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2012 JSRCC Graduation Ceremony

GRADUATION SALE
The JSRCC College Bookstore Graduation Regalia sale will be held April 9 - May 11. During the first week of April 9 - 11, there will be special pricing. For additional information visit www.reynolds.edu/jsr_ar/graduation.htm

SUCCESS CENTER CLOSINGS
Success Centers will close early on Wednesday May 9: Goochland Campus 3 p.m., Downtown Campus 3:15 p.m. and Parham Road Campus 3:30 p.m.

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Rhodes featured in library exhibit

Dr. Gary L. Rhodes is featured in the “Why Children’s Books: Inspiring Generations” exhibit at the Richmond Public Main Library on Franklin Street in Downtown, Richmond. The fascinating exhibit demonstrates the long-term influence of a children’s book. Whether it is the memory of reading with a parent, the first time a book is read alone or the emotional power of a certain tale, the stories shared by Rhodes and other notable Richmond personalities reaffirm the importance of free and easy access to books for all children. >>read more

Opticianry program provides free eyewear for Middle College students
A friendly conversation between two colleagues turned into a worthwhile service learning opportunity for students in the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Opticianry and Middle College programs.

Mary Jo Washko, director of Middle College, recently mentioned to Opticianry program head, Yvonne Metten, that 17 of her students needed corrective eyewear. Understanding the need, Metten met with local optometrist Dr. Evan Kauffman who graciously agreed to donate his time (valued at $2,100) to conduct free undilated eye exams for Middle College students. >>read more

JSRCC hosts 8th Annual Gardenfest

Just in time for spring planting, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and the Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardeners hosted the 8th Annual Spring Garden Fest, a day that featured valuable gardening sessions and the opportunity to purchase plants and flowers ready to plant. Almost 500 people attended the event, which ran from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the College’s Goochland Campus located at 1851 Dickinson Road in Goochland. >>read more

Virginia Community College System Chancellor
Dr. DuBois to deliver address at Reynolds 39th Commencement
RICHMOND, Va. (May 3, 2012) - J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College will hold its 39th Commencement on Sunday, May 13, at 2 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Arena in the Virginia Commonwealth University Stuart C. Siegel Center, located at 1200 West Broad Street in Richmond.
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Anita and Craig Waters Honored with 2012 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy
(Richmond) – Anita and Craig Waters of Glen Allen, Virginia, have earned the 2012 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. The couple was nominated for the award by J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. The award was given at a luncheon ceremony at the Country Club of Virginia on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. >>read full story

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