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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.

TCC announces 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards

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Feb 14, 2022
Tidewater Community College honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by presenting annual awards to those who embody his teachings and spirit. The 2022 recipients are: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Service Award: Annette Mewborn, English professor at the Virginia Beach Campus. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Award: Jiahuan […] The post TCC announces 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards appeared first on TCC Today.

Gators Clinch Berth in Conference Title Game

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Feb 14, 2022
Thomas Nelson’s 93-80 victory over Carolina Christian on Feb. 5 did more than keep the Gators undefeated in the New South Athletic Conference. It clinched the top seed in the post-season tournament, giving the Gators (14-1 overall, 3-0 conference) a bye into the championship game, which is set for Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at Bethel High School.

Fall Scholarship application about to open

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Feb 11, 2022
Thinking ahead to the 2022 Fall Semester, the online scholarship application for Camp Community College will open February 14 with a deadline of April 20 for all fall scholarships. The application is at the Camp Community College website - https://www.pdc.edu/attend/paying-for-college/scholarships/. Current students, and those intending to enroll in the fall for the first time, can view the scholarships now to see what are the best options for them. For those thinking about applying for the fall semester, scholarships are a good way to reduce the cost of attending college.

Black History Month Speaker to Discuss Self-Love

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Feb 11, 2022
Mylira Green, a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, will deliver a simple message in her Feb. 25 virtual presentation for Thomas Nelson as part of Black History Month. “In order for you to be successful in any environment, you must first love yourself,” she said. Her presentation, scheduled to start at 1 p.m., is titled “Self-love for Mental Health.” Her goal is for those participating to “walk away loving themselves. It literally starts with you.” She wants people to learn what self-love looks like and how they can achieve it.

MLK scholar plans a lifetime of community service

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Feb 10, 2022
Community service has become a way of life for Jiahuan Lin. She began volunteering in high school and has no intention of slowing down. “Community service benefits not just the one who receives the service, but also the one who does it,” she said. “It is also a way to connect with others and gain […] The post MLK scholar plans a lifetime of community service appeared first on TCC Today.

UVa Credential Makes Three Degrees for Mathey

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Feb 10, 2022
Geri Mathey had many aspirations early on but College was not on the radar. Born and raised in Japan, where her father worked as a civil servant at Army Camp Zama, she was doubtful about her aptitude in her teens.  “I remember when I was in high school, I had no desire to go to college. I didn’t think I was smart enough, wise enough or intelligent enough to go to college ... many years later I popped in a seat and listened to somebody give a lecture on American literature,” said Mathey, administrative assistant to Thomas Nelson’s vice president of Finance and Administration.

Rarig Chosen for PTK's Distinguished Administrator Award

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Feb 10, 2022
Dr. Kris Rarig has been selected for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s (PTK) Distinguished Administrator Award. Vice President of Student Affairs at Thomas Nelson now becoming Virginia Peninsula Community College, Rarig is among 28 college leaders from several states chosen for the prestigious honor. "It was a lovely and completely unexpected surprise! PTK is an outstanding organization and it’s been an honor and privilege to work with them," said Rarig. "To receive this as I am about to end my tenure at Thomas Nelson is particularly sweet."

College Board to Meet Feb. 16

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Feb 10, 2022
Thomas Nelson Community College’s Local Board will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center at 600 Butler Farm Rd. on the Hampton campus.  Convening in rooms 1301-1303, the Board will discuss regular business.    The Board will enter closed session to discuss honorary degrees or special awards in accordance with §2.2-3711(A)(11) of the Code of Virginia.  General Board meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

English professor awarded college’s MLK service award

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Feb 9, 2022
Annette Mewborn is passionate about bringing people together and serving the community. She is the recipient of TCC’s 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award, which will be presented during a virtual ceremony on Feb. 25. “I’m overwhelmed by this award and know that my service to the community stems from a passion […] The post English professor awarded college’s MLK service award appeared first on TCC Today.

