Student Life

Events

Piedmont Tech sponsors several activities throughout the year. For the complete Student Calendar, click here.

Current Events

This is a listing of what's happening now at PTC.  If you have questions about any of the information below, please contact Amelia Jackson at jackson.a1@ptc.edu

Date Event Piedmont Points Location Time
Thursday, January 28

Student Success Workshop: Writing Styles 

 10 points Student Center 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Friday, January 31 CAREPLAN Meet & Greet Mixer - Laurens 10 points LCC 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
February 3-February 27  Black History Month Trivia 10 points Newberry Campus Weekly trivia sheets are available in the front lobby.  Correct answers will earn you 10 Piedmont Points per week!
February 3-February 28 Black History Month Trivia 10 points Laurens Campus Come to the Learning Resource Center to learn about a different African-American inventor each week during the month of February.  
February 3-February 27  Black History Month Trivia 10 points McCormick Campus Trivia sheets are available in the front lobby.  Correct answers will earn you 10 Piedmont Points per week!
February 3-February 27  Black History Month Trivia 10 points Abbeville Campus Trivia sheets are available in the front lobby.  Correct answers will earn you 10 Piedmont Points per week!
Tuesday, February 4 InterClub Council Meeting   222-A 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 5 Student Wellness Workshop: Healthy Relationships 15 points Student Center 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 6 Black History Month Unity Feast 10 points B Building 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. 
Wednesday, February 12 Student Success Workshop: Research & Resources 10 points Student Center 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 15 Student Leadership & Diversity Conference 10 points University of South Carolina Contact Amelia Jackson at jackson.a1@ptc.edu for details. 
Monday, February 17 Visiting Author Series: Tacardra Roundtree 10 points Newberry Auditorium 

 

12:45 - 1:30 p.m. 

 
Tuesday, February 18 InterClub Council Meeting   222-A 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 19 Veterans Luncheon Academics   Student Center 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 19 Unity Feast 10 points Abbeville Campus Time TBD
Wednesday. February 19  Unity Feast 10 points McCormick Campus 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 
Thursday, February 20 Black History Month Poetry Showcase 10 points Student Center

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Sign up to perform by contacting Tanasha Amaker at amaker.t@ptc.edu.  
Thursday, February 20 Visiting Artist Lecture Series: John Pendarvis 10 points Library 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 25 Student Success Workshop: Transfer Information 10 points Student Center 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26 Celebrating Diversity in Children's Literature 10 points Library 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26 Poetry Slam 10 points McCormick Campus 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 
Thursday, February 27 Poetry Slam 10 points Newbury Audiorium 12:45 - 1:00 p.m.

*unless otherwise noted, events listed take place on the Greenwood Campus

 

Annual Events

Fall Club Fair

This annual event held in September welcomes students back to class and introduces them to the clubs and organizations available on campus. Lunch is provided outside the Student Center. 

Learn About This Year's Event

Voter Registration

Piedmont Technical College students are encouraged to register to vote and fulfill their civic duty each year on Election Day. 

Learn More

Constitution Day

Each year on September 17th, Piedmont Technical College celebrates Constitution Day. Typical events include a display in the college’s library, a Constitution Day quiz and a voter registration drive. 

Learn About This Year's Activities

>>Past activities

Spring Activities Day

Piedmont Tech faculty, staff and students welcome spring each April with the annual Spring Activities Day. Teams of students and faculty compete against one another in a series of games, relays and other contests.