April Mystery Bus!
2025-04-10 15:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Off Campus, VA, United States
Come Join Student Life on another Thrilling Adventure with the Destination: A MYSTERY! Where could we be going? An Arcade? To See an IMAX Movie? To traverse a rock wall? Wherever we go, it is sure to BUST your expectations! This event will take students a little far to a location that is both Fun and FAIR for everyone! This is event is $10, but do not forget to bring money for food! Email engage@laurelridge.edu for any questions! Sign up here: laurelridge.edu/mystery

STEM Week Book Raffle
2025-04-13 08:00 - 2025-04-19 20:00 | Online
Enter from Sunday, April 13th – Saturday, April 19th for the chance to win 1 of 4 exciting STEM-related Books! Winners will be contacted on Monday, April 21st!
Enter Here!

Coming Together for Wildlife: Empowering the Public via Accessible Conservation Actions - Online
2025-04-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Coming Together for Wildlife: Empowering the Public via Accessible Conservation Actions
Presentation by Brad Timm

Bio: Dr. Brad Timm is a wildlife ecologist with nearly 20 years of research experience, specializing in amphibian conservation. He is the founder and executive director of the Northeast Wildlife Team, an organization dedicated to educating the public about Northeast wildlife and sharing practical ways to support local species. Brad is also the author of Wildlife Out Your Window (2024), a guidebook featuring fascinating facts about 100 common wildlife species of the Northeast.

Join the Zoom Presentation — Click HERE!
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STEM Fair - Explore exciting opportunities in STEM! - In-Person
2025-04-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Carl and Emily Thompson Conference Center, Corron Community Development Center, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA, 22645, United States
Connect with top universities, industry professionals, and local innovators.
🎓 Universities Attending:Virginia Tech • James Madison University • George Mason University • Shenandoah University • Virginia Commonwealth University • Liberty University • Old Dominion University • University of Virginia • Shepherd University
🔬 Businesses, Organizations & Presenters: Shenandoah National Park, Shenandoah Shenandoah National Park; Shenandoah Astronomical Society; Larry Baker, who will be showcasing products made in the Shenandoah Valley; Laurel Ridge engineering student Pat Pearce’s capstone project presentation; Laurel Ridge School of Professional Programs; Micron Technology; and more.
Don’t miss this chance to network, learn, and explore the future of STEM!
Location: Middletown Campus – Corron Community Development Center
FREE pizza provided in the afternoon!
Interested in attending this event? Fill out the short form HERE to receive details, reminders and updates!

Undergraduate Research Opportunities for Transfer Students - Featuring GMU’s Dr. Valerie Olmo - In-Person and Online
2025-04-15 12:30 - 13:30 | Laurel Ridge Community College Cornerstone Hall Room 202, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA, 22645
Undergraduate Research Opportunities for Transfer Students – Featuring Dr. Valerie Olmo, director of undergraduate studies in the Biology Department at George Mason University
Presenter: Dr. Valerie Olmo
Valerie Olmo is a Term Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Biology Department at George Mason University. She holds a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins University and has postdoctoral research experience from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. In addition to teaching Cell and Developmental Biology, she is dedicated to using innovative teaching methods to enhance students’ understanding of cell biology and mentoring students as they navigate career choices post-graduation.

Host: Dr. Ian Hare
Biology Professor Ian Hare teaches General Biology and Microbiology within the School of STEM at Laurel Ridge. An alumnus of Laurel Ridge, Dr. Hare continued his education at James Madison University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He then obtained a Ph.D. in Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis from West Virginia University, focusing his research on the effects of chemotherapeutic stress on stromal components of the bone marrow microenvironment. Beyond his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Hare is dedicated to mentoring students aspiring to pursue careers in science through transfers to four-year institutions.

Attend In-Person on the Middletown Campus in Room 202, Cornerstone Hall, or Join the Zoom Presentation HERE!

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A Pioneering Botanist of the Massanuttens: Lena Artz (1891-1976) - In-Person
2025-04-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Carl and Emily Thompson Conference Center, Corron Community Development Center, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA, 22645, United States
Presentation by Dr. Andrea Weeks
Dr. Andrea Weeks is a professor of botany at George Mason University and the director of the Ted R. Bradley Herbarium. Her research focuses on plant systematics, and she serves on the boards of the Flora of Virginia and the Digital Atlas of the Virginia Flora.

