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Marion Tech Offers Free Community Fun at the Big Tent Event

By Wendy Weichenthal on September 18, 2024

A pillar of the Marion community is planning an event to celebrate its thousands of alumni, students and community supporters. Marion Technical College invites the community to the Big Tent Event on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Marion Campus at 1467 Mt. Vernon Ave. This homecoming includes live, free entertainment and family fun.

“Each year, the Big Tent Event gets bigger and better. We want as many people as possible to come out and enjoy the fun!” said Dr. Amy Adams, executive vice president of planning and advancement at Marion Tech. “The community has long been a supporter of Marion Tech and we want to give back.”

Zoo Animals, Fish, and Mascots Galore 

A Columbus Zoo employee shows a crowd a large turtle
The Columbus Zoo will have live animal demonstrations from noon to 1 p.m.

The Columbus Zoo will bring several animals for live demonstrations from noon to 1 p.m.  Families are invited to bring their children for inflatables and face painting. 

Kids fishing on the Marion campus pond. One girl has reeled in a small fish.

Naturalist James Anderson with the Marion County Park District will help kids learn to fish on the campus pond.  The Marion Public Library tent will have games and giveaways. Swoop, the library mascot, and Enzo, one of the Marion Tech mascots, will make appearances.

A giant gray Husky mascot and a large blue owl mascot pose.

Alumni Swag and Scholarship Raffle

The Big Tent Event will also include live music and a variety of food trucks as well as drawing for a $500 tuition voucher, 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. Alumni can swing by the Marion Tech Foundation Tent to grab some swag. All proceeds will support student scholarships.

“We are so proud of our alumni who are leaders in their communities in health care, engineering, IT, business, and public service. We want to connect with them and celebrate their accomplishments,” said Mike Stuckey, director of the foundation.

Nursing 5K 

A man and a woman run around campus.

Several new events this year include the Nursing 5K on campus at 9:30 a.m. Walkers and runners of all ages can sign up and bring their pets. Funds raised support nursing students in purchasing study materials for the licensing exam as well items for the annual pinning ceremony.

“You will find Marion Tech graduates in dozens of local hospitals, doctors’ offices, and other health care facilities,” said Dr. Adams. “Our alumni are known for their quality. Now, students can not only become a registered nurse but also earn a bachelor of science in nursing at Marion Tech at our same low tuition. This is a great way to show support for these students who are critical for our community.”

Esports Tournament

A player games at a computer.

Teenagers ready to try their hands can compete in the Esports Tournament sponsored by Pillar Credit Union from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Esports Coordinator Hana Cornell will be running the tournament.

Physical Therapist Assistant Open House

Students wear scrubs under a tent

As October is National Physical Therapy Month, students from the physical therapist assistant (PTA) program will have an open house and offer some free services for those interested in a massage gun.

This in-demand program has a 100% employment rate for licensed graduates. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says the average wage for PTA is $64,080 with an associate’s degree.

About Marion Tech

Since 1970, Marion Tech has offered affordable, convenient pathways to start or advance careers. New programs include the short-term certificates including the Intel© semiconductor manufacturing certificate. With one-year certificates, associate’s degrees and now the new bachelor of science in nursing, Marion Tech trains students for in-demand careers with a great return on their investment.

For more info: 

  • Website: mtc.edu 
  • Facebook event
  • (740) 389-4636

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