Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Art Club Session
2023-10-11 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
The second meet-up for the Art Club is Wednesday, October 11 from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Room 104b at Eastern’s Main Campus | Drawing & Illustration will be the main focus, but feel free to bring other mediums with you!
Bring your own materials with you to draw from provided prompts, a still life, or whatever you want!

Career Services Mini-Course: Let's Learn LinkedIn
2023-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Career Services Presents – Let’s Learn LinkedIn
Register to attend here!
The topics will include:

LinkedIn Basics 101
Tips on Profile Optimization
Take Action: Engagement, Networking, & Outreach.
Plus, a FREE Professional Digital Headshot

Free Chic-fil-A lunch provided!
Presented by Dixie Heavener, Career Counselor | Room 111 at Eastern’s Main Campus and over Zoom at https://bit.ly/44IZU4c
All are welcome to attend!
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 12 p.m.
See the full Mini-Course schedule here.

Career Services Mini-Course: Rock My Resume
2023-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Career Services Presents – Rock My Resume
Understand the key sections of resumes, and learn how to highlight experience and education in a detailed and organized manner.
Free Chic-fil-A lunch provided!
Presented by Dixie Heavener, Career Counselor | Room 104b at Eastern’s Main Campus and over Zoom at https://bit.ly/3PzEOkj
All are welcome to attend!
Register to attend at https://bit.ly/3PCEHnd
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 | 12 p.m.
See the full Mini-Course schedule here.

Dine and Donate
2023-09-21 11:00 - 13:00
Bring your own dish for lunch in the student lounge and make a donation to the Run For Joy run in Moorefield. The proceeds go to a scholarship fund.

Career Services Mini-Course: Reading and Notetaking Skills
2023-09-13 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: Reading and Notetaking Skills
Presented by Dominic Phillips, Division Chair, General Studies/English Faculty
You will learn when you need to take notes, what goes in and what stays out, how different note-taking styles can work for you, and more!
Plus, you will receive a complimentary Chick-fil-A lunch. All students are welcome to attend!
Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. This will be located in room 104b at Eastern’s Main Campus or on Zoom here.
See the full Mini-Course schedule here.

Constitution Bowl
2023-09-11 08:00 - 2023-09-15 16:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Students on campus who answer seven questions correctly each day from Monday, 9/11 to Friday, 9/15, about the Constitution for Constitution Day will be entered for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Constitution Day is September 17.

Quilting Class
2023-09-05 17:30 - 21:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Tuesdays from September 5-26; 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Instructed by Bev Coppe, Owner of Honey’s Quilts and Things
Open to the general public!
Call 304-434-8000 ext. 9253 to register.

$75 per person, plus supplies
Students will construct a throw-sized quilt (68″ x 77″). This course is geared for intermediate-level and above sewers. Bring your own sewing machine to class.
Located in Room 104b at Eastern WVCTC
316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV 26836

Juried Art Show
2023-09-05 08:00 - 2023-09-26 16:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Juried by Master Artist Robert Singleton of Baker, WV.
Eastern is currently holding a community juried art show that is running from September 5-26.
Stop by campus and see 50 submissions of amazing art!
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sponsored by The Eastern Arts Society

Fall 2023 Semester First Week of Classes
2023-08-21 - 2023-08-25 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Monday, Aug. 21 marks the start of the Fall 2023 semester at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College.
Students who are attending in-person classes will attend the first scheduled class session held during the week of Aug. 21 to 25 (for example, if a student is enrolled in a class that meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, the first class meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 22).
In-person classes are held at Eastern’s main campus in Moorefield (316 Eastern Drive), at the Technology Training Center in Petersburg (150 Providence Drive), in partnership with some area high schools (for high school early entrance students), regional technical centers, and online. Visit the College’s Locations web page to see all the sites where classes are held.
Please refer to the appropriate fall course schedule (for academic or workforce courses) to find the location, day, and time for courses.
For students enrolled in online, web-delivered classes (the course schedule will indicate WEB for those classes), the online class will be available on the Brightspace LMS as of 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 21. Students should log into Brightspace on Monday, Aug. 21 to begin coursework.
Call 304-434-8000 or 1-877-982-2322 (toll-free), email askeastern@easternwv.edu, or stop by campus and talk with student services to enroll in a future semester.
Apply today at https://easternwv.edu/apply-now/

Last Day to Register for Fall 2023 Classes
2023-08-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Register for the Fall 2023 semester at EasternWV!
Call 304-434-8000 or 1-877-982-23229toll free), email askeastern@easternwv.edu, or stop by campus and talk with student services.
Apply today at https://easternwv.edu/apply-now/

