Southwest Virginia Community College

CANCELLED: Flying Eagle 5K
2025-10-11 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | SWCC Athletic Field
Flying Eagle 5k: For those feeling competitive, the EagleFest 5K walk/run kicks off at 10:30 AM.
The event begins at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 11, in the Charles R. King Community Center Parking Lot.

EagleFest
2025-10-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Charles R King Community Center, 498 College St, Cedar Bluff, VA, United States
Join Southwest Virginia Community College for a jam-packed day of festivities featuring vendors, live music, food trucks, games, and more.
Meet the Southwest softball players and Freedom the Eagle before cheering them on in their doubleheader.
For those feeling competitive, the EagleFest 5K walk/run kicks off at 10:30 AM.
The event begins at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 11, in the Charles R. King Community Center Parking Lot.

Scare-aoke Night
2025-10-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Eagle Cafe, 669 Community College Rd, Cedar Bluff, VA, United States
Unleash your inner ghoul and belt out your favorite tunes at Scare-aoke Night: Halloween Edition! Dress up, grab the mic, and sing your heart out—whether you’re a monster mash pro or want to have a scary good time. Costumes encouraged, laughs guaranteed, and spooky vibes all night long!

Thriller Thursday (Movie Night)
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00, 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!

Transfer Panel Discussion
2025-10-20 12:15 - 13:15 | Ratliff Commons
Former students return to SWCC to talk about their transfer experiences.

Self-Defense
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

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!

Lunch Open Mic
2026-02-17 12:30 - 13:30 | The Athlete’s Blender Cafe, 347 College St, Cedar Bluff, VA, United States
Ever 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 Buchanan Hall Cafeteria Stage, where the only thing more delicious than lunch is the entertainment. Faculty, staff, students, and yes, the whole community: this is your official invitation to wow us, surprise us, or just make us snort-laugh in public.
No auditions, no pressure, no Simon Cowell. Just grab the mic and do your thing. Music, stories, jokes, interpretive dance, kazoo solos, anything goes (as long as it’s PG, folks).
Come for the food, stay for the talent (or the courage), and let’s make some memories that are way better than cafeteria mystery meat.
Bring your friends, bring your grandma, bring your dog (okay, maybe not your dog). We can’t wait to see what you’ve got!

SGA Town Hall
2026-02-19 11:30 - 13:30 | Ratliff Commons
SGA Town Hall meeting beginning at 1130am in Dellinger Hall, Ratliff Commons.

Super Mario Cart Tournament
2026-03-03 12:15 - 13:15 | Student Lounge Buchanan Hall
Think 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 Student Lounge (Buchanan Hall) for anall-out Mario Kart Tournament. Students, faculty, staff, and the wholecommunity are invited…If you can steer, you can compete!
First placewins a $25 Gift Card and campus-wide bragging rights. Whether you’re a seasonedpro or just want to see how far a banana peel can take you, everyone’s welcometo jump in and race.
No sign-up needed, just show up, grab acontroller, and let’s see who takes the checkered flag. Ready to claim victory?Let’s race!

March Madness: Game 3 – Giant Connect Four
2026-03-12 12:15 - 13:15 | Buchanan Hall Student Lounge
Thinkyou’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 victory. Who’s got game?

Tic-Tac-Toe Tournament
2026-03-19 12:15 - 13:15 | Buchanan Hall Student Lounge
❌⭕ March Madness: Game 4 – Tic Tac ToeThrowdown
Got 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 sign-up.Show up, mark your X or O, and let’s see who comes out on top!
Ready to play?

Women's History Month Panel
2026-03-26 12:15 - 12:45 | Ratliff Commons
Join 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 honoring women’s leadership in higher education.Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and engage in meaningfulconversation with remarkable role models from our region.

2026 Day of Service
2026-04-07 | Ratliff Commons
Volunteers will gather to assemble hygiene bags/kits for the communities we serve. Volunteers will meet in Ratliff Commons beginning at 9am.
