Pierpont Community & Technical College

Get The Scoop on Student Resources
2026-09-03 10:45 - 12:45 (America/New_York) | Caperton Center, WV, United States
Stop by one of our two student resource events to explore on- and off-campus resources, make helpful connections, and enjoy a sweet treat along the way! Featuring ice cream from Sundae Cruiser’s Ice Cream Truck!

Advanced Technology Center
500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV
Wednesday, September 2
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Caperton Center
501 W. Main Street, Clarksburg, WV
Thursday, September 3
10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Cooking Stage
2026-09-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Located at the corner of Main & 4th Street, Clarksburg, West Virginia
https://www.wvihf.com

Labor Day | Campus Closed
2026-09-07 00:00 - 23:59 | WV

Tacos & Tutoring
2026-09-08 11:00 - 15:00 | WV
Join us for Tacos & Tutoring at the Tutoring Center! Stop by to study, get help with course material, connect with tutors, and enjoy a tasty taco. Whether you’re preparing for an exam, working on an assignment, or just need a quiet place to focus, we’ve got you covered. Even if you don’t need tutoring right now, this is a great opportunity to meet our tutors, explore the space, and learn about the resources available to support your success. Come learn, snack, and succeed! 🌮📚
Caperton Center – Learning Commons

Tacos & Tutoring
2026-09-09 11:00 - 15:00 | WV
Join us for Tacos & Tutoring at the Tutoring Center! Stop by to study, get help with course material, connect with tutors, and enjoy a tasty taco. Whether you’re preparing for an exam, working on an assignment, or just need a quiet place to focus, we’ve got you covered. Even if you don’t need tutoring right now, this is a great opportunity to meet our tutors, explore the space, and learn about the resources available to support your success. Come learn, snack, and succeed! 🌮📚

Advanced Technology Center – Tutoring Center: room 112

Career Conversations
2026-09-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
Join Pierpont Community & Technical College for Career Conversations, an opportunity for students to connect with professionals and alumni, hear about their career journeys, and gain valuable insight into the world of work.

Hosted by the School of General Education and Professional Studies, this event will feature a panel of professionals from a variety of industries who will share their experiences, advice and perspectives on building a successful career.

Tuesday, September 15 3–5 p.m. Advanced Technology Center, Room 216A

Featured Speakers:

Rutheana (Miriah) Mills — Pierpont Adjunct Faculty Member & Industry ProfessionalScott Duarte — Owner, Muriale’sDeborah Finney — HR Generalist, West Virginia Supreme Court of AppealsBrittany Jefferson — TLVY Middle College Supervisor, KVC West Virginia | Pierpont AlumnaHelen Post-Brown — Owner, Sunbeam Early Learning Center

Dye Hard Voters
2026-09-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
Celebrate Constitution Day by joining us for Tie Dye, Voter Registration, and a Founding Father Photobooth!

Fall Harvest Farmers Market at the Advanced Technology Center
2026-09-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
Join us for 2 campus and community Farmers Markets celebrating local farmers, fresh food, handmade goods, and small businesses. Connect with students and community members, share your products, and be part of vibrant, campus‑centered events

The Fairmont Campus Farmer’s Market will take place on Wednesday, September 23rd from 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM at the Advanced Technology Center in Fairmont (500 Galliher Drive).

The Clarksburg Campus Farmer’s Market will take place on Tuesday, September 29th from 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM at the Gaston Caperton Center in Fairmont (501 W Main Street).

Fall Harvest Farmers Market at the Gaston Caperton Center
2026-09-29 11:30 - 15:00 | Gaston Caperton Center, 501 W. Main Street, Clarksburg, West Virginia, 26554, United States

Fall in Love with Health 5K & Monty's Mini Mile
2026-10-10 09:30 - 11:00 | Prickett’s Fort State Park, 88 State Park Rd., Fairmont, West Virginia, 26554, United States
Join Pierpont Community & Technical College’s School of Health Sciences for the Fall in Love with Health 5K & Monty’s Mini Mile, a fun-filled community event promoting wellness, family, and student success.

The event features a 5K run/walk on the Mon River Rail-Trail and Monty’s Mini Mile, a fun race for children featuring kid-friendly obstacles along the course. The 5K follows a scenic out-and-back route on the rail-trail’s crushed limestone surface, beginning on the paved section of the trail and finishing just before the hill. The course is suitable for both runners and walkers of all ages and experience levels.

After crossing the finish line, stick around to enjoy music, family activities, and interactive health and wellness experiences hosted by Pierpont students and faculty. Visitors can explore health sciences demonstrations, receive wellness screenings, learn more about healthcare careers, and discover how Pierpont students are making a difference in our community.

Pierpont is proud to partner with the Marion County Running & Walking Club, whose support with race timing, course management, and volunteers helps make this event possible.

Event Highlights

5K run/walk on the Mon River Rail-Trail

Monty’s Mini Mile for children

DJ and post-race entertainment

Health screenings and wellness information

Interactive exhibits hosted by Pierpont Health Sciences students

Family-friendly activities

Refreshments and fall-themed fun

Door prizes and awards

Supporting Student Success

Proceeds from the event benefit Pierpont School of Health Sciences student scholarships and support services, helping students overcome barriers, complete their education, and enter the workforce prepared to serve our communities.

Course InformationThe 5K course is an out-and-back route on the Mon River Rail-Trail, offering a flat, scenic course suitable for runners and walkers of all experience levels.

The event will be held rain or shine.

The deadline to be guaranteed a shirt is September 20.

Marion County Race Series

The Fall in Love with Health 5K is proud to be part of the 2026 Marion County Race Series. Members of the Marion County Running & Walking Club receive a $5 registration discount.

To learn more about the race series or club membership, visit www.marioncountyraceseries.org.

Celebrate health, wellness, and community while supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals. We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!

Supporting Students Through the Pierpont Foundation

Proceeds from the event benefit Pierpont School of Health Sciences student scholarships and support services through the Pierpont Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, helping students overcome barriers, complete their education, and enter the workforce prepared to serve our communities.
