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Masseys give $1M to Campaign for
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College RICHMOND, Va. (April 28,
2008) –
In
Richmond, the name Massey is synonymous with giving back to this
community. In April, during Community College Month, J. Sargeant
Reynolds Community.
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Reynolds announces student art show winners
Richmond, VA (April 23, 2008) — J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College today announced the winners of the College’s 2008 Student Art Show. More than 80 entries were displayed for judging in the Gallery of Georgiadis Hall on Reynolds’ Parham Road Campus and will remain available for viewing through May 9.
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JSRCC College Board to meet in May
RICHMOND, Va. (April 21, 2008) – The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Board on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at 4:00 p.m.
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Virginia Secretary of Public Safety John W. Marshall to speak at JSRCC Commencement Ceremony
Richmond, Virginia (April 21, 2008) - J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College will hold its
35th Annual Commencement ceremony on Saturday May 10 at 10 a.m. at the VCU Siegel
Center/ Alltel Pavilion.
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J. Sargeant Reynolds’ Goochland Campus to host Spring Garden Fest RICHMOND, Va. (April 16, 2008) –
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College will host the Fourth Annual Spring Garden Fest, in conjunction with the Goochland Powhatan Master Gardeners Association and the Virginia Cooperative Extension, on April 26 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at JSRCC’s Goochland Campus. The festival will feature classes, workshops, demonstrations and plant sales.
Topics will feature home gardening, lawn care, landscape design, native trees, difficult topography, plant diseases, propagation and organic growing. Classes count as continuing education credits for Master Gardeners, however anyone with a general interest is encouraged to attend. Registration is $10 in advance or $12 at the door, plus the cost of materials if applicable.
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JSRCC & JTCC bring
educators together to
enhance career pathways
Richmond, VA (April 8, 2008) —
Governor Kaine to reflect on approach to workforce development
for education, employment and economics
How will the tailspin of
the national economy affect educating local high school students
preparing for college and entering the workforce?
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Reynolds to host Transportation Open House
Richmond, VA (April 2, 2008) —
The community is invited to learn about local transportation
companies and jobs in the field during the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Transportation Open House.
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Reynolds to host “First View" Open House
Richmond, VA (April 2, 2008)—
Prospective students and parents are invited to learn more about J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College at “First View”—an Open House targeting students interested in enrolling at the College in the fall.
The open house will be held on:
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2008 9:00 AM-12 NOON PARHAM ROAD CAMPUS
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J. Sargeant Reynolds to host spring job fair
RICHMOND, Va. (March 27, 2008) –
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
will host a spring job fair on Wednesday, April 9 from 9:30 am to 2 pm in
Burnette Hall on the Parham Road Campus. This event is sponsored by Style Weekly in partnership with the JSRCC Career, Employment and Transfer Center. It is free and open to the public.
Shuttle service for the job fair will run hourly from JSRCC’s Downtown Campus.
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An evening with environmentalist Lois Gibbs
Richmond, VA (March 19, 2008)—
How often do you get an opportunity to meet a living legend, a
Nobel Peace Prize nominee, and a person that changed America?
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Richmond resident appointed to JSRCC Board
Richmond, Va. (March 14, 2008) -
Rondle E. Edwards, Ph.D., has been appointed to the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Board.
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Construction Underway
The much anticipated Library & Technology Center is scheduled to open this summer and be fully occupied by the fall. Read all about the numerous construction projects underway at the and campuses.
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J. Sargeant Reynolds to host culturally enriching book discussion
RICHMOND, Va. (February 11, 2008) –
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College will host another “Around the World Through Books” discussion on Thursday, February 21 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Gallery of Georgiadis Hall on the Parham Road Campus.
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JSRCC College Board to meet in January
RICHMOND, Va. (January 3, 2008) –
The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Board on Thursday, January 10, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the College’s Parham Road Campus located at 1651 East Parham Road, in the Gallery of Georgiadis Hall.
