Student Life Upcoming Events

A-B Tech Fall 2023 Activities and Events

Open to all current curriculum students

Get involved in these upcoming events!

  • Aug. 21 @ 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Welcome Tents: Stop by the tent for a campus map, student handbook, and more. Elm and Bailey locations.
  • Aug. 21 - Sept. 6 — Trailblazer Quest: Campus scavenger hunt to collect 10 selfies from specific locations for a chance to win prizes.
  • Aug. 29 @ 11:00 a.m. — Small Business Center Info Session: Thinking of starting a business, or building your current one, this info session is designed for you! Locke Library, room 120.
  • Aug. 29 @ 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. — Tutoring Center Open House: Drop in for refreshments and to learn about tutoring options. Ferguson room 114.
  • Aug. 30 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Ice Cream Social at the Reset: Drop by the Reset room to Kickoff the semester with some ice cream. Elm 204
  • Aug. 30 @ 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Treasured Tree Guided Walk: Take a break from the computer and get outside. Learn about the Treasured Tree program and meet our special awardees! Meet at the Beech Tree Deck behind the Coman Student Center.
  • Aug. 31 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon — Lawn Games: Take a study break and join the Student Life team for some fun in the sun. Cornhole, lawn darts, refreshments, and more. Beech Tree Deck behind the Coman Student Center.
  • Sept. 6 @ 9:30 a.m. — 1 Mile Guided Campus Walk: Have some time between classes and want to get in a few steps. Join us for a guided one-mile walk around campus. Meet at the Beech Tree deck behind the Coman Student Center.
  • Sept. 7 @ 11:00 a.m. — 2.4 Mile Guided Campus Walk: Take a study break and get moving with this 2.4-mile guided walk around campus. Meet at the Beech Tree deck behind the Coman Student Center.
  • Sept. 7 @ 12:00 noon — Cardio & Weight Room Open House: Come by the Coman Student Activity Center to learn how you can use your A-B Tech ID to utilize the cardio/weight room for your fitness and well-being!
  • Sept. 12 @ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Fall Festival: Curriculum classes canceled from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join the Student Life team around the Beech Tree Deck behind the Coman Student Center for food, music, environment booths, and more. Student ID required.
  • Sept. 14 @ 2:00 p.m. — Professional Wardrobe Makeover: Join us at the free Career Clothes closet to learn creative ways to boost your professional attire. Learn about Career Services while enjoying some free "shopping". Meet in the Bailey building lobby.
  • Sept. 18 @ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Constitution Day: Stop the Student Life office for a pocket-sized U.S. Constitution. Coman Student Center.
  • Sept. 21 @ 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. — Speaker Re-Broadcast (online): Matthew McConaughey: Email studentlife@abtech.edu for a Zoom link to join.
  • Sept. 26 @ 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. — Speaker Re-Broadcast (online): Jamie Foxx: Email studentlife@abtech.edu for a Zoom link to join.
  • Sept. 27 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — MANNA FoodBank Community Market: Free groceries, produce, and perishables for those who need them. The market is located at the parking lots behind the Magnolia Building on Fernihurst Drive
  • Oct. 9 @ 12:00 noon - 1:45 p.m. — Transfer Fair, Beech Tree Deck
  • Oct. 11 @ 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. — Skull Painting: Dia De Los Muertos: Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by coming out to the Beech Tree Deck (Behind Coman) to paint skulls!
  • Oct. 16 @ 2:30 p.m. — Film Screening: A Million Miles Away, Ferguson Auditorium. Join us for a discussion, snacks, and viewing of this NEW inspiring movie & celebrate Hispanic Heritage.
  • Oct. 18 @ 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Mini Pumpkin Painting: Join us on the Beech Tree Deck (Behind Coman) to paint mini pumpkins for Halloween.
  • Oct. 19 @ 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Coffee & Credit: Join us for an open conversation about what credit is, how it impacts your finances, and how to build or improve it with a financial representative from OnTrack WNC. Ferguson, Room 117
  • Oct. 24 @ 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Halloween Trivia: Join SGA to play some spooky trivia, win prizes, and enjoy snacks. Ferguson, room 117
  • Oct. 25 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — MANNA FoodBank Community Market: Free groceries, produce, and perishables for those who need them. The market is located at the parking lots behind the Magnolia Building on Fernihurst Drive
  • Oct. 25 @ 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. — Speaker Re-Broadcast (in-person): Arnold Schwarzenegger: Join us in Ferguson, Room 117 (not Allied Health) for an in-person re-broadcast of their NSL @ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. — BearWise: Come learn from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission about black bears in NC & what to do in bear encounters. Sycamore, Room 201
  • Oct. 30 @ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Well-O-Ween: Halloween Wellness Fair: Curriculum classes canceled from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join the Student Life team at the A-B Tech Conference Center for health and wellness-themed activities. Student ID required.
  • Nov. 1 @ 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. — ETSU Day: Meet at the Beech Tree Deck to learn more about Eastern Tennessee University
  • Nov. 1 @ 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. — Witches Brew: Join us for a drop-in coffee/tea and cookie decorating with the Academic VP and Deans. Beech Tree Deck
  • Nov. 2 @ 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. — Speaker Re-Broadcast (in-person): Adam Grant: Join us in Ferguson, Room 117 (not Allied Health) for an in-person re-broadcast of their NSLS interview. Snacks included!
  • Nov. 3 — ASU Transfer Preview Day: To find out more information and to sign up visit: Sign up for transportation
  • Nov. 6 & 7 @ 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. — Health Insurance: Open Enrollment with Pisgah Legal Services: Do you need to enroll or re-enroll in an affordable health plan for 2024? Visit this link to make an appointment with Pisgah Legal Services as they visit campus: Schedule Here
  • Nov. 8 @ 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. — Gratitude Cards: Join SGA & student Life in Ferguson 121 (not allied health) to craft gratitude cards!
  • Nov. 10 @ 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. — Speaker Re-Broadcast (online): Dr. Shefali: Tune into the Zoom re-broadcast of clinical psychologist and best-selling author, Dr. Shefali, as she speaks on discovering your authentic self. Link: Zoom
  • Nov. 14 @ 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. — #Adulting: Money Matters: Join us in Ferguson 117 to learn how to reach your financial goals, with topics ranging from budgeting, financial planning, and improving your credit.
  • Nov. 14 @ 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Indigenous Heritage: Film Screening: Join us in the Ferguson Auditorium (not Allied Health) to view a film on an indigenous story titled "Ixcanul."
  • Nov. 15 @ 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. — International Trivia: Join us in the Ferguson 121 (not Allied Health) to put your global knowledge to the test! Snacks & prizes provided.
  • Nov. 16 @ 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. — Speaker Re-Broadcast (in-person): Emily Balcetis: Join us in Ferguson, Room 117 (not Allied Health) for an in-person re-broadcast of their NSLS interview. Snacks included!
  • Nov. 18 — WCU Open House: To find out more information and to sign up visit: Sign up for transportation
  • Nov. 20 @ 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. — Finger Knitting Holiday Craft: Join us in Ferguson 121 (not Allied Health) to learn how to finger knit making holiday garlands for the season.
  • Nov. 22 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — MANNA FoodBank Community Market: Free groceries, produce, and perishables for those who need them. The market is located at the parking lots behind the Magnolia Building on Fernihurst Drive
  • Nov. 28 @ 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. — Speaker Re-Broadcast (online): Adam Grant: Join us on zoom for a re-broadcast of Adam Grant's interview with NSLS on "The Science of Achieving Greater Things."
  • Nov. 30 @ 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Star Ornament Crafting: Join us in Ferguson 121 (not AHWD) for a crafting workshop!
  • Dec. 4 @ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Yoga Flow: De-Stress: Join us for a simple yoga flow workshop led by the SGA president in the Coman gym - yoga room.
  • Dec. 5 @ 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. — Holiday Cookie Decorating: Join us in Ferguson 117 (not AHWD) to decorate and enjoy holiday cookies!
  • Dec. 6 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon — Holiday Cookie Decorating: Join us in Ferguson 117 (not AHWD) to decorate and enjoy holiday cookies!
  • Dec. 8 @ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon — MANNA FoodBank Community Service: Join Student Life & SGA in a community service project at the MANNA warehouse a couple of minutes from campus. Email studentlife@abtech.edu for more information & to sign up!
  • Dec. 27 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — MANNA FoodBank Community Market: Free groceries, produce, and perishables for those who need them. The market is located at the parking lots behind the Magnolia Building on Fernihurst Drive

