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Acclaimed novelist David Madden returns to Pellissippi State tomorrow

Author and Knoxville native David Madden returns to Pellissippi State Community College to read from his latest novel, “London Bridge in Plague and Fire,” on Feb. 28. Madden’s reading is scheduled for 2-3 p.m. in the Goins Auditorium at the … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State hosts April 20 Dough Dash 5K Run/Fun Walk for Scholarships

Whether you’re interested in running against the clock or simply enjoying a spring morning walk, by participating in the April 20 Dough Dash 5K Run/Fun Walk for Scholarships at Pellissippi State Community College, you’ll also be raising money to support … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State’s Annual Student Art Show introduces emerging artists

Slated for April 2-19, the Annual Student Art Show at Pellissippi State Community College showcases the best works of students at all levels of art studies. The juried exhibit gives students not only the opportunity to share their works with … Continue reading

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Black History Month: Pellissippi State faculty member discusses HeLa cells’ research contributions

Henrietta Lacks, a poor black tobacco farmer whose cancerous cervical cells were taken in 1951 without her knowledge, unwittingly played a role in biological research that continues today. On Wednesday, March 6, at 2 p.m., Minoo Askari, a faculty member … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State book-and-rummage sale to benefit students

Prowling through the gently used items at the upcoming Second Hand Heart and Book Sale Fundraiser can pay off not only for attendees who grab great deals but also for students who attend Pellissippi State Community College. The combination book-and-rummage … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State welcomes alumni back to campus with free Bunny Brunch

If you are a graduate of Pellissippi State Community College and are looking for a spring celebration, the second annual Alumni Bunny Brunch Spring Homecoming is just the event for you. Scheduled for Saturday, March 23, the brunch is free … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State concert showcases top student performers

The annual Student Honors Recital at Pellissippi State Community College features only the best student performers taking private instruction in voice or instrument. Members of the community are invited to the March 5 recital. The event is free, as is … Continue reading

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Open house, chance to win scholarship at Pellissippi State’s Blount County Campus

Members of the community are invited to attend an open house at the Blount County Campus of Pellissippi State Community College on Thursday, Feb. 21. Scheduled 4-6 p.m., the event offers information for potential students, tours and opportunities to learn … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State faculty lecture revisits Cold War

“I grew up in the last throes of the Cold War,” said David Key, who teaches history at Pellissippi State Community College. “It shaped my early worldview.” The Cold War was more than a political standoff between the U.S. and … Continue reading

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Powell, Seymour high-schoolers to sing at Pellissippi State’s winter concert

For the fourth consecutive year, singers from two area high schools will be featured as guest performers during the Winter Choral Concert staged by Pellissippi State Community College. This year’s guests represent high schools in Powell and Seymour, and they … Continue reading

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