Vol. 10, Issue No. 9
May 25, 2022
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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.
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Commencement and pinning photos |
Photos from New River CTC's 2022 Commencement Ceremony as well as RN and Cosmetology pinnings are available on the College's Flickr account.
2022 Commencement:
2022 Graduates:
LPN-RN Bridge Program Pinning Ceremony:
Cosmetology Pinning Ceremony:
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Several facility updates have been made at the ATC over the last semester including updated lights, fans and bathrooms. |
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Spring cleaning at the NCC |
Justin Foster and Becki Rogers have made great improvements at the Nicholas County Campus. |
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Emergency simulation success |
New River CTC's Emergency Medical Services, Registered Nursing, and Physical Therapist Assistant programs teamed up for an emergency simulation. The exercise started at the Advanced Technology Center in Ghent, and then patients were transported to the Raleigh County Campus in Beaver. Over 35 students participated in the event. |
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New River CTC participated in the Rupert Spring Fling parade and community event on Saturday, May 14. The New River CTC ambulance won a first place trophy for best ambulance in the parade. |
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Melinda Price attended the 2022 Spring Prevention Conference and Celebration May 12-13 at the Glade Springs Resort. |
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This year New River CTC was the lead sponsor for the BRCCC Business Show. Pictured left to right: Melinda Price, Joshua Combs, and Michael Gallimore.
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Something ssssslithers your way? |
A quick google search on snake safety will return more than 14,000,000 results. The US Army, CDC, USDA, state governments, the DNR, colleges and universities, clubs, organizations, and businesses… they all have information about remaining safe around snakes. They’re everywhere! West Virginia has 20 species of snakes, and as the temperature continues to warm up, snake sightings also rise.
Of the 20 species in WV, only two are poisonous - the Northern Copperhead and Timber Rattlesnake. Most venomous bites in WV come from copperheads, but no WV fatalities from these snakes have been recorded in over 30 years. The last rattlesnake linked death occurred in McDowell County, in 2012. Bee stings, cows, and horses account for 15 times as many deaths as snakes. Venomous snakes are most commonly identified by wide, triangular-like heads and cat-like eyes. Non-venomous snakes have thinner heads and round pupils.; however, this isn’t always easy to see, and we don’t encourage anyone to approach a snake to find out.
The other 18 species of snakes in WV are completely harmless. Some live in streams while others live in trees. Many are small and secretive. Occasionally, we will see them. Sometimes inside our buildings. All are carnivores and feed on a wide variety of prey, including: insects, spiders, crustaceans, earthworms, amphibians, fish, rodents, birds, lizards, and smaller snakes.
If you happen across one of our state’s snakes, give it space. Snakes are wild creatures and should not be approached. If you feel threatened by the snake, or fear that the snake could harm someone, please contact a member of your campus safety and maintenance team. Remember, most snakes are harmless-beneficial members of the ecosystem and should be treated as such.
Stay safe!
https://wvdnr.gov/watch-your-step-snakes-of-west-virginia/
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MAY 30
Memorial Day – College Closed
JUNE 1
PTA 2022 Application Deadline
JUNE 24
Summer I, 5-Week Term Ends
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JUNE 27
Summer II, 5-Week Classes Begin
JULY 1
LPN to RN Fall 2022 Application Deadline
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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.
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