Mental Health & Community Resource Fair
2025-10-07 10:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
This month, we are promoting mental health and health advocacy to our students and employees. This fair will feature Laurel Ridge student support services, community resources, some nifty stress-relieving giveaways, and a petting zoo! Plus, starting at noon, we will have a sound healing session in the Student Union Building, Room 217. Make sure you sign up ahead of time for this session!

Student Leadership Series: Leadership Language
2025-10-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 601 & Virtually, Middletown, United States
This session will focus on effective communication, whether it be leading a club or organization meeting, networking at an event, or presenting for your peers or colleagues. Professors Alyson Thompson and Sarah Pangle will present this session. The session is offered in-person at the Middletown Campus in Cornerstone Hall, Room 601 and Zoom.

Mental Health & Community Resource Fair
2025-10-08 10:30 - 12:30
This month, we are promoting mental health and health advocacy to our students and employees. This fair will feature Laurel Ridge student support services, community resources, some nifty stress-relieving giveaways, and a petting zoo! Plus, starting at noon, we will have a sound healing session in The Barn. Make sure you sign up ahead of time for this session!

All College Day
2025-10-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Laurel Ridge Community College Fauquier Campus 6480 College St. Warrenton, VA 20187-8820, 6480 College Street, Warrenton, VA, 20187-8820, United States
Laurel Ridge Community College All College Day is an important day of collective visioning, professional development, and planning for the college.

All College Day 2025 will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon.

Attendance is required for full-time faculty and staff unless you’re teaching or keeping an office/location open. Please work directly with your supervisor if you need to be excused. Dress is casual.

College Transfer Visit to James Madison University
2025-10-10 12:30 - 17:00
Join Laurel Ridge for another exciting Transfer Visit! This time we are planning to visit JMU! Learn about the campus and its degree programs, attend a Transfer Info Session, and tour the campus all for FREE! Meet at Middletown Campus in the Cornerstone Hall Lobby 12:15pm-12:30pm. Leaving MC @12:30pm and returning @4:30pm-5:00pm. Check out our Flyers Posted up around the College. Contact Chris Vaughan thru email – cvaughan@laurelridge.edu or by telephone – (540) 869-0759 for any questions.

Sign Up Now! Register Here!

Reaching Across the Racial Divide – A Presentation by Betty Kilby Baldwin and Phoebe Kilby
2025-10-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown Campus, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, 22645
Watch Video of the Event

Locations: Middletown Campus, Carl and Emily Thompson Conference Center and Virtual

About the Presentation

“The sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.” – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

As daughters, Betty Kilby Baldwin and Phoebe Kilby have found a way to live Dr. King’s dream.

They will share their powerful story of discovering their family connection and embarking on a journey of reconciliation and reparation. Their talk draws on lessons from their 2021 book, Cousins: Connected Through Slavery – A Black Woman and a White Woman Discover Their Past and Each Other (UMW 2023 Reading Program selection, Social Justice).

Books will be available for purchase at the event.

About the Speakers

Dr. Betty Kilby Fisher Baldwin

Integrated Warren County High School in 1959 after her father sued the school board under Brown v. Board of Education.

Author of Wit, Will & Walls.

MBA and Honorary Doctorate from Shenandoah University.

She and Phoebe have presented nationwide at universities, schools, churches, and conferences.

Phoebe Kilby

Baltimore native; degrees in Botany (B.S.) and Environmental Management (M.E.M.) from Duke University.

Worked as an urban and environmental planner.

Later earned a degree in Conflict Transformation from Eastern Mennonite University.

Active in the Coming to the Table movement, where she researched her family’s connection to slavery—leading to her discovery of cousin Betty.

Betty’s story and the desegregation of Warren County High School in 1959 are featured in the documentary Knocking Down Walls (2023), created by Spotswood High School students and Rockingham County Public Schools staff. The film tells the story of Virginia school integration through the voices of those who lived it.