Virtual Open House - August 11
2023-08-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Discover Eastern and all the amazing opportunities waiting for you! From our diverse academic programs to personalized degree options, we’ve got it all covered.
Join us to learn about student life on campus, accessing financial aid, and more. Don’t miss our interactive sessions filled with presentations and Q&A.
Ask away and let us guide you towards a brighter future!
There will be three sessions held over Zoom. This is the final session, which will be held on August 11 at 9 a.m. over Zoom. Join the Zoom session at that time here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84254249430
See other session times below:
August 1
August 7

Day to SOAR for Success!
2023-08-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Eastern’s Day to SOAR for Success!
August 10 from 10 AM – 5 PM
SOAR(Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration)

During SOAR, you will meet with faculty and staff that will guide you seamlessly through the registration process including:

Academic advising
Financial aid, scholarships, and payment plan options
Campus resources
Placement testing (if required) Ordering textbooks

To learn about Eastern’s academic programs, go to https://easternwv.edu/academics/programs/
All registered students that participate in a SOAR day will receive a free Eastern t-shirt and be entered into a raffle to win Beats Studio Buds-Noise Cancelling Earbuds! Start your semester off right by soaring through the registration process!
Space is limited so reserve your spot today! Contact tiffany.sentman@easternwv.edu or ciara.smith@easternwv.edu for more information.
See our event listing on Facebook, here!
Stay up-to-date by following us on social media! Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube!

Virtual Open House - August 7
2023-08-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Discover Eastern and all the amazing opportunities waiting for you! From our diverse academic programs to personalized degree options, we’ve got it all covered.
Join us to learn about student life on campus, accessing financial aid, and more. Don’t miss our interactive sessions filled with presentations and Q&A.
Ask away and let us guide you towards a brighter future!
There will be three sessions held on Zoom. This is the second session, which will be held on August 7 at 12 p.m. Join the Zoom session at that time here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86957016863
See other session times below:
August 1
August 11

Virtual Open House - August 1
2023-08-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Discover Eastern and all the amazing opportunities waiting for you! From our diverse academic programs to personalized degree options, we’ve got it all covered.
Join us to learn about student life on campus, accessing financial aid, and more. Don’t miss our interactive sessions filled with presentations and Q&A.
Ask away and let us guide you towards a brighter future!
There will be three sessions held on Zoom. The first will be held on August 1 at 4 p.m. Join the Zoom session at that time here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82943573970
See other session times below:
August 7
August 11

Solar Installation Technician Program Educational Seminar
2023-07-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Join us on Wednesday, July 26 at 6 p.m. to learn about the new Solar Installation Technician training program at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College and connect with West Virginia-based solar companies.
Participants can attend in person on Eastern’s Main Campus in Moorefield (room 104B), or virtually via Zoom. Refreshments will be provided by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture.
To RSVP, email WorkforceEd@easternwv.edu or call 304-434-8000 ext. 9253.
Solar Installation Technician Course Information:
The six-week hybrid course will begin Aug. 22. The course will include educational modules and weekly live online webinar sessions between 1 – 2 p.m. (Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19, and 26) followed by in-person hands-on lab sessions on Sept. 28 and 29.
No prior experience or background in electrical systems and/or solar photovoltaics is needed.
By the end of the course, students should have all the skills necessary to design and install residential-scale solar electric system. Students will also be certified, after passing the examination, as a Photovoltaic Installer–Level 1 (PVI1) — a credential recognized around the globe.

Informational Session for The Elementary Education 2+2 Program
2023-06-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
The #EasternWV 2+2 Elementary Education program means you take two years of courses at Eastern and then transfer for two years to West Virginia University at Parkersburg, while still coming to Eastern’s campus for classes. This is designed to prepare the graduate for teaching in K-12 classrooms with eligibility to apply for West Virginia certification!
There will be an informational Zoom session conducted by Monica Wilson, Interim Vice President of Academic and Student Services, Sherry Michael, Education Programs Coordinator, and WVU-P Representatives, on June 29 at 9 a.m., detailing more info on this program. Scan the QR code or go to https://bit.ly/3oQEGTa

WV Lodging Panel Discussion with Richie Heath
2023-06-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Tune in for updates from the 2023 Legislative Session with Richie Heath from the West Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association.
The session will be held on Zoom from 12 – 1 p.m. Please register here: https://bit.ly/3p5xUsX
Date: Monday, June 26
Time: 12 – 1 p.m.
Location: Zoom

BQA-T with Stockmanship & Stewardship Training
2023-06-16 07:30 - 16:00 | Tri-County Fairgrounds, 107 Rig St., Petersburg, WV, 26847, United States
Join Ag Innovation at Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College on Friday, June 16, for an all-day Stockmanship & Stewardship training event focused on Beef Quality Assurance-Transportation with live cattle handling demos at the Tri-County Fairgrounds in Petersburg! Learn proper methods for hauling cattle using a gooseneck trailer or semi-trailer.
Industry experts and representatives from Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, WVU Extension, and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture will lead workshops and presentations.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION

$30 fee for all day program
Walk-ins after 10 a.m. will be charged $15
Adults and Youth register here

Youth 10+ are welcome to attend if pre-registered and accompanied by an adult or group leader.

