Student Activities
Become involved on campus by participating in student activities!
By joining campus clubs and activities, you’ll meet people, learn more about programs and services and have loads of fun as well. Several clubs have developed around different campus programs and interests but every club welcomes students of all cultures, faiths, ethnicities and programs of study.
Watch the weekly campus newsletter, Pioneer Press, for meeting times or visit the Student Government Association Facebook page for more information on current events.
Questions about clubs, organizations, or activities? Contact Megan Abee, Coordinator of Student Affairs, in Hildebrand Hall 100C, by phone at (828) 448-3174, or by email at mabee2@wpcc.edu.
Here’s What’s Happening At WPCC
Events in May 2023
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April 30, 2023
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May 1, 2023(2 events)
8:00 am: Nurse Aide I Refresher (68419)8:00 am: Nurse Aide I Refresher (68419) –
Nurse Aide I Refresher classes are for Nurse Aide I folks who have let their certification lapse. Students are required by N.C. Board of Nursing to be a Level I Nursing Assistant and to list with N.C. Division of Facility Services and N.C. Board of Nursing. The course consists of primarily review and testing to assess student knowledge. Each student must complete course with passing academic and attendance requirements to maintain registry with N.C. Division of Facility Services and N.C. Board of Nursing. Hours and course content dictated by above listed governing bodies. For Information on our Nurse Aide Refresher classes, call (828) 448-6140. RequirementsIn order to register for the Nurse Aide Refresher class, you must:
Additional Information
Students may register via the following methods:
Section DetailsNurse Aide I Refresher ClassClass sessions meet in Room 166 of the Foothills Higher Education Center on Sterling Street in Morganton. The cost of the course is $125. Write down the section number of the class for which you want to register and enter that in the online registration form below. Nurse Aide I Refresher (Section 68419) – May 1 - May 9, 2023 Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA 8:30 am: Industrial Sewing Boot Camp (69206)8:30 am: Industrial Sewing Boot Camp (69206) – CLASS SECTION: 69206 Industrial Sewing Book Camp meets May 1 - 17 every week Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM. Receive 96 credit hours from our Industrial Sewing Boot Camp! This program prepares trainees for a career in the sewn trades and is currently offered in English with some Spanish translation. Location: Carolina Textile District at The Industrial Commons on 647 Hopewell Road in Morganton, NC. This class is hosted in partnership with our local industry partners and The Industrial Commons. You will learn:
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May 5, 2023
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May 6, 2023(1 event)
8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 69329)8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 69329) – If you have been charged with a minor violation in the 36th North Carolina Judicial District, you may elect to have it reduced by the District Attorney by completing a 4-hour defensive driving course. It is offered through Western Piedmont Community College and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina to train motorists in the principles of defensive driving.
Foothills Higher Education Center |
May 7, 2023
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May 9, 2023
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May 10, 2023(1 event)
6:00 pm: Defensive Driving (Section 69330)6:00 pm: Defensive Driving (Section 69330) – If you have been charged with a minor violation in the 36th North Carolina Judicial District, you may elect to have it reduced by the District Attorney by completing a 4-hour defensive driving course. It is offered through Western Piedmont Community College and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina to train motorists in the principles of defensive driving.
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May 11, 2023
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May 12, 2023
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May 13, 2023(1 event)
8:30 am: Notary Public (#69091)8:30 am: Notary Public (#69091) – Date: May 13, 2023
 Section #: 69091
Time: Saturdays 8:30-4:30 with 1 hour lunch break
Location: FHEC- 211
Foothills Higher Education Center, 2128 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655 Cost: $75
Materials: Students will need to purchase the notary public handbook that is available in the WPCC bookstore. You should also bring a pencil and paper. Please note no laptops are allowed.
This course is taught by Calleesha Teel, Esq. Originally from Greenville, NC she received her Bachelors in Political Science from Winston-Salem State University and her JD/MLS from North Carolina Central University. She has been a Notary Public since 2016 and conducted hundreds of notarizations. She is also a Notary Signing Agent and Notary Public Instructor. "I am looking forward to teaching you what you need to know to be a Notary."