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J. Sargeant Reynolds announces $15 million campaign
RICHMOND, Va. (November 29, 2007) – J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College today announced a $15 million major gifts campaign to provide financial resources to address the community’s need for a skilled and educated workforce. This is the largest community college campaign announcement in Virginia history to date. Campaign funds will increase access to scholarships, address the high school drop-out crisis, and provide skilled workers for Greater Richmond in critical shortage areas such as healthcare, education and service industries.
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Community College Horticulture Students from across Virginia Help Decorate Governor’s Mansion for the Holidays
Richmond, Va. (November 28, 2007) – Community college horticulture students from across the commonwealth spent the day at Virginia’s Executive Mansion, helping decorate the historic residence for the holiday season. First Lady Anne Holton greeted the students and thanked them for their hard work.
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Reynold’s Dr. Erica Holmes presented with College Dean Award
RICHMOND, Va. (November 16, 2007) – J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College School of Business Dean Dr. Erica Holmes was awarded the College Dean Award by the International Society of Business Disciplines.
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J. Sargeant Reynolds to host culturally enriching book discussion
RICHMOND, Va. (November 14, 2007) – J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College will host another “Around the World Through Books” discussion on Thursday, November 29 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Gallery in Georgiadis Hall on the Parham Road Campus.
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Reynolds Nursing Program Aces National League of Nursing Accrediting Team Evaluation
RICHMOND, Va. (November 12, 2007) – The National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) accrediting team recently informed the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Nursing Program it is in compliance with all of the standards required for renewal of accreditation.
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MTV’s The Real World: San Francisco cast member Mohammed Bilal to speak at Reynolds
Richmond, Va. (November 11, 2007) –Mohammed Bilal, a cast member of MTV’s reality show The Real World: San Francisco, will discuss diversity awareness on Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gallery of Georgiadis Hall on the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Parham Road Campus.
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2008 Spring Registration underway at Reynolds
RICHMOND, Va. (November 5, 2007) – Registration for the Spring 2008 semester is underway at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Students may take advantage of Early Bird Registration from November 5-25. Students can register 24 hours per day online at www.reynolds.edu or by telephone at 804.371.3308. Payment for Early Bird registration is due on Friday, November 30 by 3 p.m. if paying in person or by midnight if paying online or by telephone. Classes begin on January 7.
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Reynolds Partners with Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association To Test Plants for “Beautiful Gardens”
RICHMOND, Va. (October 5, 2007) – J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is a program partner with the Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association’s “Beautiful Gardens” Plant Introduction Program. The goal of the program is to provide the green industry, as well as the public, with exciting new and underutilized plants that are well-suited for Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region.
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Registration for Fall Semester Second 8-week Session Underway at Reynolds
RICHMOND, Va. (October 1, 2007) – Registration for the 2007 Fall Semester Second 8-week Session is underway at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Students can register 24 hours per day online at www.reynolds.edu/fastrack, in-person or by telephone at 804.371.3308. Classes begin October 16.
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Media Tours Set for New JSRCC Library & Technology Center
Richmond, Virginia (September 27, 2007) – J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College will conduct media tours of the College’s new Library & Technology Center on Wednesday, October 3 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
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New Criminal Justice Program to Address Law Enforcement Personnel Shortage
Richmond, VA (September 7, 2007) - J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is helping fill the void of qualified local law enforcement personnel by starting a new Criminal Justice Certificate program.
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J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College to Host “Science Night”
Richmond, Va. (September 26, 2007) – The Fourth Annual J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Science Night will be held on Wednesday, October 10 on the Parham Road Campus in Georgiadis Hall – Room 101 (The Gallery) from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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J. Sargeant Reynolds Honor Society Named a Three Star Chapter
RICHMOND, Va (September 15, 2007) – The Alpha Iota Beta and the Alpha Gamma Omicron chapters of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College were named Three Star Chapters in the Phi Theta Kappa Five Star Chapter Development Program. The commendation distinguishes the JSRCC Honor Society and acknowledges its progress in attaining specific program goals.
