Category Archives: Events

Virtual Hangout Series with Veteran Students

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veteran students standing around and talkingJoin Military Families and Veterans Services at our Virtual Hangouts for veteran students and family members. For information about how to join the Virtual Hangouts, email military@cpcc.edu. For questions, email military@cpcc.edu or call 704.330.6126.

Join the next Virtual Hangout – Each Session is 2-3 p.m.

January 26: Self Care: Goal Setting vs. Goal Striving

You’ve set a goal. Now what? Join us as we discuss the transition from Goal Setting to Goal Striving, and the actionable steps we take toward actualizing our goals.​

February 9: Veteran Association Groups at Central Piedmont

Join our guest speakers in a discussion about veteran association groups at Central Piedmont and how they differ (first half of the meeting) followed by open group (last half of the meeting).

Play and Win With Spring E-Sports League

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flier including esports recreation informationReady to put your skills to the test? Join us for the new esports recreation program at Central Piedmont. Student Life has started an esports program for students to connect with one another and create a community virtually through esports.
The program is open to all currently enrolled Central Piedmont students, participating is FREE!
Register for a league by downloading the Mission Control mobile application and joining a league at Central Piedmont Community College. Sign ups are active through February 1. Games are played during the week, after 8pm. Students are able to reschedule games against other students if needed. Winners of each league will win a gift card!

Sign up for the following leagues:

  • Rocket League (Cross-platform)
  • Super Smash Bros. (Nintendo Switch)
  • Madden ’21 (PS4 and Xbox 1)
  • NBA 2K21 (PS4 and Xbox 1)
  • FIFA ’21 (PS4 and Xbox 1)
  • ​More to come after Spring Break!
In order to participate:
  1. Download the Mission Control mobile application.
  2. Create your profile.
  3. Join the Central Piedmont Community College.
  4. Enter a league to compete against other Central Piedmont students.
  5. Feel free to Invite your friends from Central Piedmont and play!
Questions? Contact justin.knoll@cpcc.edu to learn more or ask any questions.

Virtual Study Abroad – Take A Trip from Wherever You Are

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Travel these days can be complicated, but we won’t let that stop us. Until we are able to travel abroad, check our this cool new virtual experience. Visit up to 9 countries with over 60 hours of footage. Take a walking tour of Venice, discover ancient Rome, tour the Alps, visit the Costa Rican rainforest or see the bustling streets of India. Students can access this platform at any time by signing up with your Central Piedmont email.

Register today and have fun on your travels!

Study Abroad in South Africa – Virtually!

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Join Central Piedmont, Davidson County Community College, and Edu Africa for transformative learning through this virtual study abroad to South Africa. Interact and learn about the history, culture, and racial identity issues of South Africa.

Each month during the spring semester we will co-host an event related to South Africa. Topics will include an introduction to the country, Born A Crime book discussion, speaker session with Mandela’s prison mate and prison guard and a student to student conversation event. All events are free! Learn more about registration and program details today.

2021 MLK Challenge LIVE Moderated Dialogue with Bree Newsome

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headshot of Bree Newson next to MLK challenge loveJoin Service-Learning virtually for the 17th annual MLK Challenge on Jan. 20 from 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have suspended in-person service; however, we will host a special guest speaker, Bree Newsome – “Tearing Hatred From The Sky: A Moderated Dialogue.”

Following the brutal murder of nine black parishioners at Mother Emmanuel Church in Charleston, S.C., Bree climbed the flagpole at the South Carolina statehouse and pulled down the Confederate Battle flag as a protest against racist symbolism. Her arrest galvanized public opinion and led to the permanent removal of the flag.  As a recognized and celebrated voice on the topics of injustice and racial discrimination, Bree brings to light the importance of leadership development in building and sustaining social movements.

Join us to listen to Bree’s experience, celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., and be inspired to serve our community.

Want to ask Bree a question? Email Jesse.Bennett@cpcc.edu by January 19. A select amount of questions will be chosen for an audience Q&A.

Advanced registration is not required – join us live on January 20.

