1. February is Black History Month
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave.  I rise.  I rise.  I rise.  ~Maya Angelou, "Still I Rise," And Still I Rise If there is no struggle, there is no progress.  ~Frederick Douglass
The time is always right to do what is right.  ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
I had no idea that history was being made.  I was just tired of giving up.  ~Rosa Parks
February 1, 2011

2. Founder of Negro History Week (now “Black History Month”)
Carter G. Woodson
Founder of Negro History Week
(now “Black History Month”) 2
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3. Frederick Douglass (1817 – 1895)
Abolitionist, orator and writer who fought against slavery and
for women's rights. Douglass was the first African-American citizen
appointed to high ranks in the
U.S. government. 3
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The First Black Vote
Though there would be still so many rivers to cross and mountains to climb, this was indeed a glorious, inspiring, landmark event. We can sense the many years this gray-haired man has waited for this moment to cast his ballot. In line are others, including a military man.   HARPER'S WEEKLY, November 16, 1867 4
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5. Normal School in Alabama (now Tuskegee University)
Booker T. Washington
Founder of Tuskegee
Normal School in Alabama
(now Tuskegee University) 5
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6. George Washington Carver (1864-1943)
American scientist, educator, humanitarian, and former slave. Carver developed hundreds of products from peanuts, sweet potatoes, pecans, and soybeans; his discoveries greatly improved the agricultural output and the health of Southern farmers. 6
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7. First African American to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard University
W.E.B. DuBois
First African American to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard University
Co-Founder of the NAACP 7
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Martin Luther King, Jr
National leader of the civil rights movement, leading boycotts and
staging protests against segregation in the South. 8
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9. Black History Month – WeArePaid 2011
Coretta Scott King
Widow of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and
Founder of Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change 9
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10. Black History Month – WeArePaid 2011
Malcolm X
World renowned African American/
Pan-Africanist and human rights activist 10
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11. First African American elevated to U.S. Supreme Court
Thurgood Marshall (1908 – 1993)
First African American elevated to U.S. Supreme Court
( ) 11
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12. First African American to serve as
Colin Powell Born 1937
First African American to serve as
chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 12
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Sojourner Truth
Nationally known speaker on human rights for slaves and women 14
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15. Black History Month – WeArePaid 2011
Harriet Tubman ( )
Devoted her life to fighting slavery, helping slaves and ex-slaves,
and championing the rights of women. An incredibly brave woman, she was known as the "Moses of her people." Conductor for the Underground Railroad who helped slaves flee to freedom in the North 15
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16. Black History Month – WeArePaid 2011
Mary McLeod Bethune
Founder of
Bethune-Cookman College 16
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17. Black History Month – WeArePaid 2011
Zora Neale Hurston
A novelist, folklorist, and anthropologist 17
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Rosa Parks
“Mother of the civil rights movement" 18
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Shirley Chisholm ( )
First African-American woman elected to the US Congress.
During her long political career, she fought for the rights of women and minorities. 19
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20. Black History Month – WeArePaid 2011
Bessie Coleman ( )
First black female pilot and the first woman to receive an international pilot's license. 20
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21. Mae C. Jemison NASA Astronaut (former)
First African-American Woman in Space 21
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22. Oprah Winfrey First African-American woman to reach billionaire status22
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23. Black History: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Thank You! 23
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24. STUDENT ACTIVITY CARDS
Starting NOW
Participate in approved workshops & activities to receive an Eastern Punch! Accumulation of punches is over 1 academic year!
EASTERN REWARDS:
10 punches, Flash Drive
20 punches, Cooler
30 punches, Messenger Bag
40 punches, Custom Sweatshirt
50 punches, Nook
EASTERN

25. Student Government Association (SGA)
Meetings
Tuesday, March 5, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, April 23, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (New Officers)

26. Student Government Association (SGA)
Are you a Leader?
Are you interested in being an SGA Officer?
NOMINATIONS for President, Vice President, Treasurer, & Secretary accepted March 4 – March 29
CAMPAIGNING open April 1 – April 18
BALLOT BOX open April 11 – April 18

27. DID YOU COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
DID YOU COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA? We highly recommend you complete prior to March 1 Earn an Activity punch!

