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SUMMARY:Support Our Students This Holiday Season
DESCRIPTION:Make a Meaningful Impact This Holiday Season \n\n\n\nThis holiday season\, Laurel Ridge invites our employees\, students\, and community members to come together in support of our students and their families. Whether through donations\, gifts\, or a sweet raffle treat\, your generosity will help brighten lives and bring comfort during the holidays. \n\n\n\nWays to Give:\n\n\n\n1. Donate to the Educational Foundation Food Drive Fund\n\n\n\nYour dollar goes further when you give directly to the Food Pantry Fund. Instead of purchasing items yourself\, your donation of any amount allows us to purchase at wholesale prices and meet specific needs or make a $40 donation to sponsor a family holiday meal. \n\n\n\nDonate by: Dec. 8Give now: laurelridge.edu/donatenowDesignation: Food Pantry Fund OR Student Holiday Meal Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Support the TRIO Holiday Drive (Middletown Campus)\n\n\n\nPurchase Gifts: Help bring joy to the children of TRIO participants by purchasing gifts from our Amazon Wish List.Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/QYLUH7HU001W?ref_=wl_sharePurchase by: Dec. 1 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Support Operation Present Drop (Fauquier) \n\n\n\nPurchase Gifts: Donate for Fauquier student families in need from our Amazon Wish List. \n\n\n\nWish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/B029HF9OVH7I?ref_=wl_sharePurchase by: Dec. 1 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Donate Items to the Food Pantry\n\n\n\nDrop off donations at any Laurel Ridge lobby.Items Needed: \n\n\n\n\nFood: Peanut butter\, canned chicken/tuna\, other protein-rich items\n\n\n\nHygiene: Feminine hygiene products\, toothbrushes/toothpaste\, shampoo\, soap\n\n\n\nCleaning: Laundry detergent\n\n\n\n\nDonations On-going
URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/support-our-students-this-holiday-season/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Alumni Events,Club Event,Community Events,Foundation Events,Middletown Student Events,Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T110000
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SUMMARY:Invisible Epidemic - A Daniel McCain Documentary
DESCRIPTION:FULL CAMPUSES. EMPTY STOMACHS. HUNGRY FOR CHANGE. \n\n\n\nA Daniel McCain Documentary \n\n\n\nFree and open to the community! Stay after the screening for an engaging Q&A with Director of Student Support Vivi Meder and film director Daniel McCain. \n\n\n\nThe Invisible Epidemic is a powerful documentary that exposes the hidden reality of food insecurity on college campuses. While universities appear full and thriving\, many students quietly struggle with hunger and lack access to basic nutrition. Through intimate storytelling and striking visuals\, the film challenges assumptions about student life and calls attention to systemic gaps affecting student well-being. The documentary invites audiences to confront this overlooked crisis and consider meaningful solutions for change. \n\n\n\nWritten and directed by Daniel McCain \n\n\n\nExecutive Producers Hiram Larew\, Bruce Williams\, Daniel McCain \n\n\n\nProduced by William Little\, Quinn Stephenson\, Chrys Soto \n\n\n\nEdited by Daniel McCain \n\n\n\nCinematography by DANIEL McCAIN & Janelle Raymundo \n\n\n\nOriginal Music by Stephen Schneider \n\n\n\nSound Design by Katyann Stenner \n\n\n\nPoetry by Kim B. Miller
URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/invisible-epidemic-a-daniel-mccain-documentary/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown Campus\, Carl and Emily Thompson Conference Center\, 173 Skirmisher Lane\, Middletown\, Virginia\, 22645
CATEGORIES:Alumni Events,Community Events,Employee Events,Middletown Student Events,Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T080000
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SUMMARY:Humanities Week 2026 
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Creativity\, Culture & Humanity \n\n\n\nMiddletown Campus (in-person) and Fauquier Campus (virtual)   \n\n\n\nJoin us for a week-long celebration showcasing the power of human connection. From conversations with illustrators and writers to hands-on public art\, a film screening\, and student performances\, Humanities Week highlights the culture that shapes our communities.   \n\n\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPOSTPONED – Careers in the Humanities Panel (Hosted by PTK) \n\n\n\nMonday\, March 16 from 2 – 3 p.m. \n\n\n\nHear from professionals working in humanities fields—including Dean Nicole Munday—as they share insights into employment pathways\, skills\, and opportunities. Pizza provided by Student Life.  \n\n\n\nLocations:  \n\n\n\n\nMiddletown Campus\, Corron Community Development Center\, Thompson Conference Center (In-Person)\n\n\n\nFauquier: Library\, Paris Room\n\n\n\nOnline at https://vccs.zoom.us/j/86186352503 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Your Professors Wish You Knew About AI \n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 17  from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.  \n\n\n\nProfessors Margaret Ross (philosophy)\, Addie Jones (psychology)\, and Jessi Lewis (English and writing) will discuss ethical considerations and issues surrounding artificial intelligence in the classroom. Locations:  \n\n\n\n\nMiddletown Campus\, Corron Community Development Center\, Thompson Conference Center (In-Person)\n\n\n\nFauquier Campus\, Barkman Family Conference Center (Virtually Viewing)\n\n\n\nOnline at  https://vccs.zoom.us/j/84121849576\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Power of Public Art \n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 17 from 1  – 3 p.m.  \n\n\n\nMonica James will host a hybrid conversation exploring public art and murals with three artists. Stay after for a public painting demonstration in the Corron.  \n\n\n\nLocations:  \n\n\n\n\nMiddletown Campus\, Corron Community Development Center (In-Person)\n\n\n\nFauquier Campus\, The Paris Room in the Library (Virtual Viewing)\n\n\n\nOnline at  https://vccs.zoom.us/j/83692226638\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConversation with an Illustrator \n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 18 from 11 a.m. – Noon \n\n\n\nJoin us as we welcome Laurel Ridge alum and Kent State Professor of Visual Communication and Design\, Chad Lewis\, for a deep dive into children’s book illustration and the creative process.  \n\n\n\nLocations:  \n\n\n\n\nMiddletown Campus\, Corron Community Development Center (In-Person)\n\n\n\nFauquier Campus\, The Paris Room in the Library (Virtual Viewing)\n\n\n\nOnline at https://vccs.zoom.us/j/84433535178\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nStudent Coffee House \n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 18 from 2 – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nJoin this open mic-style celebration with Laurel Ridge students and clubs. Enjoy coffee and snacks while supporting student creators. This celebration will feature readings\, performances\, artwork\, and creative projects from Laurel Ridge students and clubs.  \n\n\n\nLocation:  \n\n\n\n\nMiddletown Campus\, Cornerstone Hall Kummli Lounge (In-Person)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNot Just Another Podcast: How Stories Build Community \n\n\n\nThursday\, March 19 from 9:30–10:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nWriter and poet Sean Murphy joins Jessi Lewis for a conversation on building connections through poetry\, publishing and podcasts.  \n\n\n\nLocations:  \n\n\n\n\nMiddletown Campus\, Corron Community Development Center (In-Person)\n\n\n\nFauquier Campus\, The Paris Room in the Library (Virtual Viewing)\n\n\n\nOnline at  https://vccs.zoom.us/j/88528761412\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmpathy Film Club: Ismail \n\n\n\nThursday\, March 19 from  1 to 2 p.m.   \n\n\n\nJoin us for a viewing of the short film Ismail \, followed by a discussion hosted by Laurel Ridge sociology students. Participants will be challenged to reflect on the diversity of human experiences alongside sociological concepts.  \n\n\n\nLocations:  \n\n\n\n\nMiddletown Campus\, Corron Community Development Center (In-Person)\n\n\n\nRegister and attend online at https://laurelridgeedu.sharepoint.com/sites/LaurelRidgeUpdates/SitePages/Do-(Social)-Empathy-Virtual-Film-Screenings–A-Library-and-Sociology-Partnership.aspx?csf=1&web=1&e=uMm8Rf&CID=6f0f464d-3120-47a0-ad29-7ff93f548ae5\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWomen in Humanities Online Trivia Challenge\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 19 at 3:30 p.m.  \n\n\n\nChallenge yourself with an online trivia game. Faculty\, staff and students are welcome. The winning student gets a prize!   \n\n\n\n\nRegister and attend online at https://vccs.zoom.us/j/86186352503\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\n\n\n\nStudents exploring majors or careers \n\n\n\n\n\nFaculty & staff \n\n\n\n\n\nThose interested in the humanities and big questions \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhy It Matters \n\n\n\nThe Arts & Humanities help us understand ourselves\, communicate ideas\, build empathy\, and engage in meaningful dialogue—skills essential for every career and community.  \n\n\n\nInterested in studying Humanities? Explore our Humanities program at https://laurelridge.edu/school-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/ and connect with your advisor to get started.
URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/humanities-week-2026/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Alumni Events,Community Events,Employee Events,Fauquier Student Events,Internal Calendar,Luray Student Events,Middletown Student Events,Parent Events,Student Events
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SUMMARY:Neighbor Week
DESCRIPTION:Kindness Lives Here\n\n\n\nJoin us in celebrating Neighbor Week in honor of what would have been Fred Rogers’s 98th birthday on March 20. We have events celebrating kindness and neighborliness March 16-20. We think Mr. Rogers would approve of Laurel Ridge’s mission to provide a positive\, caring and dynamic learning environment that inspires student success\, values diversity and promotes community vitality! \n\n\n\nHelp Your Neighbors\n\n\n\nIn exchange for a donation – of an amount of your choosing – you are welcome to wear your comfiest pair of jeans all week. These donations will be split among three beneficiaries: \n\n\n\n\nTRiO – For those wishing to make non-monetary donations\, here is a listing of suggested items for the TRiO pantry: proteins\, such as canned tuna and chicken; peanut butter; bread; cereal; cooking oils; cleaning supplies; laundry detergent; dryer sheets; dish soap\n\n\n\nEmployee Emergency Assistance Fund\n\n\n\nParent Scholars Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n\n        \n\n\n\nBuy a Shirt\n\n\n\nAdditionally\, you can purchase a T-shirt designed by Larry Friedenberg\, with proceeds – about $9 for each shirt – going to the Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation. \n\n\n\n        \n            \n                Order a Neighbor Week Shirt            \n        \n\n\n\n\nIt’s a Beautiful Potluck in the Neighborhood \n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, March 17\, bring your favorite dish\, snack\, dessert or activity to share as you welcome your coworkers to come visit your neighborhood (department) for Neighborhood Bites & Delights between 11:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. \n\n\n\n        \n            \n                Sign up for the Potluck            \n        \n\n\n\n\nExplore Your Neighborhood\n\n\n\nTake a walk with your work neighbors! \n\n\n\n\nLuray-Page County Center – 10 a.m.\, Tuesday\, March 17. Meet at the welcome desk for a walk down the sidewalk to the corner of Allison and General Drive led by Judy Suddith.\n\n\n\nFauquier Campus – noon\, Tuesday\, March 17. Meet in front of The Barn and walk through the buildings and outside along the connector trail with Kerry Kilpatrick and Nick Shomo as your guides.\n\n\n\nMiddletown Campus – 12:15 p.m.\, Thursday\, March 19. Meet in Cornerstone Hall behind the welcome desk and walk to the area around the Student Union Building with Poly Nesselrodt and Catherine Grunow leading the way.\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate with Your Neighbors\n\n\n\nJoin us for Neighbor Day Cardigans and Cupcakes at noon on Wednesday\, March 18. We’d love to take group pictures of employees in Mr. Rogers’s favorite item of clothing\, a cardigan. Meet in Cornerstone Hall behind the information desk on the Middletown Campus\, and in Wolk Hall near the information desk at the Fauquier Campus. \n\n\n\nOther Neighborhood Goings-on\n\n\n\n\nColoring activity at each Laurel Ridge location. Details to come!\n\n\n\nTherapy Dogs – Everyone loves visiting with the Fab Four Therapy Dogs! Thursday\, March 19\, noon to 1 p.m. on the Middletown Campus\n\n\n\n\n        \n            \n                View more Neighbor Week resources
URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/neighbor-week/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Alumni Events,Community Events,Employee Events,Fauquier Student Events,Foundation Events,Luray Student Events,Middletown Student Events,Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T120000
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SUMMARY:Invisible Epidemic - A Daniel McCain Documentary
DESCRIPTION:FULL CAMPUSES. EMPTY STOMACHS. HUNGRY FOR CHANGE. \n\n\n\nA Daniel McCain Documentary \n\n\n\nFree and open to the community! Stay after the screening for an engaging Q&A with Director of Student Support Vivi Meder and film director Daniel McCain. \n\n\n\nThe Invisible Epidemic is a powerful documentary that exposes the hidden reality of food insecurity on college campuses. While universities appear full and thriving\, many students quietly struggle with hunger and lack access to basic nutrition. Through intimate storytelling and striking visuals\, the film challenges assumptions about student life and calls attention to systemic gaps affecting student well-being. The documentary invites audiences to confront this overlooked crisis and consider meaningful solutions for change. \n\n\n\nWritten and directed by Daniel McCain \n\n\n\nExecutive Producers Hiram Larew\, Bruce Williams\, Daniel McCain \n\n\n\nProduced by William Little\, Quinn Stephenson\, Chrys Soto \n\n\n\nEdited by Daniel McCain \n\n\n\nCinematography by DANIEL McCAIN & Janelle Raymundo \n\n\n\nOriginal Music by Stephen Schneider \n\n\n\nSound Design by Katyann Stenner \n\n\n\nPoetry by Kim B. Miller
URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/invisible-epidemic-a-daniel-mccain-documentary/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown Campus\, Carl and Emily Thompson Conference Center\, 173 Skirmisher Lane\, Middletown\, Virginia\, 22645
CATEGORIES:Alumni Events,Community Events,Employee Events,Middletown Student Events,Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T140000
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SUMMARY:Career and Internship Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Corron Building for the Career Fair!Open to all students and community members—everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\nEmployers Attending:\n\n\n\n\nUVA Community Health\n\n\n\nRiddleberger Brothers\, Inc\n\n\n\nZeus GeoTechnic\n\n\n\nSouthern Electrical Service Co\, Inc.\n\n\n\nVirginia Dept of Corrections\n\n\n\nBartlett Tree Experts\n\n\n\nBank of Clarke\n\n\n\nFauquier Co Govt & Public Schools\n\n\n\nNavy Federal Credit Union\n\n\n\nNational Fruit Product Co.\, Inc.\n\n\n\nFire Alarm Services\, Inc\n\n\n\nLinder Industrial Machinery Co\n\n\n\nand many more!\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nContact lbrumback@laurelridge.edu or call 540-868-7142.
URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/career-and-internship-fair/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown Campus\, 173 Skirmisher Lane\, Middletown\, 22645
CATEGORIES:Alumni Events,Career Services Events,Community Events,Employee Events,Fauquier Student Events,Foundation Events,Middletown Student Events,Student Events
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Virginia Gamba - An internationally recognized leader in disarmament\, peace\, and human security. Joining Live from Argentina!
DESCRIPTION:View In-Person at Laurel Ridge Community College\, Middletown Campus in the Corron Community Development Center or Virtually \n\n\n\nLaurel Ridge Community College is honored to welcome Virginia Gamba\, who will join the college live from Argentina for a special hybrid event. \n\n\n\nAn internationally recognized leader in disarmament\, peace\, and human security\, Virginia Gamba brings decades of experience in international diplomacy and global conflict prevention\, including leadership in United Nations initiatives connected to efforts recognized by the Nobel Peace Prize.  \n\n\n\nShe will participate in a thought‑provoking conversation focused on global leadership\, strategies for conflict prevention\, and the evolving future of international cooperation. \n\n\n\nPlease complete the form below to register your interest in this upcoming event. By submitting this form\, you will receive event updates\, including the virtual link\, as details become available. \n\n\n\nEvent Interest & Registration Form \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Virginia Gamba\n\n\n\nVirginia Gamba brings more than 30 years of global leadership experience in disarmament\, peacebuilding\, and human security. \n\n\n\nShe has served the United Nations in several senior roles\, including: \n\n\n\n\nFourth Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict\n\n\n\nAssistant Secretary-General and Head of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons\n\n\n\nDirector and Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs\n\n\n\n\nIn 1995\, Ms. Gamba was awarded a shared Nobel Peace Prize for her work on nuclear disarmament with the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs. \n\n\n\nAs a candidate for Secretary-General of the United Nations\, Ms. Gamba will reflect on her experiences growing up in Argentina\, her work on nuclear disarmament\, her time at the United Nations\, and her vision for global leadership and peace. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTentative Program Agenda\n\n\n\n\nWelcome and Introduction\n\n\n\nMs. Gamba’s Background and Career Path\n\n\n\nNobel Peace Prize Work on Nuclear Disarmament\n\n\n\nUnited Nations Efforts on:\n\nChildren in Armed Conflict\n\n\n\nPrevention of Genocide\n\n\n\n\n\nModerated Q&A\n\n\n\n\nThe agenda will be updated as details are finalized. \n\n\n\nSpecial Acknowledgment\n\n\n\nThis unique opportunity was made possible with the support of Laurel Ridge alumnus Jason Hatch\, whose efforts were instrumental in connecting Ms. Gamba with the college. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nFor additional information\, please contact:Larry Friedenberg\, Assistant Professor Sociology and Human Services at lfriedenberg@laurelridge.edu.
URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/a-conversation-with-virginia-gamba-nobel-peace-prize-winner-and-internationally-recognized-leader-in-disarmament-peace-and-human-security/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Community College 173 Skirmisher Lane\, Middletown\, VA 22645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni Events,Community Events,Fauquier Student Events,Middletown Student Events,Student Events
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