AGENDA
7:15 – 8 A.M. Registration
7:30 – 8 A.M. Corn beef hash breakfast from Flying W Farms
8:15 A.M. – 10 A.M. BQA Training instructed by Kevin Shaffer, assistant professor and livestock production specialist at WVU Extension
10 – 10:15 A.M. Break (complimentary water and soda will be provided throughout the day)
10:15 A.M. – 12 P.M. Cattle handling demonstration by Dr. Ron Gill, professor and extension livestock specialist at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
12 – 12:45 P.M. Complimentary steak and cheese hoagies from Flying W Farms
12:45 – 1 P.M. Sponsor and showcase of equipment for sale by Mountainview and Pearson Equipment
1 – 1:30 P.M. Cattle health and fitness for transport, import regulations, and ADT requirements by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture
1:30 – 3 P.M. Cattle handling demonstration
3 – 3:30 P.M. Cattle handling Q&A session
3:30 – 4 P.M. Vendor highlight and raffle drawing
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Beef producers will spend the early morning learning science-based production practices that assure cattle well-being, beef quality, and safety from WVU Extension Livestock Specialist Kevin Shaffer. BQA programs include best practices around cattle handling, facility management, and protecting herd health.
The mid-morning and afternoon session will feature Dr. Ron Gill from Texas A&M Extension. Dr. Gill will conduct a hands-on workshop to demonstrate proper methods for hauling and handling cattle, including reviewing fitness for transport, trip planning and loading, biosecurity, and emergency management. During this training event, we will focus on the farmer’s emphasis on using a gooseneck trailer and a professional driver with an emphasis on semi-trailers.
West Virginia veterinarians seeking non-medical continuing education credits: This all-day program has been approved for five hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. Veterinarians should bring their license number to submit at registration.
The full agenda can be viewed here.
Register here.
Contact aginnovation@easternwv.edu or call 304-434-8000 ext. 9609 for more information.
This work is supported by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, grant no. 2021-67037-34167/project accession no. 1025535, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conculsions, or recommendations expressed should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.

Walk 100 Miles: First Lap
2023-06-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Register for tie-dying shirts here! | May 26 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
First lap at Eastern | June 1 at 12 p.m.
Join us for light refreshments and Tie-Dye a shirt on May 26 to wear for the first lap on June 1!
All that successfully finish the 100 miles over the 10 weeks will be entered into a raffle for prizes.

Walk 100 Miles: Tie-Dye Shirts
2023-05-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States

Family Game Night
2023-05-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
On Wednesday, May 24 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., join us at Eastern College for Family Game Night! There will be indoor and outdoor games to play with prizes, as well as hot dogs, chips, and walking tacos. Learn more about this event by emailing tiffany.sentman@easternwv.edu.

New York City Bus Trip: Open to the Public!
2023-05-13
Leave from Eastern on Saturday, May 13 at 5:30 a.m. and be in NYC from 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Open to the general public, tickets are $125. Reserve your seat on the bus by calling
304-434-8000 ext. 9413.
NYC Trip Itinerary
May 13, 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:
Broadway Show
Intrepid Museum
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in Times Square
Madison Square Garden Tour
NBC Tour
Liberty Science Museum
Madame Tussaud’s New York Wax Museum
Radio City Tour
NYC Opera
Lincoln Center

New York City Tour Buses – City Sights NY www.citysightsny.com
Gray Line NY www.newyorksightseeing.com

Here are a few links to check out:
http://www.nycgo.com/maps
http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Tourist-Map.html#axzz1S10DxoOC
For tickets to Broadway shows: www.broadway.com www.telecharge.com
**No refunds/exchanges**

Eagle's Nest Magazine Open Submission Deadline
2023-04-28
Eastern Arts Society is looking for works of art and writing to publish in the literary and art magazine, Eagle’s Nest. This is open to students, faculty/staff, and the community! JPGs and word docs are the only acceptable file types for submission.
Submit to trent.montgomery@easternwv.edu with the subject line ‘Eagle’s Nest Submission’. The submission deadline is April 28, and the publication date is still to be determined!
There will be limited print editions of the magazine, and a digital edition available on this page. Social media posts will be made of individual submissions unless the artist/author states to not have their work displayed on socials.

