BRTC Hosts Welcome Week for Students

2024 08 19--Welcome Week - Black River Technical College

Black River Technical College (BRTC) Student Services hosted Welcome Week on Monday and Tuesday, Aug.19-20 to kick off the Fall 2024 semester.

Students were greeted by BRTC staff members and Stryker, the BRTC mascot. Staff members were able to help students print schedules, navigate the campus, and get parking tags. Donuts, coffee from the campus Starbucks, and “The 870 Snow” snow cones were also available for students.

Students were able to play EA Sports College Football 25 and check out BRTC’s official user-created team. Sign Gypsies also put out a “Welcome Back” sign for students to take pictures with.

For more information about student services or events, contact Dane Dillion at dane.dillion@blackrivertech.edu or (870)248-4000 ext.4158.

	September 2024
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						1 DEADLINE: Single parent scholarship applications for spring 12:00 am - 11:59 pm DEADLINE: Single parent scholarship applications for spring Distance Education Scholarship Deadline 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Distance Education Scholarship Deadline • •
2 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Labor Day Holiday - Campus Closed 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Labor Day Holiday - Campus Closed • •	3 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B MS Excel Level 1 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm MS Excel Level 1 Location & Classroom: ITC104 Begin your journey in MS Excel by learning how to use Excel and what capabilities it has. You will learn to how to enter data, work with numbers and dates, create formulas, manage multiple worksheets and how to use functions in formulas. Gaining this understanding will prepare the new user to move into more features of the power of Excel.September 3, 5, 10, 125:30-8:30Book Included To register for this class click this link: MS Excel Level 1 MS Excel Level 1 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm MS Excel Level 1 Location & Classroom: • • •	4 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B •	5 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B BRTC Board of Trustees Meeting - Paragould campus 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm BRTC Board of Trustees Meeting - Paragould campus • •	6 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B •	7 Bob Ross Oil Painting Workshop 9:00 am - 11:30 am Bob Ross Oil Painting Workshop Bob Ross Oil Painting – Rolling Hills Saturday, September 7, 2024 Instructed by Brenda Lawrence, Certified Bob Ross Instructor Be a part of our unique painting class as we recreate the enchanting Rolling Hills painting by Bob Ross! No painting experience? No problem! Our friendly instructor will guide you step-by-step, and all materials are provided. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned painter, this class is perfect for everyone to learn how to paint like Bob Ross. Relax, have fun, and take home your very own masterpiece! Class Details: Saturday, September 7, 2024 9:00 a.m. – Paragould 2:00 p.m. – Pocahontas 16 x 20 Canvas Step-by-Step Instructions Expect to Have Fun and Feel Proud of Your Creation Take Home to Display or Give to a Loved One Ages 10 & Up Limited spots are available – sign up today! For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu. Register at: https://blackrivertech.edu/bob-ross-oil-painting-workshop-rolling-hills-paragould-pocahontas/ Bob Ross Oil Painting Workshop 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Bob Ross Oil Painting Workshop Bob Ross Oil Painting – Rolling Hills Saturday, September 7, 2024 Instructed by Brenda Lawrence, Certified Bob Ross Instructor Be a part of our unique painting class as we recreate the enchanting Rolling Hills painting by Bob Ross! No painting experience? No problem! Our friendly instructor will guide you step-by-step, and all materials are provided. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned painter, this class is perfect for everyone to learn how to paint like Bob Ross. Relax, have fun, and take home your very own masterpiece! Class Details: Saturday, September 7, 2024 9:00 a.m. – Paragould 2:00 p.m. – Pocahontas 16 x 20 Canvas Step-by-Step Instructions Expect to Have Fun and Feel Proud of Your Creation Take Home to Display or Give to a Loved One Ages 10 & Up Limited spots are available – sign up today! For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu. Register at: https://blackrivertech.edu/bob-ross-oil-painting-workshop-rolling-hills-paragould-pocahontas/ • •	8
9 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Basic Industrial Electricity- Circuits & Devices 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Basic Industrial Electricity- Circuits & Devices Location & Classroom: This class can be used as a prerequisite to the Automation Technology 2 year Certification Program. It will assist the student in understanding of ladder logic, wiring of control devices, troubleshooting control issues and generating ladder logic control drawings. The class time will include instruction and hands on labs. This 48 Hour Class will meet September 9 - December 4, 2024 on M/W from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. This Course Qualifies for the Workforce Challenge Scholarship. To register click the link: Basic Ind Electricity • •	10 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Acrylic Painting Class Autumn Blue 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Acrylic Painting Class Autumn Blue Black River Technical College, 1410 Highway 304 East, Pocahontas, AR 72455, USA 16 x 20 Canvas All Supplies Included Step-by-Step Instructions Expect to Have Fun and Feel Proud of Your Creation Take Home to Display or Give to a Loved One POCAHONTAS Tuesday, September 10th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm BRTC, 1410 Highway 304 East, Pocahontas RM 103 Cost $40.00 Deadline to register: Thursday, September 5th Register at: https://blackrivertech.edu/acrylic-painting-class-autumn-blue-paragould-pocahontas/ Location Map • •	11 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B LETA 9/11 Ceremony & Memorial Dedication 8:00 am - 8:30 am LETA 9/11 Ceremony & Memorial Dedication • •	12 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Stained Glass Class Pumpkin 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Stained Glass Class Pumpkin Black River Technical College, Paragould, 1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA Learn the basics of making Stained Glass and make this adorable Pumpkin. Class includes all supplies, along with step-by-step instructions. Space is limited; reserve your spot today! Class Details: Thursday, September 12, 2024 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $50.00 BRTC Paragould – Room ITC 107 Deadline to Register: September 5, 2024 https://blackrivertech.edu/stained-glass-class-pumpkin-paragould/ Location Map • •	13 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B •	14	15