Sponsored by:

Laurel Ridge Community College

Shenandoah River District United Women in Faith and individual Units:

Leesburg UMC, Brucetown UMC, Stephens City UMC

Belle Grove Plantation

Northern Shenandoah Valley Coming to the Table

Shenandoah River District UMC

Virginia Annual Conference United Women in Faith

Strasburg United Methodist Church

Strasburg UMC Methodist Men

VA Annual Conference UMC Methodist Men

Virginia Annual Conference UMC Cross Racial/Cross Cultural Resource Team

Warren-Page NAACP

Shenandoah County NAACP

Robin Lyttle

Anonymous

VA UMC Director of Belonging and Advocacy-Rev. Lan Davis Wilson

Strasburg Museum at the Strasburg Visitor’s Center

The Kilby Family Endowed Scholarship Fund

INVESTING IN THE BLACK COMMUNITIES OF TOMORROW COMMUNITIES OF TOMORROW – https://poisefoundation.org/the-kilby-family-endowed-scholarship-fund/

Tech Pop Fundraiser
2025-10-13 08:00 - 20:00
The Delta Phi Chapter of Epsilon Pi Tau is holding a virtual fundraiser selling delicious Double Good popcorn for 4 days from Oct 13, 7:00am – Oct 17, 7:00am. The Delta Phi Chapter will be donating 25% of the proceeds to the College’s student financial emergency fund. You can purchase your delicious popcorn at https://popup.doublegood.com/s/azcy1475

A table will be setup Monday through Thursday between 10 AM-2 PM in the Cornerstone Hall, Lobby as well.

Donation: 25% of proceeds will be donated to the student emergency financial support fund.

All Laurel Ridge students and employees are encouraged to participate! The popcorn will be sent directly to the buyer’s home.

Purple Week!
2025-10-13 08:00 - 2025-10-16 20:00 | Middletown Campus: SUB Lounge, Information Desk, Middletown, United States
Join Student Life for a Week-long event to Raise Awareness for Domestic Violence! The Laurel Center will have Information and Resources in the SUB Lounge all day and all week wear Purple to show your support. Stop by the Student Life House Offices (MC – SUB RM 122 & FC – Wolk Hall RM 108) for Some DV Awareness Stickers & Bracelets to help spread awareness. Don’t forget to join us for multiple Purple Day (Thursday,10/16) activities as well. Check out the “Purple Day” event post for more information on Purple Day-specific activities!

Horray for Horror Weeks!
2025-10-13 08:00 - 2025-10-24 23:00 | Fauquier and Middletown Campuses, VA, United States
Join Student Life as we host multiple events across Middletown and Fauquier Campuses! All Students and Staff/Faculty are welcome to enjoy the events! We are hosting Spooky Halloween Bingo, Not So Mystery, Mystery Buses that are Spooky Themed, and showing two Horror/Comedy Movies! For Specific Dates and Times, please check out each specific event. Happy Halloween!

Spanish Club Meeting
2025-10-13 11:00 - 12:00
The Spanish Club meets every other week on Mondays from 11 AM-12 PM in Wolk Hall, Room 210 and Google Meet.

Horray for Horror - Mystery Movies!
2025-10-13 11:30 - 14:30 | Fauquier and Middletown Campuses, VA, United States
Join Student Life as we host a Mystery Movie at each campus for Horray for Horror Weeks! These movies are Horror-Comedies sure to get you passing away… of Laughter!!! Join us at MC 10/13 from 11:30am-2:30pm in the SUB 118 for the movie and Fun Halloween-themed activity! Enjoy Snacks during the movie! Join us 10/21 from 11:30am-2:30pm for the same festivities at FC in the Barn! Check out all the Horray for Horror events on the main event page or any of the other Horray for Horror-specific pages for more details!

Horray for Horror - Halloween Spooky BINGO!
2025-10-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Fauquier and Middletown Campuses, VA, United States
Join Student Life for a Scary Good Time of BINGO! A Special Holiday-Themed version of BINGO complete with themed prizes, and themed boards! Enjoy some food, fun, and Halloween music! 11:30am-1pm on Tuesday, 10/14 at FC in the Loeb & Wednesday, 10/22 at MC in the SUB Lounge and SUB 118/119. Check out all the Horray for Horror events on the main event page or any of the other Horray for Horror-specific pages for more details!

Drama Club Meeting
2025-10-14 15:30 - 16:30
Drama Club meets weekly on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30pm in Cornerstone Hall, Room 406. Any and all students interested in the performing arts and welcome!

UNO Party!
2025-10-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Cornerstone Hall, Kummli Student Lounge, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA, 22645, United States
Join Student Life for UNO! We will be playing Traditional UNO and UNO Flip! Stob by for a round or 10 in the Kummuli Lounge (Cornerstone Student Lounge) from 12pm-2pm! Open for all Students and Staff! All Students who attend will be entered to WIN a Prize!

