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August 2020
Greetings Puma Alumni,
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It has been said that a crisis both accelerates needed transformation and accentuates the important and vexing challenges facing higher education. At PVCC, we have approached the pandemic with the firm and confident intent that we will emerge from this public health crisis as a more relevant, accessible, sustainable and thriving college.
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PVCC Announces 2020 Puma Choice Outstanding Alumni
It is a delight and an honor to recognize the many accomplishments of our 2020 Outstanding Alumni honorees, Afam Nwambuonwo (2014) and Uche Nwambuonwo (2015), as well as highlight their continued engagement with Paradise Valley Community College as Proud Puma Alumni. Read more...
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Education Alumni Keep Students Engaged Amid Pandemic
Educators had to quickly pivot their learning modes when the virus escalated in March, and PVCC Education alumna, Jenna Dawson, was ready for the challenge.
Not even a pandemic is going to stop alumna, Josie Emch from launching her own business. In March, she did just that.
Alumna, Vicky Phetteplace, utilized strategies she learned in the Early Childhood Education Program to keep children excited about learning. Read more...
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Educators Continue Learning in New Environment
These challenging times have not stopped PVCC’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program from keeping learning alive for students, alumni and faculty. The center quickly transitioned its summer professional development opportunities from in-person to virtual environments. Read more...
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ECE Updates
Free T-Shirts
This spring the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program created its first ever PVCC ECE t-shirt, featuring one of its three mission statement words, "collaborate" in several languages. It captures most of the languages spoken by our students. Laya Andalib is modeling the new shirt. ECE Alumni, if you have not received a free shirt and would like one, please email christie.colunga@paradisevalley.edu.
Professional Development
The next First Things First sponsored professional development, the Collaborative Educator’s Institute begins on August 29th. The fall focus is Imagination and Creativity. For more information, please email Christie Colunga at christie.colunga@paradisevalley.edu.
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NEW CLASSES & PROGRAMS BEGINNING THIS MONTH! |
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Cook Healthy While in Lockdown
We are all spending a ton more time at home, eating, drinking and binge-watching Netflix. So why not try something useful to shed that ‘Quarantine Fifteen’ and sign up for PVCC’s Fall 2020 Sustainable Cooking Class online beginning September 23.
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Calling all music lovers!
PVCC's Division of Fine and Performing Arts is rolling out a new degree this Fall – Popular Music. The new Associates in Arts degree is geared towards musicians who write, arrange, record, and perform their own original music. Read more...
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PVCC Pushes Start on Video Game Degree
Coming this Fall, PVCC is offering an associate of science degree in Video Game Production. If you or anyone you know, whose childhood dream was to play video games for a living, here’s your chance. It’s time to level up. Read more...
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How Do I Give Back to PVCC? |
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Here are some simple and meaningful ways you can give back to the PVCC community and begin (or extend) your journey of positive impacts. Read more...
Students are faced with unprecedented challenges right now. A donation to our student scholarship or student emergency funds can make the difference in a student's life. If you donate $100, we will send you our cute PUMA to place on your desk at home or work. Make a Difference Today!
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Join the PVCC Alumni Association (PVCAA)
If you attended or graduated from PVCC, then you are considered one of PVCC's valued alumni. We welcome you to officially join the PVCAA! Be sure to take advantage of all your benefits! Benefits/Join!
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Be sure to check out PVCC's new blog for all the Latest News!
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Office of Development, Alumni & Community Relations
Paradise Valley Community College
602-787-7376
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18401 N. 32nd St. | Phoenix, AZ 85032
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