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$5 student tickets and free Q&A event with Sons of Mystro

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$ student tickets to Sons of Mystro, March 28, 7pm, Parr Arts and Humanities Series.

Proteges of Black Violin, Sons of Mystro is a dynamic duo from South Florida who uses their violins to interpret reggae classics, American pop songs, and their own creations with the help of a DJ and a drummer.

They are winners of the “Emerging Artist under 21 years old” award at IRAWMA (International Reggae and World Music Awards) and are sure to get you hype!

You can purchase $5 student tickets (plus fees) with a valid student ID.

Sons of Mystro
Tuesday, March 28, 7 p.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center, Central Piedmont’s New Theater

SPECIAL STUDENT EVENT:
FREE Q&A with the artists, refreshments will be provided
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center, Hagemeyer Library Room 2160

Library Virtual Reality Workshops

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Two people standing back to back wearing virtual reality headsets that cover their eyes and holding video controllers.You are invited to the Library to learn about Virtual Reality Technology. Virtual Reality (VR) can enhance your academic journey, as well as unleash your creative side!

Library staff will review safety procedures, guide you through an interactive tutorial, and go over what software is offered.

Workshops will begin the week of March 27 and run for three weeks through April 14.

Virtual Reality Workshops Schedule:

Central Monday: 5-6 p.m. Thursday: 1-2 p.m.
Harper Monday: 10-11 a.m. Thursday:  1-2 p.m.
Harris Tuesday: 12-1 p.m. Thursday: 11a.m.-12 p.m.
Levine Wednesday: 10-11 a.m. Friday: 10-11 a.m.

 

Volunteers needed for healthcare incident simulation

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Student in EMT program takes the blood pressure of a medical mannequin. First responders and healthcare systems practice scenarios for handling real and large scale emergencies, and working together across agencies. Central Piedmont is hosting one of these simulations on Saturday April 22, at Central Campus, and volunteers are needed to assist.

  • Health Professions/Human Services students may participate as real providers in your field in this simulated incident
  • Utilize Central Piedmont’s new state of the art Healthcare Simulation Center to treat live patient actors following a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)
  • Student volunteers needed for multiple roles including assisting command staff before, during, and after the scenarios
  • Lunch will be served to all student volunteers
Mass Casualty Incident Demonstration
Saturday, April 22
8 a.m.- 5 p.m.  (Partial volunteer hours accepted)
Central Campus

Apply for the Theresa Thompson Library Scholarship

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outside view of Harper IV, a large Central Piedmont building with a brick facade and many windows. The sun shines from behind the building.The Theresa Thompson Library Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance for students pursuing a two-year degree at Central Piedmont and currently enrolled full time. The scholarship is restricted to books and/or tuition assistance. This scholarship award is made possible through library fundraising projects.

  • One $500 scholarship is awarded in the fall and spring semester.
  • Scholarships are awarded for one academic semester and cannot be renewed or transferred to a different semester.
  • If awarded a scholarship, the funds will be deposited directly into your Central Piedmont account once enrollment qualification is verified.

Deadline to apply: Monday, April 10, 2023

Log into the Academic Works scholarship portal for more information and application.

Paralegal Technology Open House March 28

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Paralegal technology students stands in front of law library shelf of booksJoin us for an Open House for Paralegal Technology as we move our program back to Central Campus with the addition of the new law library in the Parr Center.

Drop in, meet & greet, and learn more about us:

  • Tuesday, March 28, 5- 7:30 p.m.
  • Central Campus, Parr Center
  • Library, Second Floor, Room 2160 (Event Space)

The Paralegal Technology program at Central Piedmont is American Bar Association (ABA) Approved*  with both two-year degree and post-baccalaureate diploma program options.

Questions? Contact 704.330.4865.

*Paralegals may not practice law or give legal advice, except where permitted by law.

$5 student tickets for Sons of Mystro

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Two black violinists with a DJ and another band member at a drum set on stage.Central Piedmont Community College is proud to introduce the Parr Arts & Humanities series featuring Sons of Mystro on Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m.

Proteges of Black Violin, this dynamic duo from South Florida uses their violins to interpret reggae classics, American pop songs, and their own creations with the help of a DJ and a drummer. They are winners of the Emerging Artist under 21 years old award at IRAWMA (International Reggae and World Music Awards) and are sure to get you hype!

You can purchase $5 student tickets (plus fees) with a valid student ID.

Sons of Mystro
Tuesday, March 28, 7 p.m.
Central Piedmont’s New Theater, Parr Center, Central Campus

This special preview event will serve as the teaser for the 2023-2024 season of the Parr Arts and Humanities series. Find more information on all Central Piedmont ticketed events at tix.cpcc.edu.

