April 20 Health services will hold a bone marrow registry 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the North Ballroom on SE Campus. Students must have their TCC IDs to participate.
South Campus will hold Hunger Run, a two-mile run/walk for students, faculty and staff, starting at 2 p.m. in the SHPE building. The event benefits the Tarrant Area Food Bank, and the entry fee is five cans of food. The event includes a drawing for door prizes, awards to various male and female age groups and refreshments after the race. Pre-registration forms are available in the SHPE building, and race-day registration starts at 1:30 p.m. Free T-shirts will be given to the first 200 registered.
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April 20 TR Campus’ Center for Academic Success will host Student Success Workshop noon-1 p.m. in the Discovery Center (TRTR 3102). Students can learn how to be resilient in rough times and learn from experiences.
April 20 Health services will hold a blood drive 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the North Ballroom on SE Campus.
April 20 TR health services will continue its Wellness on Wheels series for Stress Awareness Month with The Power of Eating 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Discovery Center (TRTR 3102).
April 20-21 NE Campus will hold a Shakespearean Festival featuring a series of lectures discussing Shakespeare’s legacy and lasting influence. For additional information, call the English department at 817-515-6406 or visit the VolunteerHub.
April 21 Career services offices from across the district will host a collegewide job fair 2-6 p.m. on TRTR Main Street on TR Campus. Representatives from over 50 companies will be recruiting for full-time, part-time and seasonal positions as well as paid internships. The event will also include career and job readiness workshops.
April 21 The NW Campus math department will give students a chance to simplify trinomial equations 9:30-10:30 a.m., 12:30-1:30 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Math Emporium (WACB 1143). Students can solve the equations using either the GCF or magic method.
April 21 South Campus’ Spectrum presents Trans Panel: Trans Parent 1-3 p.m. in the SSTU Forum Room. The semiannual panel on transgender and other LGBT issues for students and parents will inform participants about LGBT community and culture. Speakers will answer questions and knock down myths surrounding transgender individuals. For more information, contact South counseling director Ticily Medley at ticily.medley@tccd.edu.
April 21 SE Campus will hold a graduation festival 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the North Ballroom. Students can get their caps and gowns, take pictures in a photo booth and receive transfer information from different universities.
April 21 The Aviation, Transportation and Logistics Job Fair will take place 3-5:30 p.m. in Room 1201 at the Center of Excellence for Aviation, Transportation and Logistics, 2301 Horizon Drive. The event will include approximately 20 employers in the aviation, transportation and logistics sector.
April 21 NE Campus will offer Safe Space Training 8:30 a.m.-noon in the Community Room (NBSS 1103). The training is open to all TCC employees and students who are familiar with and want to learn how to become an ally to the LGBTQ community. For additional information, call financial aid associate Andrew Rodriguez at 817-515-6272.
April 21 Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month: TCC Students Fight Back!, a self-defense class, will be taught by a TCC police officer 3:30-5 p.m. in the SHPE Yoga Studio on South Campus. The class will address situational awareness and techniques against an attacker in various positions. Participants are encouraged to wear the appropriate attire: workout clothes and comfortable shoes and socks. For more information, contact student development associate Ana Garcia at 817-515-4045 or ana.garcia@tccd.edu.
April 21-23 NW Campus will have an Earth Day event 8 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be outdoor activities and displays near the WACB and WSTU buildings, a disc golf tournament and a Saturday fun run on the trail around the lake. Those who wish to participate in the fun run must pre-register at https://www.edsregistration.com/events/131. The event is open to the public.
April 22 TR’s transfer center presents TCU@TCC 10-11:30 a.m. in the Riverfront Cafe. The event is open to any students thinking about transferring to TCU. Admissions counselors will be on hand to assist with the process and provide information for interested students. Contact transfer center coordinator Laura Escamilla at 817-515-1198 or at TR.transfer@tccd.edu.
April 22 The Jim Bolen Math Competition will host its awards ceremony 3-5 p.m. in the TRTR Action Suites. The TCC Foundation along with participating universities will be present for the recognition of students who participated in the competition. The event is open to students, faculty, staff and general public. Those interested in attending can RSVP by going to the TCC Foundation page and looking for Jim Bolen Math Competition under the Scholarships menu. For more information, contact TCC Foundation administrative office assistant Candice Stovall at 817-515-5277.
April 22 International Mother Earth Day Trivia will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the ESCT HUB on SE Campus. Students will get information on how other cultures celebrate Mother Earth Day and play Earth Day trivia to receive prizes. For more information, call SE student activities at 817-515-3595.