Virtual Session: Top Ten Things You Need to Know Before Starting Class

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student looking at laptop in the classroom with central Piedmont face mask onStarting at Central Piedmont for the first time? Still have questions about how to navigate your first semester?

Get help at our virtual “Top 10 Things You Need to Know Before Starting at Central Piedmont” event, hosted by members of our Outreach and Recruitment team on Saturday, January 9.

We’ll help answer your questions, like:

  • how to order your books from the bookstore
  • where to find support when you need it
  • how to pay your bill
  • and more

You do not need to sign up or register in advance — at the time of the session you want to join, simply select the link for that session. Learn more about the available sessions today!

You’ll get a Central Piedmont t-shirt for attending. This event is open to new Central Piedmont students only. Apply to the college now.

Learn How to Cope with Stress with Counseling Services

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female student wearing mask in classWith classes, work, personal lives, COVID-19, politics, and family impacting us each day — and now final assignments and the holidays — how do we manage our stress so we can continue to be happy and productive? Come learn how with Counseling Services.

This workshop, Coping with Stress During Stressful Times, will be held Wednesday, December 9 at 2pm. The workshop will help you identify ways anxiety both helps and harms us, increases understanding of how anxiety works, and offers tools and resources to help us face the stresses we experience each day.

REGISTER

There are limited spots available — you need to register in advance.

Register now. After you register, you will be sent the Webex link. To prepare for the meeting, learn how to use Webex.

Campus Activities Board Student Panel

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Photo of Jayna Naik the student Director of Operations for Campus Activities Board outside wearing a CAB t-shirtGreetings, fellow students! 

My name is Jayna Naik and I am the Director of Operations for the Campus Activities Board (CAB) for the 2020-2021 academic year. CAB is a student-led organization that provides social, educational, and recreational events and activities for our campus community.

CAB will be hosting a panel discussion on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 1:00pm via Zoom, we will be discussing how you can become a member and what the intake process entails. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to hear from current members who will be sharing their experience in CAB as well as applications officially go live for the Spring semester.  

If you have any questions you would like answered, you can submit them to LevineCAB@cpcc.edu. 

Sign up for the Student Panel today! We look forward to seeing you there.

If you’re interested in joining, please review and submit your 2021 Spring 2021 CAB Membership application. 

 

Thank you,

 

Campus Activities Board

 

Central Piedmont’s Overcash Gallery Presents Artists Monique Luck and Renea Gaete

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Monique Luck

Mixed media artist, Monique Luck artfully arranges collage pieces in a desired way, all the while contemplating how simple it would be if we could rearrange the pieces of life in a similar fashion. Her muse is the human figure in mixed media. Monique’s work evokes an emotive response speaking to personal loss. While misfortune may be unavoidable, it remains a common thread uniting us all. We live through a time of fear and uncertainty threatening to tear us apart, but by coming together we, like Monique’s artwork, form a cohesive and harmonious picture.

Monique’s goal is to foster a sense of unity capable of transcending cultural differences and social divides. Part of her exhibition will feature an interactive wall. Using magnetic paint and handmade paper, gallery visitors and students will be able to write a memory or thought on the piece of paper and adhere it to the wall. By the end of the exhibit this will become a collage of memories from all of us at Central Piedmont.

WHEN: January 11 – March 11
Artist Lecture: February 10, 1 p.m., on Facebook Live
Reception: March 4, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

WHERE:  Central Piedmont Central Campus, Overcash Center, Ross, Gallery, 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28235

CONTACT: For more information, or to schedule a tour, please contact Art Galleries Coordinator Amelia Zytka at amelia.zytka@cpcc.edu. Follow the Central Piedmont Galleries on Instagram and Facebook at Central Piedmont Arts and the blog at http://blogs.cpcc.edu/cpccartgalleries/.

Rene Gaete

Central Piedmont Community College’s Overcash Gallery is proud to present a solo exhibition, titled “Sill Life,” by René Gaete, Jan. 11 – March 18, on the college’s Central Campus.

Chilean artist René Gaete’s work emits a tone of mystery and longing drawing the viewer into the scene. Sparking discourse, his compositions and techniques echo elements of Impressionism, Expressionism, Baroque and Abstraction. The figures are recognizable as human beings, yet seem to be echoes of the past, like an imprint or a dream.