Talk Description: Join Dr. Weeks as she explores the scientific legacy of Lena Artz, a Shenandoah County native whose early 20th-century work significantly contributed to our knowledge of the Massanuttens’ unique flora. Discover the fascinating plant species Lena uncovered in this region.

Interested in attending this event? Fill out the short form HERE to receive details, reminders and updates!

STEM Trivia - Online
2025-04-16 15:00 - 16:00
Join virtual STEM Trivia HERE!
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Mathematics: The Interplay of the Tangible and the Abstract - In-Person and Online
2025-04-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Middletown Campus, Cornerstone Hall, Room 202, VA, United States
Presentation by Dr. Carla NelsonProfessor of Mathematics, Laurel Ridge Community College
Dr. Carla Nelson holds a Bachelor of Science from Muhlenberg College, and both a Master of Science and Ph.D. from Lehigh University. As a dedicated educator, Dr. Nelson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role at Laurel Ridge Community College, where she teaches mathematics with a passion for helping students succeed.

This presentation is being offered ONLINE and In-Person on the Middletown Campus, Cornerstone Hall, Room 202
Join the meeting now online via Teams
Meeting ID: 214 876 907 642 6
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Dial in by phone
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Let’s Shake On It -A Handy Introduction to Graph Theory - In-Person and Online
2025-04-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Cornerstone Hall Room 304 – Middletown Campus, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA, 22645
Presented by The Middletown Math Club
Join In-Person on the Middletown Campus in Room 304 of Cornerstone Hall or Online HERE!

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STEM Week Trivia Part 2!
2025-04-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Due to the large number of TRIVIA Seekers, we are holding another special Trivia Session! The EXTRA Special STEM Trivia part 2 will be held Thursday, 4/17 at 2pm! Join Here!

Careers in Engineering Panel - In-Person
2025-04-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Carl and Emily Thompson Conference Center, Corron Community Development Center, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA, 22645, United States
Panelists: Melissa Ortiz, Aaron Fletcher, Jen Watts Hershberger
Melissa McClain OrtizSenior Systems Engineer, Technology Leader, Solutions Architect
Aaron FletcherMr. Fletcher brings over 18 years of experience in construction, including expertise in project coordination, schedule development, change order preparation, and forensic claim analysis. He has worked on major infrastructure projects worldwide and currently serves as a Senior Project Controls Engineer for the $4+ billion Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel expansion. Mr. Fletcher is a certified Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) and has contributed to numerous industry publications. He has also been recognized as a “Distinguished Young Professional” by the Construction Managers Association of America.
Jenny HershbergerDirector of Regulatory Strategy and Intelligence at Trex Company, Inc.With 28 years of experience in the building products industry, Jenny Hershberger leads regulatory strategy and compliance efforts at Trex Company. She specializes in building code testing and warranty compliance on a global scale. In her free time, Jenny enjoys camping and hiking with her family and dog.
Interested in attending this event? Fill out the short form HERE to receive details, reminders and updates!

Casino Night
2025-04-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Fauquier Campus: Hazel Hall, Barkman Conference Center, VA, United States
Student Life is hosting a Casino Night where you can play Poker, High Roller High/Low, and BlackJack and exchange your winnings for prizes at the prize redemption table. There are also Extra Special ways to win, so everyone has a great chance to walk home LUCKY! This is event is open to all students, employees, and community members, so bring your family as it will sure be a Spectacular night! Best of All, this is event is FREE!

Medical Professionals Panel - In-Person
2025-04-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Carl and Emily Thompson Conference Center, Corron Community Development Center, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA, 22645, United States
Panelists:

Bret Ripley, D.O.; Joe Mikus, M.D.; Emily Russell, P.A.-C.; April St. Laurent, N.P.; Mitsi Lizer, Pharm.D.; Savannah Dillender, R.N.

Interested in attending this event? Fill out the short form HERE to receive details, reminders and updates!

The Laurel Center SA Awareness Month Visit
2025-04-21 11:00 - 13:30 | Middletown Campus: SUB Lounge, VA, United States
The Laurel Center is returning to Middletown Campus to Chat with Students, Give Information about their Upcoming Events, and to Give Students Another Chance to Add Their Handprints to The Laurel Center’s Mural. Stop By and Add Your Print & See How You Can Show Your Support!

