Western Nevada College hosts club and career fair

Western Nevada College hosted a club and career fair Sept. 11, bringing together student clubs, services and a diverse group of employers.

Students engaged with potential employers, WNC faculty and staff, and representatives from various student organizations.

Clubs such as the All Booked Book Club/Film Club, ASL Club, ASWN, Billiards Club, Geology Club, Second Year Nursing Club, Psychology Club and the Wildcat Veterans Club were actively involved. The event also welcomed students from Carson High School.

Employers in attendance spanned multiple industries, including the Air National Guard, Army, Briggs Electric, Carson City Sheriff's Office, Carson City Toyota, Carson Tahoe Health, Carson Valley Health, CGI, Inc., Chromalloy, City of Fernley, Click Bond, Inc., Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Disc Golf, Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, Fastenal, Greater Nevada Credit Union, H&R Block, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Nevada State Parks, NV Energy, ROADS, Rocket EMS, Saarem Consulting Engineers, Sylvan America Inc., United Federal Credit Union, UPS, and the USDA Forest Service.

This event provided a platform for students to explore career opportunities and connect with both academic and professional communities.

Legally Blonde: A musical that is so much fun, it should be illegal

Don't miss the fun, award-winning musical "Legally Blonde The Musical," presented by Western Nevada Musical Theatre Co., in November.

Based on the acclaimed movie, the musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she crosses the country to find her true love at Harvard law school, then, to her surprise, finds so much more.

Performances are on weekends Nov. 8-24 at the Carson City Community Center. Purchase tickets at wnmtc.com.

Professor profile: Randy Naylor enjoys sharing welding expertise with students

For nearly 30 years, Randy Naylor has been training WNC students to become welders in various fields locally and internationally.

His dedication to the trade came, in part, from the training he received from his mentor — former WNC Professor Jim Pawluk. Like his predecessor in the Andy Butti Welding Technology Center, Naylor enjoys passing on his welding knowledge to students, so they are prepared to succeed in the industry.

As one of the most popular career choices at Western, welding skills have made WNC students employable after graduation and certification.

Naylor, who started teaching at WNC in 1996, earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nevada, Reno. To read this professor profile and others, go to wnc.edu/professor-profiles/.

Professor Naylor can be contacted at 775-445-4420 or randy.naylor@wnc.edu.

Dini Student Center the place to be for fall semester

It seems like there is always something happening at Dini Student Center. Earlier in the semester, it was Welcome Back Week, which engaged students in crafts and games, food and refreshments.

More recently, the Associated Students of Western Nevada (student government) presented a Constitution Day and a birthday party for Willy, WNCs mascot.

In observing the anniversary of the creation of the U.S. Constitution 237 years ago, attendees were encouraged to vote and pick up a free copy of the Constitution. They enjoyed hot dogs, chips and soft drinks, and camaraderie. An ASWN member even dressed up as a founding father.

Bristlecone Art Gallery showcases late artist’s sculptures, more

Enjoy the creativity of late artist Robert Morrison in the "A Glimpse Back" exhibit in WNCs Bristlecone Art Gallery on the Carson City campus.

Presented by the Capital City Arts Initiative, the exhibit includes a mix of sculptures, paintings and drawings. The gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, and the exhibit will be on display through Dec. 11.

CCAI has scheduled a reception for the exhibition from 5-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22 in the Bristlecone Art Gallery.

Read more about "A Glimpse Back" at ccainv.org/morrison-glimpse-back/.

Late start classes available

One of the services that WNC provides students are options to take classes once the semester begins.

Instead of having to wait until next semester, students can enroll in late start, open-entry and short-term courses, even though the semester has commenced.

Open-entry, late start and short-term courses provide students with the flexibility to fit higher education around their busy lives. Many late start courses begin on Oct. 21, while the open-entry classes can be taken up until the ninth week of the semester.

Among the late start/short-term courses are American sign language, art, auto mechanics, counseling educational psychology, drafting, education, electrical theory, finance, geology, information systems, machine tool technology, management science, manufacturing, marketing, mathematics, medical terminology, nursing and occupational safety.

Students interested in open-entry classes can choose from art, biology, construction, construction management, electrical theory, English, environmental science, information systems, mathematics, music, political science and psychology.

Check availability at wnc.edu/class-schedule. For assistance with courses and career planning, call 775-445-3267 or book an appointment at wnc.edu/advising.