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Inspiration for today
"Life is a mirror and will reflect back to the thinker what he thinks into it." - Ernest Holmes
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New River CTC in our community
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In recognition of Autism Awareness Month (April), New River CTC is sponsoring Volley 4 Autism at the Memorial Baptist Church Gymnasium on Saturday, April 22.
Teams are forming now! Registration is $100 for teams registering by April 9, or $150 for teams registering the day of the event.
Click here for more information or email
volleyball4autism@gmail.com.
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Brad Veneri, Instructional Specialist of Welding at the Advanced Technology Center, recently led an artistic project for the Beckley Presbyterian Church on South Kanawha Street in Beckley. He and his team created an ornate fence to enclose their memorial garden.
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To participate in the Day of Giving, April 4, the Mercer County Campus SGA is collecting food and clothing to assist with the needs of Tender Mercies in Princeton. They also recently volunteered, by organizing and participating in a bingo game, in a local senior citizen activity center, Cassells Board and Care.
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In honor of Dr. Seuss Day, the Mercer County Campus SGA read Dr. Seuss books to children at the Mother Goose Daycare on Mercer Street in Princeton.
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Medical Laboratory Technician students will be delivering donated items to area Women's Resource Centers this week.
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New River CTC participating in Denim for a Difference
New River CTC is participating in the Denim for a Difference fundraising project to support the United Way of Southern West Virginia. April 3-7, employees can wear jeans one day for a donation of $5, three days for $10 or $15 for the whole week.
Donations support the United Way of Southern WV serving Raleigh, Fayette, McDowell, Mercer, Nicholas, Summers and Wyoming Counties, as well as the United Way of Greenbrier Valley.
Donations of any amount will gladly be accepted. Submit your donation to your campus contact:
Megan Mohn, Advanced Technology Center
Suzanne Fry, Greenbrier Valley Campus
Rita Holcomb, Mercer County Campus
Sonja Cool, Nicholas County Campus
Amanda Baker, Raleigh County Campus
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News & updates
- Experience how health professionals work together during interactive events at New River CTC's Greenbrier Valley and Nicholas County Campuses on Monday, April 24 and at the Mercer County and Raleigh County Campuses on Tuesday, April 25. Hands on activities will allow participants to explore New River CTC's health profession programs, meet faculty and staff and apply to the College. The Health Professions: Meet. Try. Apply. events will be held from 10 am to 5 pm.
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The Social Services Club has achieved the endowment for their scholarship program. There will be a celebration on April 18 at noon on the Raleigh County Campus.
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The annual Technology Expo is scheduled for May 3 at the Advanced Technology Center from 10 am to 3 pm. The International Lineman Museum will be present again. Pike will provide two high voltage demonstrations. There will also be demonstrations by the Line Service, Welding, Industrial Technology, Automotive Technology, CDL and Computer Science Programs. The Advanced Building Skills students are completing a 12 x 16 building, complete with wiring, that will be auctioned off during the Expo.
- The WV Statewide Partnership to Advance Community College Education in STEM (WV SPACES) offers opportunities for both community and technical college students and faculty to assist them as they seek meaningful educational opportunities and future jobs in STEM fields. Specific opportunities through WV SPACES include internships and fellowships for students and course development for faculty. Click here for more information.
- Do you know of an employee who is going above and beyond in supporting the College? We want to hear about them! Send information to communications@newriver.edu for inclusion in From the Hawk's Nest.
- Need assistance with placing an ad, creating or editing a promotional document? The Office of Communications is here to help. Please fill out one of our online forms for all requests. These forms go to both Libby and Jenni and help us ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner.
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Ballots for the 2017 elections for Classified Staff Council have been sent out to Classified Employees. Classified Employees who did not receive a ballot by email should contact Karen Sparks.
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Congratulations!
Visiting Instructional Specialist of Cosmetology Nedra Allen has secured her Barbering License and is now a certified Barbering Instructor.
Congratulations Nedra!
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Blue and Green Days
Thursday, April 13
Monday, April 24
Thursday, May 4
Send your photos to Jenni Canterbury for inclusion in future editions of From the Hawk's Nest.
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Resources to share
Scholarships
The New River CTC Foundation will begin accepting scholarship applications for the 2017-18 academic year through April 3, 2017. Visit www.nrctcf.org, email
foundation@newriver.edu or call 304-929-6734 for information.
Scholarships are awarded for Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 semesters. Scholarships vary based on campus, program of study, financial need, academic merit and community involvement. The application process requires letters of recommendation. Some scholarships also include an essay requirement. Current New River CTC students and graduating high school seniors are encouraged to apply.
Student Success Center Tutoring
Raleigh County Campus:
Math Lab, Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Basic Computers and Business, Monday & Wednesday 1 to 2 pm
Greenbrier Valley Campus:
Math, chemistry and physics, Monday noon to 3 pm & Tuesday 11 am to 5 pm
PTA Applications
Fall 2017 Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) applications are due April 28th. Printable application material can be found on the PTA webpage or students are welcome to stop by the PTA office to pick up the application material.
