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The Award-Winning DCC KNIGHTLY NEWS • March 20, 2019
U.S. Senator Tours DCC
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine visited Danville Community College's campus on Monday, March 18, to tour the Engineering and Industrial Technologies Building and the welding building--both replete with state-of-the-art amenities for training tomorrow's workforce. Click here for photos .
Creative Works Exhibition and Competition 2019
Calling all creatives! Danville Community College is presenting an exhibition of student creative works. These creative pieces will be on display in the Mary M. Barksdale Library from April 8 through April 24. Current students, faculty, and staff from Danville Community College are invited to display their creative pieces of work. A completed registration form will be required for each item to be exhibited.

Entry Deadline: April 3 • 4 p.m.

Upcoming Events
On Campus & Beyond
The DCC Nursing Club collected and donated 121 pounds of canned goods to God’s Storehouse as one of their community outreach projects for the spring semester.
African American Culture Club Meetings
Thursday, March 28, April 11, & April 25 at 12 p.m. Wyatt 203
Questions? Contact Mrs. Alice C. Walker: awalker@dcc.vccs.edu or 434.797.8419.
Activities and Fundraisers
Tutoring Tips
How to Turn a Mid-Term Setback into Your Comeback – a Helpful Checklist!

  • Go to class! Don’t let the weather keep you from class.  
  • Don’t just go to class – participate in class. Take notes, ask questions, volunteer!
  • Read. Crack that book. Quickly review the material BEFORE class. Skimming will help you better engage in class.
  • Review in small chunks. Cramming is not the best way to learn. Take 20 minutes every day and review your notes, PowerPoint slides, chapter, etc.  
  • Quiz yourself. Making yourself recall information is the best way to commit it to memory.
  • Find practice tests. Work on them with small groups of your peers, so you can help each other learn.
  • Practice with a Peer Tutor or SI Leader! Going to Tutoring or working with a study group once or twice a week is a sure fire way to boost your grade.
  • Reach out to your professor during office hours. Let your professor know you are working on your comeback, and they will probably have some ideas to help.
  • Put your phone away. College studying requires focus. You can’t focus with your phone interrupting you and tempting you to check in.
  • Remember your goals – you are here to graduate and launch yourself into your future career. When things get tough, remember it will be worth it in the long run.

Courtesy Amy M. Miller, Coordinator of Academic Support Services; Lincoln University
Motivation after
Spring Break

Returning from spring break is hard for faculty and students. Whether you used break for fun or work, getting back on track and regaining momentum are essentials for successfully completing the semester.  

Motivate Your Learning after Spring Break

  1. Assess your learning to this point in the semester – If your present method is not working it may be time to try a few new strategies, and be sure to allow adequate study time. 
  2. Review your syllabi and calendar to be mindful of deadlines and approaching exams or papers. Prioritize assignments!
  3. Develop alternative study places - Find an environment that works for you and will keep you inspired to work your hardest through the rest of the semester,” As the weather warms, try to find a spot outdoors where you enjoy working that is free from distractions where you can study.
  4. Working with your classmates can get you back on track to refocus on what is important and to hold you accountable in the last part of the semester.
For success tips, or help with a course outside the classroom, call DCC's Tutoring Center at (434) 797-6432, or email: dcctutoringcenter@dcc.vccs.edu

Tutors are free of charge.
Updates from the Dental Hygiene Program
Dental hygiene students went to the campus childcare center on February 21 and provided fluoride varnish treatments to the children.

Thirteen babies and children participated.

On Saturday, March 16, DCC students participated in a board review competition between nine schools at VCU in Richmond, Virginia.

Six of our students made up the team from DCC: 
Jordan Glascock, Megan Bernier, Maria Salazar, Kelley Mayberry, Danielle Holt, and Taylor Minter

DCC won second place in the competition. DCC also won the “best poster” contest.

Also on Saturday, Maria A. Salazar received a scholarship to have all board and clinical exams paid for.
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Upcoming Dates
LinkedIn, Amazon, and Ebay Sessions with Nick Hawks | March 20

Spring Health Fair | March 20

DCC Movie "Knights" | March 21

DCC Open House | March 26

African American Culture Club Meeting | March 28

Fervor Friday | March 29

Summer & Fall Enrollment Begins | April 1

Creative Works Exhibition & Competition Deadline | April 3

DCC Open House | April 16

Star Search Talent Show | April 16

Spring Fling | April 16