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 Emily Willis, Coordinator of Student Affairs, in Hildebrand Hall 100C, by phone at (828) 448-3174, or by email at ewillis@wpcc.edu.
Here’s What’s Happening At WPCC
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February 28, 20216:00 pm: ABCs of Starting a Small Business on a Limited Budget6:00 pm: ABCs of Starting a Small Business on a Limited BudgetFebruary 28, 2021 – WEBINAR |
March 1, 2021All day: UNC System Virtual Transfer TourAll day: UNC System Virtual Transfer TourMarch 1-3, 2021 All day The UNC System is holding a Virtual Transfer Fair for students and advisors March 1-3. There will be three sessions each day, with a group webinar in the first hour of each block and the second hour will offer opportunities to interact with representatives from UNC universities. There is a rotating schedule of the university representatives to accommodate different schedules. More information about the schedule and registration can be found at: virtualtransferfair.northcarolina.edu The session links will be made available the weekend before the Virtual Transfer Fair for those who register. |
March 2, 2021All day: UNC System Virtual Transfer TourAll day: UNC System Virtual Transfer TourMarch 1-3, 2021 All day The UNC System is holding a Virtual Transfer Fair for students and advisors March 1-3. There will be three sessions each day, with a group webinar in the first hour of each block and the second hour will offer opportunities to interact with representatives from UNC universities. There is a rotating schedule of the university representatives to accommodate different schedules. More information about the schedule and registration can be found at: virtualtransferfair.northcarolina.edu The session links will be made available the weekend before the Virtual Transfer Fair for those who register. 10:00 am: Blood Drive10:00 am: Blood DriveMarch 2, 2021 – Do Good. Feel Good. All donors will receive a T-shirt & a $10 eGift Card! Plus, a wellness checkup including COVID-19 antibody test, blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. Appointments are encouraged, please visit www.oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code #45445 Do not present to donate if you have a fever. You must wait at least 14 days before donating if you have been exposed to someone who has or may have COVID-19, have recently been tested and are pending test results for COVID-19 or if you have a confirmed active case of COVID-19. ID required. Donors must be at least 16 years old. Those who are 16 years old need parental permission. See website for more details. *One offer per donor, per donation. No cash value. Not-transferable. Not responsible for lost or stolen gift card. If you have recently donated, thank you. Please visit us when you are eligible to donate again. Donor must have successful donation to obtain results. If donor does not have account created in donor portal already, they must provide email address to phlebotomist at the time of registration so account can be created. Donor will receive email post donation with instructions. The same email provided at registration is used to activate donor portal account. |
March 3, 2021All day: UNC System Virtual Transfer TourAll day: UNC System Virtual Transfer TourMarch 1-3, 2021 All day The UNC System is holding a Virtual Transfer Fair for students and advisors March 1-3. There will be three sessions each day, with a group webinar in the first hour of each block and the second hour will offer opportunities to interact with representatives from UNC universities. There is a rotating schedule of the university representatives to accommodate different schedules. More information about the schedule and registration can be found at: virtualtransferfair.northcarolina.edu The session links will be made available the weekend before the Virtual Transfer Fair for those who register. |
March 4, 202111:00 am: Privilege License11:00 am: Privilege LicenseMarch 4, 2021 – WEBINAR This webinar will provide a basic overview on privilege license tax. Participants will learn about the purpose of a privilege license, who must obtain a privilege license, and how to apply for a privilege license. 2:00 pm: ABCs of Starting a Small Business on a Limited Budget2:00 pm: ABCs of Starting a Small Business on a Limited BudgetMarch 4, 2021 – WEBINAR | March 5, 2021 | March 6, 2021 |
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March 9, 20212:00 pm: Gardner-Webb University Transfer Zoom2:00 pm: Gardner-Webb University Transfer ZoomMarch 9, 2021 – Learn more about transferring to GWU during this virtual discussion: zoom.us/j/93492001056 | March 10, 2021 |
March 11, 20212:00 pm: Finding Your Customers and Creating a Marketing Plan2:00 pm: Finding Your Customers and Creating a Marketing PlanMarch 11, 2021 – WEBINAR Just because you have an idea doesn’t mean anyone will buy it. In Finding Your Customers and Creating a Marketing Plan there are 4 ways to describe your customers and sources to find out how many there are in your market area. The program features 5 ways to create a winning plan to target them. 6:00 pm: Finding Your Customers and Creating a Marketing Plan6:00 pm: Finding Your Customers and Creating a Marketing PlanMarch 11, 2021 – WEBINAR Just because you have an idea doesn’t mean anyone will buy it. In Finding Your Customers and Creating a Marketing Plan there are 4 ways to describe your customers and sources to find out how many there are in your market area. The program features 5 ways to create a winning plan to target them. | March 12, 2021 | March 13, 2021 |
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March 15, 20214:00 pm: North Carolina A&T State University Virtual Visit4:00 pm: North Carolina A&T State University Virtual VisitMarch 15, 2021 – Learn more about transferring to North Carolina A&T State University during this Zoom session. Join the Zoom meeting here. | March 16, 2021 |
