Kevin Hines once tried to end his own life. Now he’s living to help others learn to cope in theirs.
Hines, who is one of only 36 people to have survived a jump off San Francisco’s Golden Gate bridge, will speak at Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) on Nov. 6. His talk at 2 p.m. is free and open to the public.
Vet with local ties to help recall Vietnam war from soldiers’ perspectives
The hour-long program will be presented twice in Eau Claire later this month.
“Ready, Set, Grow” seminar set for Saturday, Feb. 3 at CVTC
Registration is open for the “Ready, Set, Grow” Winter Garden Seminar, a day-long event scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 3 at Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) in Eau Claire. The seminar is sponsored by the Eau Claire Area Master Gardener Association. Heather Holm will give the keynote speech, on “Selecting Native Trees and Shrubs that Support […]
CVTC to offer in-depth beekeeping class for beginners, providing hands-on experience from March to October
By Mark Gunderman, Communications Specialist, CVTC The keeping of beehives has long fascinated people, from the enjoyment of harvesting honey directly from the hive to a feeling of living closer to nature. But most people who might like to have a beehive on their property wouldn’t know where to begin. Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) […]
Introducing the Chippewa Valley’s Nonprofit Organizations: CVTC Dental Clinic
The CVPost’s “6 of Substance” series is part of our effort to provide news of area nonprofit organizations and increase public awareness of their missions and activities. This week’s featured organization is the CVTC Dental Clinic, which teaches students while serving patients who would not normally get proper, affordable dental care.
CVTC event will showcase manufacturing, provide opportunities to explore careers
By Mark Gunderman, Communications Specialist, Chippewa Valley Technical College Ryan Bone of Chippewa Falls and Cody Hemenway of Eau Claire drew crowds of onlookers last year when they flew their drone during the Manufacturing Show at Chippewa Valley Technical College. Some people found the drone interesting, while others found it amazing that the two students […]