Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College

New York City Bus Trip: Open to the Public!
2023-12-02 | WV
Leave from Eastern on Saturday, December 2 at 5:30 a.m. and be in NYC from 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.Open to the general public, tickets are $130. Reserve your seat on the bus by calling304-434-8000 ext. 9413.
NYC Trip Itinerary
December 2, 2023
5:30 am – Bus departs Eastern WV Community & Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, located off Corridor H (arrive by 5:15 am)
**Pack your breakfast**
Approx. 9:30 am – Quick bathroom stop
Approx. 12 pm – Arrive in NYC
12 pm-9 pm – Spend the day your way in NYC
9 pm – The bus will depart from the city
Approx. 1 am – Quick bathroom stop
Approx. 3 am – Arrive at EWVCTC

Popular Trip Options:
· Visit the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Plaza
· Empire State Building
· One World Observatory

Broadway Show
Intrepid Museum
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in Times Square
Madison Square Garden Tour
NBC Tour
Madame Tussaud’s New York Wax Museum
Radio City Tour
NYC Opera
Lincoln Center

Here are a few links to check out:

New York City Tour Buses

Gray Line NY newyorksightseeing.com
City Sights NY citysightsny.com

NYC Insider Guide

http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Tourist-Map.html#axzz1S10DxoOC

For tickets to Broadway shows:
broadway.com
telecharge.com

**No refunds/exchanges**

Art Club
2023-12-06 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Art Club will be held on Wednesday, December 6 from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Room 104b at Eastern’s Main Campus
Feel free to bring whatever materials you would like with you. There are also materials you can use during the club.
Bring your own materials with you to draw from provided prompts, a still life, or whatever you want!
Contact: trent.montgomery@easternwv.edu with any questions.

WVU-P & Eastern Elementary Education Information Session
2023-12-07 10:00 - 11:00 | WV
Dean Marshall, Professor McKnight, and Sherry Michael will be conducting an information session. To attend in person, RSVP by December 2. Email: monica.wilson@easternwv.edu.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89267160553?pwd=[REDACTED]

Eastern Holiday Dress Up Week
2023-12-18 - 2023-12-21 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Students and Staff can participate in this week of Holiday fun before the break by participating each day!
Monday, December 18 – Pajama Day.
Tuesday, December 19 – Ugly Sweater Day.
Wednesday, December 20 – Dress Like a Present Day.
Thursday, December 21 – Dress Like a Holiday Character Day.

Winter Break: College Closed
2023-12-22 - 2024-01-01 | WV
The college will be closed for Winter break from Friday, December 22, 2023, until Monday, January 1, 2024.
The college will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Last Day to Enroll for the Spring 24 Semester
2024-01-12 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Interested in gaining an education in one of our offered programs? Enroll today! Contact Student Services by emailing askeastern@easternwv.edu, calling 304-434-8000, toll-free at 877-982-2322, or visiting them on campus!
View our academic programs at https://easternwv.edu/academics/programs/
View our Spring 2024 schedule at https://easternwv.edu/academics/class-schedules/
Learn about Financial Aid here https://easternwv.edu/financial-aid/
Friday, January 12 is the last day to register for academic classes at Eastern!

Eastern Portal Training
2024-01-24 14:00 - 15:00 | WV
Why should you use the Eastern Portal?

Using the Eastern Portal makes your life as a student easier. Access Brightspace, check your grades, explore Degreeworks, and more – all in one convenient place!
January 24, 2024, at 2 p.m. & January 25, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Join the sessions at https://bit.ly/470SQl3

Board At College: Game Club
2024-01-25 17:00 - 19:00 | WV
Join Eastern’s Board at College: Game Club! We are a welcoming group that is always open to new members! This club is open to the community and free of charge. Come play on the last Thursday of each month in the Student Lounge from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Snacks and games are provided by Eastern!

This is a club dedicated to offering a fun, safe space for students, staff/faculty, and the entire community to get together and play board games, card games, and a variety of tabletop games. Unleash your inner strategist and enjoy an inclusive space to de-stress and make new friends.
Got a game at home that you’ve always wanted to play? Simply bring it with you to any of our meetings or enjoy playing one of the many games from our extensive collection featuring Codenames, Trash Pandas, Ticket to Ridge, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Sequence, plus many, many more. The collection will continue to grow so check this page often for updates.

