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The Award-Winning DCC KNIGHTLY NEWS • March 2021
Chances are - we have what you're looking for!

Classes begin online on March 15.
Re-Employing Virginians (REV)
REV up your career!

Thousands of Virginians will receive help to cover the costs of tuition and fees in careers across the Commonwealth through the Re-Employing Virginians (REV) initiative.

Will you be one of them?

Deadline extended--learn more at danville.edu/rev
On Campus
Aces and A's Tennis Camp on Campus

Aces and A's Tennis Camp has taken the court on campus working with youth from the city's public housing communities.
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
We had a great turnout for the first Zoom meeting of Spring Semester! We're looking forward to seeing even more people at the next meeting, which will be held on Thursday, March 4, at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom.

If you want to attend the meeting and haven’t gotten an email from Sherry Gott, send her an email: sherry.gott@danville.edu.

Did you get an email or letter inviting you to join Phi Theta Kappa? Do you want to be eligible for scholarships at major universities across this country? Do you want the opportunity to learn about scholarly topics and engage in community and college service projects with a great group of people? Then you need to join the Upsilon Phi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa! Contact an advisor or officer to find out who we are and what we can do for you! We have bulletin boards and display cases in the Temple and Taylor Buildings.

Our advisors are Sherry Gott, Vickie Taylor (vickie.taylor@danville.edu), and Mary Motley (mary.motley@danville.edu). We meet on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 11:00 a.m., on Zoom. During meetings we have speakers, videos on our Honors Study topic, and games related to the topic. Check us out!
Student Activities
National Let's Laugh Day with Ian Lara

Did you know that March 19 is "National Let's Laugh Day?"

The Office of Student Activities is bringing a hilarious comedian to your screen on March 19 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Ian Lara is really just a regular guy from Queens, New York. He started comedy right after college because he didn't feel like going to law school and he's loved every second of it.

Usually, you can catch him performing every night in some of the best and worse shows in New York City, or he's on the road at a club or college near you.

Ian Lara will probably be a household name but really, all he wants is to get big enough where he can wear those big hats Pharrel Williams wears to awards shows.

Click here or scan the code to RSVP and receive notifications: https://thecollege.fun/DCCcomedy0319
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RASAP's College Council Opportunity
The Regional Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (RASAP) consists of both adult & teen coalition members. RASAP’s young adult coalition is known as the College Council & meets with college students in both Danville City & Pittsylvania County. Over the last four years, the group has worked on numerous strategies to combat alcohol and opioid misuse, marijuana, and tobacco use. The College Council will meet once a month discussing various topics each session through Zoom. Each person that signs up will receive 1 hour of community service, $5 gift card to Starbucks and a chance to win a prize in a raffle (Apple Watch/Airpods/etc) at the end of the meeting. Contact Kevin Gatewood at kevin.gatewood@danville.edu to join the College Council or for additional information.
Career Week
The Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness is hosting “Career Week” for Averett University, Danville Community College and Piedmont Community College students. Mock Interviews will be held Wednesday, March 17 and Thursday, March 18 from 8 AM - 5 PM. If you are interested, please email Angie McAdams at amcadams@averett.edu.
Programs & Academics
Tutoring Available
Nursing Entrance Test

Important Information: Test will be available from March 1st to April 30th. Free! Take test once at this offering.

Available at DCC Testing Center
Phone: 434-797-8404

Must make an appointment prior to testing! Due to Covid-19 and in compliance with DCC’s UKnighted 6’ Apart plan, the testing center has 11 computers available for testing.
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In an effort to assist as many students as possible and provide a safe secure testing environment, appointments will be scheduled in 3 hour blocks: Monday - Thursday from 8:15 AM to 1:30 PM.

Please contact the testing center for more information. Allow 3 hours for testing. All applicants must take the Kaplan nursing pre-entrance test. Students must print out a copy of their test results after their exam.

The minimum overall score: RN is 70% LPN is 60% Test results must be no older than 3 years at the time of application. Students must submit a copy of test results with the application. The entrance test will be offered again in September.
Need assistance with Canvas or anything else related to Distance Learning?​

Contact canvas@danville.edu or 434.797.8555​.
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The safety of our students is at the forefront of our minds as we strive to give you the best experience possible during your time at the college.

To that end, the college would like to take this opportunity to remind you of our policies regarding on-campus emergencies and weather-related closures or delays.

In order to ensure you have the most up-to-date information available, please take a moment to sign up for DCC Alert. This is the college's first line of communication to let you know when something has happened that affects you such as a closing due to a weather event.

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Upcoming Dates
No Classes - Spring Break | March 8 - March 12

Shenandoah University Virtual Table Visit | March 11

DCC Advisory Board Meeting | March 15

Second Chance Semester Classes Begin | March 15

National Let's Laugh Day with Ian Lara | March 19

Radford University General Transfer Session | March 23

Virginia Tech General Transfer Session | March 23

Mid-term Grades Posted | March 25

Last Day to Withdraw Without Mitigating Circumstances (“W” Grade Issued) | March 26

Shenandoah University Virtual Table Visit | March 30