For more information, please email sga@abtech.edu or michelechathcock@abtech.edu or tyralsyverson@abtech.edu

 

Student Government Association (SGA) Meetings

Find out what’s happening around campus and get involved in creating positive change! Meetings are held every other Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in Ferguson 117. Follow Trailblazer Talk or contact the SGA office at sga@abtech.edu for more information!

Fall Meetings:

  • Aug. 23 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Aug. 30 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Sept. 6 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Sept. 20 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Oct. 4 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Oct. 18 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Nov. 1 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Nov. 15 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Nov. 29 @ 4:30 p.m.

 

Student Health Clinic

A-B Tech’s on-campus student/employee health clinic is located in the Ferguson Center for Allied Health and Workforce Development, Student Clinic. Students (18 years of age or older) and employees may visit the on-campus health clinic.

Services include treatment for aches and pains; blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol evaluations; prescriptions; minor emergencies; medical questions; and cold, flu, and virus care. The cost is $20 per 15-minute visit for students (with student ID). All patients will be seen on a walk-in basis. To make an appointment, call (828) 398-7570 or email healthclinic@abtech.edu.

 

Clubs and Societies

Want to get involved with a student organization? A-B Tech has over 18 student clubs and societies of all varieties. You might even have an idea for a student organization that we don’t currently have on campus. If so, drop by our Student Government office in the Coman Student Activity Center and speak with an SGA officer. We are always open to new ideas and will help you find a leadership role that is perfect for you. See a full list of current clubs and societies on campus, as well as contact information at Clubs, Societies, and Student Programs.

 

Completing your program this year?

If you will be completing your program (degree, diploma, certificate) this year, you must complete an Application for Program Completion. You can obtain an Application for Program Completion form in the K. Ray Bailey Student Services Building or at Graduation.

Questions? Email registrar@abtech.edu.