Wanna connect directly with the club advisor? Contact Dixie Heavener at dixie.heavener@easternwv.edu, visit her in the Career Center (Room 111), or call her at 304.434.8000 ext. 9239. Dixie is always open to suggestions on how to improve the club, increase membership, and discover new games to purchase.
Don’t be BOARD in Moorefield. Bring your friends and come join a night of gaming at Eastern!

January 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Eastern Portal Training
2024-01-25 18:00 - 19:00 | WV
Why should you use the Eastern Portal?

Using the Eastern Portal makes your life as a student easier. Access Brightspace, check your grades, explore Degreeworks, and more – all in one convenient place!
January 25, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Join the session at https://bit.ly/470SQl3

Career Services Mini-Course: Job Search Strategies, Plus Free Handshake Activation
2024-01-30 12:00 - 13:00 | WV
Career Services Presents – Job Search Strategies, Plus Free Handshake Activation

Strengthen Your Job Search by Using Effective Strategies
Learn How to Sharpen Your Online Presence & Break the Hidden Job Market Barrier

Free Chic-fil-A lunch provided!

Presented by Dixie Heavener, Career Counselor
Tuesday, January 30, 2024| 12 p.m. | Room 111 at Eastern’s Main Campus and over Zoom at https://bit.ly/JobSearchStratSP24
All are welcome to attend!

Art Club
2024-02-06 16:30 - 18:00 | WV
Art Club will be held on Wednesday, February 6 from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Student Lounge at Eastern’s Main Campus
Feel free to bring whatever materials you would like with you. There are also materials you can use during the club.
Contact: trent.montgomery@easternwv.edu with any questions.

Career Services Mini-Course: Academic Success Strategies: Studying & Memorization
2024-02-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
Career Services Presents – Academic Success Strategies: Studying & Memorization

Learn Key Principles and Benefits of Association, Mnemonics, and Loci for Memorization
Apply Research-Proven Studying Strategies to Enhance Learning and Retention of Course Material
Analyze and Select Appropriate Memorization Techniques

Chance to WIN a $25 Amazon Gift Card just for attending!

Presented by Curtis Hakala, Online Academic Advisor/English Faculty
Wednesday, February 7, 2024| 5:30 p.m. | Zoom at https://bit.ly/StudyMemorizeSP24
All are welcome to attend!

Career Services Mini-Course: 2nd Annual Dress for Success FASHION SHOW
2024-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | WV
Career Services Presents – 2nd Annual Dress for Success FASHION SHOW

Eastern’s finest models walk the runway to demonstrate the Do’s and Don’ts of fashion for entering the workforce.

Free Chic-fil-A lunch provided!

Presented by Dixie Heavener, Career Counselor
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | 12 p.m. | Room 111 at Eastern’s Main Campus.
All are welcome to attend!

Career Services Mini-Course – Personal Finance Series: Basics of Checking & Savings Accounts
2024-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Career Services & Pendleton Community Bank Presents – Personal Finance Series: Basics of Checking & Savings Accounts

Overview of Checking Account Basics
Learn How to Calculate APY
Check Writing & Ledger Basics

Free Chic-fil-A lunch provided!

Presented by Casey Goldizen, PCB Financial Center Manager
Tuesday, February 20, 2024| 12 p.m. | Room 111 at Eastern’s Main Campus and over Zoom at https://bit.ly/CheckingSavingsBasics.
All are welcome to attend!

Career Services Mini-Course: Academic Success Strategies: Computer Literacy & Cyber Hygiene
2024-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Career Services Presents – Academic Success Strategies: Computer Literacy & Cyber Hygiene

Learn to Protect Sensitive Information to Maintain Good Cyber Hygiene
Identify Potential Cyber Threats and Steps to Prevent It from Happening to YOU

Free Chic-fil-A lunch provided!

Presented by Jonathan Williams, Cyber Security Program Coordinator/IT Faculty
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 | 12 p.m. | Room 111 at Eastern’s Main Campus and over Zoom at https://bit.ly/CyberSP24
All are welcome to attend!