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JSRCC Hosting Health Fair for City of Richmond Head Start Children
Richmond, Virginia (September 7, 2007) – A Health and Screening Fair for three and four-year old children that are enrolled in the City of Richmond Head Start Program will be held on the J. Sargeant
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Over 10,000 enroll at JSRCC for Fall Semester
RICHMOND, Va. (August 23, 2007) – Welcomed by new building renovations, a remolded testing center, shuttle service between the Downtown and Parham Road Campuses and near completion of the Library and Technology Center, more than 10,000 students started the fall semester at J. Sargeant Reynolds.
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Middle College program graduates first summer class
Middle College graduate Marcus Smith said the program has changed his life. Donned his royal blue cap and gown, Smith recently joined 20 of his peers in a ceremony recognizing the completion of the GED and the transition from high school drop out to college freshman. The summer program was funded through the generosity of Capitol One Financial Services.
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From Richmond streets to a VT student: One man's journey
Going to college can be a challenge. But a Richmond man is proving anyone can achieve their goals.
If you met Adrian Jones on the streets, you would have no idea he used to be homeless. "My mother had a severe drug problem. I think I was like five or six years old the first time that we were homeless. And I had been abandoned at one time for two weeks," says Jones.
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Actress to open week-long urban
training program with one-woman show
Brooke Haycock, Artist-in-Residence with the Education Trust, will perform the one-woman docudrama Dilated Pupils and the Not-So-Soft Bigotry of a Nation on Sunday, June 24, 2 p.m., at the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Parham Road Campus.
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Current and future inner-city teachers to participate in education training program
From staggering dropout rates and high teacher turnover, to recruitment challenges and difficulties meeting state and national accreditation standards, urban schools across the nation face tremendous odds.
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Students chosen as college ambassadors—awarded scholarships
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College recently selected seven new student ambassadors for the 2007-2008 school year. Students were chosen by a selection committee which consisted of faculty members and current student ambassadors.
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Reynolds awarded grant to establish Urban Teacher Institute The Center for Teacher Education at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Community Foundation to establish an Urban Teacher Institute. The Urban Teacher Institute will develop a pre-collegiate program for City of Richmond high school students interested in urban teaching careers. >>Read the full story
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Faculty member pledges more than $1 million to Educational Foundation Dimitri Georgiadis leads by example. He recently pledged more than $1 million to J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College to fund scholarships for at-risk youth in the Richmond area, providing access to higher education for those who need it most. >>Read the full story
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Reynolds program head appointed to state-wide campus crime committee Virginia’s Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Office of Campus Policing and Security (OCPS) has appointed Sarah Jessie to its Policies and Procedures Committee. Jessie currently serves as program head for the Administration of Justice department at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. >>Read the full story
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Reynolds students discuss access, tuition costs with lawmakers Mea Molnar told Delegate John O’Bannon (R-Henrico) that although she will graduate in May, she plans to attend Reynolds another year simply because she cannot afford to transfer to a four-year college or university in the fall. >>Read the full story
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Reynolds Culinary Arts program receives American Culinary Federation accreditation The J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Culinary Arts program has received accreditation from the American Culinary Federation, the largest professional chefs organization in North America. The American Culinary Federation Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFFAC), which is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, provides regulatory oversight of post-secondary institutions. >>Read the full story
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Reynolds’ Opticianry Students Team up with VA Hospital Center to Make Eyeglasses for Honduras Mission First year Opticianry students attending J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College this semester will fabricate over 500 pair of eyeglasses for Honduras residents. The Virginia Hospital Center will deliver the eyeglasses during its annual medical missionary trip in November of 2007. “This is an amazing real-life opportunity for our first year students, as they will be making eyewear for real patients. Most students don’t start making patient eyewear until their second year in the opticianry degree program,” said Opticianry Program Director Kristi Ostrom. >>Read the full story >>See Photos
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Reynolds’ Dental Laboratory Program Receives Grant J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College’s Dental Laboratory Technology Program was recently awarded a $30,000 Chancellor’s E-learning Enhancement & Development (CEED) grant by the Virginia Community College System to increase the accessibility of the program through distance learning and various multi-media delivery technologies. >>Read the full story
