News

Spotlighted below is the latest from CCWC.

 

Also check out the following latest news from CCWC's three partner colleges of Paul D. Camp Community College, Thomas Nelson Community College (becoming Virginia Peninsula Community College), and Tidewater Community College, as well as the Virginia Community College System.

Escobar Finally Getting Shot at College Baseball

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Apr 15, 2022
As a baseball player at Hampton High School, Dave Escobar drew interest from all levels of college coaches: Division I, Division II, Division III and junior college. He also was a good student, and wanted to attend a big school for that college experience. “So I didn’t take any of the baseball offers seriously,” he said. That was in 2008. Fast forward to summer 2021. He was surfing in Puerto Rico, admitting his life was pretty good.

MTCA Remembered As Special Place

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Apr 14, 2022
The College's former Theater Manager Torrie Sanders and Michael Sundblad, former head of Performing Arts, 2013 in the Dr. Mary T. Christian Auditorium   When Michael Sundblad interviewed for a position at Thomas Nelson more than 15 years ago, the Dr. Mary T. Christian Auditorium (MTCA) caught his eye. He ended up spending countless hours, days, nights and weekends in the quaint space that became his second home during his time with the College.

College Board Meets April 20

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Apr 14, 2022
The Local Board of Thomas Nelson (becoming Virginia Peninsula Community College) will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center at 600 Butler Farm Rd. on the Hampton campus. Convening in rooms 1301-1303, the Board will discuss college regular business.  The general Board meeting is open to the public in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.    Learn more about the Local College Board at tncc.edu/board.

From TCC to the Ellen Show to serving women and families

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Apr 13, 2022
In the early days of the pandemic in 2020, Rickkita flew to Hollywood to appear on the Ellen Show. Not only did she get to meet Ellen DeGeneres, the star of the show, she received $10,000 for her family and another $10,000 for the charity she founded and now leads, Sisters Healing Sisters. “Meeting Ellen and being in the room with all of that energy was an amazing experience,” said Taylor, who graduated with an Associate of Science in Business Administration in 2013. The post From TCC to the Ellen Show to serving women and families appeared first on TCC Today.

Register for Classes Now!

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Apr 13, 2022
One Stop Fun Registration Games and Music・ Financial Aid Advisors ・ Academic Advisors ・Food ・Scholarships and More! Bring your transcripts & Parent and Student 2020 Income Information or Taxes April 28th 2:00 - 6:00 PM CAMP in Smithfield 253 James Street Smithfield, VA 23430 Contact Us At: (757) 569-6707 for more information.

Whitley Selected for All-USA Academic Team

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Apr 13, 2022
Thomas Nelson’s Anastasia Whitley is among 20 college students named to the prestigious All-USA Academic Team and will receive a $5,000 scholarship. More than 2,200 students were nominated for the award. The team members will be recognized during the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) convention in May. In addition to the scholarship funds, recipients will be presented with commemorative medallions, and their college presidents will receive commemorative obelisks.

Nominate Colleagues Today for Annual Employee Awards

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Apr 13, 2022
Got an amazing coworker? Know a team member who always goes the extra mile? Nominate your deserving colleagues for the College’s Annual Employee Awards today. The Awards Committee depends on you to provide a strong pool of nominees for four prestigious awards. Nominations are due by Thursday, April 21.  Get details about each award and enter your nominations at the following links.

Scholarships Benefit More Than Recipients

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Apr 10, 2022
A scholarship has allowed Lauren Toney to pursue a career in dental hygiene. (Photo by Harry Washington) Winners of the nearly 200 scholarships offered each year by the Thomas Nelson Educational Foundation reap immediate rewards. What often is missed are the long-term effects of those scholarships. Stephanie Green is hoping her leadership degree leads to a job with the City of Hampton, working for a program that features inclusivity. Lauren Toney’s goal is to be a dental hygienist. Veronica Thomas wants to be a business manager at a doctor’s office.

Student Affairs Offices Closed May 16

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Apr 8, 2022
Student Affairs will be closed Monday, May 16 allowing staff to prepare for the College’s 5 p.m. commencement ceremony. This includes Admissions & Enrollment Services, Academic Advising, TRiO, Disability Services, Great Expectations, Single Stop, Student Life & Activities, Testing Services, and Dual Enrollment. The offices will reopen Tuesday, May 17 with personnel reporting at 7:30 a.m. and services beginning at 8 a.m. During the closure, some services such as registration will be available online.

