Category Archives: Campus

New tutoring and academic support options

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Two students and an employee studying and working together to learn.The Academic Learning Center (ALC) has launched new tutoring options to help you be successful in your classes, with choices to get academic support throughout the day, evening, and on weekends.

You have two options to receive academic support. You can make an appointment with an ALC tutor right here on campus for either in-person or virtual support during the day.
You can also make a virtual appointment with a Brainfuse tutor, for appointments after 5 p.m. in the evenings, and on weekends.

Review the full student user guide for all the details, and learn how to:

  • Access the ALC Academic Support Platform
  • Make an appointment with an ALC Tutor using Tutor Match
  • Make an appointment with a Brainfuse tutor using Live Help

Here are a few important things to keep in mind:

  • You must login to Brightspace to access the ALC Academic Support Platform
  • You will find the ALC Academic Support link under the “Student Resources” widget in Brightspace, or directly through your live courses in Brightspace (if your instructor added it to your live course).

You can also visit us at one of our locations:

  • Central Campus: Parr Center, Level 2, Suite 2130
  • Levine Campus: Levine III, Room 2520
  • Cato Campus: Cato II, Room 270

If you have any questions, please contact the ALC by phone 704.330.6422 or via e-mail alc@cpcc.edu.

Follow your Campus Facebook page

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@centralpiedmontcc with facebook logo

Did you know that each Central Piedmont campus has a Facebook page? You can get specific updates for your campus on that Facebook page.

We post events, important notices and any other relevant information you need to know just about your campus.

Find your campus and follow us:

Cato Campus Facebook page

Central Campus Facebook page

Harper Campus Facebook page

Harris Campus Facebook page

Levine Campus Facebook page

Merancas Campus Facebook page

 

Hungry on Campus?

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Students order from the campus coffee shop

Stay hydrated, caffeinated, and fueled for a successful semester.

Catalyst Coffee Bar is open at Cato, Central and Levine Campuses, from 7:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. They offer a selection of beverages and grab-and-go food items.

Beach & Borough Sandwich Shop is open at Central and Levine Campuses 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.

For all locations, you can save time if you order ahead and pay through your account with the Connect & Pay app. Our food service is cashless, so vouchers are also available at the Cashiering Business office in $5 and $10 increments if you only have cash.

The Harris, Harper and Merancas Campus Catalyst Coffee Bar locations will be opening later in fall 2023. All Central Piedmont Campuses also have microwaves and vending options.

Visit our website for menus, locations, hours and app information.

 

Looking for the CAT building at Central Campus?

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Student works at a pottery wheel.Many of our arts classes at Central Campus are held in the Center for Arts Technology (CAT) building– with pottery and jewelry studios, and lots of specialized space for photography, 2D and 3D art, painting, and more.

Construction continues at the CAT building, however, all classrooms in the building are open for use. Parking Lot 15 at the rear of the building will remain closed until construction is completed later this year. We can’t wait to see what art you will create in your classes!

Review the Central Campus map to locate the CAT building.

Crosswalk Work Impacts Elizabeth Ave. Aug. 7-11

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Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) will re-stripe a number of street crosswalks on Central Campus the week of Aug. 7-11. This will require at times the complete closure of Elizabeth Avenue to vehicular traffic. During other times, lanes will be closed along Elizabeth Avenue.

From Aug. 7-9, from 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., each evening, Elizabeth Avenue, from N. Kings Drive to Charlottetowne Avenue, will be closed to vehicular traffic.

From Aug. 8-11, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., each day, CDOT will need to close lanes on Elizabeth Avenue to complete the re-striping. This will cause traffic delays.

If you are coming to Central Campus the week of Aug. 7-11, you should avoid driving on Elizabeth Avenue. Traffic congestion is likely. CDOT has said the CityLynx Gold Line will NOT be affected.

Free Shakespeare Performances July 14-16

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Skull on a stack of books with a feather quill in an ink well.Shakespeare isn’t meant to be read, it’s meant to be performed!

If you’ve never been able to understand a word of Shakespeare, let the Central Piedmont Drama Club be your translators! Modern scenes play hand in hand with the original text, making the sonnets come alive!

“Will and Whimsy: Sixteen Dramatically Illustrated Sonnets of Shakespeare” is free to attend and appropriate for audiences of all ages.

Performances will take place at Central Campus in the Parr Center’s New Theater on:

  • July 14 & 15 at 7:30 p.m.
  • July 16 at 2:30 p.m.

 

Volunteer for Patient Simulation for Healthcare Students

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Student in EMT program takes the blood pressure of a medical mannequin.Health Professions and Human Services is launching a Standardized Participant (SP) program, and we are seeking enthusiastic volunteers from Central Piedmont to participate and contribute to this invaluable initiative.

Standardized participants are individuals trained to portray various roles, such as patient and family members, in specific medical scenarios and patient cases for the purpose of teaching and evaluating healthcare students. By volunteering as a standardized participant, you will play an essential role in training our health profession students to enhance their communication skills, clinical examinations, and overall patient care abilities. As an SP, you will have the opportunity to simulate diverse clinical encounters, providing our students with realistic scenarios to practice their skills in a safe and controlled environment.