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JSRCC's School of Business and Longwood University's College of Business & Economics Sign Guaranteed Admission Agreement J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College School of Business Dean Dr. Erica Meredith and Longwood University's College of Business & Economics Dean Dr. James Cross signed an agreement today that provides guaranteed admission to Longwood for Reynolds students. >>Read the full story
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JSRCC Student Receives First Statewide Nursing Scholarship Awarded by Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association and the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education Congratulations to JSRCC student Angela D. Starnes as she was named the first recipient of the VHHA Nursing Scholarship sponsored by the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association and the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education. Ms. Starnes, a nursing student at Reynolds will receive $5,000 to complete here associate’s degree in nursing in a Registered Nursing (RN) program. >>Read the full story
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JSRCC retirees honored at annual retirement celebration J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College recently honored faculty and staff who retired over the past year at a reception on the Downtown Campus. Among the honorees were three faculty members who earned the distinction of Professor Emeriti, the highest honor bestowed upon a faculty member of the college. President Gary L. Rhodes presented the Professor Emeriti resolutions and medallions to M. L. Grayson Foy, School of Mathematics & Science; Frances B. Stanley, of Nursing & Allied Health; and Dr. Susan S. Wood, School of Mathematics & Science. >>Read the full story >>See Photos
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Students rally around community college transfer grant proposal Community college students from around the Commonwealth joined Virginia21 and Senate Majority Leader Walter A. Stosch (R-Henrico) recently at the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Parham Road Campus for a rally designed to educate and garner support for the proposed Virginia Community College Transfer Grant program. Designed to address the dual challenges of accessibility and affordability currently confronting Virginia’s institutions of higher learning, >>Read the full story >>See Photos
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JSRCC hosts nursing completion ceremony Nearly 100 nursing graduates participated in the biannual Nursing Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, January 25, 2007. The program recognizes students recently completing the Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing. The ceremony opened with a welcome by JSRCC President Gary Rhodes, followed by an inspirational keynote address from retired JSRCC Professor Jean Moseley, RN, MS.
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Reynolds Medical Lab Program Receives
$100,000 Equipment Grant From Abbott Diagnostics The J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Medical Laboratory Technology program has been chosen as one of only 16 programs in the country to receive an AxSYM analyzer through the Labs Are Vital ™ program sponsored by Abbott Diagnostics. Valued in excess of $100,000, the machine measures various chemicals and the differential qualities of blood and other biological samples in the diagnosis of disease.
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Experience the Fire & Ice of the JSRCC School of Culinary Arts, Tourism & Hospitality
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Reynolds to host seminar on the Iraq War
and it’s consequences in the Middle East
On Tuesday, October 10 at 7 p.m. in the North Run Auditorium, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College will present a satellite seminar on the Iraq War and it’s consequences in the Middle East. Dan Senor, former chief spokesperson for the U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq and senior advisor to presidential envoy L. Paul Bremer III, the administrator of the Coalition Provisional Authority, will lead the discussion. >> Read the full story
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Mary Baldwin College signs guaranteed admission
agreement with Virginia Community College System
Mary Baldwin College, a private four-year college in Virginia, has entered an agreement for a guaranteed admission transfer program with the Virginia Community College System, including J. Sargeant Reynolds. >> Read the full story
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Reynolds Foundation donates $1M to remove
financial barriers for JSRCC students
As students headed back to campus at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College this fall the college celebrated a historic event by receiving one of its largest gifts ever donated by a private family foundation. The JSRCC Educational Foundation announced today that a $1 million gift from the Richard S. Reynolds Foundation has been made to increase much needed scholarship funds for future generations. >> Read the full story
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J. Sargeant Reynolds becomes first multi-
campus Virginia community college to have
wireless Internet access on all of its campuses
Both students and faculty at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College are all-smiles as they ring in the fall semester with wireless Internet capabilities. The new wireless network allows anyone with a wireless enabled computer to access the Internet anywhere on Reynolds’ three campuses. >> Read the full story
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The State of Workforce of Richmond Metropolitan Area
A report prepared by Chmura Economics & Analytics at the request of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Greater Richmond Partnership, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, and John Tyler Community College. > View Report
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