Educational Sessions and Activities – Academic Building

Academic Building

10:00 a.m.

• Interviewing Skills - A223
• Pastel Demonstration– A217

  Before your very eyes, you will see how an artist starts a pastel portrait. Color matching, creating a sense of 3-dimensional form, and capturing likeness will all be discussed during the demonstration.

• The Wizard: Career Interest Inventory – A209
  

  The Virginia Education Wizard is a new, web-based career and educational planning tool designed to enhance the decision-making power of students and prospective students in areas concerning careers, programs and majors, paying for college, student transfer, and college admission. Find out how the Wizard can help you find the right career.

• Techniques for Searching the Internet– A309
  

  Find out how search engines work, the varieties of engines available, the best methods for improving the effectiveness of your searches, and evaluating web sites for validity.

• Spanish Language and Crafts for Children (2-hour session)– A221
  

  Introduce your child to Spanish and Spanish-speaking countries through songs, games and crafts.

• Professional Women in Fiction - A321
• Art of Pressing Flowers, Herbs and Foliage – A323

  Learn how to press flowers, herbs and foliage into your own unique creations.

• Radial Chromatography: Decorate a T-shirt– A201 (ages 5+)
  

  Decorate a T-shirt by making radial patterns of dots and dripping isopropyl alcohol on the design – it spreads from lower to higher concentration and makes beautiful circular designs. No two shirts will look the same, and kids will take their own T-shirt home!

• Dogs and Cats with Tales Reading, Giveaway and Book Signing – Library
  

  Listen as local artist, SPCA supporter and John Tyler alumna Karen Gammon reads her book, Dogs and Cats with Tales, created to tell the stories of animals at the Richmond SPCA. Says Karen, “This labor of love was inspired by my animal subjects, many of whom have overcome incredible odds just to survive. I am passionately dedicated to telling the stories of those who cannot speak for themselves, and forever grateful to those who work to protect them.” The first 100 people to attend the readings will receive a free copy of the book.

• Inside Broadcast Meteorology with CBS 6’s Carrie Rose - A113-115
  

11:00 a.m.

• Resume Writing - A223
• The Wizard: Career Interest Inventory – A209
  

  The Virginia Education Wizard is a new, web-based career and educational planning tool designed to enhance the decision-making power of students and prospective students in areas concerning careers, programs and majors, paying for college, student transfer, and college admission. Find out how the Wizard can help you find the right career.

• John Tyler Green Building Walking Tour – A107
  

  Join John Tyler Community College’s Director of Facilities and architects from Burt Hill on a walking tour that will showcase the sustainable features of the College’s new academic building. The building will still be under construction, so hard hats and safety glasses will be available and required.

• Make a Floorcloth: An Early-American Usable Art Form (2-hour session)– A217
  

  Make your own beautiful and useful floorcloth, just like they did in the 18th century.

• Setting on a Path to a Healthy Pregnancy: What You Should Know – A321
  

  If you are thinking of becoming pregnant or already expecting a bundle of joy, come by for information and tips on what you can do to have a healthy pregnancy.

• Google Products – A309
  

  A short investigation into some unique, interesting, helpful, but less commonly known, products sponsored and managed by Google.

• Online Learning: It’s Not that Scary! – A102
  

  Do you think you need to be a computer guru to take an online course? Or, that you will not have interaction with actual classmates and instructors in an online class? Come to this session to debunk the myths, and learn what distance education can do for you! See what an online classroom "looks like." Learn how to "move about" in a digital class, and get tips on being an online student.

• Grow – and Design – with Your Own Cut Flowers – A323
  

  Learn the basics of selecting and growing flowers for a cutting garden. Then, see how you can turn those cut flowers into your own fabulous floral arrangements.

• Get Down and Dirty: Make Your Own Mini-Landfill, and Try Cleaning Up an Oil Spill – A202 (ages 7+)
  

  How do landfills work? Dig through one, and find out. Then, make your own "mini-landfill" in a plastic baggie that you can take home and observe over time. Plus, think you can clean up an oil spill? It’s not easy! Try different tools, and learn how bacteria and fungus can be used to clean up a spill.

