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2010
January 2010
- Mentoring Program receives grant from Bank of America
- A-B Tech Students Capture Top Spot in State IT Skills Competition
- Fisher recognized as EFNEP Champion
- ASPIRE program called state's "Best Practice"
- Children's Holiday Party brings smiles to campus
- Mechanical Engineering receives cutting-edge equipment to train students
- Randolph receives Faculty Access Award
- GIS Day debuts at new location
- Meet Foundation Scholarship Recipients
- Smith-McDowell to host youth contra dance party
- Nominations sought for A-B Tech Teacher/Adjunct Teacher of the Year
- Tech Notes
February 2010
- Dunn named A-B Tech's Fifth President
- New Medical Plan for Students and Employees Offers Affordable Health Insurance
- Culinary Team Wins Gold Medal at State
- Changes are coming to the A-B Tech Café
- New Program Gives Students an "EDGE" in College and the Workplace
- Nominate the Continuing Education Instructor of the Year
- Employees Learn CPR During Spring Faculty Update
- Drama Students Star in Criminal Justice Technology Videos
- Harris Wins Photography Contest
- College Forum Thanks Donors
- Early College students tour sustainability projects
- College receives welding robot from Eaton
- Meet Foundation Scholarship Recipients
- Even If You're Young and Healthy, Flu Can Bring You Down
- Haiti Relief Dollar Drives raise funds for earthquake victims
- Nursing Student receives Certificate of Extraordinary Action
- Student-built modular home moves to Oakley
- Welcome, New Employees
- Nominate Staff Member of the Year
- Win this lovely Valentine basket!
- Wall-sized world maps installed in Elm
- Writing Center Open for Spring Semester
- Tech Notes
March 2010
- Day One for Dr. Dunn
- A-B Tech Culinary Technology Founder Dies
- Cyber Defense Competition Team Heads to Regionals
- Children Enjoy Fine Dining
- Fascinating Facts about Faculty and Staff
- Nursing Graduate Spends 18 Days in Haiti, Returns with Passion
- Charlotte Street Computers In Need Of Recycled Computers
- Meet Foundation Scholarship Recipients
- Graduate wet welds in Seattle
- Tech Notes
April 2010
- Students honored at Foundation Scholarship Luncheon
- Dunn at Leadership Asheville
- Alcohol Screening to Feature Mock Sobriety Test
- Basic Skills honors long-term employees
- Holly Library Hosts Inaugural Chess Tournament
- A-B Tech to Host Annual Early Childhood Conference
- Cyber Defense team visits D.C.
- Thanks CarePartners
- Madison Site Welcomes Dr. Dunn
- Fascinating Facts about Faculty and Staff
- Meet Foundation Scholarship Recipients
- A-B Tech participates in Home Show
- Computer Instructors Association Scholarships Awarded To Students, Instructor
- Welcome, New Employee
- Photo Appreciation students create pin hole images
- Tech Notes
May 2010
- Solar panels making their way on campus
- Reception held for local legislators
- Math Consortium examines high school to college transition
- Alcohol screening features mock sobriety tests
- Cabinet-making students build cabinets for animal shelter
- Students brew some history
- Camille's comes to Coman Center offering fresh, new choices
- Crisis management training exercise at Enka site
- Graduates shine at culinary competition
- Dooly named Academic Excellence Award winner
- Drama Club stages 10th production
- Observing the Week of the Young Child
- Earth Day celebration at A-B Tech
- Fascinating facts about faculty and staff
- Meet Foundation scholarship recipients
- The ghosts come out for A-B Tech
- SECU launches Cash Points Global for controlled spending
- Early College students spruce up Smith-McDowell lawn
- Art students showcase work
- Students lead stand against racism
- Tech Notes
June 2010
- A-B Tech Joins Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count
- Commencement celebrates 920 degree and diploma candidates for 2010
- Mauney to retire after nearly 30 years with Community College System
- Juicy Ideas Team to Compete Against MIT, Stanford in national finals
- Buildings on campus to receive more efficient lighting