TCC alumna baking up sweet dreams in Virginia Beach

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Feb 7, 2022
Walk into 17 Hands Coffee and you will be delighted by the smells and sights around you, from the glass cases filled with delicious baked goods, to the array of aromatic coffees and teas, to the warm décor. 17 Hands Coffee opened in 2019, the dream and inspiration of Tidewater Community College alumna Robin Simmons. […] The post TCC alumna baking up sweet dreams in Virginia Beach appeared first on TCC Today.

Let's Talk Success Via Your Stories

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Feb 4, 2022
The Communications and Marketing team appreciates you for reading the Weekly Navigator, our internal news and information source that hits your inbox each Monday. We are always looking for stories about our amazing students and you – our dedicated faculty and staff, whether you’re full-time or part-time.

College Board Committees Meet Feb. 9, Feb. 10

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Feb 4, 2022
The Thomas Nelson Community College Board’s Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Services Committee will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 on the Hampton campus in room 717, Hampton III located at 525 Butler Farm Rd. The committee will discuss curriculum matters. On Thursday, Feb. 10, the Board’s Budget and Finance Committee will meet at 3 p.m. in Hampton III to discuss financial reports.   The committee meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

Perkins Earns Welding Inspector Honor

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Feb 3, 2022
Bobby Perkins, the director of Trades Training for Workforce Development at Thomas Nelson, is well-regarded in the College community. His reach now is expanding. He recently earned regional recognition when the American Welding Society's Tidewater section honored him with the Dalton E. Hamilton Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) of the year award.

Leaders with purpose highlight TCC’s Black History Month virtual celebrations

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Feb 1, 2022
Tidewater Community College celebrates Black History Month 2022 with a virtual presentation featuring Gina Paige, president of African Ancestry, Inc. The interactive conversation will be held on Feb. 23, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. To register for the event, visit here. Paige co-founded African Ancestry, Inc. and in doing so, pioneered a new way of tracing […] The post Leaders with purpose highlight TCC’s Black History Month virtual celebrations appeared first on TCC Today.

Play a Role in Campus Safety

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Jan 28, 2022
Officials advice students, faculty and staff to be vigilant in ensuring a safe working and learning environment on our campuses.   Tools for reporting incidents or suspicious behavior are available. The Report an Incident or Concern button located on our homepage allows confidential reporting of any incident. Once reported, the matter will be addressed by the appropriate unit -- Campus Police, Counseling Center, Academic Affairs or Student  Affairs.

Students Given Warm Welcome

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Jan 28, 2022
Close to 200 students participated in a pair of Student Welcome and Club Days, one at Thomas Nelson’s Historic Triangle campus, and the other at the Hampton campus. In Williamsburg on Jan. 24, almost 90 students showed up, according to Kadisia Archer, the College's Student Activities coordinator. The following day in Hampton, more than 100 students participated.

Committee Assists with Logistics of Name Change

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Jan 27, 2022
Undergoing a name change is more than doing research, holding focus groups, town halls and meeting after meeting. There are a lot of things that must be done behind the scenes. There, also, are a lot of unknowns. “None of us have ever done this before,” said Ada Badgley, the director of Strategic Initiatives for Thomas Nelson, which is becoming Virginia Peninsula Community College. “We've done branding and rebranding, but we’ve never changed a name.”

Student Support Services College Visit - February 1 & 3

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Jan 26, 2022
Christopher Newport University and University of Lynchburg February 1, 2022 Suffolk 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. Franklin 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. William and Mary, Virginia Wesleyan University, & Old Dominion University February 3, 2022 Suffolk 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. Franklin 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.

Free Financial Aid Workshop Feb. 5, Community Invited

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Jan 26, 2022
Super Saturday, a free financial aid workshop for college-bound and returning students, takes place Feb. 5 at Thomas Nelson (becoming Virginia Peninsula Community College). During the 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. event, the College's Financial Aid team will assist attendees in Hampton at Wythe Hall in the computer lab next to the library and at the Historic Triangle campus in Room 233. Representatives from Admissions, Academic Advising, and faculty from each division will also be on hand.