 

Attend Tech Week, March 20-25

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Students in a lab work at computers.The Technology Division is hosting “Tech Week” March 20-25! Planned events include in person and virtual presentations by Central Piedmont employees and technology company experts on a variety of technology topics.

In addition to the sessions during the week, please join us for the Technology Job Fair/ Open house on Saturday, March 25 to meet with many different companies.

Sign up to attend Tech Week Events.

To learn more about Tech Week, contact Joe Little, Associate Dean of Technology.

Schedule of planned events:

  • Monday March 20, 3 p.m., What the Tech Is Series – Subnetting

Host and Speaker: Joe Little
Levine Tech Building LT-5132
RSVP through Google Form 

  • Tuesday March 21, 3 p.m., What the Tech Is Series – Cloud/Virtual Data Centers

Host: Joe Little, Speaker: Chuck Renner Levine
Tech Building LT-5121
RSVP through Google Form.

  • Wednesday March 22, 3 p.m., What the Tech Is Series – Topic Cybersecurity

Host: Joe Little, Special Guest: Rick Fogarty
Parr Center – Multipurpose Rooms 0060/0070
RSVP through Google Form.

  • Thursday March 23, 3 p.m., What the Tech Is Series – Topic Python Programming

Host: Joe Little, Speaker: Dr. Carl Arrington
Levine Tech Building, LT-5123
RSVP through Google Form.

  • Friday March 24: Microsoft BAM “Blacks at Microsoft” Event Parr Center for Charlotte Mecklenburg and Cabarrus County High School Students
  • Friday March 24, 3 p.m., What the Tech Is Series – Topic Radio Broadcasting

Host Joe Little, Speaker Dr. Christian Dotson-Pierson, joined by guests from Praise 100.9
Center for Arts Technology – AU-101
RSVP through Google Form.

  • Saturday March 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Advising and Career Day/Open House and Job Fair – Central Campus, Levine IT, 5th floor
    Job Fair Attendees: Ally, Bank of America, Duke Energy, Microsoft, Novant, Vanguard, VMware
    Open to all Current and Prospective Students

Start your Career with Paid Apprenticeships from Coca-Cola

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Photos of Coca-Cola Consolidated employees working on equipment over red background and the Central Piedmont and Coke logos.

Did you know the nation’s largest Coca-Cola Bottler is based right here in Charlotte? It takes all different kinds of workers to make those facilities run and career opportunities are available. Paid apprenticeships let you “earn and learn” skills to be part of that action.

Information sessions can help get your questions answered. Join us for an info session on March 27 or April 19.

Or, apply now! Applications are open now through April 28.

Qualified applicants will get paid experience through part-time positions at Coke Consolidated while receiving financial support to pay for career certificates in fields to prepare you for careers such as:

  • Manufacturing / warehouse mechanic
  • Diesel mechanic (Red Classic Transportation – RCT)
  • Equipment Services Reconditioning Technician (HVAC and electrical skills)
Learn more about the apprenticeships and review Coca-Cola videos about “day in the life” of these careers.

Be a Student Ambassador for 2023-24

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students in auditorium engaged in conversationAttend an interest session to apply to be a 2023-24 Central Piedmont Student Ambassador.

Student ambassadors are student leaders who serve as official liaisons between the college, students and their families, guests, alumni, and friends of the college.

Student ambassador is a highly respected title and a great résumé builder. Other reasons you should become a student ambassador:

  • Get a scholarship of up to $1,700 per semester.
  • Gain real-world job skills, such as communication and interpersonal skills, and grow personally and professionally.
  • Meet other students.
  • Represent the college at recruitment events; attend exclusive college activities and events.
  • Participate in community service activities.
  • Network with community members and potential employers.
  • Make a positive impact on prospective and current students.

Join an upcoming Student Ambassador Information Session to learn more to learn about this leadership opportunity and scholarship program on March 17 (virtual) or March 22 (in person at Central Campus).

Racial Healing Circle event March 29

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The Central Piedmont fellows of the Charlotte Racial Justice Consortium invite you to a Racial Healing Circle at Central Piedmont.

The purpose of Racial Healing Circles are to introduce and practice a process by which we can embrace our common humanity, work from a place of mutual love and respect, learn to see ourselves in one another, and approach difficult issues of race through the lens of empathy rather than the lens of sympathy.

What to expect during the healing circle: A session of both group interactions and smaller, more intimate conversations between two participants. The experience relies on intentional listening. It may be an emotional, even transformational, experience for participants, as conversations can unearth truths and conscious and unconscious biases. It can also raise the awareness, consciousness, compassion, and empathy among those who participate.

Register for the Racial Healing Circle today. 

To create a space of respect, truth, and empathy, you will need to agree to stay for the entire time.

*Space is limited and registration is required. Maximum of 16 students and 10 faculty/staff members will be able to participate. Selection will be based on the time of your registration (register early!)