April 22 SE Campus will hold its Toro Boot Camp Challenge at 1 p.m. by the sand volleyball court. Students must sign in on the day of the event, and they must have their TCC IDs to register. For more information, contact SE kinesiology instructor Shahzad Nazir at shahzad.nazir@tccd.edu.
April 22 Transfer Q&A: Dance will be at noon in the SE Campus dance studio (EART 1101). SE transfer center coordinator Terrell Shaw will give students information on transferring to a university as a dance major.
April 22, 28 NE Campus will hold a MyPlan Career Assessment 10:30-11:30 a.m. in career services (NSTU 1625A) April 22 and 2:30-3:30 p.m. in testing services (NSTU 1801A) April 28. The one-hour session will assess students’ personalities, interests, skills and values and suggest careers based on assessment results. Students must register through VolunteerHub, and no late arrivals will be permitted. For additional information, call student development associate Victoria McCleery at 817-515-6692.
April 25 Money Mondays: Managing Credit will be noon-1 p.m. in the Coach’s Corner (ESEE 1210) on SE Campus. For more information, call the Coach’s Corner at 817-515-3755.
April 26 SE Campus will hold the 2016 CIES Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Commons. The fair will bring awareness to community and industry education service programs and courses available throughout TCC’s campuses. For more information, call SE special projects coordinator Nita Haliburton at 817-515-3420 or 817-515-3115.
April 27 TR health services and MHMR will sponsor free HIV testing 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in TREF 1312A. This confidential testing is open to the general public. For more information, contact TR health services at 817-515-1059.
April 27 Secrets to Success will be 12:50-2:10 p.m. in the Library Classroom (ESED 1212) on SE Campus. For more information, call SE academic success center coordinator Kiara Smith at 817-515-3043.
April 27 NE Campus will hold a MyPlan Career Assessment overview 10-11:30 a.m. in the Testing Center (NSTU 1801A). Career services will help students understand their career assessment results. Students must have completed four prior assessments and must come with their MyPlan account user ID and password to receive their results. For additional information, call student development associate Victoria McCleery at 817-515-6692.
April 27 TR health services will continue its Wellness on Wheels series for Stress Awareness Month with The Power of Balance 2:30-3 p.m. in the Discovery Center (TRTR 3102). TR English and language acquisition assistant professor Christi BlueFeather will speak with students about how to find balance in a busy life through self-care. For questions or more information, contact TR health services at 817-515-1059.
April 27 South Campus will hold Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month: Guest Speaker and Tribute Quilt Presentation & Dedication 12:30-2 p.m. in the Fusion Auditorium (SETC 1100). Students are invited to attend a lunch-and-learn on what they can do to raise individual and community awareness on the issues surrounding sexual assault and abuse. A Women’s Center of Tarrant County representative will speak, and the tribute quilt will be revealed. For more information, contact student development associate Ana Garcia at 817-515-4045 or ana.garcia@tccd.edu.
April 27 NE Campus presents Get Back on Track and Finish the Race! 3:30-5 p.m. in the Community Room (NBSS 1103). The workshop is designed to assist with identifying one’s learning style, provide effective learning strategies, provide strategies to boost one’s GPA and provide information about campus resources. For additional information, call special services coordinator Ronda Isaacs at 817-515-6264.
April 27 Graduation and Beyond, a celebration for South graduates, will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the SSTU Dining Hall. For more information, contact senior office assistant Abdel Casiano at abdel.casiano@tccd.edu.
April 28 SE Campus will host a Veteran Students and Military Connected Students Information Panel 1:30-4:30 p.m. in ESEE 1117. Veteran and military-connected students will receive information on veterans resources in support of higher education. For more information, contact veterans specialist Vincent Smith at vincent.smith@tccd.edu.
April 28 South Campus will offer CRASE: Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event Training 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the SSTU Forum Room for students, faculty and staff. For more information, contact student support coordinator Jamal Williams at jamal.williams@tccd.edu or police Cpl. Harlan Thompson at harlan.thompson@tccd.edu.
April 30 TRE Campus’ Sigma Tau and surgical technology students will team with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for the Out of the Darkness Campus Walk 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at TREC. Registration is available online at http://asfp.donordrive.com and will be available for participants the day of the event at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Cindy Mask, TR allied health sciences assistant professor, at 817-515-2403 or at cindy.mask@tccd.edu.
April 30 NE Campus will hold The Experience: An Interactive Scholarship Competition! for female students 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Galley (NSTU 1506). Students can win a $500 tuition scholarship by participating in a series of activities based on Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The event will include a complimentary lunch and door prizes. To enter, students must have completed 12 credit hours and be enrolled in six hours. Students must register at remind.com/join/wintuition or by texting@wintuition to 81010. For additional information, call student activities coordinator Cara Walker at 817-515-6234.
