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April 14, 2013

It’s National Library Week!

Library Tip of the Day

We're open 9am-4pm Saturdays in April! Come escape the distractions of home and spend Saturday at Brown.

National Library Week Events:

  • Reading Flash Mob: Bring a book, comics, magazines, graphic novel and READ. Front steps of library, 11:15am on the dot, Friday, April 19th.
  • Word of the Week: Stop by the library to find out our mystery word. Create your own fun definition and enter to win!
  • Library Find-a-Word
  • Snapshot VA
  • Library Survey: Turn in a completed survey and enter for a chance to win $25!

We’ll also have a table at Spring Fling on Friday, April 19th—see you there!

April 10, 2013

Workforce Development

Workforce Development http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/classes/index.php

Project Management Exam Prep Course (BUSC 2507) 4/11/13 - 06/13/13 - 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of project management as defined within PMI.org, the accreditation body for project management. Instructor Darryl Agee. http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/programs/pmp.php Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu

VWCC KIDS College (summer camps) Early registraton $avings!! Follow link for more details: http://virginiawestern.edu/summercamps/index.html Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu

April 3, 2013

Workforce Development

Workforce Development http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/classes/index.php

VWCC KIDS College (summer camps) Early registraton $avings!! Follow link for more details: http://virginiawestern.edu/summercamps/index.html Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu 

Project Management Exam Prep Course (BUSC 2507) 4/11/13 - 06/13/13 - 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of project management as defined within PMI.org, the accreditation body for project management. Instructor Darryl Agee. http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/programs/pmp.php Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu

March 26, 2013

Workforce Development

Workforce Development http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/classes/index.php

VWCC KIDS College (summer camps) Early registraton $avings!!http://virginiawestern.edu/summercamps/index.html Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu 

Project Management Exam Prep Course (BUSC 2507) 4/11/13 - 06/13/13 - 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of project management as defined within PMI.org, the accreditation body for project management. Instructor Darryl Agee. http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/programs/pmp.php Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu

March 19, 2013

Workforce Development

Workforce Development http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/classes/index.php

VWCC KIDS College (summer camps) Early registraton $avings!!http://virginiawestern.edu/summercamps/index.html Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu 

Project Management Exam Prep Course (BUSC 2507) 4/11/13 - 06/13/13 - 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of project management as defined within PMI.org, the accreditation body for project management. Instructor Darryl Agee. http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/programs/pmp.php Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu

March 6, 2013

Workforce Development

Workforce Development http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/classes/index.php

VWCC KIDS College (summer camps) http://virginiawestern.edu/summercamps/index.html Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu for more details regarding early (before 5/30/13) registration $avings!!!!!!

MS Office Skills – The Next Level (ITEC 2348) – Class to be held at the Franklin Center, Rocky Mount. Thursdays 6:00-9:00pm - 3/21/13-3/28/13. Learning key tips and tricks can greatly improve your efficiency and productivity. Numerous shortcuts, WORD 2010 ribbon basics, quick access toolbar, pictures, adding borders and shading paragraphs, mail merge the easy way. EXCEL 2010 ribbon basics, quick access toolbar, removing duplicates in lists, formulas and filters. Instructor: Jo Smith. Contact Paulette Parkhill (540) 857-6514 pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu or Brenda Fichtner (540) 483-017 x2117 bfichtner@virginiawestern.edu

Project Management Exam Prep Course (BUSC 2507) 4/11/13 - 06/13/13 - 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of project management as defined within PMI.org, the accreditation body for project management. Instructor Darryl Agee. http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/programs/pmp.php Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu

VWCC Quick Connect Welding Class & AWS Certification Tuition Price: $2,192. Tuition includes: GMAW and FCAW Welding training, Consumable Material, OSHA 10 Certification, Career Readiness Certification, and American Welding Society Certifications for GMAW and FCAW. Class Dates: March 13, 2013 thru July 7, 2013, Wednesdays Only 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (64 Hours Total). to be held at the Burton Center for Arts & Technology (Welding Lab). http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/programs/welding.php Contact James E. Smith at 540-857-6273

March 4, 2013

Teaching and Learning with Technology Committee announcement:

The Teaching and Learning with Technology Committee is excited to offer some small grant opportunities to encourage innovative and emerging technology in teaching and learning. These awards are typically NOT funded by the VCCS’s Professional Development Initiatives, the Equipment Trust Fund or the College’s regular operating budget. Faculty and staff should consider proposing innovative and emerging technology projects that support the College’s vision statement.  The window for submission is short so PLEASE, we encourage any and all innovative ideas.  Deadline for submission is Friday, March 15th at 4 pm.  Follow the link below to apply:

