Southwest Virginia Community College

Self-Defense
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Ratliff Commons
Self-Defense Class -Student-led project. Bringing law enforcement officials from 2 service countiesand offering Rape whistles, pepper spray, and lanyards.

Transfer Connections Day
2025-10-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Ratliff Commons
Transfer Connections Day will allow students to meet with various representatives from 4-year colleges and universities to discuss transfer potential and gain access to more information about those colleges. Student Support Services will be hosting the event through Dr. Susie Mullins, our Transfer Coordinator, who is inviting the college representatives for the event.

Thriller Thursday (Movie Night)
2025-10-23 17:00 - 19:00
Ready 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 these flicks aren’t for the faint of heart. The shows start at 5:00 PM. Come for the scares, stay for the snacks!

The Great Flying Eagle Costume Throwdown
2025-10-30 12:30 - 13:30 | Buchanan Hall Lobby
It’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 on campus!

Haunted Table Trail
2025-10-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Buchanan Hall, 669 Community College Rd, Cedar Bluff, VA, United States
Calling 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 good time!

Monster Bash
2025-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Ratliff Commons
Calling 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
2025-11-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Buchanan Hall Lobby
Take 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
2025-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Ratliff Commons
Students (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
2025-11-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Library and Buchanan Hall
Hands-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
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Ratliff Commons
Booths 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
2025-11-13 12:15 - 13:15 | Eagle Cafe, 669 Community College Rd, Cedar Bluff, VA, United States
Food and music event featuring first-generation students, faculty, and staff. The entire campus community is invited.

Stress Busters Week
2025-11-17 12:15 - 13:15 | B110
Coloring 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 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 and give yourself the chance to recharge before finals!

Honors
2025-11-18 12:00 - 13:05 | DE116
Honors will meet in DE116.

Stress Busters Week
2025-11-18 12:15 - 13:15 | B110
Nap 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 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 and give yourself the chance to recharge before finals!

Stress Busters Week
2025-11-19 12:15 - 13:15 | B110
Walk 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 one or all and give yourself the chance to recharge before finals!

Stress Busters Week
2025-11-20 12:15 - 13:15 | B110
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 one or all and give yourself the chance to recharge before finals!

Honors
2025-12-02 12:00 - 13:05 | DE116
Honors will meet in DE116

Deck the Doorways: Christmas Edition
2025-12-04 12:15 - 13:15 | Across campus
Get 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!
