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The Award-Winning DCC KNIGHTLY NEWS • August 22, 2019
This is your year.
Welcome to another fantastic year at Danville Community College! Knightly News is published every two weeks and includes information about campus activities, news items, important deadlines for students, and much more!
Student Activities
As all of you are coming back onto campus Thursday, be sure to stop by the Student Center from 9 a.m, to 2 p.m. for some free snacks, drinks, games, and DCC giveaways.

1st Game | Fast Pitch Inflatable: We will have a contest between males and females. You will get three attempts to throw your fastest pitch. We will have a radar gun tracking the speed. You can throw however you would like. At the end of the day, the male and female with the fastest pitch wins $100 cash.

2nd Game | Corn Hole Trick Shot: We will have a car parked on the sidewalk above the Student Center. You will have to toss the bag over the car and try to make it in the hole. You will not be able to see the hole. You’re welcome to get friends to help you judge the throw. The first person to hit it wins $100 cash. Show up early!

Bonus: The Danville Braves are allowing students entry to any home game from August 18 to August 22 for only $2 for general admission tickets. Let’s fill the seats with DCC Knights!
Summer 2019 Academic Honors
DCC's legacy of excellence in the classroom is clear in the many achievements of its students. Here are some highlights from this summer!
On Campus
Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year Named
Vice President of Academic & Student Services Dr. Debra Holley, right, presents Richard Riddle, left, with the DCC Adjunct Faculty of the Year Award on Tuesday, August 20, at the college.
FastForward
Taking His Passion From K-12 to Higher Education

Virginia's Community Colleges' FastForward Career Coaches come from all walks of life. Some were career switchers, who always had a passion for helping people but never found the right opportunity to do so. Others were lifelong educators bound to be leaders, mentors and coaches for their students and clients. Chad Younger, a FastForward Career Coach at Danville Community College, falls in the latter category.

If you are a DCC student, this resource is for you! Learn more and download the Navigate mobile app by clicking here.
Sharing Knowledge
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Phi Theta Kappa is still collecting books for Third World countries through Better World Books. Just make sure the copyright is no older than 10 years as Better World Books will not accept those. Donated textbooks can be dropped off in the collection box in the first floor hallway of the Temple Building.

PTK is also collecting books for the veterans to take up to the VA in Salem. Drop those off at Ms. Gott's office in the Temple Building, Room 111, and they will be arranged for delivery to the VA. Donations for this drive are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tutoring Works:
Start Early and Come Often.

If you find that you need additional help with a course outside of the classroom, contact DCC's Tutoring Center at: 434.797.6432; tutors are available free of charge. DCC’s Tutoring Center is located in the Learning Resource Center. 

Don't fall behind - help is just a phone call away!
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 Dr .Violeta Howard 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 résumé.
Job Board
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Upcoming Dates
Classes Begin | August 22

Labor Day - College Closed | September 2