Hospitality & Tourism Management: Lunch & Learn Series
2024-03-11 10:00 - 14:00 | South Branch Inn Moorefield, 1500 US-220, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
The free Hospitality Lunch and Learn Series is intended to benefit local communities and businesses in the hospitality sector. The trainings will cover all aspects of remarkable customer service, how to create a dining room menu that stands out, leadership skills for hospitality managers, and how to improve your restaurant’s profitability without sacrificing quality.
These trainings are provided free to the public thanks to the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Forest Heritage Area.

The How-To’s of Creating A Profitable Menu…Or Fixing One | Monday, March 11, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | At the South Branch Inn & Catered by Mullins 1847 Restaurant | Even long-standing food service operations can benefit from a close examination of the profitability of the menu… and how to make changes if necessary. As food costs continue to soar, learning techniques to better manage those costs will result in improved profit. You will also learn how to create and write a menu that captures a potential customer’s attention.
RSVP By March 4, 2024, by calling 304-434-8000 ext. 9253 or email WorkforceEd@easternwv.edu

Art Club
2024-03-13 16:30 - 18:00 | WV
Art Club will be held on Wednesday, March 13 from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Student Lounge at Eastern’s Main Campus
Spring Flowers will be the theme!
Feel free to bring whatever materials you would like with you. There are also materials you can use during the club.
Contact: trent.montgomery@easternwv.edu with any questions.

Go With The Flow: 5-Session Yoga Series
2024-03-13 16:30 - 18:30 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
This will incorporate gentle/beginner-level yoga and breathwork techniques to boost physical and mental health. Yoga and breathwork are great wellness skills that can be learned and used to increase flexibility, strength, balance, concentration, and breath capacity, all while reducing stress and anxiety. These fun and relaxing classes will teach participants easy techniques that can be used every day to improve overall health and well-being.

Instructor: April Miller, Executive Director of the Tucker County Family Resource Network
RSVP by March 6 to attend in person. Email Monica.Wilson@easternwv.edu

Schedule: Wednesdays at 4:30 PM as weather permits. Room 104b & Zoom at https://bit.ly/4bqEOMH

Mar. 13 | Mar. 20 | Mar. 27 | Apr. 3 | Apr. 10
In case of weather cancellations: Apr. 17 | Apr. 24

Eastern's 25th Anniversary Celebration
2024-03-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Join us for Eastern’s 25th Anniversary, where the President of Eastern’s Board of Governors, Greg Greenwalt, will be speaking! There will be refreshments and prizes, plus you can tour the campus, and network with faculty, staff, and students.
This will be held on March 21, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Eastern’s main campus in Moorefield, WV.

Lunch & Learn: Diversity: Perspective of
2024-03-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Presented by Dreama Kelly, Life Skills Coach and owner of Your Life Coaching WV, LLC.
This workshop will be held in Room 104b at Eastern’s main campus in Moorefield and over Zoom on Monday, March 25 at 1 p.m. RSVP to Monica Wilson, Interim Vice President of Academics and Student Services at monica.wilson@easternwv.edu or call 304-434-8000 ext. 9253 by Wednesday, March 13 to attend in person. Join the Zoom session on the day of, at https://bit.ly/4bGqsbd
Introduction:
Join Coach Kelly as she presents diverse perspectives. When diverse perspectives of racism, equality, and white privilege result in disparity, what can the average American do to incite healing? This workshop is all about your perspective on the tough questions.
Sponsored by the Equity of Diversity Grant

Career Services Mini-Course – Personal Finance Series: Basics of Loans
2024-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Career Services & Pendleton Community Bank Presents – Personal Finance Series: Basics of Checking & Savings Accounts

Understanding Credit
Define Loan Principal
Credit Cards: Good or Bad???

Free Chic-fil-A lunch provided!

Presented by Casey Goldizen, PCB Financial Center Manager
Tuesday, March 26, 2024| 12 p.m. | Room 111 at Eastern’s Main Campus and over Zoom at https://bit.ly/PCBLoans.
All are welcome to attend!

Board At College: Game Club
2024-03-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Join Eastern’s Board at College: Game Club! We are a welcoming group that is always open to new members! This club is open to the community and free of charge. Come play on the last Thursday of each month in the Student Lounge from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Snacks and games are provided by Eastern!

