Vol. 10, Issue No. 11
June 22, 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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Summers County ARH partnership |
A partnership between New River Community and Technical College and Summers County ARH Hospital is bringing new educational opportunities to the county, starting with the college’s practical nursing program.
“We know that the region needs nurses,” said New River CTC President Dr. Bonny Copenhaver. “Our partnership with the hospital will allow us to bring classes directly to Hinton to increase access to education and training opportunities.”
Beginning in August 2022, New River CTC will offer the Certificate of Applied Science in Practical Nursing program classes at the Summers County ARH facility in Hinton. The partnership between the college and hospital will also allow for additional programs to be offered at the hospital in the future.
New River CTC also offers the practical nursing program at campuses in Lewisburg, Summersville and Beaver. New class starts for the program are scheduled each fall, and once students are accepted into the program, they can earn their practical nursing certificate in 11 months.
Applications for practical nursing classes starting this fall in Hinton are being accepted now through July 1, and the TEAS exam will be offered remotely for nursing student applicants. Students interested in enrolling in the program for August 2023 are encouraged to apply for this fall and begin taking prerequisite courses for the program.
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Justin Foster cleaning up campus grounds. |
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Bunkers Open Golf Tournament |
New River CTC staff played in the 2022 Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce Bunkers Open Golf Tournament at The Resort at Glade Springs on Tuesday, June 7. |
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New River CTC Advancement and Recruitment Specialists attended the Celebrate Princeton Festival on June 11, and the Alderson Community Food Hub on June 14. English Instructor Dianna Putorek also joined them at the Princeton event. |
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Food truck frenzy and festival brings headliners Everclear with Fastball and The Nixons to Princeton |
Join the Chuck Mathena Center, Community Connections, and Mountain Event Promotions for the third annual Food Truck Frenzy & Festival on June 25, 2022 from 12-11pm. This event includes all day live music and an array of food truck vendors.
The all-day lineup includes Everclear, Fastball, The Nixons, Messer, Anything but Human, and Toothless Ruth. Food truck vendors will be dishing out your favorite foodie fair all day. Vendors include 800 Degrees Wood Fired Pizza, Bite Mi, Cherry of Top, Cook’s Kettle Corn, Hilltop Coffee, Holy O’s Mini Donuts, MAD Concessions, Tacos De Marcos, and Twisted Sisterz BBQ. Food truck vendors interested in joining may submit their information to info@cmcwv.org for consideration.
Domestic beer will be provided by The American Beer Company and Princeton’s own Sophisticated Hound Brewing Co. will be serving up ice cold craft beer. For a full list of food vendors and music lineup, as well as rules and prohibited items, head to www.chuckmathenacenter.com/food-truck-frenzy. This is a rain or shine event.
This event is made possible through partnership with A4 Media, Alpha Media, City of Princeton, Community Connections, Greg Barnett Photography, First Media Services, Memorial Funeral Directory, Mix 102.9, Mountain Event Promotions, MountainPlex Properties, Star 95, Three Rivers Media, WJLS, WVNS, and WVVA. If your business or organization would like sponsorship information, please contact candace@cmcwv.org.
General admission tickets are $15 in advance; children 12 and under receive free admission. All ticket prices will increase by $5 on the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased online at www.chuckmathenacenter.org/food-truck-frenzy, by calling 304 425-5128 or visiting the CMC Box Office at 2 Stafford Commons, Princeton, WV 9am-5pm Monday – Friday.
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It’s hot outside, and that means one thing. The sun is in ample position to cook our skin. The truth is it doesn’t have to be hot outside to get a sunburn. However, as the weather continues to warm, we spend more time outside, increasing our chances of getting one. Each year, one of every three Americans report getting sunburned. It’s important that we do what we can to protect our skin. The US Department of Health and Human Services estimates melanoma accounts for approximately 9,000 deaths each year, with over 5,000,000 people treated for melanoma during the same period.
About 100 years ago, the first sunscreen was invented in a kitchen. By the 1930s, names like L’Oreal began experimenting with products to help protect the skin from the sun’s rays. By the mid-40s, a pharmacist invented what is today known as the Coppertone® brand sunscreen. By the 1970s, the first UV filters were added to these products creating the first Sun Protection Factor (SPF) cream – a whopping SPF 15. Today, some products boast SPFs of 100 and higher.
The amount of time it takes someone to burn in the sun will vary from individual to individual. As a result, the effectiveness of any sunscreen will also vary from individual to individual. The SPF of a product is a measurement of the amount of time the sunscreen will protect you from UV rays. Science tells us that a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 will protect someone 30 times longer than if they didn’t wear any at all. For example, if it takes you 10 minutes to get a sunburn and you wear SPF 30, then multiply 10 x 30 for a total of 300 minutes protection – or 5 hours. BUT – and this is a big but – almost all sunscreens will wear off long before their protection time ends. So, as a rule of thumb, remember to re-apply every two hours when in the sun. Lastly, the number of UV rays blocked by sunscreen increases with an increase in SPF. Though marginal, SPF 15 blocks 93% of UVB rays, SPF 30 blocks 97%, and SPF 100 blocks 99%.
More and more companies are manufacturing products to meet the needs of different skin types. If creams, sprays, and lotions aren’t for you, try SPF clothing as an alternative. Bottom line, find a product that works for you. Use that product, apply as directed, protect your skin, and have a great summer!
Stay safe!
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JUNE 22
LPN Program Information Session
7 p.m., Zoom Webinar
JUNE 24
Summer I, 5-Week Term Ends
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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