Participating in our SP program not only benefits our Health Professions and Human Services students, but it also offers tremendous personal and professional growth opportunities for you. You will gain a deeper understanding of the healthcare field, develop empathy and effective communication skills, and contribute to the education of future healthcare providers.

Simulations will take place at Central Campus. Our goal is to recruit and train of a pool of potential volunteers that we can pull from, and you will be able to volunteer for days/times that work for your schedule. We are seeking a wide range of diversity for our simulations, so all ages, and demographics are encouraged to volunteer.

If you are interested in volunteering as a standardized participant, please email Jay Bianco for more information.

Summer Hours for Campus Services

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Student wearing a bookbag at the Ask Us desk in the library talks to a librarian.Taking summer classes? Central Piedmont is open and available to help all summer. Meet with advisors, get career help, study in the library, and get a jump on fall. The college is shifting its core hours of operation for the summer 2023 semester, beginning May 12.

Standard hours will resume in August. Review adjusted hours for these campus services:

Student Services & Welcome Centers (assistance from Navigators):

  • Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.
  • Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Business Cashiering Office:

  • Monday- Thursday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
  • Friday, 8 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Campus Store locations– Campus Stores are located at Cato, Central, and Levine Campuses:

  • Friday, May 12: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Friday, May 19: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • May 22- July 28:
    Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Friday 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Food Service– All food service offerings except for Catalyst Coffee on Central Campus at the Parr Center will close for the summer. Catalyst Coffee at the Parr Center (newly adjusted hours begin June 19):

  • Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Libraries– hours will vary by campus and service, please check the Library’s calendar for hours

ITS Service Desk– hours will vary, please check the Service Desk client portal for hours

Visit the Professional Clothing Closet to be job ready

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Full room of clothes on racks and wardrobe accessories.Fit check! Ready to go on interviews after graduation, or do you need clothes for that big new job or summer internship?

The Central Piedmont Professional Clothing Closet is here to help with up to four professional, gently-used outfits, to help you build your work wardrobe.

The closet is located at Central Campus in the Worrell Building and is available for students. You can sign up for a Tuesday shopping date in the Google Form.

The closet also accepts donations in good condition. Learn more about the Professional Clothing Closet.

Free student tickets for CyberHype event

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CyberHype Charlotte logo - tech looking letters in purple and tealJoin CyberHype to connect!

This event will inspire participants to grow themselves and their career within the Charlotte area technology community, and for individuals to be able to get a seat at the table for shaping the community through technology crews.

Central Piedmont students are free with a valid ID presented at the door. General Admission tickets are $5.

  • Tuesday, May 16
  • 4- 7 p.m.
  • Central Campus, Parr Center, New Theater

Dream Big: transfer workshop encourages top schools

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Alumni Presentation: Four smiling students in Central Piedmont caps and gownsAre you thinking about transferring to a four-year institution after Central Piedmont?

Alumni Roger Villarreal ‘21 and Christopher St Hilaire ‘20 encourage you to dream big and consider transfer opportunities into top colleges and universities. Listen to their stories of starting at Central Piedmont and transferring from here, and learn how you can prepare for your own transfer journey.

Dream Big: Our Journeys Into Top 20 Schools Alumni Presentation
Thursday, May 4 at 4 p.m.
Join the virtual meeting on WebEx

Free Resiliency and Leadership Workshop with Reebok Founder

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The Shoemaker, Resiliency & Leadership Tour is coming to Central Piedmont!
Come hear Joe Foster, the founder of Reebok and author of “Shoemaker,” the untold story of the British firm that became a global brand.
You can attend for free, but you will need to have a ticket and a valid Central Piedmont student ID at the door.
Free for students with a valid student ID: Reserve your seat. 

What: Shoemaker Resiliency and Leadership with Joe Foster, co-founder of Reebok
Where: Central Campus, Parr Center, New Theater
When: Thursday, May 4, 9 a.m. -1 p.m.

Co-founder of Reebok Joe Foster with an image of his book cover "Shoemaker"

Student Art Show Open through July 27

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Sculptures, ceramics and photographs on display in the annual juried student art show.Each year, Central Piedmont’s Visual Arts Department hosts the Annual Juried Student Art Show, recognizing student works in ceramics, 2D and 3D design, drawing, jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture.

You can experience the entire show through the exhibit at Central Campus, inside the Overcash Center in the Ross and Overcash Art Galleries. The Annual Juried Student Art Show will be open through July 27, Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Student artwork is chosen by a judge to be included in this celebratory exhibition to showcase our students’ work completed in their studio classes.

Students who have works featured in the show receive a variety of awards, ranging from the Presidential Purchase Award; Foundation Purchase Award; first, second, and third place awards; along with several others.

 

Stop by “De-Stress Week” before exams

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Student playing cornhole and another student smiling as she pulls a block from a tall jenga tower game.It’s almost the end of the spring semester, so it’s crunch time, and you probably need a break! Take a moment to de-stress, re-focus, or relax at some of these selected events from Student Engagement. (Review the full calendar of events).