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From Human Resources
Open enrollment for Plan Year 2018 is April 2, 2017 through May 15, 2017. Any changes will take effective July 1, 2017. Please be watching your Outlook calendar for dates and times when Human Resources will visit your campus to talk about benefit changes for the upcoming year. We will also be available to answer any questions you may have. You can view and download the Shoppers Guide for Plan Year 2018 online.
During the month of April PEIA will hold Benefits Fairs across the state, all are encouraged to attend. Fairs will be held on April 11 from 3 to 6 pm at the Holiday Inn Express, 100 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, and on April 12 from 3 to 7 pm at Tamarack, 1 Tamarack Park, Beckley. For a complete list of events scheduled across the state, click here.
PEIA Policyholders: Be sure to turn in your Healthy Tomorrows Reporting Form to PEIA by May 15, 2017 to avoid an additional $500 deductible. The form must be signed by your physician and mailed directly to PEIA at the address on the bottom of the form. Policyholders must have their blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol within an acceptable range or have a physician's certification that those numbers cannot be met.
Healthy Tomorrows acceptable ranges
Healthy Tomorrows Reporting Form (Plan Year 2018)
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Chuck Mathena Center announces 2017-2018 season
The Chuck Mathena Center has announced the performance schedule for its ninth season. The CMC inaugural season began July 11, 12 and 13 in 2009.
Since then, the productions offered by the venue have increased in size, in quality and in popularity.
Twelve shows are included in the exciting 2017-2018 Season, and each one is the best in its genre. This coming season will include four shows for the region's
schoolchildren: Cat in The Hat, The Tailor of Gloucester, Junie B. Jones and Frindle.
The main season line-up includes nine nationally touring productions, two regional theater performances, and, the Missoula Children's Theatre!
The Missoula
crew pulls into town with everything needed for a full scale theatre production, except the cast! That's where area students, entering 1st through 12th grade, come in.
Auditions will be held Monday, July 24, rehearsals throughout the week and by Saturday, July 29 family and friends will enjoy the performance of the theatre production of Peter and Wendy. Optional workshops will be available during the week.
On August 26, Greenbrier Valley Theatre will present The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On. In this blast from the past, four young girls say goodbye with great style to a beloved teacher through 60s and 70s music.
The Drifters will perform on September 23 followed by B-The Underwater Bubble Show, inspired by Cirque du Soleil, on October 3 and the famous gospel singing family The McKameys will return to Princeton for the tenth time on the CMC stage on November 17.
Visit the Chuck Mathena Center website for information on more shows included in the 2017-18 season and season passes.
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2017 Coal Heritage Lecture Series continues this evening
The Coal Heritage Public Lecture Series is co-sponsored by the Concord University Beckley Center and the National Coal Heritage Area Authority. Performances are free and open to the public. Events will be held in room E10 of the Erma Byrd Higher Education Center, 300 University Drive, Beaver at 7 pm.
April 3, Music of the Labor Movement, Elaine Purkey
After 20 years, community activist and songwriter Elaine Purkey is still fighting the good fight. As she puts it, "If you don't bother, it's going to get worse." One of her weapons is her powerful voice and soul-stirring songs. Audiences across the nation have been moved by her mountain singing, which she delivers full throttle, and her heartfelt original songs.
April 17, After Coal Panel with Joe Brouse, Christy Bailey and Jessica Lilly
New technology and alternative energy sources have significantly reduced coal-mining jobs. What's a coal miner to do after coal? This lecture will consist of a panel that will address this issue. Each panelist will examine the topic and an audience discussion will further explore this issue.
The Coal Heritage Public Lecture Series is presented by the Concord University Appalachian Studies Institute. For more information contact Concord University Beckley Center at 304-256-0270 or email Instructor Karen Vuranch at kvuranch@concord.edu.
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Defensive driving: surviving a tire blowout
Fleet Management provides monthly driving tips to provide agencies with a way to promote good defensive driving techniques ensuring the safety of state vehicle operators. April's topic is surviving a tire blowout. If you experience a tire blowout while driving,
1. Stay calm and do not turn the wheel.
2. Hit the gas. Do not touch the brake.
A blown tire adds resistance, and your vehicle tries to decelerate rapidly. The resistance is concentrated in one corner of your vehicle, so your car will want to rotate around that corner. You need to stabilize the car first and foremost. You don't want to "floor it," but instead hit the gas hard enough to counter the deceleration caused by the blown tire.
3. Assess your situation.
You need to know first and foremost if it's a front or rear tire, and then which side it's on
4. Gradually slow down.
5. Pull over toward the side with the flat.
Visit the
Fleet Management blog for additional information.
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