• Radial Chromatography: Decorate a T-shirt – A201 (ages 5+)

  Decorate a T-shirt by making radial patterns of dots and dripping isopropyl alcohol on the design – it spreads from lower to higher concentration and makes beautiful circular designs. No two shirts will look the same, and kids will take their own T-shirt home!

• Dogs and Cats with Tales Reading, Giveaway and Book Signing – Library

  Listen as local artist, SPCA supporter and John Tyler alumna, Karen Gammon, reads her book, Dogs and Cats with Tales, created to tell the stories of animals at the Richmond SPCA. Says Karen, "This labor of love was inspired by my animal subjects, many of whom have overcome incredible odds just to survive. I am passionately dedicated to telling the stories of those who cannot speak for themselves, and forever grateful to those who work to protect them." The first 100 people to attend the readings will receive a free copy of the book.

• Inside Broadcast Meteorology with CBS 6’s Carrie Rose - A113-115
  

12:00 p.m.

• Water Conservation in the Garden with Richard Nunnally – A113-A115
• Watercolor Demonstration – A221

  Have you ever wanted to paint with watercolors but were afraid of making a mistake? In this demonstration, you’ll learn how to obtain better control over the paint with some basic techniques, as well as how to mask areas, turn mistakes into "happy accidents," and retouch areas where you didn't want the paint to go.

• College Transfer Information – A223
• Rocks, Curtains, and Ice: Environmental Sculpture – A325

  Environmental or site-specific sculpture has been a significant feature of the cultural landscape since the 1960s. These often ephemeral works range from Andy Goldsworthy’s delicate manipulations of ice, stones, and plant-life to the large-scale productions of Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Explore the beauty, the majesty, and the controversy of art that places viewers in direct confrontation and/or communion with the environment.

• Sing Songs, and Share the Story of Henry Hippo's Hiccups! - Library (Ages 2-4)

  Listen, laugh and learn as The Story Lady sings songs and shares the story of Henry Hippo's Hiccups!

• Get Down and Dirty: Make Your Own Mini-Landfill, and Try Cleaning Up an Oil Spill – A202 (ages 7+)
  

  How do landfills work? Dig through one, and find out. Then, make your own "mini-landfill" in a plastic baggie that you can take home and observe over time. Plus, think you can clean up an oil spill? It’s not easy! Try different tools, and learn how bacteria and fungus can be used to clean up a spill.

1:00 p.m.

• What’s New and Exciting in Gardening for 2009 with Doug Hensel - A113-115

  Join the Great Big Greenhouse’s Doug Hensel as he explores strong trends in gardening such as composting; using more organic and eco-friendly products; a renewed interest in growing vegetables and fruits; landscaping using more native plants; container gardening; and Beautiful Gardens, a new Virginia plant introduction program.

• A Monarch’s Journey Book Reading and Dramatization– Library

  Local author and kindergarten teacher Judy Nickels will read her book A Monarch’s Journey, which describes the lifecycle of the Monarch butterfly in child-friendly verse. A short butterfly demonstration will follow, featuring child actors from Chesterfield County elementary schools. Science and poetry for the entire family!

• Go Green and Visit Ireland – A321
  

  Kiss the Blarney Stone, see the Cliffs of Moher, shop at Waterford Crystal, stay at Trinity College, walk on the beach at Galway Bay, trace the steps of James Joyce in Dublin, hear the words of W. B. Yeats, stay in a tiny Irish village, and attend a performance of Riverdance. Through pictures, sound, and memorabilia, the Emerald Isle will come alive during this presentation.

• Nature and Wildlife Photography – A221
  

  In this demonstration, you’ll learn more about the wonders of wildlife photography and how you can get started with wildlife/nature photography.

