Student Life Upcoming Events

A-B Tech Spring 2024 Activities and Events

Open to all current curriculum students

Get involved in these upcoming events!

  • Jan. 8 & 9 @ 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Welcome Tables: Stop by the welcome tables for a campus map, student handbook, and more. (Elm and Bailey building locations)
  • Jan. 11 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon — Winter Cookie Decorating #1: Take a craft & snack break between classes. Ferguson 117 (Not AHWD)
  • Jan. 17 @ 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. — Winter Cookie Decorating #2: Take a craft & snack break between classes. Ferguson 117 (Not AHWD)
  • Jan. 18 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon — A-B Tech Gym Open House: Do you want to work on your fitness goals for the new year, for free? Come learn about fitness opportunities, equipment, and open hours at the free on-campus gym in the Coman building.
  • Jan. 18 @ 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. — Are You "On Track" with Your Money?: Come learn about On Track WNC's free financial services and workshops for budgeting, improving credit, home/auto loans, financial planning, & much more! Ferguson 121 (Not AHWD)
  • Jan. 19 @ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon — Manna FoodBank Service Day: Volunteer in your community by packaging food for Manna Foodbank. Email studentlife@abtech.edu to sign up.
  • Jan. 23 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon — Vision Board Making: What is your vision for this year? Come by and craft your goals and intentions onto your vision board for the new year. Ferguson 117 (Not AHWD)
  • Jan. 24 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Manna FoodBank Community Market: Free groceries, produce, and perishables for those who need them. The market is located at the parking lots behind the Magnolia Building on Fernihurst Drive
  • Jan. 24 @ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Student Government Association meeting: Open to all curriculum students. Stay updated on what's happening around campus, get involved, and share your student voice. Ferguson 117 (Not AHWD)
  • Jan. 25 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon — Fitness 101: Want to start a fitness routine, but don't know where to start? Come to the Coman gym for a "how to" session about equipment & workout plan templates. The Coman Gym
  • Jan. 30 @ 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. — Speaker Re-Broadcast (Zoom): Genevieve Thiers: Join us on Zoom for a re-broadcast of an interview with NSLS on "How one entrepreneur combined arts & business for success."
  • Feb. 7 @ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Student Government Association meeting: Open to all curriculum students. Stay updated on what's happening around campus, get involved, and share your student voice. Ferguson 117 (Not AHWD)
  • Feb. 8 @ 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. — Scholarship & Writing Workshop: Join us on Zoom
  • Feb. 14 @ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. — Valentine Card: Affirmation & Appreciation Crafting - Bridge & Tunnel Cafe in the Coman Building
  • Feb. 20 @ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Open Mic: Share a song, short story, or poem! Open students, faculty, & staff. - Bridge & Tunnel Cafe in the Coman Building. Please email studentlife@abtech.edu to register.
  • Feb. 21 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon — Scholarship & Writing Workshop: Ferguson 112 (Not AHWD)
  • Feb. 21 @ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Student Government Association meeting: Open to all curriculum students. Stay updated on what's happening around campus, get involved, and share your student voice. Ferguson 117 (Not AHWD)
  • Feb. 22 @ 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. — NSLS Speaker Re-Broadcast: Tamron Hall - Emmy-winning, top-rated daytime talk show host and journalist - Ferguson 117 (Not AHWD)
  • Feb. 23 @ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon — Manna FoodBank Service Day: Volunteer in your community by packaging food for Manna Foodbank. Email studentlife@abtech.edu to sign up.
  • Feb. 27 @ 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. — Speaker Re-Broadcast (Zoom): Dr. Shefali: Join us on Zoom for a re-broadcast of an interview with NSLS on "discovering your authentic self."
  • Feb. 28 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Manna FoodBank Community Market: Free groceries, produce, and perishables for those who need them. The market is located at the parking lots behind the Magnolia Building on Fernihurst Drive.
  • Feb. 29 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. — NSLS Speaker Re-Broadcast: Jonah Berger - Wharton School professor and bestselling author - Ferguson 117 (Not AHWD)
  • Mar. 1st - 29th Food Drive: Boxes in Coman, Ferguson, Magnolia, Allied Health, Bailey, & Elm
  • Mar. 6 @ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Student Government Association meeting: Open to all curriculum students. Stay updated on what's happening around campus, get involved, and share your student voice. Ferguson 117 (Not AHWD)
  • Mar. 12 @ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Coloring Break: Beech Tree Deck (Beside Coman/Elm)
  • Mar. 13 @ 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. — NSLS Speaker Re-Broadcast: Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders - legendary sports star & the only player in sports history to play in a Super Bowl and the World Series.- Ferguson 117 (Not AHWD)
  • Mar. 14 @ 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. — Scholarship & Writing Workshop: Ferguson 112 (Not AHWD)
  • Mar. 14 @ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Women's History Month: Trivia - Ferguson 117 (Not AHWD)
  • Mar. 15 @ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon — Manna FoodBank Service Day: Volunteer in your community by packaging food for Manna Foodbank. Email studentlife@abtech.edu to sign up.
  • Mar. 20 @ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Pop-Up Yard Games: Beside Beech Tree Deck (Beside Coman/Elm)
  • Mar. 20 @ 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. — Scholarship & Writing Workshop: Join us on Zoom
  • Mar. 20 @ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Student Government Association meeting: Open to all curriculum students. Stay updated on what's happening around campus, get involved, and share your student voice. Ferguson 117 (Not AHWD)
  • Mar. 28 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Plant Pot Painting & Seeding: Beech Tree Deck (Beside Coman/Elm)
  • Mar. 27 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Manna FoodBank Community Market: Free groceries, produce, and perishables for those who need them. The market is located at the parking lots behind the Magnolia Building on Fernihurst Drive.
  • Mar. 27 @ Book & Game Swap - Ferguson Auditorium - For more information visit Book & Game Swap or contact studentlife@abtech.edu
  • Apr. 10 @ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Open Mic - Postponed: Come share a song or poem; or come and support! Bridge & Tunnel Cafe - Register to perform or email studentlife@abtech.edu
  • Apr. 10 @ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Student Government Association meeting: Open to all curriculum students. Stay updated on what's happening around campus, get involved, and share your student voice. Ferguson 117 (Not AHWD)
  • Apr. 11 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Artist Cards for Autism: Beech Tree Deck
  • Apr. 17 @ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Earth Day Festival: Activity Day (Classes Canceled)
  • Apr. 18 @ 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. — Volunteer at Asheville Humane Society - Join SGA & Student Life! Visit Volunteering at the Asheville Humane Society to register or email studentlife@abtech.edu
  • Apr. 24 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Manna FoodBank Community Market: Free groceries, produce, and perishables for those who need them. The market is located at the parking lots behind the Magnolia Building on Fernihurst Drive.
  • Apr. 24 @ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Student Government Association meeting: Open to all curriculum students. Stay updated on what's happening around campus, get involved, and share your student voice. Ferguson 117 (Not AHWD)
  • Apr. 25 @ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Visible Mending: Beech Tree Deck: Bring in your clothes with holes or a stain, and learn how to creatively mend it!
  • May 3 @ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon — Manna FoodBank Service Day: Volunteer in your community by packaging food for Manna Foodbank. Email studentlife@abtech.edu to sign up.
  • May 22 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Manna FoodBank Community Market: Free groceries, produce, and perishables for those who need them. The market is located at the parking lots behind the Magnolia Building on Fernihurst Drive.