Cato Campus: Fuel Up For Finals!
Drop by for a Grab N’ Go Breakfast & Coffee.
Monday, April 24, 9 – 11 a.m., Outside Cato III

Levine Campus: De-Stress Pop-In Event
Drop into Student Engagement for coffee, canvas painting, and board games!
Monday, April 24, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Levine Student Engagement Office (LV 1400)

Central Campus: Monday Mixer
Join Campus Activities Board as they kick off DeStress Week. There will be games, food, and good times!
Monday, April 24, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Worrell 1140

Harper Campus: Colorful Mindfulness
Join Student Engagement and Counseling Services in the library! We will have grab-n-go mindfulness kits, and information to help combat stress.
Monday, April 24, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Harper IV Building – Library

Central Campus : Fuel-up For Finals
Join Campus Activities Board as they handout snacks to help you stay full for finals!
Tuesday, April 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Parr Center Quad

Harper Campus: Cereal Brunch
Join Student Engagement and Counseling Services for our end-of-year cereal brunch! Visit our cereal bar, with six different cereals to choose from, or grab a gluten-free treat or some fresh fruit.  Get-to-know-you games will be provided, along with information about resources available to you at the College.
Tuesday, April 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Harper IV Building, Room 102

Cato Campus: Crafts & Conversations
Join Student Engagement as we provide supplies and direction for a MYSTERY craft. Stop by with your creative energy, meet new people on campus and enjoy light refreshments.
Tuesday, April 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Student Engagement Office ; Cato III – 021

Levine Campus: Final’s Field Day
Enjoy the warm weather with us at Final’s Field Day! Join us on the back patio for games, pizza, and music.
Tuesday, April 25, 12 – 3 p.m., Levine Campus Outdoor Back Patio

Levine Campus: Breakfast Grab n’ Go & Coloring
Fuel up for finals and relax with Student Engagement. Stop by for breakfast to take a study break and color with us!
Wednesday, April 26, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Levine I Atrium

Harris Campus: Yoga Class
We will have a relaxing Yoga class. Bring your Yoga mat and any other tools you need.
Wednesday, April 26, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Harris I

Central Campus: DeStress Fair
Wednesday, April 26, 1 – 4 p.m., Parr Center Quad

Cato: Finals Field Day
Come play Jenga, corn hole and more! We’ll have a DIY Waffle Bar, drinks and music.
Thursday, April 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., outside Cato

FREE student tickets to dance performances

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Logo for dance performance: Red heartbeat pulse line on a white background.Are you a fan of dance and movement? Do you seek to be enthralled from the inside and out? Please join us for FREE at Central Campus for a very special presentation of “From The Heart To The Head” by Central Piedmont Dance Theatre.
Spear-headed in direction by the campus’s Dance Chair, Clay Daniel, and Ballet Instructor, Tracie Chan, “From The Heart To The Head” is a showcase of both reconstructed and new works that will be presented by the school’s very own dance students. Meet us in the Overcash Building to see the show, we hope to see you there!
  • “From The Heart To The Head”
  • April 28 & 29 at 7 p.m.
  • April 30 at 3 p.m.
  • Central Campus, Overcash Building, Halton Theater
Students with valid student ID are free at door. Seniors over 65, and children under 10 are also free. General admission and ticket information can be found on the Central Piedmont Tix website.

Join “Empower Hour” to jump start your career

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Join Student Engagement and Career Services at Cato Campus as we help you jump start your job search or applications for transferring to a four-year university.

We’ll have information about internships, volunteer opportunities that develop employable skills and so much more! Don’t miss out on this interactive opportunity that includes a catered lunch and free t-shirt.

  • develop your confidence
  • improve your résumé writing
  • translate your Central Piedmont experience into a powerful job application

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday, April 19-20
Cato Campus, Cato III, Room 024

Register with this link to save your spot!

For more information contact Emma Cartwright at emma.cartwright@cpcc.edu.

Slam Poetry Showcase April 26

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Bluz Rogers in a CLT hoodie.Central Piedmont Community College Library Services and Student Engagement are hosting a Slam Poetry Showcase on Wednesday, April 26 from 11a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Central Campus, by the Parr Center Collaboration Stairs.

Slam poetry master Bluz Rogers (Instagram: @bluzbluzbluz) will be our emcee! Do you have an original slam poetry piece you want to share? Register at this link to showcase your piece.

Don’t have any poetry to share? Please come and watch! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Plant Sale at Cato Campus

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Multi colored plants and flowers.Whether you’re looking for the latest plant for your collection, or you’re ready to start a vegetable garden, the Central Piedmont horticulture students have you covered– unless your plants need partial or full sun. (Get it? Yes, we are making gardening jokes. All types of plants will be available).

The annual spring 2023 Cato Campus horticulture plant sale will be held:

  • Friday, April 14,  9 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Come get your summer vegetables and herbs for your summer gardens. They also have flowers, assorted landscape plants, houseplants, and hanging baskets.