Spring Picnic
2025-04-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Middletown Campus: SUB Lounge and Patio, United States
***Attention Students and Employees*** Come out and enjoy a nice catered event filled with many fun and amazing activities! All campuses will have buffet style food and an a Create Your Own Memory Page! At Middletown and Fauquier, there will be a Distracted Driving Simulator and Caricature Artists to create zany pictures! At Luray-Page County Center, there will be DIY Air Plant Kits! On top of all that, participate in our People of the Picnic Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a $50 Gift Card!

Weird Wildlife Trivia
2025-04-24 15:00 - 15:45 | Virtual: Online via Zoom, VA, United States
Play for a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card. Sign up ahead of time: laurelridge.edu/trivia.

Family Movie Night
2025-04-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Middletown Campus: Smith Hall, McCoy Theatre
Come Join Student Life and Northwestern as we host another Family Movie Night! This time we are showing Mufasa! Come out and see the movie, participate in some giveaways, and enjoy some snacks! Come see the Cub House and have your family receive a FREE Family Portrait! Book your Family Portrait Spot at laurelridge.edu/portraits!

Spring Follies - Presents Wild Kingdom
2025-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown Campus, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, 22645
Laurel Ridge Community College – Spring Follies Presents: Wild Kingdom
Featuring Musical Direction by Russell Rinker
Don’t miss the 45th annual FAMILY-FRIENDLY Laurel Ridge Follies on April 26-27 at the Middletown Campus! Enjoy a lively mix of comedy, music, and dance, directed by Russell Rinker—a Strasburg High graduate, Broadway performer, and former Blue Man Group member.
🎭 Show Dates & Times:📅 Saturday, April 26 – 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.📅 Sunday, April 27 – 2 p.m.
🎉 Pre-show fun starts 90 minutes before showtime with FREE ICE CREAM, FACE PAINTING, and food for purchase.🎟 Tickets: $5 (kids 5 & under free).🎶 Proceeds support the Andrea Ludwick Performing Arts Fund.
For details, email amaphis@laurelridge.edu or call (540) 868-4078.

The Incredibly Super End-of-the-Year StressLess Week!
2025-04-28 - 2025-05-02 | Fauquier Campus: Wolk Hall, Student Life Office, VA, United States
Join Student Life for a week of fun and relaxing activities at all three campuses. At Fauquier and Middletown campuses: Enjoy a Movie Showing and Decorate Graduation Caps! At all three campuses: Make your own Stress Less Swag Bags and Enjoy Candy and Snacks! Stop By the Student Life Office at Fauquier Campus or The Student Union Building Student Life Center at Middletown Campus for Wednesday or Thursday to grab extra goodies if you cannot make the Movie Showing! (Luray-Page has a special version of the flyer specific to Luray-Page)

Movie Showing: The Incredibles!
2025-04-28 13:30 - 15:30 | Fauquier Campus: The Barn
The Semester has been Fun, Informative, Enjoyable, and somewhat Stressful. Now that it’s over, Join Student Life for something Entertaining and Stress Free! We are showing, “The Incredibles” in the Barn from 1:30pm-3:30pm on Monday, 4/28 at the Fauquier Campus, and in the McCoy Theatre from 12pm-2pm on Tuesday, 4/29 at the Middletown Campus!

Denim Day
2025-04-30 08:00 | Fauquier Campus, 6480 College St., Warrenton, VA, 20187, United States
Join Laurel Ridge Community College and Fauquier County Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Advocacy Program (FCDVSAAP) in support of Denim Day. Denim Day is an International Event that started almost 30 years ago as a protest. It has risen to become a full movement in response to an overturned Italian Supreme Court Sexual Assault case. The case was overturned all because the Victim was wearing Tight Denim Jeans. Please wear Denim Jeans to show support for Sexual Assault Survivors and the Denim Day cause. The FCDVSAAP will also host a table in Wolk Hall Lobby with informational materials and support documents for Students and Staff to review and pickup. For More Information about Denim Day please visit the Denim Day website: https://denimday.org/letter-from-the-founder

The Roaring Masquerade Dance
2025-05-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Middletown Campus: Corron Community Development Center, Thompson Conference Center, VA, United States
Join Student Government Association and Student Life as they host a Masquerade Ball! Enjoy a fun setlist of music from a DJ, participate in a variety of festive activities, and DANCE, DANCE, DANCE! Food and Beverages will be available as well. May 2nd, 2025, from 7pm-10pm in The Thompson Conference Center at Middletown Campus.