• The Wizard: Career Interest Inventory – A209
  

  The Virginia Education Wizard is a web-based career and educational planning tool designed to enhance the decision-making power of students and prospective students in areas concerning careers, programs and majors, paying for college, student transfer, and college admission. Find out how the Wizard can help you find the right career.

• Physical Activity for Weight Loss, Fitness and Health – A101
  

  A lot of people don't understand the important role physical activity can play in weight loss, fitness and overall health. This session will focus on proper warm-up/cool-down routines, stretching techniques, exercise routines, and how to use objects instead of heavy weights, so that you can make the most of your workout.

• Art of Pressing Flowers, Herbs and Foliage – A323
  

  Learn how to press flowers, herbs and foliage into your own unique creations.

• Get Down and Dirty: Make Your Own Mini-Landfill, and Try Cleaning Up an Oil Spill – A202 (ages 7+)
  

  How do landfills work? Dig through one, and find out. Then, make your own "mini-landfill" in a plastic baggie that you can take home and observe over time. Plus, think you can clean up an oil spill? It’s not easy! Try different tools, and learn how bacteria and fungus can be used to clean up a spill.

• Radial Chromatography: Decorate a T-shirt! – A201 (ages 5+)

  Decorate a T-shirt by making radial patterns of dots and dripping isopropyl alcohol on the design – it spreads from lower to higher concentration and makes beautiful circular designs. No two shirts will look the same, and kids will take their own T-shirt home!

2:00 p.m.

• Introduction to Web 2.0 for Newbies: It’s a Social Event! - A309

  Join us for a look at the "new" web – blogs, Flickr, FaceBook, RSS, podcasts, YouTube, Wikis, etc.

• Underwater Photography– A221

  This session will be a primer on the issues facing the underwater photographer, including equipment, training considerations, and understanding the behavior of your subjects.

• The Wizard: Career Interest Inventory – A209
  

  The Virginia Education Wizard is a web-based career and educational planning tool designed to enhance the decision-making power of students and prospective students in areas concerning careers, programs and majors, paying for college, student transfer, and college admission. Find out how the Wizard can help you find the right career.

• John Tyler Green Building Walking Tour – A107
  

  Join John Tyler Community College’s Director of Facilities and architects from Burt Hill on a walking tour that will showcase the sustainable features of the College’s new academic building. The building will still be under construction, so hard hats and safety glasses will be available and required.

• Physical Activity for Weight Loss, Fitness and Health – A101
  

  A lot of people don't understand the important role physical activity can play in weight loss, fitness and overall health. This session will focus on proper warm-up/cool-down routines, stretching techniques, exercise routines, and how to use objects instead of heavy weights, so that you can make the most of your workout.

• Grow – and Design – with Your Own Cut Flowers – A323
  

  Learn the basics of selecting and growing flowers for a cutting garden. Then, see how you can turn those cut flowers into your own fabulous floral arrangements.

• Get Down and Dirty: Make Your Own Mini-Landfill and Try Cleaning Up an Oil Spill – A202 (ages 7+)

  How do landfills work? Dig through one, and find out. Then, make your own “mini-landfill” in a plastic baggie that you can take home and observe over time. Plus, think you can clean up an oil spill? It’s not easy! Try different tools, and learn how bacteria and fungus can be used to clean up a spill.

• Radial Chromatography: Decorate a T-shirt! – A201 (ages 5+)

  Decorate a T-shirt by making radial patterns of dots and dripping isopropyl alcohol on the design – it spreads from lower to higher concentration and makes beautiful circular designs. No two shirts will look the same, and kids will take their own T-shirt home!

• Fun with Letters: The Story Lady Shares the Story of Sara Sue! – Library (ages 4-6)

  Sing along with the The Story Lady as she gives the alphabet a new twist and shares the story of Sara Sue!

3:00 p.m.

• Student Film Festival - A113 - 115
• Easy Fashion Sketching - A217

  With hit television shows like Project Runway, fashion design has become a popular career and hobby. This "how-to" session will show you the basics of sketching your own fashion designs.