Health Advocacy & Breast Cancer Awareness info table
2025-10-16 10:00 - 11:00
The Student Nurses Association is hosting an info table to help others learn how they can advocate for themselves when it comes to their health as well as provide breast cancer awareness information. 10-11 AM in the Science & Health Professions Building, first floor lounge & 11:30 AM-1:30 PM in the Cornerstone Hall, Lobby.

Paint the Campus Purple: Laurel Ridge Art Exhibit Opening
2025-10-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Sekel Art Atrium, Cornerstone Hall, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, Virginia, 22645, United States
Opening Thursday October 16 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pmSekel Art Atrium, Cornerstone HallFree to the public through November 20 2025

Join us as we Paint The Campus Purple—a powerful community art initiative raising awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). In collaboration with The Laurel Center, this exhibition will fill the walls of the Sekel Art Atrium with student and community artwork that honors survivors, inspires hope, and calls for change.

Why Purple?

Purple is the color of Domestic Violence Awareness. It symbolizes courage, survival, and hope—a visible reminder that domestic violence has no place in our community and that support is available for all survivors.

About the Exhibit

The show will feature original artwork created by Laurel Ridge students and local community members. Through painting, drawing, photography, and mixed media, artists will use creative expression to spark conversation, healing, and action. Together, we will cover the walls in purple as a visible sign of solidarity.

Important Dates

Submit Artwork

Submission Times:

Tuesday, October 7 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Thursday, October 9 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Middletown Campus – Cornerstone Hall, Room 502 (The Art Studio)

Or Email Monica James at mjames@laurelridge.edu

Show Opens: October 16, 2025

Exhibit Closes: November 20, 2025

Get Involved

We invite all students, faculty, staff, and community members to:

Submit artwork for display (purple encouraged, but not required)

Attend the opening and visit the exhibit to show your support

Wear purple during October to raise awareness and honor survivors

Together for Change

October is a time to raise awareness, honor survivors, and inspire community action. By sharing your creativity, your voice, or simply your presence, you can help Paint the Campus Purple and stand with us against domestic violence.

The Laurel Center is leading many activities and providing resources throughout the month. Learn more at: https://thelaurelcenter.org/

Purple Day!
2025-10-16 11:00 - 16:00 | Middletown Campus: SUB Lounge & SHP RM 138, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, Virginia, 22645, United States
Join Student Life as we host multiple Purple Day events to help show support for Domestic Violence Survivors and Victims and Raise Awareness for DV! Starting at 9:30am, The Laurel Center will be on Campus at the SUB Lounge Information Desk to discuss DV questions and offer Education and Resources. Then from 11am until 12:00pm, Student Life will be in the SUB Lounge giving out DV Themed Bracelets and Stickers as well as Purple Frosted Cupcakes! At 12:30pm join Student Life, The Laurel Center, & The Phoenix Project as we host a DV Awareness Luncheon in SHP 138. Learn about different resources and signs to watch out for. After the presentation, we will have a Q&A session. In Addition, we will be serving a light lunch for those who attend.

Also, All week show your support and wear Purple! Check out the “Purple Week” event to see all the activities we have planned for the week!

The Phoenix Project Domestic Violence Awareness Table
2025-10-17 08:00 - 2025-10-24 20:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall Lobby & SUB Information Desk, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, Virginia, 22645
Stop by the SUB Information Desk (SUB Lounge) or Cornerstone Hall and pick up Information and Resources from The Phoenix Project. Available all day (8am-8pm) at both locations. The Phoenix Project is a community driven organization providing counseling services, support groups, and information, guidance, & education for support of victims and survivors as well as prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence.

Horray for Horror Weeks - Not So Mystery, Mystery Buses!
2025-10-17 17:00 - 23:00 | Off Campus, VA, United States
Join Student Life for another Mystery Bus! No TRICKS here, but for a Special TREAT, we are hosting two Mystery Buses for October! ***Both Mystery Buses are SCARY ATTRACTION themed, so if Scary Halloween is not your thing, please wait and join us in November!*** The First is Friday, 10/17 and is $15 to join us. FC Pickup is 5pm & MC Pickup is 6pm! As an EXTRA Special Treat, we will be picking up LURAY-PAGE Students! LURAY-PAGE Students, we will be stopping to pick you all up at 7pm, so please sign up!

The Second is Friday, 10/24 and is $20 to join us. MC Pickup is 5pm & FC Pickup is 6pm!