Straining between a sense of control and spontaneity René combines these two motivations together with an expert hand. Human forms seem to fleet in and out of focus bending the confines of time and space, giving the illusion of active movement in still life forms. “Still Life” is an exhibition that links the past to the present, the old to the new, bonding painting ideals in a novel way.

WHEN: January 11 – March 18, 2021
Reception: March 20 at 5 p.m.

Artist Lecture: March 20 at 4 p.m.

 WHERE: Central Piedmont Central Campus, Overcash Center, Ross Art Gallery, 1206 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204

CONTACT: For more information, or to schedule a tour, please contact Art Galleries Coordinator Amelia Zytka at amelia.zytka@cpcc.edu. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook atCentral Piedmont Arts and our blog at http://blogs.cpcc.edu/cpccartgalleries/

 

Ways to Stay Connected This Week

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During this time where we’re all online together, it’s still possible to stay connected to each other and to Central Piedmont. Let Student Life & Service-Learning offer you some easy ways to maintain your connections virtually!

  • Central Piedmont is hosting a food share event on Harris Campus, where members of our community can get access to FREE food! The best part is, you don’t even have to leave your car, because it’s a Drive-Thru event! Join us Friday, November 13, 10:30 to 11:30 am. Advance registration is required. Register Today!
  • Are you renting? Not sure what your rights are? Consider attending this seminar to learn about tenant protections available due to the pandemic and how to spot illegal trade practices, habitability issues, and eviction issues. Join us November 17 from 12-1pm via WebEx (Access Code: 171 215 5245, Password: CCLASINGLESTOP) Questions? Contact Jess-Mara Jordan at singlestop@cpcc.edu.
  • Life at Chapel Hill Q&A Session: The Student Researchers in Science Club are hosting a virtual panel with two students currently at UNC Chapel Hill in science majors, who will be sharing their experiences about school during the pandemic, life outside of school, opportunities, etc. Have questions you want to ask the panelists? Fill out this Google Form so they can answer them during the panel! We’ll see you on Friday, November 13 from 6:00 to 7:00pm via WebEx. (Meeting number: 171 431 2495, Password: PWzX3GZJC63).
  • Bingo! Students can  join in with Rotaract’s efforts during Bingo on November 13th at 3:00pm via Zoom (MeetingID: 985 806 2030, Passcode: BINGO). Students can pre-register to get their bingo card, provide optional donation of $5, and play along. Please complete the registration form and join us for a great cause.
    • Rotaract Club has selected Partners for Parks Foundation as their 2020-2021 philanthropy. This organization supports our local greenways and leads sustainability efforts in our community. Rotaract is asking students, faculty, and staff to participate in the 5-5-5 Challenge. Donate five to their gofundme, walk/run a 5k on the greenway, park, or neighborhood or tag 5 people on social media and challenge them to do the same.
 Visit the Student Events Calendar and follow Student Life Instagram @cpccstudentlife to learn more about upcoming student events.

Questions? Ideas? Email student.life@cpcc.edu and let us know!

What Are You Walking For? Walk for Wellness

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Get your walking shoes ready! Join Student Life November 16 – 22 for the first ever Walk for Wellness to participate in challenges that can benefit your health and wellness. Don’t miss out on your chance to win a daily prize*, engage with fellow students, all while improving your health! Research has proven that walking has an array of benefits, including:

  • Reducing joint pain
  • Increasing blood flow and circulation
  • Boosting energy levels naturally
  • Reducing anxiety and stress

By the end of the event, you will experience great benefits and may ignite a love for walking you never knew you had.