This is a club dedicated to offering a fun, safe space for students, staff/faculty, and the entire community to get together and play board games, card games, and a variety of tabletop games. Unleash your inner strategist and enjoy an inclusive space to de-stress and make new friends.
Got a game at home that you’ve always wanted to play? Simply bring it with you to any of our meetings or enjoy playing one of the many games from our extensive collection featuring Codenames, Trash Pandas, Ticket to Ridge, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Sequence, plus many, many more. The collection will continue to grow so check this page often for updates.

Wanna connect directly with the club advisor? Contact Dixie Heavener at dixie.heavener@easternwv.edu, visit her in the Career Center (Room 111), or call her at 304.434.8000 ext. 9239. Dixie is always open to suggestions on how to improve the club, increase membership, and discover new games to purchase.
Don’t be BOARD in Moorefield. Bring your friends and come join a night of gaming at Eastern!

March 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Call for Submissions: 9th Edition of Eagle's Nest Literary & Art Magazine
2024-04-11 - 2024-05-15 | WV
Submission Types:
Fine Arts: Illustration, Painting, Drawing, Photography, Sculpture, Graphic Design

Creative Writing: Poetry, Short Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction

Submission Guidelines:
Fiction and/or creative non-fiction should be no more than 1,000 words and submitted as a Word doc.
Poetry of any length up to two pages should also be submitted as a Word doc.
All Fine Art should be submitted as a JPG only.
Previously produced work is welcome for submission.

Submission Deadline: May 15, 2024
Publication Date: TBD

We welcome everyone to submit their work, and we encourage you to spread the word among your creative circles.

For any inquiries or assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact me, Trent Montgomery at Trent.Montgomery@easternwv.edu.

Please note that all artists retain rights to their artwork. Additionally, after publication, select pieces may be chosen for feature on merchandise sold through the Foundation Gift Shop. Revenue from these sales will be split between the owner and the Eastern Arts Society to support its activities.

To submit your work, visit bit.ly/Eagles-Nest-2024 or scan the QR Code on the graphic. View previous editions at https://easternwv.edu/current-students/student-organizations-activities/arts-society/

Hospitality & Tourism Management: Lunch & Learn Series
2024-04-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Canaan Valley Resort & Food, 230 Main Lodge Rd, Davis, WV, 26260, United States
The free Hospitality Lunch and Learn Series is intended to benefit local communities and businesses in the hospitality sector. The trainings will cover all aspects of remarkable customer service, how to create a dining room menu that stands out, leadership skills for hospitality managers, and how to improve your restaurant’s profitability without sacrificing quality.
These trainings are provided free to the public thanks to the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Forest Heritage Area.

Building A Positive Work Climate | Monday, April 15, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | At Canaan Valley Resort & Food | It is a fact that in business, customer relations mirror employee relations. Join us as we share proven techniques that build employee satisfaction, thereby improving the guest experience. This interactive session will highlight boosting morale so that employee turnover is reduced and your exceptional staff members want to stay.

RSVP By April 8, 2024, by calling 304-434-8000 ext. 9253 or email WorkforceEd@easternwv.edu

Art Club
2024-04-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Art Club will be held on Wednesday, April 17 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Student Lounge at Eastern’s Main Campus
Pysanky egg painting will be the theme!
Feel free to bring whatever materials you would like with you. There are also materials you can use during the club. Participation in the theme of the month is not required.
This is free and open to the community to attend!
Contact: trent.montgomery@easternwv.edu with any questions.

Career Carnival
2024-04-23 12:30 - 15:30 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Come to Eastern’s main campus in Moorefield for an afternoon of career and major-themed fun and games, plus meet and network with employers! This will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Games include:

Find Your Net-Worth
Career Toss Up: Aim for Success!
Slide Into Your Future
Climb to Career Peaks
Interview Pitch
Resume Roulette
Interactive Activities & Hands-On Demonstrations Showcasing Eastern’s Programs and Local Employers!

RSVP to claim your FREE ticket by April 9 at https://bit.ly/SP24CareerCarnival

Board at College: Game Club
2024-04-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Join Eastern’s Board at College: Game Club! We are a welcoming group that is always open to new members! This club is open to the community and free of charge. Come play on the last Thursday of each month in the Student Lounge from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Snacks and games are provided by Eastern!