Don’t forget to bring MONEY for FOOD! Registration is open for both Trips. Register & Pay ASAP to keep your spot! Sign Up Here!

Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT) Meeting & Encampment
2025-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 308
EPT meets once monthly on the third Sunday of the month. The first hour is only for EPT members and leadership; following will be an open lab.

Flu Shot Clinic
2025-10-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall Lounge & Byrd Boardroom, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, Virginia, 22645
The VDH will be on campus on Monday, October 20th. 2025, to offer Flu Shots! Stop by from 9am-1pm! Bring your Insurance Card & ID or pay directly for $30. Checks only, Sorry no cash!

Ping Pong Tournament
2025-10-20 12:30 - 15:00 | Fauquier Campus, Rose Loeb Center, 6480 College Street, Warrenton, VA, 20187, United States
Join Student Life and battle head-to-head with other Students in a friendly Ping Pong Tournament! Compete for Gift Card Prizes! All Attendees will receive a FUN Ping-Pong Related FREEBIE! Stop by from 12:30pm-3pm in the Loeb on Monday, 10/20. Stop by The Student Life House Office (RM 108) and speak with David for questions or practice sessions!

Student Leadership Series: Find Your Fit - Leadership Styles that Match Who You Are
2025-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 | ONLINE via Zoom
This interactive session with highlight different leadership styles in connection with emotional intelligence and mental wellness. The goal of this session is to help each student leader discover their own leadership strengths and how to use them in real-life situations. This session will be held virtually over Zoom.

National Transfer Student Week: Alumni Transfer Panel
2025-10-21 16:00 - 17:00
Join the Advising Team and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) as we celebrate National Transfer Student Week with a special Alumni Transfer Panel.

Hear directly from Laurel Ridge students who successfully transferred to 4-year colleges and universities. Panelists will share their personal stories and offer practical advice on:

Time management

Choosing the right school and program

Navigating a larger campus

Making the most of your transfer experience

Tuesday, Oct. 214 p.m.Middletown Campus – Cornerstone Hall, Room 300Join via Zoom (link to be provided)

Hosted by Phi Theta Kappa, in partnership with the Laurel Ridge advising team

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insider tips and get your transfer questions answered! Families are welcome.

Register to attend at https://forms.gle/v4tiEzF3HKgr6SKq8

PTK Leadership Series: Application Materials - Resumes & Personal Essays
2025-10-23 12:30 - 13:30 | Fauquier Campus: Wolk Hall, Room 207 & Virtually
Come learn about how to craft a compelling scholarship resume and personal essay and how to get letters of recommendation that stand out from the crowd. We’ll be focusing on the “Significant Endeavor” essay required for PTK, but we’ll also talk about other personal essays needed for transfer and applications.

This session will meet in-person at the Fauquier Campus in Wolk Hall, Room 207 and online via Zoom. Pizza is provided!

STEM Club (FC) Meeting
2025-10-23 12:30 - 13:30
The Fauquier STEM Club meets twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-1:30 PM in Hazel Hall, Room 121 (outside Dr. Wilcox’s office).

Pool (Billiards) Tournament
2025-10-23 12:30 - 15:00 | Middletown Campus: SUB Lounge, VA, United States
Join Student Life and go head-to-head against other Students in a Pool (Billiards) Tournament! Compete for Gift Card Prizes! 10/23 from 12:30pm-3pm in the SUB Lounge. First 5 Attendees will receive a FUN Pool-Related FREEBIE! Stop by the Student Life House Office (SUB RM 122) and speak with David for questions or practice sessions!

Game Design Club Meeting
2025-10-23 14:30 - 16:00
The Game Design clubs meets weekly on Thursdays from 2:30-4 PM in the Student Union Building in LEO’s Esports Arena.

Ambassadors After Hours
2025-10-23 16:30 - 19:00
Ambassadors After Hours is an evening of leadership team-building activities, creative social experiments, and free dinner—designed to help student leaders connect, grow, and engage!

Accounting Student Night
2025-10-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Laurel Ridge Community College 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA 22645, United States
Speakers ~ Employer Panel ~ Networking ~ Food ~ Door Prizes

Register to attend at shenandoahvalley.vscpa.cpa by Oct. 16.

This event is FREE and open to high school and college students interested in a career in accounting.

Event Location: Carl and Emily Thompson Conference Center at Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown Campus.
