April Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the focus for this year revolves around the theme "Building Connected Communities."

This theme aims to raise awareness and, hopefully, decrease the occurrence of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment within our communities. At its heart, this theme emphasizes the importance of creating safe, inclusive, and equitable environments for all.

Throughout this month, we encourage everyone to take proactive steps towards building connected communities and deepening their understanding of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse.

By engaging with the information shared, we can collectively work towards fostering safer and more supportive environments for everyone.

Learn more about the history of Sexual Assault Awareness Month here.

National Library Week in the Academic Resource Center

April 8-12

Drop by the ARC Library to celebrate National Library Week!

There will be fun puzzles and games, as well as a gift card drawing for staff/faculty and students.

To enter the drawing, stop by at the start of the week to pick up your reading log. Fill it in as you read books, articles, newspapers and anything else throughout the week. 

Turn your reading log in by Friday, April 12 at noon to be entered into a drawing for a gift card.

Total Solar Eclipse Viewing

Monday, April 8

2-4:30pm

B&O Building Back Plaza, Wheeling Campus

Join the WVNCC Astronomy Club as we view and track the Total Solar Eclipse, a very rare astronomical occurrence where the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth - casting a shadow which leads to a period of darkness lasting several minutes. Our area will see partial totality of 98%.

Viewing glasses will be provided. Telescopes will also be provided or bring your own. If bringing your own telescope, please make sure it has the appropriate lens filter. More safety guidelines can be found here.

The Eclipse will also be projected inside the B&O Auditorium for those who do not wish to go outside.

For questions, please contact Said Leghlid at sleghlid@wvncc.edu

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, April 9

10am-3pm

The Department of Student Engagement and the American Red Cross will be hosting an upcoming blood drive 10am-3pm Tuesday, April 9, in the B&O Auditorium on the Wheeling Campus.

If you have any questions, please contact studentactivities@wvncc.edu

Cardio Drumming (New Martinsville)

Thursday, April 11

11am - noon

Join us for Cardio Drumming, a lively fitness routine that blends drumming and aerobics for a fun exercise and mental health booster! 

Open to all!

Days of Thunder 

Tuesday, April 16 (Wheeling)

Wednesday, April 17 (Weirton)

Thursday, April 18 (New Martinsville)

10am - 3pm

Saturday, April 20 (tri-campus)

9am-noon

Come register for the Fall 2024 Semester!

• Registration
• Advising
• Early Entrance
• Anything you need for Fall!

Wheeling Campus: Action Center, B&O Building

Weirton & New Martinsville: Main Lobby

FAFSA Workshops 

Tues., April 16 (Wheeling)

Wed., April 17 (Weirton)

Thurs., April 18 (New Martinsville)

10am-5pm

The revamped 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is here!

We’re here to assist you in completing your application. Schedule an appointment with our qualified Financial Aid staff during one of our upcoming FAFSA workshops to help get your application completed.

• Create your FSA ID
• Complete the FAFSA application
• Answer your general financial aid questions

Preregistration is required.

Get more details and information.

First Responder Round Table

Wednesday, April 17

4-5pm

Join us to hear from our First Responder Panel as they share coping strategies tailored to their profession.

Our panelists include a nurse, a Wheeling police officer, a firefighter, and a police officer/volunteer firefighter.

ARC Library, second floor B&O Building, Wheeling Campus

Criminal Justice Career and Recruitment Fair

Friday, April 19

10am - 1pm

Employers Attending Include:

• Local Municipal Police Agencies
• County Law Enforcement Agencies
• State Law Enforcement Agencies
• Division Of Natural Resources
• Youth Service Systems
• Division Of Corrections West Virginia

Information From Other Agencies Include:

• Substance Abuse Therapists
• Alcohol and Drug Counselors
• West Liberty University Criminal Justice Department
• YWCA
• YMCA

Location: Wheeling Campus, Education Center Gym

For more information, contact John Lantz, WVNCC Criminal Justice Program Director at jlantz2@wvncc.edu.

Lunch 'N Learn - SAHC Workshop and Q&A

Monday, April 22

Noon-1pm

Join Teresa Richmond SART Coordinator/ Prevention Specialist to learn about the services the Upper Ohio Valley Sexual Assault Help Center provides to their five-county service area.

Lunch will be provided.

B&O Auditorium, Wheeling or via Zoom

Meeting ID: 816 8392 2401

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Esports: Rocket League

Monday, April 22

2:30-3:30pm

Join us to compete against Ohio University Eastern and Ohio University Zanesville in a Rocket League tourney!

• Play in-person (first come first serve) or play online from home
• All players get a WVNCC Esports t-shirt and laptop sticker!

Three players are needed to make a team. All Interested parties, please email studentactivities@wvncc.edu.

Entries must be received by April 18, at noon.

You will receive an email with all the details once your registration is complete.

Wheeling Campus: EC Room 115 (Between the Gym and Fitness Center)

New Martinsville: Library

Weirton: 1st Floor Computer Lab

RSVP Due for Grad Cap Decoration Kits

Tuesday, April 23

Decorate your graduation cap to win a Keurig!

• Decorate on your own or get supplies from Student Activities
• Watch for our Facebook post on May 8 to show off your creation
• Faculty and staff will choose winning cap
• Winner will receive a $25 Gift Card of their choice

RSVP for a decorating kit by April 23 to studentactivities@wvncc.edu

Virtual Gift Card Bingo

Tuesday, April 23

3-4pm

Play six rounds of bingo and win a different gift card each round.

Meeting ID: 817 8502 3118

Reverse Job Fair

Tues., April 30; 11:30am - 12:30pm (New Martinsville)

Wed., May 1; 11:30am - 1:30pm (Weirton)

Thurs., May 2; 11:30am - 1:30pm (Wheeling)

Join us for Reverse Job Fairs on each campus hosted in conjunction with the Spring Student Symposiums.

Employers will be on-hand to meet students and observe presentations.

Students are encouraged to bring resumes and engage with potential local employers.

Open to all students, regardless of Symposium participation.

Fairs will be held in the Academic Resource Center (Library) on each campus.

Pre-registration for students is encouraged but not required.

Commencement 2024

Thursday, May 9

7-8:30pm

Congratulations Class of 2024! Join us for our 52nd Annual Commencement Ceremony at WesBanco Arena.

Doors open at 6pm, students must arrive by 6:40pm.

Commencement will be livestreamed on our YouTube page.

Questions related to graduation should be directed to registrar@wvncc.edu.

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