28. All Students Welcome to attend!!!
Eastern’s Art Society
Planning Meeting
Wednesday
February 27
2 pm
Resource Center
All Students Welcome to attend!!!
SGA sponsored event

29. APPLICATIONS for GRADUATION Deadline March 1, 2013

30. Developmental Steel

31. Developmental Steel
“We all need to understand ourselves before we can understand others.” Eastern Student

32. Developmental Steel
“We all need to understand ourselves before we can understand others.” Eastern Student

33. Developmental Steel
“We all need to understand ourselves before we can understand others.” Eastern Student

34. Developmental Steel
“We all need to understand ourselves before we can understand others.” Eastern Student

35. THURSDAY, February 21 10 am – 2 pm Resource Center
James Robert May, III, Community College Outreach Coordinator
Will be on our campus to answer your questions and help you with the transfer process. Please visit American Public University’s Website if you’re interested in transferring,
THURSDAY, February 21
10 am – 2 pm
Resource Center

36. Are you enrolled but aren’t sure what you want to major in
Are you enrolled but aren’t sure what you want to major in? Are you graduating soon & unsure of what to do next?

37. We have just the workshop for you
We have just the workshop for you! Thursday, March 7 9 am – 6 pm Autumn Perry will be here to help you with these decisions!

38. Think: Workforce Education
EASTERN WV COMMUNITY & TECH COLLEGE LOST RIVER BREWING COMPANY
Beer Brewing Class
Beginner brewing class
Learn equipment needed to brew beer from malt extract
Learn the brewing, fermentation, and bottling process
Take home 12 beers made in class
4 week program
Thursdays, April 4th—25th
6pm-8pm
$55/person
Classes will be held at
Lost River Brewing Co.,
Wardensville, WV
REGISTER by contacting:
Workforce Education or stop by Room 203

39. Think: Workforce Education
Bus Trip to New York City
Saturday, June 8
Leave from Eastern WV Community & Technical College at 6am
Leave NYC at 10pm
$79/person
REGISTER by contacting:
Workforce Education or stop by Room 203

40. Think: Workforce Education
CPR & 1st Aid Training
Monday, February 25, 6pm - 8pm &
Wednesday, February 27 6pm - 8pm
Classes will be held at EWVCTC
Call , ext. 253 to enroll
$10/person
Payment due at time of registration
REGISTER by contacting:
Workforce Education or stop by Room 203

41. Think: Workforce Education
Concealed Carry Handgun Permit Class
Do NOT bring your handgun to class
$65/student
Payment due at time of registration
MasterCard/Visa accepted
If you want to carry your handgun legally, then this class is for you.
Saturday, April 20 8am - 2pm
Class will be held at
EWVCTC’smain campus, Moorefield
REGISTER by contacting:
Workforce Education or stop by Room 203

42. Think: Workforce Education
Get Paid to Talk
Monday, March 25 6:30pm-9pm
$15/student
Have you ever been told that you have a great voice? This exciting class will explore numerous aspects of voice over work for television, film, radio, audio books, documentaries, and the internet. We will cover all the basics, including how to prepare the “all important” demo, how to be successful and earn great income in this exciting field. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear examples of demos recorded by professional voice actors. Class participants will even have a chance to record a commercial script under the direction of our VoiceCoaches producer.
REGISTER by contacting:
Workforce Education or stop by Room 203

43. Think: Workforce Education
TOBACCO PREVENTION
Thursday, April 4, 10 am – 3 pm
If you or someone you love needs help to stop using tobacco,
stop by and talk to Kris
REGISTER by contacting:
Workforce Education or stop by Room 203

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