The Horticulture Program spring sale is back on Chesapeake Campus

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Apr 7, 2022
Step into the greenhouses on Tidewater Community College’s Chesapeake Campus and you will be delighted by the sights and scents. You’ll find beautiful blooms, fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs and colorful hanging baskets. And best of all, these beauties can go home with you to liven up your home, yard or patio. TCC’s Plant Sale will […] The post The Horticulture Program spring sale is back on Chesapeake Campus appeared first on TCC Today.

ChefsGO Graduate Driven to Succeed

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Apr 7, 2022
Thomas Nelson President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon and Gregory Whitfield were all smiles at the 2022 ChefsGO graduation in February. Gregory Whitfield says cooking is about the only thing he knows how to do. Ever since he was small, it has interested him. Nearly all of his jobs have been in the restaurant or fast-food industries.

Summer Work & Operations Schedule Begins May 16

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Apr 7, 2022
The summer work schedule of four nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and four hours Friday runs May 16 through Aug. 5. New this year are virtual Fridays.  The College will be closed on May 30 for Memorial Day, June 20 for Juneteenth, and July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Office hours will be adjusted during the weeks in which these holidays are observed. Summer  WORK SCHEDULE for full-time personnel, unless otherwise approved:

College Board Committee Meetings Upcoming

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Apr 7, 2022
The Thomas Nelson Community College Board’s Curriculum, Instruction and Student Services committee will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 at the Hampton campus in room 717, Hampton III located at 525 Butler Farm Rd. The committee will discuss curriculum matters. The following day at 9 a.m., the Board’s Budget and Finance committee will meet  in room 717, Hampton III to discuss financial matters.   The committee meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

TCC Theatre presents Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice,” April 8-16

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Apr 5, 2022
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, Tidewater Community College is offering the community live theatre in its Black Box Theater on Chesapeake Campus, 1428 Cedar Road. TCC Theatre brings “The Merchant of Venice” to the stage for six performances, April 8-16. As in the original production, “The Merchant of Venice” features […] The post TCC Theatre presents Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice,” April 8-16 appeared first on TCC Today.

College's PTK Chapter Repeats Success

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Apr 1, 2022
Thomas Nelson's chapter of PTK had reasons to celebrate at a regional conference. (Photo courtesy of Valerie Burge-Hall) Thomas Nelson’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society faced many challenges the past year. One of those was a positive challenge: trying to continue a run of excellence. That challenge was met, as the College earned six awards at the recent regional conference, including receiving prestigious 5-star status.

Romero Named Keynote Speaker for May 16 Graduation

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Apr 1, 2022
Dr. Jonathan Romero, a Thomas Nelson College Board member and alumnus, has been selected as the keynote speaker for the College’s 53rd Commencement Exercises. Romero, a clinical assistant professor in Old Dominion University’s School of Nursing, graduated from Thomas Nelson in May 2011. He also has degrees from Fort Hays State University, Walden University, and Regis College. Before joining ODU’s faculty, he was at Hampton University for almost four years. In addition, he’s a certified surgical assistant/registered nurse.

Nick Martins moving on to GMU

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Mar 31, 2022
One of Camp Community College’s top starting pitchers will be moving on to bigger things after this season. Nick Martins, a crafty right-hander, has accepted a scholarship from George Mason University to continue his collegiate career and grace the ball field in Fairfax. Martins is the first Camp player under head coach Daniel Rollins to receive scholarship money from a Division I college program. Martins recently demonstrated why the George Mason program was interested in him. On March 5, he pitched seven shutout innings at Repair Tech Field against Brunswick Community College.

Success Stories Welcomed

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Mar 31, 2022
The Communications and Marketing team appreciates you for reading the Weekly Navigator. Emailed each Monday, it is our internal news and information vehicle.  We are always looking for stories about our incredible students and you – our committed faculty and staff, whether you’re full-time or part-time.

Local Publication Spotlights Porter Brannon

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Mar 31, 2022
As published in OysterPointer at https://oysterpointer.net/thomas-nelson-community-college-keeping-higher-education-relevant/   When Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon first stepped onto the Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC) campus, it was true love. “I felt like I was home when I got here,” says Brannon, who took over as president of TNCC in January 2021. “It was like when I met my husband, I just knew he was the one.