• Be a Blogger: Create Your Own Blog – A309

  Blogs, short for Web logs, have become popular and fun ways for people to share information. There are plenty of services on the web to help you to create and maintain a blog. We will show you how you can do it – for free!

• Teaching at the College Level: What is Required? – A223

  Teaching at the community college can be fascinating, fulfilling and fun. If you, or someone you know, might be interested in teaching at John Tyler, now or in the future, come to this session. The session will focus on what credentials are necessary and how to apply.

• Get Down and Dirty: Make Your Own Mini-Landfill and Try Cleaning Up an Oil Spill – A202 (ages 7+)

  How do landfills work? Dig through one, and find out. Then, make your own “mini-landfill” in a plastic baggie that you can take home and observe over time. Plus, think you can clean up an oil spill? It’s not easy! Try different tools, and learn how bacteria and fungus can be used to clean up a spill.

• Radial Chromatography: Decorate a T-shirt! – A201 (ages 5+)

  Decorate a T-shirt by making radial patterns of dots and dripping isopropyl alcohol on the design – it spreads from lower to higher concentration and makes beautiful circular designs. No two shirts will look the same, and kids will take their own T-shirt home!

• Environmental Efforts of The Home Depot – A325
• The Photographer’s Eye: Creative Approaches to Photography - A221

  A "good eye" is ultimately just as important as technical know-how in taking good photographs, no matter what type of camera you use. This workshop examines the creative approaches and visual elements that will help improve your images.

• U-Boat Warfare on the East Coast – A321

Ongoing

• Wildlife Hunt for Kids – Library

  Follow clues to find birds, butterflies and animals hidden in the Library. Complete clue card with stickers and win prizes!

• The Scientific Methods: Chemistry Stations for Kids – A302

  Join the Elements of Life Club and special guests from the Addison-Evans Water Treatment Facility – Dr. George DuVal, Plant Manager and Chris Harbin, Assistant Plant Manager – as they experiment with water purification, dry ice, a vacuum, a potato rocket, dill pickles, hot dogs and telegraph messaging.

• Physics is Phun: Experiments with Mechanics, Electricity and Light – A301

  Are you interested in knowing what makes a train stay on its tracks, how an eye works, or what a copy cat pendulum is? Come to the physics lab to explore some of the wonders of nature through experiments with mechanics, light, and electricity.

• Vintage Media Sale – Second Floor Vestibule

  Find books, puzzles, high-quality magazines, CD's and more media types at old-fashioned prices. All proceeds are designated for scholarships. Sponsored by the Business, Accounting, and Information Technology academic departments; Phi Theta Kappa-Tau Rho; and the John Tyler Library.

• Earth Matters 2 Art Show – Outside of A113-115

  Man’s love of nature. Man’s struggle with nature. Nature’s power. These are just a few phrases describing this exhibit by 15 John Tyler Community College Photography I and Photography II students. Earth Matters 2, features black and white photographs that examine man’s relationship with the Earth.

• Earth Matters 2 Art Show – Outside of A113-115

  Man’s love of nature. Man’s struggle with nature. Nature’s power. These are just a few phrases describing this exhibit by 15 John Tyler Community College Photography I and Photography II students. Earth Matters 2, features black and white photographs that examine man’s relationship with the Earth.

• John Tyler Student Art Show – Second Floor Hallways and Library

  See artwork produced by John Tyler Community College’s stellar art students.

• Dual Enrollment Art Display - A107
• Large-Scale Oil Portraiture Demonstrations – 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Studio Courtyard

  Watch the creation of a large-scale portrait painting in progress.

• John Tyler Financial Aid, Career Pathways, Counseling, Admissions and Human Resources - A107

Seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Unless noted otherwise, sessions last one hour.

Be sure to also check out the Celebrate our Earth Tent, the activities in the Courtyard, the educational sessions, the art and craft vendors, and the Revive Community Challenge Silent Auction.