16 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B •	17 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Acrylic Painting Class Autumn Blue 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Acrylic Painting Class Autumn Blue Black River Technical College, Paragould, 1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA 16 x 20 Canvas All Supplies Included Step-by-Step Instructions Expect to Have Fun and Feel Proud of Your Creation Take Home to Display or Give to a Loved One PARAGOULD Tuesday September 17th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm BRTC, 1 Black River Dr., Paragould RM ITC 107 Cost $40.00 Deadline to register: Thursday, September 12th Location Map • •	18 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B PRIVATE - PMU University - GIN 8:00 am - 12:00 pm PRIVATE - PMU University - GIN Location & Classroom: GIN Halloween Wreath Workshop 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Halloween Wreath Workshop BRTC 1 Black River Dr. Paragould Learn how to make one of these beautiful 18″ wreaths with step-by-step instructions. Materials are all included. Choose your wreath design: Welcome Witches Welcome Bones (Skeleton) Hello Bootiful (Ghost) Happy Halloween (Frankenstein) Space is limited, reserve your spot today! Class Details: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cost $40 BRTC Paragould Deadline to Register: September 11, 2024 https://blackrivertech.edu/halloween-wreath-workshop-paragould/ Location Map • • •	19 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Basic Crochet Class 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Basic Crochet Class 210 N Pruett St, Paragould, AR 72450, USA The GIN Learn the basics of the art of crochet and make a beautifuldishcloth to add to your kitchen. Class includes all supplies, along withstep-by-step instructions. You will have a completed beautiful dishcloth totake home and, supplies to continue making beautiful projects at home. Space is limited; reserve your spot today! Thursday, September 19, 2024 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $35.00 The GIN - Downtown Paragould Deadline to Register: Monday, September 16, 2024 https://blackrivertech.edu/basic-crochet-class-paragould/ Location Map • •	20 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B •	21	22
23 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Basic Sewing Class Fall Tote Bag Paragould 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Basic Sewing Class Fall Tote Bag Paragould Black River Technical College, Paragould, 1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA Learn the basics of sewing and make this adorable fall tote bag. Class includes all supplies, along with step-by-step instructions. The Student is required to bring their sewing machine to class. Monday, September 23, 2024 5:30 - 8:30 pm Cost $50.00 BRTC Paragould - Room ITC-107 Deadline to Register: September 19, 2024 Must bring your sewing machine to class https://blackrivertech.edu/basic-sewing-class-fall-tote-bag-paragould/ Location Map • •	24 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Gluten-Free Cooking Class Paragould 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Gluten-Free Cooking Class Paragould The Main Dish, 101 S Pruett St B, Paragould, AR 72450, USA In this class, we will learn how to make some delicious gluten-free recipes. We will make a savory, Garden Veggie Flatbread with sautéed squash, zucchini, and mushrooms. For dessert a Lemon Pound Cake with a dairy-free whipped cream and fresh berries. These recipes will feature plant-based and gluten-free ingredients. Tuesday, September 24, 2024 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $50.00 The Main Dish Kitchen - 101 S. Pruett St. - use the back entrance (Downtown Paragould) Deadline to Register: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 https://blackrivertech.edu/gluten-free-cooking-class-paragould/ Location Map MS Excel Level 2 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm MS Excel Level 2 Location & Classroom: Level 2 MS Excel 2019 Description Students will continuing their knowledge of MS Excel by moving further into its capabilities. Students will learn Advanced Workbook Formatting, Date functions and Conditional Formatting, Financial Functions and What-If Analysis, Troubleshooting Formulas and Lookup Functions and Outlines.Sept 24, 26, Oct 1, 35:30 - 8:30 pmBook included. To register for this class click here: MS Excel Level 2 Petals & Pumpkins Floral Design Workshop 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Petals & Pumpkins Floral Design Workshop Instructed by Cecile Draper from Cedar Rock Blooms Welcome the beauty of fall with our Petals & Pumpkins floral design workshop. Leave with a beautiful arrangement to adorn your home and the skills to design more seasonal creations. Space is limited; reserve your spot today! Class Details: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cost: $45.00 BRTC, College Drive, Pocahontas, AR Deadline to Register: Tuesday, September 17 For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu. Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ovE4AGJqZpFay5KmyEAxwaDSaYJAozM2QRrzyXPCUEs/edit • • • •	25 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B •	26 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Stained Glass Class Scarecrow 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Stained Glass Class Scarecrow Black River Technical College, Paragould, 1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA Learn the basics of making Stained Glass and make this adorable Scarecrow. Class includes all supplies, along with step-by-step instructions. Space is limited; reserve your spot today! Class Details: Thursday, September 26, 2024 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $50.00 BRTC Paragould – Room ITC 107 Deadline to Register: September 19, 2024 https://blackrivertech.edu/stained-glass-class-scarecrow-paragould/ Location Map • •	27 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B •	28	29
30 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Sourdough Bread Making Class 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sourdough Bread Making Class 101 S Pruett St, Paragould, AR 72450, USA (The Main Dish Kitchen) Monday, September 30, 2024 5:30-7:30 p.m. 101 S. Pruett St., Paragould (The Main Dish Kitchen) Cost: $55 Step-by-Step Instructions Take home a Starter, a Prepped Loaf of Bread, and a Scoring Blade Expect to Have Fun and Feel Proud of Your Creation Deadline to Register: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 https://blackrivertech.edu/sourdough-bread-baking-class-paragould/ Location Map • •