Tech Talk
Bolick Presents at Developmental Education Conference
March 13, 2019 Joanna Bolick, Chair of Developmental Studies, presented at the National Association for Developmental Ed (NADE) conference in Atlanta on March 8.
A-B Tech Students Honored at NCCIA Conference
March 12, 2019 Four A-B Tech students were honored with scholarships at the NCCIA conference held on March 6-8 at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. Eight scholarships are given statewide for students majoring in an IT field.
Construction Students Build Bee Hive Bench
March 12, 2019 A-B Tech’s CST-111 (Construction I) class built a beehive bench for the Early College Bee Club. “We love supporting this sort of hands-on learning, whether it’s construction or beekeeping.
Kennedy Presents at GIS Conference
March 12, 2019 Computer Technologies Instructor Pete Kennedy attended the NC GIS conference in Raleigh this February, where he presented “Using GIS to Prioritize Trail Maintenance in Pisgah National Forest.”
Plant Sale April 26, 2019
March 12, 2019 The Annual Sarah Gnilka Memorial Plant Sale will start at 8:00 a.m. Friday, April 26, on the lawn of Sycamore! Plants are available for $3 per 4-pack.
Detention Officers Receive Certification at A-B Tech Woodfin
March 11, 2019 The Emergency Services Academy celebrated the graduation of 18 students from the Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC) on March 11 at A-B Tech Woodfin. The class had officers from Buncombe, Polk, Madison, Jackson, and Yancey counties.
Benedict College President Speaks at A-B Tech
March 7, 2019 Dr. Roslyn Artis, President of Benedict College, discussed the value of Black History Month in our current society and explored the value and diversity of ideas and opinions during her presentation, “Why Does Black History Month Matter?” on February 28.
Capital Improvements at A-B Tech Madison
March 7, 2019 A-B Tech Madison has a new floor in the Ramsey Building, along with some other improvements for the 29-year-old facility. They also received a new HVAC system, new gutters, and drainage improvements as part of the NC Connect Bond project.
STEM Friday on March 15, 2019
March 6, 2019 Presented by the A-B Tech STEM Departments, the latest STEM Friday will be at noon, March 15, 2019, in Ferguson Auditorium. Dr. Allen Moore, Biology Instructor, will present “Tree Diversity of a One Hectare Plot of Lowland Peruvian Rainforest,” as a discussion of his research in the Amazon.
Radio Museum Available for Class Tours
March 6, 2019 Faculty and staff may schedule tours of the Asheville Radio Museum located in Elm 315 outside of the normal schedule of 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Fridays. Instructors are encouraged to bring their classes.