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May 14, 2023
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May 15, 2023
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May 16, 2023(1 event)
4:00 pm: Basic Excavator Operations (69328)4:00 pm: Basic Excavator Operations (69328) – WPCC is offering a new and exciting training for the Do-It-Yourselfer. If you have decided to do your own repairs at home. Let us lend you some helpful training. Whatever it is inside the home or yard work. WPCC has three upcoming classes that might help to achieve your goal. Course: Basic Excavator Operations This course will give the student a hands-on experience with the (CAT- Simulators) Excavator. The course will teach the student the control familiarization along with proper procedures. The course will provide scenarios from safety inspection, starting operations and shutdown. By the end of the course a student should be able to operate a mini-Excavator. There is an opportunity for a student to receive a job interview with a construction partner or municipalities. View our CAMPUS MAPS page for directions to the K-Building. Upcoming DIY Courses: Ceiling Fan Install: Learn more and Register HERE
Jim Richardson Campus/K Building |
May 17, 2023
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May 18, 2023
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May 19, 2023
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May 20, 2023(1 event)
8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 69331)8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 69331) – If you have been charged with a minor violation in the 36th North Carolina Judicial District, you may elect to have it reduced by the District Attorney by completing a 4-hour defensive driving course. It is offered through Western Piedmont Community College and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina to train motorists in the principles of defensive driving.
Foothills Higher Education Center |
May 21, 2023
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May 22, 2023(2 events)
3:00 pm: Crafting Stained Glass3:00 pm: Crafting Stained Glass – Have you ever wanted to make your very own piece of stained glass? Well here's your chance! Come join us in learning how to build your very own stained-glass magic. Dates: May 22nd, June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th , July 3rd View our CAMPUS MAPS page for directions to the K-Building.
Jim Richardson Campus/K Building 6:00 pm: Intro To Welding6:00 pm: Intro To Welding –
Dates: May 22- July 24 (No class on Memorial Day nor the week of the 4th)
Exact Dates: May 22nd, 24th, 31st, June 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 28th, July 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, & 24th
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.
Section #: 68880
Room #: C-102 (Main Campus located at 1001 Burkemont Ave., Morganton)
Capacity: 10
Cost: $180
Description: This class will be an introduction to basic welding processes. Topics of discussion will include Safety in Welding, Welding types, and an overview of the welding industry as a whole. Students will be given time to practice some welding techniques and get a feel for the welding trade. The students will be working with mild steel mostly focusing on stick welding and gas welding. After the class is finished Students should be able to identify and set up Oxy-Fuel & Arc Welding Equipment and perform basic welding, brazing, and soldering applications. No workbook is required but an optional one will be available if interested. No PPE is required
Western Piedmont Community College |
May 23, 2023(1 event)
4:30 pm: Ceiling Fan Install (69327)4:30 pm: Ceiling Fan Install (69327) – WPCC is offering a new and exciting training opportunity for the Do-It-Yourselfer. Let us lend you some helpful training inside your home. Date: May 23, 2023 This course will give the DO-IT-Yourselfer the basic concept to install a ceiling fan safely. This course will give the student the basics in electrical wiring safety, identifying the proper wires to splice and connect. The student will learn to find the proper power supply connection and all the hardware needed to install a ceiling fan. This course will give the students the proper techniques to complete the ceiling fan at home. View our CAMPUS MAPS page for directions to the K-Building. Upcoming DIY Courses:
Jim Richardson Campus/K Building |
May 24, 2023
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May 31, 2023
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June 1, 2023
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June 2, 2023
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June 3, 2023(1 event)
8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 69333)8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 69333) – If you have been charged with a minor violation in the 36th North Carolina Judicial District, you may elect to have it reduced by the District Attorney by completing a 4-hour defensive driving course. It is offered through Western Piedmont Community College and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina to train motorists in the principles of defensive driving.
Foothills Higher Education Center |