Register

  • Registration is open now until November 22
  • Download the free 10,000 Steps app from the Google Play or AppleApp store and sign up for a participant account using your Central Piedmont student email address
  • Send an email to Anita McGill of Student Life, Anita.McGill@cpcc.edu, to receive an invitation to the tournament
  • Using the link in the app, visit the 10,000 Steps website to sync your mobile account and accept your invitation

Participate

  • Download and create a participant account for the 10,000 Steps App using your Central Piedmont student email
  • Sign up for the event by sending Anita McGill an email after creating a 10,000 Steps participant account
  • Track your steps using the device or app you feel comfortable with
  • Record your daily steps in the 10,000 Steps app before midnight on the day of the challenge, be sure to click the sync button in the Step Log so your steps are registered
  • Winners will be announced throughout the event

Questions

Contact Anita.McGill@cpcc.edu if you have any questions or concerns. 10,000 Steps also has a support page with in depth instructions for many problems, or if you just need help with the process.

*Prize Rules

Steps must be registered before midnight on the day of the challenge for students to qualify for that day’s prize. Winners will be chosen at random from the day’s qualifying participants. Prizes are limited to one per student, per day during the 7-day challenge. A different prize will be distributed every day, and include:

  • Mysterious mystery bundles
  • Carrying bag for keeping items handy while walking
  • Cookbook to encourage a healthy, and delicious, lifestyle
  • Protein shaker to shake your way to the perfect protein shake, with bonus moisture wicking buff to catch the sweat from all your hard work
  • Muscle recovery set to help soothe and enhance muscles
  • Fitness tracker that can monitor heart rate, sleep quality and act as a camera remote for taking pictures during your walk
  • Wireless earbuds so you can gear up from the ears up for your next walk

Student Mindfulness Series Presented by Counseling Services: Mindful Eating

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Learn to manage stress with Mindfulness! Research has shown the practice of mindfulness helpful in many areas, including: gaining better sleep, lowering stress levels, improving attention, and dealing with depression and anxiety. Through practice and discussion, learn to strengthen your ability to “begin again” in the present moment. Whether you are brand new to mindfulness or have been practicing for years, these sessions are for you!

Mindful Eating Session on Thursday, November 19th 10:30-11:30am. Learn more about the event today!

Have you been looking for a way to manage the daily stress of being a student? Join us to learn more about the stress-reducing practice of mindfulness! Just in time for the holidays, this interactive virtual session focuses on mindful eating, which has been shown to ease anxiety, improve digestion, and increase awareness of the mind-body connection for overall wellness. Please bring raisins, fruit, or other small snack to enjoy during our meeting.

Request the meeting link now.

Students needing an accommodation(s) in order to participate should contact Disability Services at disability.counselingservices@cpcc.edu at least three business days prior to the event to discuss how we can best accommodate you.

Virtual Veterans Day Talk: A Lesson in Perseverance by Marine and Pulitzer Prize Winner Glenn Proctor

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In honor of Veterans Day, Central Piedmont’s Military Family and Veterans Services has organized a Virtual Veterans Day Talk with Pulitzer Prize winner, Glenn Proctor. Proctor is a certified professional life coach and founder of REDDjobb, a Charlotte-based firm focusing on crisis communications, marketing, public relations, women’s leadership, and mental health. He is also a volunteer instructor with Atrium Health and Mental Health America of Central Carolinas. Proctor will share strategy on persevering toward educational goals and staying the course in the face of challenges and during a global pandemic.

Join us on Wednesday, November 11,  1-2 p.m. for Virtual Veterans Day Talk: A Lesson in Perseverance by Marine and Pulitzer Prize Winner Glenn Proctor. Learn more about the event today!

You don’t want to miss this engaging conversation in honor of the outstanding and admirable military veterans who have dedicated their lives to serving our country.

Top Ways to Connect This Week

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During this time where we’re all online together, it’s still possible to stay connected to each other and to Central Piedmont. Let Student Life & Service-Learning offer you some easy ways to maintain your connections virtually!