 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cDT-7l6EkWKodQXpWEpXxNWivMO3XNuIuDPVwiq2jgk/edit

March 1, 2013

Library Open During Spring Break

Brown Library will be open the following hours during Spring Break:

Mon, Tues, Thurs: 8am-8pm

Wed: 10am-8pm

Fri: 8am-5pm

Sat: 9am-1pm

Remember, even when the library is closed, you can still access professional assistance, online library resources, and computers for doing class work or research. Check out these alternatives:

Computer Labs on Campus

Off-Campus Access to Research Databases and the Library Catalog

Ask a Librarian Chat Service

Local Public and College Libraries

February 27, 2013

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Workforce Development http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/classes/index.php

VWCC KIDS College (summer camps) http://virginiawestern.edu/summercamps/index.html Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu for more details regarding early (before 5/30/13) registration $avings!!!!!!

Project Management Refresher Course (BUSC 2510)  03/07/13 - 04/4/13 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Class is designed for the students who have already completed the PMP Exam Prep class and wish to review the body of knowledge prior to testing. Cost $83 Instructor: Darryl Agee. For more details: Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu

MS Office Skills – The Next Level (ITEC 2348) – Class to be held at the Franklin Center, Rocky Mount. Thursdays 6:00-9:00pm - 3/21/13-3/28/13. Learning key tips and tricks can greatly improve your efficiency and productivity. Numerous shortcuts, WORD 2010 ribbon basics, quick access toolbar, pictures, adding borders and shading paragraphs, mail merge the easy way. EXCEL 2010 ribbon basics, quick access toolbar, removing duplicates in lists, formulas and filters. Instructor: Jo Smith. Contact Paulette Parkhill (540) 857-6514 pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu or Brenda Fichtner (540) 483-017 x2117 bfichtner@virginiawestern.edu

Project Management Exam Prep Course (BUSC 2507) 4/11/13 - 06/13/13 - 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of project management as defined within PMI.org, the accreditation body for project management. Instructor Darryl Agee. http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/programs/pmp.php Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu

VWCC Quick Connect Welding Class & AWS Certification Tuition Price: $2,192. Tuition includes: GMAW and FCAW Welding training, Consumable Material, OSHA 10 Certification, Career Readiness Certification, and American Welding Society Certifications for GMAW and FCAW. Class Dates: March 13, 2013 thru July 7, 2013, Wednesdays Only 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (64 Hours Total). to be held at the Burton Center for Arts & Technology (Welding Lab). http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/programs/welding.php Contact James E. Smith at 540-857-6273

February 20, 2013

Workforce Development

Workforce Development http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/classes/index.php

VWCC KIDS College (summer camps) http://virginiawestern.edu/summercamps/index.html Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu 

Intermediate AutoDesk Revit (CADD 2152) 8 week course (30 hrs) Class Number: 68271 Class Dates: Mondays 6:00-10:00pm - 2/25/13-4/15/13. Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu Class Details: http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/programs/revitintermediate.php

MS Office Skills – The Next Level (ITEC 2348) – Franklin Center, Rocky Mount - Learning key tips and tricks can greatly improve your efficiency and productivity. Numerous shortcuts, WORD 2010 ribbon basics, quick access toolbar, pictures, adding borders and shading paragraphs, mail merge the easy way. EXCEL 2010 ribbon basics, quick access toolbar, removing duplicates in lists, formulas and filters. Instructor: Jo Smith. Class to be held at the Franklin Center, Rocky Mount. Dates: Thursdays 6:00-9:00pm - 3/21/13-3/28/13. Contact Paulette Parkhill (540) 857-6514 pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu or Brenda Fichtner (540) 483-017 x2117 bfichtner@virginiawestern.edu

Project Management Exam Prep Course (BUSC 2507) Class #68832 02/28/13 - 05/2/13 - 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of project management as defined within PMI.org, the accreditation body for project management. Instructor Darryl Agee. http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/programs/pmp.php Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu

VWCC Quick Connect Welding Class & AWS Certification Tuition Price: $2,192. Tuition includes: GMAW and FCAW Welding training, Consumable Material, OSHA 10 Certification, Career Readiness Certification, and American Welding Society Certifications for GMAW and FCAW. Class Dates: March 13, 2013 thru July 7, 2013, Wednesdays Only 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (64 Hours Total). to be held at the Burton Center for Arts & Technology (Welding Lab). http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/programs/welding.php Contact James E. Smith at 540-857-6273