Vol. 10, Issue No. 7
April 27, 2022
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Thank you to our amazing admin
Today is Administrative Professionals Day. Thank you to all New River CTC admin. We appreciate you!
Commencement reminder
We are fast approaching our 2022 Commencement ceremony. This year it is scheduled for May 14, 2022 and will be held at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center in Beckley, WV.  

All fulltime faculty are required to attend, and staff are strongly encouraged to participate. The Commencement ceremony will start promptly at 10:00 a.m.  Please try to arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. for the line-up and last-minute preparations.  

If you are unable to attend, a request to the College president in writing must be submitted, as the President is the only administrator that approves such requests. Please submit your request as soon as you can if you know that you will not be able to attend the ceremony. 
Phi Theta Kappa inductions
Fifteen New River Community and Technical College students have been inducted into the Beta Zeta Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society for the 2021-2022 academic year. The college held an induction ceremony for students and their families at the Raleigh County Campus in Beaver on Friday, April 22, 2022. 

New inductees include: Robert T. Beach, Itmann; Kylie J. Dunbar, Union; Matthew Hellems, Quinwood; Christina M. Lester, Rainelle; Christopher C. Linton, Ronceverte; Allison R. McCourt, Webster Springs; Mikenzi K. McMullen, Marlinton; Billy Meadows, Cowen; Jo Chestnut, White Sulphur Springs; Erica Daniels, Lindside; Krystina Gore, Hinton; David A. Guy, Lewisburg; Haley Holliday, Smoot; Zackary D. Morris, MacArthur; and Melissa Wolfe, Williamsburg. 

Jo Chestnut, White Sulphur Springs; Erica Daniels, Lindside; David A. Guy, Lewisburg; and Grace King, Princeton; were named to the All-American Academic Honorary Team for 2022.
Welding creations for a great cause
Instructional Specialist of Welding Gary Holland, recently completed a project supporting a great cause and a dear friend. The turtle will be donated to the Addison Hutchinson Foundation for their second annual golf tournament and auction. Eleven year old Addison passed away due to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). She loved sea turtles. All proceeds go to the cause of fighting the disease.
Fill the FULL baskets
The Fill the Baskets project was a huge success thanks to our great community! Michelle Lilly, College Ambassador, AmeriCorps was overwhelmed with the generous response and participation. The Children's Home Society of WV was also very appreciative of the donation. Thank you to all who contributed!
Southern WV wildlife
We live and work in Southern WV, so wildlife is part of who we are. Recently, some bear sightings at the Raleigh County Campus have us thinking about wildlife safety. Here are some safety tips from the National Park Service. While most appropriate for bears, these same principles can be applied to staying safe around other wildlife too.
  • Bears are wild animals that are unpredictable. Do not approach bears or allow them to approach you.
  • Willfully approaching within 50 yards (150 feet), or any distance that disturbs or displaces a bear is illegal in most national and state parks. Violation of this regulation can result in fines and arrest. Use binoculars, telephoto lenses, or spotting scopes to view wildlife.
  • Be especially cautious if you see a female with cubs; never place yourself between a mother and her cub(s), and never approach them. The chances of an attack escalate greatly if the mother perceives you as a danger to her cubs.

What do you do if you see a bear?
  • Remain watchful.
  • Do not approach a bear.
  • Do not allow the bear to approach you.
  • If your presence causes the bear to change its behavior (stops feeding, changes in travel direction, watching you, etc.) you are too close.
  • Being too close may promote aggressive behavior from the bear such as running toward you, making loud noises, or swatting the ground. The bear is demanding more space. Don’t run! Slowly back away while watching the bear. Increase the distance between you and the bear. The bear will probably do the same.

Please continue to remain watchful for wildlife. If you do find yourself face-to-face with a bear, or another type of wildlife, please remember to remain calm and increase the distance between you and them. Please report dangerous wildlife sightings to any member of New River CTC’s Facilities and Campus Safety team. Happy bearing!
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Volleyball 4 Autism
Memorial Baptist Church
1405 S. Kanawha St., Beckley

MAY 6
Last Day of Spring Classes

MAY 12
Cosmetology Programs Pinning Ceremony

MAY 13
RN Pinning Ceremony
MAY 14
Commencement

MAY 15
Open Enrollment Closes

WEEKLY
Peer Recovery Support Meeting
Wednesdays at Noon, Zoom Meeting

Naloxone Training
Wednesdays at 3 p.m., Zoom Meeting
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New River CTC does not discriminate in its educational programs or in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state laws. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies relating to disabilities, sex, Title IX or other forms of discrimination: Peter Hoeman, Dean of Student Affairs and Title IX Coordinator, 304-929-5027, phoeman@newriver.edu, 280 University Drive, Beaver, WV 25801. Additional information can be found on the College’s website at www.newriver.edu/nondiscrimination.