  1. Jump On Board – Job Search Strategies That Work. Finding a job in a virtual environment is tough! We invite you to join us for our Jump On Board workshop where we will help you navigate job search strategies that work. Complete the Registration Form today to reserve your spot. Or just join us Wednesday, November 4 from 5:00 to 6:00pm via Zoom. Contact Anita McGill if you have any questions.
  2. Advanced Manufacturing Industry Panel: Get information directly from industry partners that work with our programs and students.​ Join us Tuesday, November 10th, from 10:00 – 11:15am via Zoom. (Meeting ID: 939 7036 3544, Passcode: 111753).
  3. Life at Chapel Hill Q&A Session: The Student Researchers in Science Club are hosting a virtual panel with two students currently at UNC Chapel Hill in science majors, who will be sharing their experiences about school during the pandemic, life outside of school, opportunities, etc. Have questions you want to ask the panelists? Fill out this Google Form so they can answer them during the panel! We’ll see you on Friday, November 13 from 6:00 to 7:00pm via WebEx. (Meeting number: 171 431 2495, Password: PWzX3GZJC63).
  4. Presented in partnership with Central Piedmont Community College Library, Student Life, Office of Institutional Equity, and CMPD. Human Trafficking: Join us for a virtual panel discussion about Human Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation. Join via Zoom on Tuesday, November 10 at 1:00 pm. (Meeting ID: 913 3715 0796, Passcode: 835284​)
  5. Central Piedmont is hosting a food share event on Harris Campus, where members of our community can get access to FREE food! The best part is, you don’t even have to leave your car, because it’s a Drive-Thru event! Join us Friday, November 13, 10:30 to 11:30 am. Advance registration is required. Register Today!
 Visit the Student Events Calendar and follow Student Life Instagram @cpccstudentlife to learn more about upcoming student events.

Questions? Ideas? Email student.life@cpcc.edu and let us know!

Let’s Take it Global for International Education Week

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International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare students for a global environment.

Central Piedmont will host a variety of virtual events the week of November 16 – 20, 2020, for students, faculty, and staff. All students are encouraged to attend. Check out our events page for event details and virtual links.

For questions, contact global.learning@cpcc.edu.

October Job Search: Resources for Your Job Search!

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If you need a job now, you may have visited big job boards like Career Builder and Indeed. But in tight times, it’s a good idea to check other, lesser utilized resources as well. The October Job Search Challenge will focus on two job search tools offered at Central Piedmont and give you a chance to explore them.

  • Central Piedmont Online Job Board– Charlotte area employers post jobs on this board specifically for Central Piedmont students and graduates. Check it out at: www.cpcc.edu/jobboard. New jobs are posted on a regular basis!
  • Career Coach– This website is a career information tool and highlights Central Piedmont programs, but also has some great information about area employers and the skills they are looking for. Check it out at: www.cpcc.edu/careercoach.

To complete this challenge:

The first 100 participants will receive a $5 gift card to Dunkin’ – complete the October challenge today!

Disability Services Awareness Month – Conversations About Disabilities

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Join Disability Services as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act. We are proud to offer virtual opportunities for participants to develop a deeper understanding, and celebrate the diverse experiences of our students with disabilities. Virtual sessions aligning with Central Piedmont’s values by connecting the dots between students with disabilities, equal access, and providing educational resources that all students benefit from on their way to success. Learn more about what’s happening this month!

Healthcare and Public Benefits Workshop

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Central Piedmont Single Stop, in partnership with Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, is hosting a healthcare and public benefits workshop. Come to the Healthcare and Public Benefits Workshop on Wednesday, October 21 at 1 pm. Join us to learn about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and COVID-related changes to public benefits.

Join the Next Mindfulness Workshop on October 15

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Have you been looking for a way to cope with the daily stressors of being a student? Join Counseling Services for online sessions to learn how to manage stress with mindfulness. Research shows that practicing mindfulness is beneficial in many areas, including:

  • better sleep
  • lower stress levels
  • improved attention
  • dealing with depression and anxiety

Through practice and discussion, learn to strengthen your ability to “begin again” in the present moment. Whether you are brand new to mindfulness or have been practicing for years, these sessions are for you. Designed specifically for students, each session focuses on a different area of mindfulness practice. Attend one or all sessions.

All sessions are on Thursday from 10:30–11:30 a.m.

  • October 15: Living in the Present Moment
  • November 19: Mindful Eating

REGISTER

Request the meeting links

Before the session(s), learn how to use Webex.

QUESTIONS

Contact stephanie.boyd@cpcc.edu or heather.sullivan@cpcc.edu with any questions or concerns.