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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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PVCC Faculty Named to 2020 Pedagogy Fellowship Program
Congratulations to both Professor Stacy Smith, Business/IT faculty member, and Professor Julie Lazzara, Social and Behavioral Sciences faculty member, for being selected to the Summer 2020 Pedagogy Fellowship, a program developed around the United Nations Sustainability Goals. Read more...
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PVCC Theatre Department Makes History Via Zoom
Paradise Valley Community College made history this month, conducting in its theatre department the first stage combat skills proficiency test via Zoom! Theatre Director Andrea Robertson, organized the stage combat event with the Society of American Fight Directors, taking numerous precautions in light of the global pandemic. Read more...
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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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PROUD OF OUR PVCC ALUMNI! |
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Megan Sutton
Watching a friend in the PVCC production of “Radium Girls” inspired Megan to seek the opportunity to perform in the Center for Performing Arts, a venue she “fell in love with.”
Andrea Robertson, Director of Theatre, played a significant role in Megan’s PVCC experience. Read more...
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Emma Magaña
Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Emma is proud to be a first-generation college student and exults that “This will be my first graduation ceremony!” (Of any kind.)
What were Emma’s biggest obstacles to reach her graduation day? 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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