Ricky Wilson

Ricky Wilson joined the United States Marine Corps right out of high school. During his time in the corps he was stationed in various places including Iraq. In late July of 2005, he transitioned out of the military with plans on pursuing a college degree and moved to Wilson to be with his fiancée. Ricky chose Wilson Community College because it was close to where he lived, worked, and it offered the program he was interested in, so he enrolled in the fall of 2005 taking a full-time load and working full-time. Ricky graduated from Wilson Community College in May of 2008 with an Associates Degree in Business Administration. Upon his graduation he was able to get a new job that he loves, a better work schedule, more money, plus his job now applies to his degree and challenges him everyday. Ricky is currently taking college transfer courses to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. He feels that the degree he earned from the college has definitely made an impact in his life. Thanks to Wilson Community College he has a degree that has made him a more knowledgeable and marketable person in society.

Nominate Your Favorite Instructor Today!

The Office of the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services will accept nominations for Wilson Community College's 2010 Teacher of the Year between March 1 and April 1.

The College annually recognizes a full-time faculty member who exemplifies the highest standards of instruction by bestowing upon them the honor of being Teacher of the Year. With that honor comes the automatic nomination for the North Carolina Community College System's Excellence in Teaching Award.

Nomination forms are available at the:

College Library ~ College Bookstore ~ Registration Center

Forms are also available on the Teacher of the Year page.

Note: All completed nomination forms must be returned to the Office of the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services by the announced deadline.

North Carolina Author Suzy Barile

Discusses her book Undaunted Heart: The True Story of a Southern Belle & a Yankee General.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 ~ 11:00 a.m.
DelMastro Auditorium

Suzy Barile is the great-great-granddaughter of Ella Swain and Smith Atkins. In her book Undaunted Heart she tells the story of their famous courtship and marriage. The book is interwoven with the difficult challenges of post Civil War life; it reveals a loving marriage that transcended outrage and scandal.

This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase!

Brief Introduction to the Book:

Suzy Barile, the great great granddaughter of Union General Smith Dykins Atkins and Ella Swain, daughter of David Lowry Swain, state governor and University of North Carolina President, separates fact from fiction in her nonfiction book Undaunted Heart: The True Story of a Southern Belle and a Yankee General.

Want to know more about the author, read Part Two of the Suzy Barile interview.

Saturday, March 27, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Eagles Community Business Center - Room G-237

A celebration of cultural diversity the entire family will enjoy. Booths will display information about different countries' culture, art, crafts, costumes, traditions, and governments.

• Entertainment: a variety of dance, music, and demonstrations
• International Food Samples
• Children Around the World Activity Corner
• Learn and Do - Cultural Demonstration Area

Free and open to the public!

Thursday, April 22, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Room K-102

In celebration of Earth Day, Wilson Community College is holding its second Annual Free Cycle. The Free Cycle ia s way to recycle and recuse items. In addition to the types of items donated last year, we will also have non perishable food items and canned goods donated as well. Items will be donated by College employees and will be available to students for free.

Free and open to all students!