Light refreshments will be provided by the Student Equity Council, a co-sponsor of the event

Please contact Jesse.Bennett@cpcc.edu with any questions.

‘Parallel Lives’ highlights history of Central High and Second Ward High Schools

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Old photos of the two high schools and various photos of the students playing sports and gathering.

The Central Piedmont Archives is proud to announce the opening of the exhibition: “Parallel Lives – Central High and Second Ward High School.” This exhibition highlights the centennial history of Central High and Second Ward High Schools (both opened in 1923), celebrates the memories of its students and alumni groups, and raises awareness about the importance of historical preservation and landmarks laws in North Carolina.

Central High School and Second Ward High School were built to fulfill the growing educational needs of Charlotte students in the early twentieth century; Second Ward High School serving Black students and Central High School serving White students. It was not until 1957 that Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools would integrate Black and White students. With Central High situated along Elizabeth Avenue and Second Ward along Alexander Street, the schools were within walking distance from one another. However, students shared similar, yet separate, experiences due to segregation.

Exactly 100 years after the construction of these buildings, Central High’s facility remains standing as part of the Central Campus of Central Piedmont Community College, while the Second Ward gymnasium and a historical marker plaque are all that remain of Second Ward High School— physical reminders which serve as testaments to the importance of landmarks preservation.

Visitors can see this exhibition in person until May 8, 2023 by visiting the exhibition hallway next to the Central Piedmont Archives (Central Campus, Parr Center, Hagemeyer Library, Third Floor).

Can’t make it in person? Review the exhibition online.

The exhibit was made possible due to partners from Johnson C. Smith University, UNC Charlotte, the Second Ward High School National Alumni Foundation, and the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room. Additionally, thank you to Central Piedmont Instructor of Real Estate Education Cynthia White Williams, her mother Vernie Johnson-White, and her father Randolph White for loaning Second Ward yearbooks to this exhibition project.

‘In Plain Sight’ art exhibit open at Central Campus

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Painting in pinks and purples basked in sunlight. View is from inside home, with green plants on table and chairs around it. Large windows and door are open to green landscape.Central Piedmont Dove Gallery presents ‘In Plain Sight’ by Joseph Kameen.

WHAT: Memory often replays itself in our minds as snapshots. Sometimes memories occur in our dreams with exaggerated colors and shadows. Perhaps a seemingly benign object with no apparent meaning stands out in a dream or waking memory, imbuing itself with a subjective meaning, unique to each viewer.

Joseph Kameen’s body of work explores a moment in time, either right before or immediately after an event happens. The ordinary becomes the extraordinary as each painting suggests a specific reflection, thought or memory. Simple moments such as squeezing a lemon, pushing a stalled car, or looking into one room while standing in another all impart relatable moments and affect each one individually.

“In my paintings, I am interested in the ways that routine events play a role in my self-awareness and identity. Memories of benign objects, actions, and spaces—devoid of meaning on their own—can become entangled with the larger concerns that dominated my thoughts at that time. In my work, I depict everyday moments seen through this lens; dramatized and amplified as I project my internal experiences onto my surroundings.” – Joseph Kameen

WHEN:  March 13 – May 11, 2023, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., or by appointment

WHERE: Central Piedmont Central Campus, Parr Center, Dove Gallery, 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204

ARTIST LECTURE: Artist Lecture is March 29, at 1 p.m. in the Parr Center Theater. Reception to immediately follow.

Contact: Senior Art Galleries Coordinator Amelia.Zytka@cpcc.edu

Cosmetology March special- $5 services!

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Central Piedmont Cosmetology at City View is providing all services for only $5 for the month of March. Cosmetology students in uniform pose casually outside of the City View Center

YES, each service is five dollars! 

This offer is extended to all Central Piedmont employees and students.  Your employee or student photo ID is required to secure this price.

Graduating students in the Cosmetology Program are completing their portfolios and would love to showcase images of their work including hair, skin and nail services with the support of the Central Piedmont family.

Walk-ins are welcomed but scheduling an appointment is preferred.  The salon clinic is opened Tuesday – Friday, please call 704.330.5455.

Please visit the Cosmetology webpage for more information on the salon hours and service offerings. 

For the month of March, the salon clinic will be open March 1-3, closed March 7-10, open March 14-17, open March 21-24, and open March 28-31.

“Speed friendshipping” at Cato

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two friends chat comfortably together on campus at a tableEnjoy meeting new people? Do you want to build friendships? Have you always wondered if there were people out there who may have something in common with you? If so, we invite you to come to our Speed Friendshipping event.

This event is being hosted in conjunction with the Central Piedmont Library and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Community Read collaboration.

The selected book is “The People We Keep” by Alison Larkin.

  • March 23
  • 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
  • Cato Campus, Cato III, Library, Room 315

Questions? Call 704.330.4818

Finding My Voice: Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories

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women hugging

Do you have an awakening and transformational story to tell?