March 17, 202111:00 am: Facebook Shops & Facebook Marketplace11:00 am: Facebook Shops & Facebook MarketplaceMarch 17, 2021 – WEBINAR If you want to be successful, you can’t sit back and wait for customers to come to you – reach out to them. So where are they? Facebook. Facebook is the largest social network in the world, with more than 1.1 billion people logging in daily to spend an average of 58.5 minutes on the platform. If you sell products online and you don’t have a Facebook shop, you’re missing a huge opportunity. Let us show you just how easy it is to “Sell to the World” for free. What is Facebook Marketplace? Marketplace is an easy, convenient way to market your small business and sell in your local area. Customers can look through your listings or search for items near them to find great things to buy. |
March 18, 202111:00 am: Using Paid Online Ads to Promote Your Business11:00 am: Using Paid Online Ads to Promote Your BusinessMarch 18, 2021 – In this webinar, participants will learn about different options to advertise your business using online resources. These options are often easier and much less expensive than traditional advertising. We will discuss social media advertising through major platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. as well as Google AdWords and other options. 2:00 pm: Dynamite Marketing for Small Business2:00 pm: Dynamite Marketing for Small BusinessMarch 18, 2021 – WEBINAR There has never been a time that is as easy and economical to do great marketing! In Dynamite Marketing for Small Businesses you will discover 50+ successful ways to market your business and easily reach customers. 6:00 pm: Dynamite Marketing for Small Business6:00 pm: Dynamite Marketing for Small BusinessMarch 18, 2021 – WEBINAR There has never been a time that is as easy and economical to do great marketing! In Dynamite Marketing for Small Businesses you will discover 50+ successful ways to market your business and easily reach customers. |
March 19, 202110:00 am: Your Community Health Plan for Businesses10:00 am: Your Community Health Plan for BusinessesMarch 19, 2021 – WEBINAR Healthcare doesn’t need to be complicated for your business or your employees. On Friday, March 19th at 10am, you will learn how we provide “free” primary care and over 350 generic medications with ZERO cost share to the employee. Register for our upcoming webinar to hear the good news! | March 20, 2021 |
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March 23, 20212:00 pm: UNC-Charlotte Virtual Visit2:00 pm: UNC-Charlotte Virtual VisitMarch 23, 2021 – Join UNC-Charlotte admissions staff for this virtual university visit. Register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 6:00 pm: How to Start a Business6:00 pm: How to Start a BusinessMarch 23, 2021 – Don't miss the opportunity to learn the basics of starting a small business. Are you thinking about getting into business for yourself? This course covers the issues that an individual should consider before thinking about opening the doors. In other words, this course is the starting point on your journey into business ownership. Learn how to identify critical issues and make the right decisions as you prepare to start your business. Topics include business structures (sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations), licensing and zoning, trademarks, copyrights, patents, insurance, financing alternatives, record keeping, and taxes. | March 24, 2021 |
March 25, 20212:00 pm: How to Create a Solid Business Plan after doing Customer Discovery2:00 pm: How to Create a Solid Business Plan after doing Customer DiscoveryMarch 25, 2021 – WEBINAR This webinar will help you with developing a solid business plan. In addition this session will provide essential information identifying your customer. You will be provided resources to research your competition and to interview potential customers. This session will also share reasons to develop a plan with focusing on what to include (executive summary, company information, product/service, HR, marketing, operations, and financial plans), and tips for writing a successful plan. 6:00 pm: How to Create a Solid Business Plan after doing Customer Discovery6:00 pm: How to Create a Solid Business Plan after doing Customer DiscoveryMarch 25, 2021 – WEBINAR This webinar will help you with developing a solid business plan. In addition this session will provide essential information identifying your customer. You will be provided resources to research your competition and to interview potential customers. This session will also share reasons to develop a plan with focusing on what to include (executive summary, company information, product/service, HR, marketing, operations, and financial plans), and tips for writing a successful plan. | March 26, 2021 | March 27, 2021 |
| March 28, 2021 | March 29, 2021 |
March 30, 20219:00 am: Sales & Use Tax Workshop9:00 am: Sales & Use Tax WorkshopMarch 30, 2021 – WEBINAR This workshop will help participants better understand their sales and use tax obligations. Participants will receive a hands-on experience preparing sales and use tax returns in addition to learning about sales and use tax basics, about the most common types of sales and use taxes collected, and how to register an account. Sales and use tax law changes regarding capital improvements and repair, maintenance, and installation services will not be addressed in any depth during this workshop. If you have questions regarding this tax law change, please call the NC Department of Revenue toll free 1-877-252-3052. | March 31, 2021 | April 1, 2021 | April 2, 2021 | April 3, 2021 |