Vol. 9, Issue No. 7
May 10, 2021
From the Hawk's Nest, New River CTC's employee newsletter, is distributed twice a month, and we need your input! Have story ideas or photos for From the Hawk's Nest? Send them to the Office of Communications for the next edition.
Additional resources can be found online at www.actionforhappiness.org.
Wellness resources
New River CTC's Lunch and Learn sessions are available on the College's website at https://www.newriver.edu/workplace-wellness/. You'll find sessions on our 3 M's: Mindfulness, Movement and Menu. If you've watched the sessions, we would appreciate your feedback on them.

Looking to drink more water, but want something with flavor? Try one of these four fruit flavored water infusion recipes.

Additional resources from Active SWV:
Phi Theta Kappa inductions
Twenty-three New River Community and Technical College students have been inducted into the Beta Zeta Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society.

The College held an induction ceremony for 2020 and 2021 students at the Raleigh County Campus in Beaver on Friday, April 23. Fourteen of the new PTK members were from 2020.
Virtual college tour success
Robby Queen hosted a virtual college tour in partnership with the Education Alliance. The tour was open to 16 middle schools throughout West Virginia for 7th and 8th graders. It included a welcome from President Copenhaver, video tours of GVC and RCC, information on healthcare programs from Dr. Angie Strickland, and information on workforce and technical programs from Brian Sampson. There was also a Q&A session where students were very interested in possible majors and dual credit/AP opportunities.
STEM camp instructors needed
We are currently seeking four instructors for our 3-week STEM Camp this summer. Applicants may apply through the New River website or at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/newriveredu?page=2.
Show your New River CTC spirit
New River CTC Facebook frames are now available for the College community to use when updating Facebook profile pictures. Currently, there are options for our 2020 and 2021 graduates to use this weekend for commencement festivities, as well as an #IamNewRiver option.

To find the frame options:
  1. Click to edit your profile picture
  2. Click "Frames"
  3. In the search bar enter "New River CTC"
Festival Queen receives New River CTC scholarship
Bridgette Altizer, a senior at Seneca Trail Christian Academy, was crowned Ronceverte River Festival Queen on April 25 and received a $500 scholarship to attend New River Community and Technical College.
Ronceverte River Festival Pageant Director and Assistant Professor of Cosmetology at New River CTC, Lisa Carter awarded Altizer the scholarship on behalf of New River CTC Foundation.

“It’s a great way for the college to show support for our local community,” Carter said.

Altizer will compete in Charleston for the Miss West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals title in January 2022.

Carter manages and instructs students at the New River CTC Cosmetology Program Salon in Lewisburg. The salon is now open to the public for services provided by students in the cosmetology, esthetics, massage therapy, nail care technician, and barbering certificate programs.

New River CTC Foundation awards $125,000 in student scholarships each year to increase access to higher education and career skills in West Virginia.

Photo: Ronceverte River Festival Queen Bridgette Altizer (center) received a $500 scholarship to attend New River Community and Technical College. Lanie Taylor (left) was named Jr. Teen Queen and Baylee Jarrett (right) was Festival Teen Queen.
New River CTC student stands out during fundraiser
One of the newest members of the Greenbrier Valley Council 8689 Knights of Columbus is Andrew Wrzosek from Waitesville, a student in the welding program at New River Community and Technical College. He has helped with many projects of GV Council but really shined during the "Tilapia to Go" fundraising project where in the first three Fridays, the 4:30-7 p.m. drive thru has sold more than 500 full dinners. The Council has another "drive thru" dinner on May 14 in the parking lot of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in downtown White Sulphur Springs.
Rhododendron Festival 2021 schedule
May 8 – 29: Active Southern WV Facebook Photo Contest: Take a hike on one of the trails near Beckley & submit your rhododendron photos to the 2021 Rhododendron Festival event page with hashtag #WVRhodofest21 by May 29 for a chance to win a prize with the most “likes” – amateur photographers only.
 
Saturday, May 8: Neighborhood Cruise: 4 - 4:30 pm Cruise Line-up at Cross Point Church, Crescent Rd. Cruise McLean Addition & Harper Road with option to Old Mill Village and to Shade Tree Car Club’s Cruise-in at Logan’s.
 
Sunday, May 9: Recognition of Ms. Stroud, Woman Coal Miner: 2 pm, Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine

Saturday, May 15: Shade Tree Car Club & First Responders Show: 9 am - 4 pm, Little Beaver State Park, Music by East of Memphis
 
Raleigh County Historical Society Dedication 11am - Bill Withers Historical marker located across from Stratton School, 1129 South Fayette Street.

Concerts celebrating the music of Bill Withers. 12-6 pm, Beckley Intermodal Gateway. Featured artists: Matt Mullins & the Bringdowns, Drew Lawrence, Lady D, The Carpenter Ants, Lords of Lester, Shawn Benfield & The Untrained Professionals. Food vendors available

Saturday, May 22: Rhododendron Cruise: 4-4:30 pm Cruise Line-up at the Beckley-Raleigh County Memorial Airport. Ride to Grandview (New River Gorge National River) to scenic overlooks and rhododendrons in bloom

Rhododendron Walks: 4 and 5:30 pm, Grandview. Walks led by National Park Rangers

Coalfield Architecture Tour. 6 pm. Raleigh Playhouse & Theater. Walking tour & presentation on Alex Mahood, Architect of the Coalfields. $10. Contact: Scott Worley 304-228-1851

Monday, May 24: Open Mic, 7 pm, The Raleigh Playhouse & Theatre. To reserve a performance slot, message the theatre at facebook.com/TheRaleighWV or email TheRaleighWV@gmail.com.

Wednesday, May 26: Full Moon Ride/Walk: group bicycle ride & walk, 8 pm, McManus Trail, meet at the Art Park 3rd Ave parking lot

Friday-Saturday, May 28, 29: WV Miners Home Baseball Games, 6:35 pm, Linda K Epling Stadium; Fireworks after the game on the 29th (Saturday)

Saturday, May 29: Neighborhood Cruise & Concerts: 4 - 4:30 pm, Cruise Line-up at Park Middle School, cruise neighborhood ending at the Beckley Intermodal Gateway Plaza for Concerts: 5:30 pm – Motown Music by How Great Thou Art; 6:30 pm – 80’s music by Quiet Enough

Also, check out the Beckley Exhibition Mine, Youth Museum (Exhibit: Tuesday - Saturday, Thomas & Friends Ride the Rails), Beckley Art Center, Tamarack, Mountain State Mini-Golf and other local attractions.
Just for fun
A little humor shared by Betul Kudurogianis, Instructor of Mathematics.
MAY 7
Last day of classes

MAY 11
EDET Info Session (In-person)
10:30 a.m.- noon, ATC

MAY 12
EDET Info Session (Zoom)
2-3:30 p.m.

MAY 14
FAFSA Friday
2 p.m.
MAY 15
Commencement
10 a.m., Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center

MAY 21
FAFSA Friday
6 p.m.

MAY 26
PTA Information Session
12 p.m.
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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, Interim Dean of Student Services 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.