Beth Edmundson

Beth Edmundson enrolled in a four-year college after attending high school. She was interested in many things but could not make a decision about a career. After a year of indecision Beth transferred to Wilson Community College. At first she pursued Early Childhood Education, but quickly decided that teaching was not for her. One day while flipping through our catalog, Beth found the Surgical Technology curriculum. She thought back to how much she had enjoyed science and anatomy in high school and made an appointment to talk with the instructor for the program. Beth decided to enroll in the Surgical Technology program and began classes. She realized immediately that she had finally found her calling. Beth was inspired by the passion her instructors had for what they were teaching. Beth excelled in the program and landed a job with Wilson Medical Center as a Surgical Technologist, which started the day after she graduated with her diploma in Surgical Technology. Beth feels thankful to have a job that she truly loves and enjoys and credits her instructors at Wilson Community College for helping her get where she is today.

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!