EVIT School of Adult Education enrolling for January

The East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) School of Adult Education is enrolling now for January classes. What better gift could you give yourself than a new career?

Classes are available in Anatomy & Physiology, Caregiver, Collision Repair Technology, Cosmetology, Emergency Medical Technician, HVAC, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology, Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, Sterile Processing & Distribution, Surgical Technology and Welding.

Call 480 461 4028 or go to www.evit.com/adulted and find out more!!

Gobble, Gobble: EVIT Culinary students roast hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys

The Culinary Arts Department at East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) smells like your Grandma's kitchen on Thanksgiving morning, but with a whole lot more activity. Watch the mass production of turkeys, pies, and breads to fill the thousands of orders for this special day.

Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at EVIT!

Win an EVIT Room Makeover

The Interior Design students at East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) are offering you a chance to change your room from "drab" to "fab!"

One lucky high school student from EVIT's ten sending high school districts will win a bedroom makeover worth $2000.00. Write an essay or send in a video to tell why you deserve a "Room Makeover: EVIT Edition." Just go to www.evit.com for more information! All entries must be in by January 23, 2011. The winner will be announced at EVIT Expo on January 29th.

Test drive a new Chevy and EVIT gets a donation!

Thorobred Chevrolet is hoping to send lots of money to East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT). And, you can help! Anyone in the community is invited to test drive a new Chevrolet at Thorobred by November 22nd, and General Motors will contribute $25.00 to EVIT.

It's supposed to be a beautiful weekend, so head over to Thorobred Chevrolet located on Arizona Avenue, just South of Elliot Road. Test drive any new Chevrolet and receive a validation code. Go online, enter your code, and EVIT will receive a $25.00 donation. It couldn't be easier.

Culinary Students Take Orders for Thanksgiving Baked Goods

Fox 10 visited East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) this morning and taped our culinary arts students preparing all the pies, breads and turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner. Take a look at everything you can order. But tomorrow is the last day, so don't wait. Call 480 461 4139 or visit us at http://www.evit.com/
Culinary Students Take Orders for Thanksgiving Baked Goods

ACF Chefs competing at EVIT

The East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) Culinary kitchen is always humming with activity, but today it wasn't EVIT Culinary students causing the excitement. The Arizona state team of chefs competing for the Robert Bland Culinary Salon were creating the stir.

The judges gave the count and at the signal to begin, the chefs darted to the sink to wash their hands to begin preparation for the competition. The judges scrutinized every move of the competing chefs who were working as a team.

The competition is sponsored by the American Culinary Federation and is a three day event being held on the EVIT campus.

EVIT culinary students serve over 300 at fundraiser

The East Valley Institute of Technology Education Foundation, Inc. (EVITEF, Inc.) hosted its annual fundraising breakfast this morning. More than 300 guests enjoyed the gourmet offerings prepared and served by EVIT Culinary Arts students. EVIT Chef Michael Turcotte announced the fall inspired menu.

Fruit

Pumpkin Spiced Steel Cut Oats

Eggs Benedict, Turkey Canadian Bacon
Cranberry Hollandaise, Fall Squash Hash

German Apple Pancake, Cinnamon Schnapps Foam

The event sponsor, University of Advancing Technology, was joined by 25 more businesses that support the programs at East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT).

Neil Barna, Sunrise Bank President and Chairperson of EVITEF, Inc. was the Master of Ceremonies for the event.He welcomed former and current students to tell how EVIT has enhanced their lives.
MacGyver Mann is an Aviation student who just did his first solo last week. He thanked the supporters of EVIT for making such a program possible.

Sam and Olga Bender gave the first contribution to begin the EVITEF Foundation in 1999. Each year an award is given in their name to the person who made a great difference at EVIT. This year's award winner is Dr. Art Piccinati who is a Past President and active member of EVITEF.

Funds raised at this event will be used to help students pay for class related expenses such as uniforms, tools or certification testing.

Become a Fan of EVIT on Facebook!

EVIT has over 800 Facebook fans, and this week we are hoping to grow to 1200. We need your help! Become a fan of EVIT by Monday, November 15th and you will be included in a random drawing to win a $25.00 i-Tunes gift card. Share EVIT with all your friends so we can reach our goal and draw for our very first prize.

Simply go to www.facebook.com, look for East Valley Institute of Technology or EVIT and become a fan! Besides being in a drawing for a gift card, you will also be able to follow all the great things your friends are doing on campus.

See you on Facebook!

EVIT Students have Penny Wars for United Way

The gloves are off and East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) Mesa United Way Teams are competing to see which students can collect the most pennies. But it isn't just nice penny collecting. Students can sabotage the other teams by putting larger valued coins and paper money into their opponents' jars. The team has to remove an equal value of pennies for all larger denominations...so some of the teams are already in the "hole" for the competition, but garnering big donations for Mesa United Way.

Assemblies were held for all EVIT students with pep rallies led by the four Team Leaders who oversee EVIT's forty programs.

EVIT was honored with the "Heart of Mesa" Award for Mesa United Way in Spring 2010. It is the commitment of the students, staff and administration to be creative and participate on every level for this great organization.