle College Open House | May 29 - May 30