In recognition of Women’s History Month and the theme, “Finding My Voice: Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” Central Piedmont Library invites you to join us for a special Word of Mouth Storytelling event. Come share your story about how you triumphed, overcame obstacles and discovered YOUR voice.

Register by March 3 to participate and share your story.
Sign up in the Google form. 

  • March 14 | 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. | Central Campus, Parr Center, Hagemeyer Library
  • March 21 | 1- 2 p.m. | Merancas Campus, Merancas 4-122
  • March 22 | 12- 1 p.m. | Cato Campus, Cato III, Multipurpose Room
  • March 22 | 12- 1 p.m. | Harper Campus, Harper IV-300
  • March 23 | 12:30-  1:30 p.m. | Levine Campus, Levine 2601
  • March 29 | 2- 3 p.m. | Harris Campus, Harris I – 2100

Mural artists event March 22

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In the spring of 2022, Central Piedmont Community College selected two former students and local artists, Rosalia Torres-Weiner and Felicia Sky Sutton, to create a large-scale mural honoring the past history of the college, documenting the present, and reflecting the aspirations of Central Piedmont students for the future.

In celebration of the completion of the mural project, Central Piedmont will host a panel discussion March 22 with the muralists and technical executive, to share their experience, inspiration, and process creating the mural.

The panel discussion is open to all Central Piedmont students, employees, and members of the community. We invite all attendees to join us after the discussion for a reception in the lobby of the Parr Center Theater.

  • March 22 at 3 p.m.
  • Central Piedmont Central Campus, Parr Center Theater
  • Reception to follow in the lobby of the Parr Center Theater, immediately after the discussion

Visitors to the mural can enjoy the added element of augmented reality (AR) built into the murals metadata. The RedCalacAR app, available for IOS and Android devices, allows the viewer interact with the mural through the power of technology. The AR design provides the viewer with the opportunity to enjoy various animations, listen to student stories, songs and poetry and learn more about the history of Central Piedmont.

Torres-Weiner and Sutton are both former Central Piedmont students, and were chosen from a highly skilled pool of applicants to work collaboratively with current students, faculty, and staff to create an interactive mural. Learn more about the artists.

For more information about the mural or the event, please contact Amelia Zytka at amelia.zytka@cpcc.edu. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook at Central Piedmont Arts and the Central Piedmont Arts blog.

Free tickets for Pixar executive and STEM speaker

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Photo credit: Debby Coleman, Pixar Animation Studios

The Central Piedmont community can get FREE tickets for a speaker event with Pixar executive Danielle Feinberg. Register by March 25 for the free tickets.

Saturday, April 1
10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Central Campus
Parr Center, New Theater

Danielle Feinberg is Visual Effects Supervisor at Pixar Animation Studios & Mentor for Girls in STEM. Feinberg’s love of combining computers and art began when she was eight years old, and first programmed a Logo turtle to create images. This eventually led her to a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Harvard University. Now, in addition to her Pixar work, she works with teenage girls, encouraging them to pursue math and science by demonstrating to them the same beautiful simplicity she found with the programmed art of the Logo turtle.

The event is hosted by the BFB Foundation and Central Piedmont Community College. This event is important to BFB Foundation’s mission of strengthening communities by supporting education-focused initiatives for girls and women. It provides a platform to positively affect economic mobility in the Charlotte Metro Area, especially concerning the underserved. Tickets are being provided for free so educators and women in STEM have the opportunity to attend.

Want to be a CPA? Attend a CPA Board meeting Feb. 20

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Join the Business and Accounting program for a special event: the North Carolina State Board of CPA Examiners Board Meeting.North Carolina state seal of Board of Certified Public Accountants

Monday, Feb. 20
11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

• Attend a live State Board of CPA Examiners Board Meeting at the Parr Center at Central Campus or online through WebEx.
• Learn about preparing for and taking the CPA exam
• Participate in Q&A with the State Board of CPA Examiners Board Members (lunch provided)

Register to attend in person (seating is limited).
Link to attend online through WebEx.

Health Professions Open House Feb. 21

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Come learn about Central Piedmont’s many healthcare programs at the Health Professions and Human Services open house.

February 21, 5-7 p.m.
Central Campus, Health Careers Building

Space is limited, register to attend.

At the open house, you will have the opportunity to:

  • find out more about our 21 healthcare programs
  • learn how to apply for a healthcare program and how to boost your application
  • meet faculty and staff from all healthcare programs
  • meet other prospective students who could end up being your classmates
  • tour our top-of-the line facilities, including the Health Careers Building,  Leon Levine Health Sciences Center, laboratories and classrooms
  • learn how to apply for financial aid and scholarships
  • learn more about student life and support services

Spanish translators will also be available if needed.