For more information, please email sga@abtech.edu or studentlife@abtech.edu.

 

Student Government Association (SGA) Meetings

Find out what’s happening around campus and get involved in creating positive change! Meetings are held every other Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in Ferguson 117. Follow Trailblazer Talk or contact the SGA office at sga@abtech.edu for more information!

Fall 2023 Meetings:

  • Aug. 23 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Aug. 30 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Sept. 6 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Sept. 20 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Oct. 4 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Oct. 18 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Nov. 1 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Nov. 15 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Nov. 29 @ 4:30 p.m.

Spring 2024 Meetings:

  • Jan. 24 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Feb. 7 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Feb. 21 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • March 6 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • March 20 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • April 10 @ 4:30 p.m.
  • April 24 @ 4:30 p.m.

 

Student Health Clinic

A-B Tech’s on-campus student/employee health clinic is located in the Ferguson Center for Allied Health and Workforce Development, Student Clinic. Students (18 years of age or older) and employees may visit the on-campus health clinic.

Services include treatment for aches and pains, blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol evaluations; prescriptions; minor emergencies; medical questions; and cold, flu, and virus care. The cost is $20 per 15-minute visit for students (with student ID). All patients will be seen on a walk-in basis. To make an appointment, call (828) 398-7570 or email healthclinic@abtech.edu.

 

Clubs and Societies

Want to get involved with a student organization? A-B Tech has over 18 student clubs and societies of all varieties. You might even have an idea for a student organization that we don’t currently have on campus. If so, drop by our Student Government office in the Coman Student Activity Center and speak with an SGA officer. We are always open to new ideas and will help you find a leadership role that is perfect for you. See a full list of current clubs and societies on campus, as well as contact information at Clubs, Societies, and Student Programs.

 

Completing your program this year?

If you will be completing your program (degree, diploma, or certificate) this year, you must complete an Application for Program Completion. For next steps, please review this Records and Registration Overview.

Questions? Email registrar@abtech.edu.