Thriller Thursday (Movie Night) October 23, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thriller Thursday (Movie Night) Student EventsReady for a scream-worthy good time? Join us for Thriller Thursday in DE 116 at SWCC! Thursdays in October, on the 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, we’re turning down the lights and cranking up the chills with a new horror movie each week. Bring your friends, your bravest face, and maybe something to hide behind… because
The Great Flying Eagle Costume Throwdown October 30, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Buchanan Hall Lobby Student EventsIt’s time for The Great Flying Eagle Costume Throwdown! On October 30th at 12:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Hall Lobby, faculty and staff will showcase their spookiest, silliest, and most creative costumes. Students and colleagues will serve as judges, so come prepared to cheer, vote, and see who claims the bragging rights for best dressed
Haunted Table Trail October 30, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Buchanan Hall 669 Community College Rd, Cedar Bluff, VA, United States Student EventsCalling all mini ghosts and goblins! Join us for the Haunted Table Trail at SWCC on October 30th at 4:30 PM. Follow the trail of spooky (but not too scary) tables, collect treats, play games, and get into the Halloween spirit. Costumes are a must! Bring your best one and get ready for a spooky
Monster Bash October 31, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ratliff Commons Student EventsCalling all Flying Eagles! Get your costumes ready for the Monster Mash Bash! Celebrate Halloween with friends, music, games, treats, and a costume contest that’ll crown the best-dressed on campus. Come for the scares, stay for the fun, and make this a night to remember!
Coffee Social November 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Buchanan Hall Lobby Student EventsTake an after-lunch break and treat yourself at the Black Bird Bakery Coffee Social! Swing by the Buchanan Hall Lobby for fresh coffee provided by the Eagle Cafe, enjoy delicious pastries, and a chance to catch up with friends (or make some new ones). It’s the perfect way to recharge your day!
Groundbreakers Week First Gen Slam November 10, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Ratliff Commons Student EventsStudents (and faculty/staff who were first-gen themselves) share their journeys—challenges, surprises, and wins—in a supportive, open-mic format. The aim is to normalize struggles and inspire each other.
Groundbreakers Week Adulting 101 November 11, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Library and Buchanan Hall Student EventsHands-on breakout sessions covering topics like financial aid hacks, building credit, time management, networking for introverts, and navigating imposter syndrome. Sessions are led by faculty, local professionals, and successful first-gen alumni.
Groundbreakers Week Resource Roadmap November 12, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Ratliff Commons Student EventsBooths from campus support services, tutoring, mental health, transfer advisors, and local organizations. The twist: each booth offers a “pro tip” or quick activity to make resources less intimidating.
Groundbreakers Week Connection Day November 13, 2025 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Eagle Cafe 669 Community College Rd, Cedar Bluff, VA, United States Student Events Food and music event featuring first-generation students, faculty, and staff. The entire campus community is invited.
Stress Busters Week November 17, 2025 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm B110 Student EventsColoring book day! Need a break? Join us for Chill Out: Stress Busters Week, November 17th–20th! Each day brings a new way to unwind—coloring books to spark your creativity, a
Stress Busters Week November 18, 2025 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm B110 Student EventsNap party! Need a break? Join us for Chill Out: Stress Busters Week, November 17th–20th! Each day brings a new way to unwind, coloring books to spark your creativity, a
Stress Busters Week November 19, 2025 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm B110 Student EventsWalk it out! Need a break? Join us for Chill Out: Stress Busters Week, November 17th–20th! Each day brings a new way to unwind, coloring books to spark your creativity, a Nap Party for some well-deserved rest, a campus walk to clear your mind, and a full day dedicated to pure relaxation. Drop in for
Stress Busters Week November 20, 2025 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm B110 Student EventsNeed a break? Join us for Chill Out: Stress Busters Week, November 17th–20th! Each day brings a new way to unwind, coloring books to spark your creativity, a Nap Party for some well-deserved rest, a campus walk to clear your mind, and a full day dedicated to pure relaxation. Drop in for one or all
Deck the Doorways: Christmas Edition December 4, 2025 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Across campus Student EventsGet in the holiday spirit with Doorway to the Holidays! On December 4th, showcase your decorating skills and transform your door into a festive work of art. Student judges will select the most creative entry, and the winner will receive a pizza party! Ready, set, decorate!
Lunch Open Mic February 17 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm The Athlete’s Blender Cafe 347 College St, Cedar Bluff, VA, United States Student EventsEver dreamed of being the next Beyoncé? Secretly write poetry in your car? Know a joke so bad it’s actually good? Whether you’re a shower singer, a reluctant comedian, or just have a weird talent involving rubber chickens, we want YOU on our stage! Join us for Lunchtime Open Mic at 12:30 p.m. on the
SGA Town Hall February 19 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Ratliff Commons Student EventsSGA Town Hall meeting beginning at 1130am in Dellinger Hall, Ratliff Commons.
Super Mario Cart Tournament March 3 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Student Lounge Buchanan Hall Student EventsThink youcan dodge shells, master the drift, and outrun the competition? It’s time toput your Mario Kart skills to the test!Join us onTuesday, March 3rd at 12:15 p.m. in the
March Madness: Game 3 – Giant Connect Four March 12 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Buchanan Hall Student Lounge Student EventsThinkyou’ve got the strategy to outplay everyone? Prove it in Game 3 of MarchMadness: Giant Connect 4!Be thereThursday, March 12th at 12:15 p.m. in the Student Lounge, Buchanan Hall. Outwitstudents, faculty, and community members for your shot at a $25 Gift Card andsome serious bragging rights.No sign-up, just show up, stack those chips, andclaim your
Tic-Tac-Toe Tournament March 19 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Buchanan Hall Student Lounge Student Events❌⭕ March Madness: Game 4 – Tic Tac ToeThrowdownGot themoves to win at the classics? Step up for Game 4 of March Madness: Tic Tac Toe!Join usThursday, March 19th, at 12:15 p.m. in the Student Lounge, Buchanan Hall.Outsmart your fellow students, faculty, and community members for a shot at a$25 Gift Card and bragging rights.No
Women’s History Month Panel March 26 @ 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Ratliff Commons Student EventsJoin us forour Women’s History Month celebration on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 12:15p.m. in Ratliff Commons. Hear from accomplished leaders, including TiffanyVanBuren, Director of Human Resources at Virginia Highlands Community College;Melissa Stiltner, Director of Distance Learning; and Stacey McGhee, ExecutiveDirector of the Educational Foundation.All students, faculty, and staff are invited toattend this special event
2026 Day of Service April 7 Ratliff Commons Student EventsVolunteers will gather to assemble hygiene bags/kits for the communities we serve. Volunteers will meet in Ratliff Commons beginning at 9am.
Honors Symposium April 21 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Ratliff Commons Student EventsThe Honors students will present their capstone beginning at 11am in Ratliff Commons.