Spring Community Job Fair
2023-04-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
A variety of employers will be on hand to talk with job candidates seeking full- and part-time positions in the area.
More details will be posted as we get closer to the event next spring.

Lunch & Learn: Holistically You "It's All About Me!"
2023-04-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
On April 4, at 1 p.m., join Coach Kelly as she presents the mental health workshop “Holistically You: It’s All About Me!”. This workshop has been designed to reveal, identify, and combat aspects of vicarious trauma in the workplace. This program will focus on if you find yourself over-serving clingy, dependent, or entitled customers; you could be at risk for compassion fatigue or burnout! All of this and more is explored in this training!
Contact: Monica Wilson by March 21 to attend in person: monica.wilson@easternwv.edu or (304) 434-8000 ext. 9235
To attend on the day virtually or go here: https://bit.ly/3y5koGt

Registration for Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 Begins
2023-03-31
Registration

Lunch & Learn: Crucial and Courageous Conversations Training
2023-03-28 13:00 - 15:30 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
On March 28, guest presenter, Justin L. Brown, will lead an interactive presentation on how to identify discriminatory practices in the workplace and start conversations around equality and inclusion.
Topics are presented in interactive scenarios, with realistic video scenarios, knowledge checks, and other assessments that prompt learners to think about their own assumptions, behaviors, and experiences.
This program will ask questions of:
How do we host a conversation such as this?
Who needs to be in the room?
What happens if something goes wrong?
All of this and more are explored in this training!
As we become aware of implicit biases and shed light on discriminatory practices, we have the opportunity (and responsibility) to become participants in the conversation around equality and inclusion.
Contact Monica Wilson at monica.wilson@easternwv.edu by March 14 to attend in person. To access the virtual Zoom session on the day of the training, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86426425397

Early Bird Registration
2023-03-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
Register for summer or fall courses by email, phone, on-campus, or through MyEastern from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on March 22. Summer courses begin May 22 and fall courses begin August 21!

Career Services Mini Course: Benefits of Building a LinkedIn Profile
2023-03-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV, 26836, United States
On Tuesday, March 21, there will be another free Mini-Course held in Room 111, from 12 p.m. – 1 pm.
Free Professional Headshots Available at Mini-Course!
Topics:
Features & Benefits of LinkedIn
Networking 101
Steps in Profile Development
To register, go to:https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=dhJoUtqWh0qK42yxRxUAeZ-AlBuhcm1ChW8eBB7mkilUQ0VMTExXSFZER1QzV0JIMVdNNThUUENUQi4u

Questions? Ask Dixie Heavener, Career Counselor 304-434-8000 ext. 9239 or dixie.heavener@easternwv.edu

Potomac Highlands Agritourism Summit
2023-03-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Misty Mountain Event Barn, 450 Misty Mountain Road, Fisher, WV, United States
The future is bright for agribusiness entrepreneurs in the Potomac Highlands region looking to create a sustainable agritourism venture. Network with industry experts and business leaders, learn the pros and cons of common agritourism models, and improve your business at the first Potomac Highlands Agritourism Summit!
Lunch, a grazing table, and refreshments will be provided by The Grove, with vegan options available. All attendees will also receive a tourism “goodie bag” full of resources and WV speciality items.
If you are interested in attending, please register at https://bit.ly/2023AgritourismSummit
There is no cost to attend. Please register by March 1.
Special thanks to our partners for making this possible: WVU Extension Service, the WV Department of Agriculture, Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area, and the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
10 A.M. Welcome by Eastern President Thomas Striplin
11:30 A.M. Keynote Presentation + Q&A by Dr. Dee Signh-Knights
11:50 A.M. Lunch by The Grove
12 – 2:50 P.M. Breakout Sessions

Resources for Improving Your Agritourism Enterprise (with WV Grown, Tourism Office and more)
Hospitality in Food and Drink Tourism (with Still Hollow, Swilled Dog, and more)
Innovative Ideas to Enhance Tourism in the Potomac Highlands (with Frostmore Farms)
Pros and Cons of Agritourism and Seasonal “Pick-Your-Own” Models (with Buena Vista Farm, May Tree Farm. CW’s Corn Maze and more)

3 P.M. Closing Session + Survey

Maya Paul – Agritourism Brochure Highlight
