Program Spotlight: Machining
Student Tyler Reinhardt talks about the Computer-Integrated Machining program at Surry Community College. He enjoys the process of taking a raw piece of metal and turning it into a working part or fixing a part that is broken.
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Student Athlete Spotlight:
Michelle Thao
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Name: Michelle Thao
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Sport: Volleyball
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Year: Sophomore
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Major: Associate in Arts (Dental Hygiene)
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High School: Fred T. Foad
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Hometown: Hickory, N.C.
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College Awards: NJCAA All-American, Region 10 Player of the Year, All-Region First-Team, NJCAA All-Academic Third-Team, Region 10 All-Academic Team.
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High School Awards: State Championship Most Valuable Player, Athlete of the Year, Most Valuable Player, All-Conference.
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Hobbies: Singing, Vlogging
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Favorite Movie: To All The Boys
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Parents: Thai Thao (Father), Mai Yang (Mother)
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Community Service: Assisted with youth volleyball camps
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Favorite Class at Surry: Biology
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Favorite Moment at Surry: Playing volleyball
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Interesting Fact: I have two dogs named Amethyst and Scooby.
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Favorite Phone App: Instagram and TikTok
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Favorite Musical Artist: Post Malone
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Favorite Food: Hmong food – pho, eggrolls
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Future Plans: Continue my education with getting a degree in Dental Hygiene.
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Spring Payment Plan Open
Surry Community College's Spring Payment Plan has opened!
For full-term courses, the plan will close January 4 at 6 p.m. There are three equal payments due in February, March and April.
For mid-term courses, the plan will open on February 20, and close on March 8 at 6 p.m. Half of the tuition is due at enrollment with the other half due in April.
There is a $25 set-up/enrollment fee. To sign up, go to Nelnet under Quicklinks in myKnightLife. If you have questions, please contact one of the cashiers at (336) 386-3206.
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England: November 8
Join Katelyn Vause on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. to learn about her time as a study abroad student in England in A-121 on the Dobson Campus or via Microsoft Teams at https://bit.ly/KVEnglandFA22.
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Veterans Luncheon: November 10
In honor of Veterans Day and free to all veterans, the Veterans Luncheon will be held on Thursday, November 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Grand Hall of the Shelton-Badgett North Carolina Center for Viticulture & Enology on Surry’s campus in Dobson. Food will be served at 11:30 a.m. with the displaying of flags, and entertainment to follow.
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France: November 14
Join Kayla Forrest on Monday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. to learn about France in A-121 on the Dobson Campus or via Microsoft Teams at http://bit.ly/FranceFA22.
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Wine Symposium: November 16
The symposium is being presented by the Shelton-Badgett North Carolina Center for Viticulture & Enology on Surry Community College’s Dobson campus. This Center serves the grape and wine industry, not only in North Carolina, but the entire Southeast by providing workforce training and industry support.
The cost is $125 for early registration for the event, including the Grand Wine Tasting, or $50 for the Grand Wine Tasting. The deadline to register is Nov. 11. Register now..
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Fall Student Arts Show: November 17
Join us on November 17 on the third floor of the Dobson Campus J-Building from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for the Fall Student Art Show!
Works will be on display from our current art students. Family, friends and community members are encouraged to come view the student work. The artwork on display will showcase work from our drawing, design, photography and ceramics classes. Refreshments will be served.
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UNCW Representative: November 17
Jalen Litte, Transfer Student Success Coordinator, from UNC Wilmington will be on campus on Thursday, November 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Knights Grill. He can assist with application questions, general UNCW information, and much more. You can contact him at (910) 274-9757 or littlej@uncw.edu.
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Ireland Study Abroad Info Session: November 28
Join Surry Community College on a short-term study abroad trip to Ireland in Summer 2023. The trip will be through The Institute of Study Abroad Ireland, based in Donegal. The campus is located in Bundoran, Ireland’s famous surf town.
An information session about the study abroad trip will be held in room C-206 on the Dobson Campus on Monday, November 28, at 6 p.m. This session is for interested students, parents, faculty, staff and community members.
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Fall Drop-in Mini Devotional Time
What: Fall Drop-in Mini Devotional Time. (Take a moment out of your busy week for a brief time of spiritual growth and a little bit of fuel for your day. We will have a light snack or beverage or both!)
Who: All interested college students, Early College students, faculty and staff. (*You don't have to be of a certain church or faith - all who need this spiritual time are welcome!)
When: Each Tuesday from 12-12:15 p.m. OR 12:15-12:30 p.m. (Pick which time works best!)
Where: Betty Kay Vaughn Clocktower
Contacts: Co-advisors: Laura Hudson, Leslie Faistl, and Kennette Thomas (AO clergy advisor)
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Boost Your GPA with Tutor.com 24/7 Online Tutoring
The Academic Support Center offers FREE online tutoring. To access, just click on the Tutor-com link in any Moodle course page. 24/7 help is available for almost every course we offer, and our online tutoring has a 98% satisfaction rating! All tutors are professional and friendly and ready to help you!
Give it a try today – and let us know what you think!.
Phone: (336) 386-3460
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Big Library Read
Join the first global ebook club. Participate in our free, global, digital book club!
Niche Academy – Tutorials
Niche Academy is an accessible online easy-to-use learning platform. The place to go if you need help with APA or MLA citing, how to find reliable information and fight fake news, or how to use library databases,
Check it out!
Contact us!
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Tech Tip: Remember to
Back Up Your Files
Ever been in the middle of typing up a homework assignment and the power blinked, and you lost all of your work? Saving files often and backing up your files will save you time and stress. We recommend using your SCC Microsoft OneDrive cloud storage solution. OneDrive offers 1 terabyte of free storage space. OneDrive can be accessed by logging into myKnightLife, opening your email account, and selecting the app launcher button located at the top-left of your screen.
Students who need technical assistance can contact us during Helpdesk operating hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am. – 9 pm.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
(336) 386-3434
Visit Us in the Library, R-Building
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Fall 2022 Important Dates
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Job Openings
Career Coach
If you have questions about how to apply for a job or how to post a job on Career Coach, contact Rachel Hiatt at (336) 386-3291 or hiattr@surry.edu.
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The Knights Grill offers a full breakfast daily with multiple plate specials and “grab and go” items. Also, a full grill side with numerous selections and Hunt Brothers pizza by the hunk or a whole pizza. The grill also has a sub/wrap station and a full salad bar.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fridays, 7 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
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Surry Knights
Word of the Month: Persistence
The Surry Knights Word of the Month is Persistence, which the ability to stick with something and never give up.
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Weekly Winner
Bethany Vestal is the winner of the Surry Chronicle newsletter drawing!
Be sure to check the Surry Chronicle each week to see if you are the lucky winner!
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