Week of April 2, 2022
Student Activities
Resources
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
This year the Sexual Assault Awareness month is focusing on “Building Safe Online Spaces Together.” According to National Sexual Violence Resource Center, sexual harassment, assault, and abuse can happen anywhere, including in online spaces. For too long, harassment, cyberbullying, and sexual abuse and exploitation have come to be expected as typical and unavoidable behaviors online. Building Safe Online Spaces Together is possible when we practice digital consent, intervene when we see harmful content and behaviors, and promote online communities that value respect, inclusion, and safety.

Visit https://www.nsvrc.org/saam to learn more about how you can get involved to promote awareness. 
 
National Sexual Assault Hotline
The hotline is opened 24/7, and all you need to do is call 800.656.HOPE (4673) for help. The hotline is confidential and a safe service that can be used to get you the help you need. For example, someone can talk you through what happened, give local resources to you and so much more. Visit https://www.rainn.org/ to learn more about how you can get help. 
 
More resources will be shared throughout the month of April.
Healthy Relationships
Tuesday, April 5, 2-3pm

Join Haley Kleinedler, Victim Advocate/Prevention Specialist from the Upper Ohio Valley Sexual Assault Help Center, while she presents: Healthy Relationships.

This curriculum embodies an innovative approach that addresses positive interpersonal development, life skills, healthy relationships, dating violence, and pregnancy prevention.

This curriculum also builds assets and strengthens protective factors. It empowers individuals with skills needed to form and maintain healthy relationships, make wise sexual choices, and work toward their goals.

Attend this session and be entered to win a $50 gift card from Walmart!
Make N' Take Craft - Painted Flowerpots
Wednesday, April 6, 1pm
Join us to paint your own flowerpot! The Department of Student Activities will provide everything you need, so just stop by and enjoy a relaxing afternoon painting. Then, pick out a pack of seeds to plant in your flowerpot later.

Wheeling Student Union
New Martinsville and
Weirton Student Lounges
Beginner's Yoga
Thursday, April 7, 5pm
Join Julie Markel, owner of Peace of Mind Yoga, in this class for beginners.
Her mission is to bring peace of mind to the Ohio Valley and the world one soul at a time.

Space is limited. Email studentactivities@wvncc.edu by April 4 to reserve your spot.

Wheeling Student Union
SGA Election Applications due this Friday!
The student body of each campus elects its respective senators. The combined student body of all three campuses elects the Board of Governors Representative and the Representative to the Advisory Council of Students. The Executive Board of the SGA will be elected by all current senators.

Email your SGA application and THREE references by April 8, at 5pm, to sga@wvncc.edu or turn into your campus Student Services.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Northern will participate in #WearBlueDay2022 on April 8. Send a photo of you wearing blue to studentactivities@wvncc.edu to be entered to win a Northern swag bag.

WVNCC will also have the Pinwheels for Prevention pinwheel garden displayed on the B&O Courtyard.
Graduation Information
Cap and Gown orders are due April 15!
Library
Celebrate National Library Week!
Monday, April 4
Tuesday, April 5, 1:30 pm
Wednesday, April 6, 1:30 pm
Thursday, April 7, 1:30 pm 
Friday, April 8 
Did You Know?
  • Did You Know? The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with more than 167 million items on approximately 838 miles of bookshelves, which would span roughly the distance from The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., to Cape Canaveral, Florida. Library of Congress Fascinating Facts



  • Did You Know? Academic librarians provide information services for almost 38 million people each year – reaching more than four million people that attend men's college basketball games. NCES ALS report 2012 Table 3: Reference transactions (services to individuals) – 28,856,409 per year; individuals served in groups = 10,109,738 -- total served 38,966,147 [http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2014/2014038.pdf] NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball attendance total: 24,525,640 Source: NCAA Annual Attendance Report, 2018

  • Did You Know? Bridging the Digital Divide - The digital divide is real. Libraries transform to play an essential role in bridging the divide and not just through access. According to Pew Research, 63% of newcomers feel they’d need some assistance in learning how to use the internet. An initiative of the ALA -American Library Association

  • Did You Know? Knowledge Trumps Information - 64% of college graduates believe they are prepared to locate, organize and evaluate information. Only 29% of employers believe the same. Libraries transform to help students acquire strong research and critical thinking skills, so they can crystalize information, instead of rote reporting. An initiative of the ALA – American Library Association
Academic Support Center
Join us for these Stress Awareness Workshops!
Free Weirton Event for Kids
Action Center
Virtual and In-Person Career Fair
Thursday, April 7
Virtual Fair - 10am - noon
In-person Fair - 1-3pm

Graduating soon or just thinking about your next steps?

Visit the Northern Career and Transfer Fair to network with potential employers and checkout transfer opportunities if you wish to continue your education. Open to all current students, alumni, and community members!

Virtual fair from 10 a.m. – Noon

In-person event on the Wheeling campus from 1 p.m.- 3 p.m.

For more information, contact Lisa Soly - lsoly@wvncc.edu
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