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The Chancellor’s College Success Coach Initiative at PDCCC will host the 4th Annual Student Success Symposium on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., at the Regional Workforce Development Center located in Franklin, VA.
 
Please join us for this FREE event as we address issues that include poverty, food and housing insecurity, homelessness, etc.
 
Who should attend? Students, staff, faculty, adjuncts, administrators, policy makers, K-12 institutions, human services providers, community agencies and researchers.
 
More details to follow.
 
This year’s event is entitled
 
#3C_PDC
Creating a Culture of Caring, Collaboration and Completion
 
Addressing Students’ Basic Needs Insecurity

Applications for fall 2019 scholarships at Paul D. Camp Community College will be accepted from Wednesday, February 20, through Wednesday, March 27, at 11:59 p.m.
 
Many scholarships are available for new and continuing students, graduating high school seniors, and high school dual enrollment students.
 
For more information, visit www.pdc.edu/scholarships/.

A free college planning event geared to assist high school seniors, and sponsored by Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) will be hosted by Paul D. Camp Community College on Wednesday, March 27, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Hobbs Suffolk Campus, 271 Kenyon Road.
 
Get college planning tips, a chance to win one of three $250 scholarships to PDCCC (one per household), and enjoy free pizza and beverages.
 
Entrants must be in grades 9-12 and present to win scholarships.
 
Tentative agenda includes:

• Career exhibits and information sessions — 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
• Free pizza and beverages — 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
• College planning presentations — 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• Scholarship drawings — 7:30 – 8:00 p.m.

 
For more information, visit www.collegenights.org.

The PDCCC Nursing and Allied Health department is hosting That Medical Thing (#TMT) on Friday, March 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
 
The event is an interactive workshop for high school juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing a healthcare career.
 
Participants will work with PDCCC students in the registered nursing, licensed practical nursing and emergency medical services programs to learn first aid, hand hygiene and airway management.
 
They will also have the opportunity to experience simulation.
 
Thirty spaces will be available for participants.
 
Student must contact their high school career coach to attend.
 
Lunch will be provided.
 
For more information, email Carol Griffin, cgriffin@pdc.edu.

The next meeting of the Paul D. Camp Community College Local College Board is scheduled for Monday, April 8, at 4:30 p.m. at the Regional Workforce Development Center, 100 N. College Dr., Franklin.

Spring event will benefit Upward Bound program at PDCCC
 
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2019
Location: Paul D. Camp Community College Regional Workforce Center 100 N. College Drive Franklin VA 23851
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
 
Cost: Free Admission
 
This event will be sponsored by the Upward Bound Program via PDCCC Foundation and funds collected will be donated to the Upward Bound Program to assist with student activities.
 
Booth Rental: $30.00 each (includes 2 chairs)
 
Tables: $5.00 each
Tablecloth rental: $5.00 each
Electricity: $5.00
 
Questions should be directed to: Shirley Billups at 757-620-5499
 
Make checks payable to: Shirley Billups, 18302 Black Creek Road, Franklin, VA 23851
 
Set-up dates: Friday, April 26, 2019 at 4:00 pm–7:00 pm and Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 8:00 am – 10:00 am
 
FREE ADMISSION ~ RAFFLES ~ FOOD ~ FUN
 
Let’s make this a great day!

Paul D. Camp Community College is offering Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Basic course from May 20 through June 21.
 
The class will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, on the Hobbs Suffolk Campus, 271 Kenyon Road.
 
For more information, email Carol Griffin in the PDCCC Department of Nursing and Allied Health, cgriffin@pdc.edu, or visit www.pdc.edu.

Memorial Day
 
Monday, May 27, 2019
 
College Closed, No Classes

Paul D. Camp Community College is offering Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Basic course from June 1 through August 2.
 
The class will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, on the Hobbs Suffolk Campus, 271 Kenyon Road.
 
For more information, email Carol Griffin in the PDCCC Department of Nursing and Allied Health, cgriffin@pdc.edu, or visit www.pdc.edu.

Independence Day Holiday
 
July 4, 2019
 
College Closed, No Classes

Fall 2019 Classes begin, Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Labor Day Holiday
 
Monday, September 2, 2019
 
No Classes; College Closed

Tuesday before Thanksgiving, no classes, college open, Faculty Day: Tuesday, November 26, 2019
 
Wednesday before Thanksgiving, no classes, college closes at noon, Faculty Day: Wednesday, November 27, 2019
 
Thanksgiving Break, No Classes, College Closed: Thursday, November 28 – Sunday, December 1, 2019

Christmas and New Year Holidays,
 
College Closed,
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 – Wednesday, January 1, 2020
 
College Reopens Thursday, January 2, 2020