Student Art Show
2025-05-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown Campus, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, 22645
Join us for an extraordinary afternoon showcasing captivating art that combines a diverse collection of student artists from Foundations of Drawing Art 121, Three-Dimensional Design Art 131, and more…

Featured artists

Kate Bryant
Jacob Bush
Emma Cooley
Mary Costello
Gabriel Douglas
Heather Leake
Frederik Rycz
Ashley Vardiman
Dakota Wade

LOCATION: Sekel Art Atrium (Next to Wolk Library) at Laurel Ridge Community College – 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA 22645

For more information contact Professor Monica James at mjames@laurelridge.edu.

Selah's "Anne of Apple Blossom Valley"
2025-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Middletown Campus: Smith Hall, McCoy Theatre
Come out to the McCoy Theatre and See Selah’s newest production, “Anne of Apple Blossom Valley,” featuring Laurel Ridge Community College within its story! The production is being held Friday – Sunday, 5/9 – 5/11 and again Friday – Sunday, 5/16 – 5/18. Fridays and Saturdays: 7pm – 9pm & Sundays: 2pm – 4pm.

33 Black Frog: An American Story – Film Screening and Q&A with Filmmaker
2025-05-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown Campus, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, 22645
33 Black Frog: An American Story
– A Film by Andre Ferguson
Chief Petty Officer Eddie L. Ferguson (Ret.), United States Navy, was among the first African American members of the Underwater Demolition Team, the precursor to the Navy SEALs. His son, filmmaker Andre Ferguson, brings his inspiring story to life—from his childhood growing up in the South during the Jim Crow-era, where he didn’t learn to swim until age 22, to his rise as an elite Navy Frogman.
There will be a special guest appearance by Chief Petty Officer Eddie L. Ferguson.

4:30 p.m.: Doors open and hors d’oeuvres served

5 p.m.: Film introduction and screening

6 p.m.: Q&A with filmmaker Andre Ferguson

Sign-Up to attend HERE! Seats are limited.
This event is hosted and sponsored by:

Event Contact: Professor Larry Friedenberg – 540-868-7165 – lfriedenberg@laurelridge.edu

TRiO Graduation and Family Picnic
2025-05-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown Campus, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, 22645
TRiO Graduation and Family Picnic
Monday, May 12
5 – 7 p.m.
Middletown Campus, Student Union Lawn
Join us in celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of our TRiO graduates. Food and fun provided!
Let us know if you will be attending by completing the short form HERE by May 5.

HOKIE!
2025-05-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, SHP & SUB, lounges
***Due to an Emergency Change, Hokie’s Final Visit will be 8/21/2025****
Hokie, the Therapy Dog will be back on campus to roam the halls this Summer! Come say Hi! Middletown Campus Most Thursdays from 3pm-4pm!

BINGO!
2025-05-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Fauquier Campus: Wolk Hall, Rose Loeb Center, VA, United States
Join Student Life as they host BINGO! Prizes include Gift Cards and PAWsome Laurel Ridge branded items! Visit The Loeb from 12pm-2pm, Tuesday, May 27th for your Chance to WIN!

UNO Tournament
2025-05-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Kummli Lounge, VA, United States
Come Join Student Life and Battle other Students for the Title of…UNO CHAMPION! Top 2 Players Will Win a Gift Card! Tournament will be held in the Cornerstone Lounge from 12pm-1pm on Wednesday, May 28th! Stop by the Student Life Office in the SUB for Practice Sessions Monday, May 19th & Wednesday, May 21st!

Not So Mystery, Mystery Bus
2025-05-29 12:00 - 20:00 | Off Campus, VA, United States
Join Student Life Thursday, 5/29 as we take another FUN-Filled Trip in Our Favorite Rocket Ship! This event will surely not be Gloomy as we go to See an OHANA-themed Movie at The Alamo Drafthouse! Only $5! Leaving FC at 12pm and MC at 1pm. Sign up here: laurelridge.edu/mystery
