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October 2009
The former Charlottesville-Albemarle Visitors Center on the edge of PVCC's campus is acquired by the Commonwealth of Virginia as part of the College. Renovations begin to convert the facility into PVCC's Workforce Development Center.

October 2008
Groundbreaking of the Kluge-Moses Building, slated for completion in March, 2010.

November 2007
PVCC's Jessup Library rededicated following extensive renovations funded by a generous gift from Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Central Virginia and the James L. Jessup Sr. family.

January 2006
PVCC begins $5.6 million renovation of the Main Building.

November 2002
Virginia voters approve higher education construction referendum that includes a new science and technology building for PVCC.

April 1999
V. Earl Dickinson Building dedicated and Delegate Dickinson's portrait unveiled.

August 1998
V. Earl Dickinson Building opens for classes.

1993
Learning Center renovated to include a soundproof room for testing, an office and reception area, a mathematics laboratory, tutoring areas and room for additional computers and other equipment.

September 1991
PVCC library dedicated and named for Betty Sue Jessup in recognition of the gift from Pepsi-Cola and the Jessup family.

May 1987
26,000 square feet of floor space, now known as the Technology Wing, were added to the Main Building providing laboratory and classroom space for the College's technical programs as well as space for faculty offices, a conference room and a multipurpose room for theatrical productions and large meetings. A renovation project in the existing building later that year also added an art gallery, art studio, weight and fitness room, counseling office, student lounge and faculty and staff lounge.

September 1982
13,000 square feet of floor space were added to the original Main Building expanding the library and "Learning Laboratory" (now the Learning Center).

1976
Recreation facilities added to the PVCC campus including softball diamonds, tennis courts, handball courts and playing fields.

October 1973
Main Building dedicated

June 1973
Main Building opens for classes

April 1972
Groundbreaking ceremony held for the PVCC Main Building.

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