Mental Health First Aid Training (2-days)
Presenter(s): Krystal Smith & Vanessa Cole
(From 9:00 - 1 p.m.) Mental Health First Aid training gives you the skills to recognize
when someone is facing mental health or substance use challenges and what you can
do to help them. This is a 2-day training that runs 9am-1pm, both days, presented
by trained MVCC employees.
Onsite: WH 119
Applying for Faculty Promotion
Presenter(s): Brian Judycki
This workshop is for faculty applying for promotion. This session will go in- depth
of the promotion process. Those faculty eligible to apply for promotion should attend.
Members of the committee will be in attendance for any questions.
Onsite: WH 116
Learn to Crochet the Basics
Presenter(s): Shaina Stafford
This is the continuation of learning the basic stitches for crocheting. Or if you
missed the first session it is the start of learning to crochet! Learn the basic stitches
to crocheting and unlock your creative side! If you still have your crochet hook and
yarn from the previous session please be sure to bring it :)
Onsite: WH 216
Moving Up: Guide to Staff Promotion
Presenter(s): Patti Antanavige
Learn key strategies to help navigate the college promotion process for Non-teaching
professionals in the Professional Association. This session provides a clear overview
of promotion criteria, timelines, benefits and ways to prepare strong materials for
the promotion process.
Onsite: WH 117
Cruising: Come Sail Away
Presenter(s): Dina Radeljas
Do's and Don'ts of cruising. An informative session by an experienced and passionate
cruiser for those who want to know more. Tips and tricks to save you money and maximize
your cruising experience. Come sail away!
Onsite: WH 116
MVCC's NCAE Cyber Game
Presenter(s): Jake Mihevc
This presentation will provide an overview of MVCC's NCAE Cyber Games project, a nationwide
cybersecurity competition for beginners that has served over 1,000 students from 100
different colleges each year since 2021. The presenter will also share the findings
of research into the experiences of women and girls within the even.
Onsite: WH 117
PIE...Power, Information, and Entropy
Presenter(s): Jill Heintz, Randy VanWagoner
Join us as we take a deep dive into the comprehensive findings from the AY24-25 Climate
Survey results.
Onsite: WH 147
Safe Space Refresh
Presenter(s): Milo Cameron
If it's been a while since you took Safe Space Training, or you'd like to get up to
date on things happening in the LGBT+ community, this is your chance! This is a mini
version of the training featuring updated information on pronouns, trans legislation,
and more.
Onsite: WH 216
Demystifying Disability
Presenter(s): Milo Cameron
Comics are more than just superheroes and villains! Using the popular category of
Graphic Medicine as a framework, this workshop will show you how incorporating comics
into your classes can be engaging, inexpensive, and educational regardless of your
field.
Onsite: WH 116
DIY: Mini Sketchbook
Presenter(s): Erin O'Connor
Create your own mini sketchbook. Materials provided.
Onsite: WH 117
Reading for Fun Book Club
Presenter(s): Sam McManus & Sara Miller
Love to read but want to keep it light and hopeful? Same here. This book club is all
about enjoying great, non- academic reads in even better company. We’ll explore one
book every two months (two per semester), giving us space to absorb and reflect, chat
about what we loved (or didn’t), and share a few laughs along the way. At this kickoff
institute session, we’ll exchange ideas about the genres that pique your interest
so we can launch the club over the summer and keep it going in AY 26–27. Each get-
together will feature thoughtful discussion questions, plenty of conversation, and
zero pressure. So come join us for good books, good people, and a reminder of how
fun reading in community can be
Onsite: WH 216
Paint & Sip (1 - 2:30 p.m.)
Presenter(s): Robin Saxe
(From 1 - 2:30 p.m.) PA textbook scholarship fundraiser. Come and enjoy a guided painting
event by Robin Saxe. Requires a donation of $10.00 to the PA textbook fund. All are
welcome! Cash or PayPal are accepted in advance or at the time of the event. If using
PayPal PayPal account our email is mvccpa1@gmail.com and then you would click the
paying a friend option.
Onsite: AB112
2040 is Here - if we look closely
Presenter(s): President VanWagoner
Join us for a creative and collaborative faculty and staff development session where
we’ll explore the art of poetry in a fun, relaxed environment! In this interactive
workshop, attendees will work together to create unique poems, using prompts and group
brainstorming to inspire creativity and spark new ideas. It’s a great opportunity
to collaborate, share laughs, and discover the power of words while building stronger
connections with your colleagues. No prior poetry experience needed — just bring your
imagination and a willingness to experiment! Each participant should bring a pen and
a pencil.
Onsite: PH 102
AIM/Apprenticeship Office
Presenter(s): Cory Albrecht & Franca Armstrong
Come visit the AIM and Apprenticeship Offices at our site located at 310 Broad Street.
Learn more about our work and how we partner with employers every day to support workforce
development. This interactive session and guided tour will provide a closer look at
our programs, services, and impact in the community.
Offsite: 310 Broad St.
Mindfulness and Meditation: Bridging Science and Practice
Presenter(s): Lorin Williams & Sara Miller
Combining a research-driven neuropsychological framework with the experiential perspective
of an established yoga and meditation practitioner, this session delivers a balanced
approach to mindfulness, emphasizing both the underlying science and practical implementation
through brief, sustainable techniques that can be embedded into daily life.
Onsite: WH 117
Quilting Basics
Presenter(s): Milo Cameron
On behalf of the MV Makers, learn how to quilt by making your own one- block wall
hanging! All supplies will be provided. No quilting experience required, though basic
familiarity with sewing machines helps. All are welcome!
Onsite: AB 202
Dynamic Forms for Purchasing Reqs, Payment Vouchers & Credit Card Vouchers
Presenter(s): Chelli Kaufman
Go over updates in Dynamic Forms for Purchasing Reqs, Payment Vouchers, Credit Card
Vouchers and when when to use the correct forms.
Onsite: WH 117
Exploring Teaching and Learning Through Faculty Inquiry
Presenter(s): Kayla Cowan, Hillary Forbes, Kathy Reilly, San Solu, & Wade Wollaber
Faculty participating in year two of the New Faculty Experience present findings from
their semester-long inquiry projects exploring teaching and learning in online and
in-person classrooms. Topics such as student engagement, student success, ADA compliance
and online program development will be discussed.
Onsite: WH 116
Overcoming Anhedonia: Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Presenter(s): Josh Piejko
What does it mean to create—and who gets to be called a creator? As artificial intelligence
reshapes how ideas are generated and realized, artists, designers, and educators face
new questions about authorship, imagination, and creative fulfillment. How can dreamers
and doers sustain curiosity and creative agency in a world of rapid technological
change? Join us for a discussion on art, artificial intelligence, and society’s evolving
relationship with the unknown.
Onsite: WH 216
