Displays
by EVIT Media Relations
The windows are being judged for their cleanliness, professionalism, the cohesiveness of the theme, and whether you can envision them actually being displayed in a store. Vote in our poll on the right side of the blog!
Visit Daycare
by EVIT Media Relations
Once a year, the EVIT Law Enforcement class visits the daycare in the Early Childhood Education building. On Wednesday, they went down to teach the kids about safety, introduce them to McGruff Crime Dog, and set up stations for fingerprinting and temporary tattoos.
Learn CPR
by EVIT Media Relations EVIT students in the Nursing Assistant and Allied Health programs were trained in CPR this week.
Students who completed the training from Heart Savers received a two-year certification for healthcare provider CPR.
Treated to K9 Visit
by EVIT Media Relations
Tempe Police K9 Officer Ribotta visited EVIT law enforcement classes today to talk about his job and show off police dog Jaegar's skills.
Students got to ask Officer Ribotta lots of questions, such as how many calls he goes out on in a night and how much training he conducted with Jaegar. Ribotta told stories about how Jaegar has fearlessly taken down criminals.
And then the students got to see Jaegar in action.
EVIT Biotechnology
by EVIT Media Relations Biotech students were busy testing water samples from local restaurants, looking for evidence of E. coli bacteria. E. coli can sometimes make its way into restaurant beverages when ice has been handled with unclean hands, which I was not thrilled to learn.
Were Frames...
by EVIT Media Relations The last time I visited the construction class, the students had just begun their big class project -- building miniature houses. The houses were sort of hard to envision, because this is all there was:
Items for Shelters, Teen Moms
by EVIT Media Relations EVIT students are collecting donations during the holiday season for local domestic violence shelters, homeless shelters and teen mothers.
Students in the morning Medical Assistant class are collecting basic need items, such as hygiene supplies, canned food, pillows, linens for twin-sized beds, and paper and office supplies. All items must be new and will be donated to A New Leaf’s domestic violence and homeless shelters.
For the Perfect Attendance Vehicle
by EVIT Media Relations One lucky EVIT student who has perfect attendance will win a truck at the end of the school year.
The truck, a donated 2001 Chevy, is spending the school year on campus, being checked over by the automotive students and souped-up by the collision repair students.
Out Donated "Boom"
by EVIT Media Relations Welding students got to try out a new piece of equipment today that will give them much more freedom of motion.
The machine, called a welding boom, was donated by Weldcoa and is valued at $2,900. Weldcoa has been manufacturing the booms since 1987, and they are used all over the world.
Aesthetician or Cosmetologist!
by EVIT Media Relations Attention future aestheticians and cosmetologists: EVIT still has space in its adult programs, which start Monday, Nov. 9!
EVIT offers a wide array of adult classes at competitive prices. Tuition for the two-year adult cosmetology program is $10,800; tuition for the nine-month adult aesthetics program is $5,700. The classes meet from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Get Hypnotized!
by EVIT Media Relations Health students are hosting a comedy hypnosis show on Saturday, Nov. 14 to raise money for autism research.
Students in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) organization are selling 500 tickets to the show, which will feature Master Hypnotist Michael DeSchalit. DeSchalit is an experienced hypnotist and award-winning magician who has performed in venues across the country. The show will feature the hypnosis of audience volunteers, including EVIT students and staff members.
Hold Free Car Clinic
by EVIT Media Relations Automotive Technology students at the East Valley Institute of Technology will check your vehicle’s brakes, fluids and tires during a Car Clinic on Saturday, Nov. 14.
The free event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the EVIT campus and will be open to anyone in the community who would like to have their vehicle inspected for basic maintenance issues. Actual service work will not be performed that day, but drivers can make an appointment to come back for service if the students find any issues during the inspection.
Sell Homemade Rolls, Pies for
Thanksgiving Meals
by EVIT Media Relations Culinary students at the East Valley Institute of Technology can help you prepare your Thanksgiving meal this year.
While you’re busy whipping up the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole, let our culinary students handle the freshly baked rolls and homemade pies.
Students will be baking a number of goodies, including white and wheat rolls; apple, pumpkin and mincemeat pies; and banana and dark chocolate bread loaves. Rolls are just $1.25 per dozen; pies are $6 each and loaves are $4 each (cash or check only).
by EVIT Media Relations Cosmetology students competed in a "Crazy Hair Competition" today. And boy, was there some crazy hair!
by EVIT Media Relations EVIT students have been doing all kinds of cool stuff lately. Check it out!
EVIT Culinary Arts Program
Attracting More Students
by EVIT Media Relations
Out of the gray gloom of the US job market, Southeast Valley high school students have been following a torch of hope that beckons from scattered brick buildings in central Mesa.
The East Valley Institute of Technology culinary arts program grew by 50 students to 260 this school year, and for the first time, opened a restaurant this month to the public.
A nondescript two-story building houses the program and the new restaurant called The Fifth Season, which will be open once a month to the public for dinner.