This is a club dedicated to offering a fun, safe space for students, staff/faculty, and the entire community to get together and play board games, card games, and a variety of tabletop games. Unleash your inner strategist and enjoy an inclusive space to de-stress and make new friends.
Got a game at home that you’ve always wanted to play? Simply bring it with you to any of our meetings or enjoy playing one of the many games from our extensive collection featuring Codenames, Trash Pandas, Ticket to Ridge, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Sequence, plus many, many more. The collection will continue to grow so check this page often for updates.

Wanna connect directly with the club advisor? Contact Dixie Heavener at dixie.heavener@easternwv.edu, visit her in the Career Center (Room 111), or call her at 304.434.8000 ext. 9239. Dixie is always open to suggestions on how to improve the club, increase membership, and discover new games to purchase.
Don’t be BOARD in Moorefield. Bring your friends and come join a night of gaming at Eastern!

April 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Eastern's Extravaganza
2024-05-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Join us on Friday, May 17, 2024, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. for Eastern’s Extravaganza!

We will have live music from Bat Country and 304 Highway Food Truck will be on site.

Admission is free, and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So, gather your friends and family!
Vendors: Mary Kay · Scentsy · 31 · Honaker Mountain Candles · Jordan Essentials · Seint Make-up · Pink Zebra · Hickory Hill · Handmade Treasures · Tracy’s Crochet · Tiffany’s Crafts · Wild & Wonderful Homestead · Doggone Good Honey · K-Kups N Such · Brandywine Berry Company · MS Creations · Stuff and More Stuff · Plus, Eastern’s Program Info & Demos
Free ‘Around the Globe’ activity for kids from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM or until materials run out. Cultures include Africa, China, Ireland, Italy, and Native America.

For questions, contact Monica Wilson at monica.wilson@easternwv.edu

Hospitality & Tourism Management: Lunch & Learn Series
2024-05-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Capon Springs & Farms, 3818 Capon Springs Rd, High View, WV, 26808, United States
The free Hospitality Lunch and Learn Series is intended to benefit local communities and businesses in the hospitality sector. The trainings will cover all aspects of remarkable customer service, how to create a dining room menu that stands out, leadership skills for hospitality managers, and how to improve your restaurant’s profitability without sacrificing quality.
These trainings are provided free to the public thanks to the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Forest Heritage Area.

Controlling Costs Without Sacrificing The Guest Experience | Monday, May 20, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | At Capon Spring Farms | Join us as we look at every possible avenue for cost-savings while not damaging the guest experience. You will learn techniques to manage food and labor costs more efficiently, reduce production costs from purchasing to delivery, and plan for profit at the beginning of your accounting cycle.

RSVP By May 13, 2024, by calling 304-434-8000 ext. 9253 or email WorkforceEd@easternwv.edu

Walk 100 Miles Challenge: Shirt Tye-Dying & First Lap
2024-05-31 12:00 - 17:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
The second annual Walk 100 Miles Challenge is running from June 2 to August 10, with the first lap occurring on May 31 at 4 p.m. This 10-week program is designed to help you develop the habit of walking at least one mile a day, promoting both physical fitness and mental relaxation.
While the primary goal is to walk at least one mile daily, you are welcome to log as many miles as you wish each day. Additionally, other forms of equivalent aerobic exercises can be counted (using a scale of 20 minutes = one mile). Once you register, we will email you more detailed information about the program.
To kick off the event, we will be dyeing t-shirts on May 31st from 12 PM to 5 PM. The first lap if you are able will be at 4 pm. Sizes are available on a first-come, first-served basis for the first 75 participants. If you have a shirt from last year and do not require a new one, please indicate this on the registration form. Refreshments will be provided for those attending during their lunch break.
We are excited to offer prizes at the end of the 10-week program. To qualify, simply submit your weekly miles by the deadline each Sunday of the new walk week.
Register to attend the event at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Walk100-24

This walking program is made possible through the generous funding secured from the 2023-2024 Campus Mental Health Grant provided by the WV Higher Education Policy Commission, WV Community and Technical College Systems, and Behavioral Health Programs.