- BCT Expo features student work
- Student overcomes fears for the chance to help others
- Early College Student "Greens" Fashion Show
- Meet Foundation Scholarship Recipients
- Biology Plant Sale features vegetables and flowers
- Relay for Life Coming to A-B Tech
- Tech Notes
July 2010
- Juicy Ideas team honored after earning national ranking
- Redmond inspires full house at GED recognition ceremony
- Summer Enrollment Shows increase
- Cob Structure completed at Evergreen
- Summer camps train future builders
- Art Students have work featured in show
- Early College graduates first class
- Folkmoot to bring international flavor to A-B Tech
- Meet Foundation Scholarship Recipients
- Golf Tournament Raises $36,000
- Educators tour A-B Tech
- Phi Theta Kappa named Five Star Chapter
- Asheville Relay for Life huge success
- Tech Notes
August 2010
- A-B Tech earns Exceptional rating
- Dental Society brings free clinic to A-B Tech
- A-B Tech Service Learning leads the state
- Student Incubator welcomes four new businesses
- YES! Camp wraps up third successful year
- Shakespeare in the Pines
- A Kerr returns to Fernihurst
- Welcome, new employees
- Faculty and staff promotions announced
- Students create perfect Welding capstone project
- Going blond for a birthday
September 2010
- A-B Tech hosts state's second-largest dental clinic
- Primary Care Clinic Opening on Campus
- Enrollment up for fall semester
- Locke Joins Board of Trustees
- Scott McKinney selected as Vice President, Business and Finance/CFO
- Job Fair attracts hundreds from region
- A-B Tech Culinary graduate wins national title
- Asheville Campus to host National Arts in Education Week activities
- CAYLA students visit incubator
- Folkmoot returns for third year
- Nature's Notebook on Display in Holly
- Smith-McDowell House to Host Paper Doll Party
- Solar Panels Installed on Birch
- Student Purchase Award Winners
- Tech Notes
October 2010
- A-B Tech Launches On-Site Health Care Clinic for Employees
- Animal shelter opening provides new clinic for Vet Tech Students
- SuccessNC Listening Tour stops at A-B Tech
- Professional Development and Fall Break Reminder
- Scholarship established in memory of Anthony Case
- Bailey Parking Lot Now Open
- Minority Student Leadership Academy hosts Expo
- A-B Tech to assume operation of Child Care Center
- A-B Tech Cares for the Y
- Chorus Entertains Fall Festival Crowd
- A-B Tech Flu Shot Clinics Scheduled
- High School Seniors Visit A-B Tech
- Homeland Security holds workshop for ESL teachers
- Mental Health Event to provide anonymous screening
- Professional Development courses to address new software at A-B Tech
- A-B Tech Talent on Display at Mountain State Fair
- SECU Campaign to Benefit N.C. National Guard
- Universal Campaign starts in October
- Tech Notes
November 2010
- A-B Tech to Manage County Public Safety Training Facility
- Governor Visits Early College
- Resource Center showcases A-B Tech student work
- Natural products facility opens at Enka
- Donating for a cause
- Decorative Painting Grad to host Salon 2011
- Extra help available for students in financial need
- Need for skilled employees focus of Educators in Industry workshop
- Invitational Education Happenings
- JobsNOW leads to employment
- Mental Health Screening has 100 participants
- Welcome To A-B Tech
- Haircuts benefit students and clients
- Nominate a Top Teacher
- Women's Expo features A-B Tech faculty
- Tech Notes
December 2010
- A-B Tech Decorates Historic Homes with a Modern Twist for the Holidays
- Welcome, New Trustees
- Student Culinary Team Qualifies for Regionals
- Grant to assist the unemployed and displaced workers
- Comp Ed students receive employment training
- Students honored at Foundation Scholarship Luncheon
- Developing the Economy for the Green Workforce
- Homesteading Courses Offered
- A-B Tech Students Capture Top Spot in IT Skills Competition
- Phi Beta Lambda Scores Leadership Awards
- Enroll in a Professional Development Course
- Phi Theta Kappa members attend leadership conference
- Tech Notes