Finals Game Plan

student studyingGet ready to tackle finals with confidence!

  • Tuesday, November 21
  • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Central Campus – Parr Center First Floor Lobby
  • Strategy sessions and free giveaways

It’s the perfect opportunity to devise your study strategy and boost your prep with helpful freebies. Don’t miss out on how to optimize your finals week approach!

Networking Opportunities

career fairMark your calendars for the final Work-it Wednesday of the semester on November 29! This is a prime chance for you to connect with future employers and dive into the inner workings of various companies. Learn more about these and other career-building events on the Career Services Events Page.

Catch up with these recruiters from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Best Impression Caterers at Cato Campus – Cato III, First Floor
  • Jetstream Ground Services at Central Campus – Parr Center First Floor
  • Autobell Car Wash at Levine Campus – Levine III, Second Floor
  • YMCA of Greater Charlotte at Merancas Campus – Merancas IV, First Floor

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your professional network!

The Belief System Session: Relationships and Our Belief

Honeywell logoThe Honeywell STEM Academy Scholars Program invites you to enhance your interpersonal skills at The Belief System Session: Relationships and Our Belief.
  • November 28
  • 3:30 p.m.
  • Central Campus – Overcash – Tate Hall

Open to all students, faculty, and staff, this session provides a unique platform to learn from a panel about integrating belief systems with communication styles for improved relationships in every facet of life. Seize the chance to engage with experts and refine your social skills.

Students may register here.

Central Piedmont Reads!

Students in the Hagemeyer Library at Central Campus.

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the Central Piedmont Library, in partnership with the English department, will host “Central Piedmont Reads!”

These discussions, led by faculty and staff, highlight Native American authors and the culture and history of Native American and Indigenous people.

Read the book, bring your lunch, and join us for a campus discussion session through the month of November:

  • Central Campus: “Crazy Brave: A Memoir,” by Joy Harjo
  • Merancas Campus: “Berry Song,” by by Michaela Goade and Gaawin Gindaaswin Ndaawsii; and  “I Am Not a Number,” by Jenny Kay Dupuis
  • Cato Campus: “Dog Flowers: A Memoir, An Archive,” by Danielle Geller
  • Levine Campus: “Firekeeper’s Daughter” by Angeline Boulley

Review the event page for the dates and details of each book discussion, hosted by library staff and English instructors.

Public Safety & Automotive Open House

A student works on a large engine.Still undecided on a program of study? Join us Wednesday, November 15 at our Public Safety and Automotive Open House to explore our programs. You’ll have an opportunity to:

  • discover our public safety and automotive academic programs
  • meet inspiring faculty
  • immerse yourself in real-world experiences such as learning how to drive in a police car simulator or exploring how electric vehicles work
  • tour the classrooms and labs on Merancas Campus
  • learn more about scholarships and financial aid

We can’t wait to see you there:

  • Wednesday, November 15
  • 4 -7 p.m.
  • Location: Merancas Campus, Merancas IV

Registration: Please complete this form to register for our open house.

MLA Formatting workshop

Students work at laptops in a library

It’s essay writing season! Correct citations in your essays are important, and MLA formatting can be tricky.

If you need to brush up on your skills, or if you’re using MLA for the first time, attend the Academic Learning Center’s “MLA Boot Camp” workshop:

Questions? Email mary.keller@cpcc.edu

 

First Generation College Celebration

I am First Gen with the Central Piedmont logo.Are you a first-generation college student? First-generation college students are students whose parents (mothers/fathers) did not receive a 4-year college/university degree.

All students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to join us next week, November 7-10, to celebrate National First Generation College Student Week.

Revew the schedule of events on the First Gen event page.

Mario Kart Tourney Nov. 17

Ignite your engines and unleash your inner racing champion! We are thrilled to invite you to the Central Piedmont Mario Kart Tournament. Get your banana peels ready for a heart-pounding event tailored for students who love the Mario Kart adrenaline rush!

Mario Kart 8 tournament logo with Mario in a kart being chased by Bowser in a Kart.

  • Friday, Nov. 17
  • 3 – 7 p.m.
  • Central Campus, Overcash Building, Tate Hall

Pre-registration and ticket information (Google form).

Join us for high-speed thrills and fierce competition. Whether you’re a Mario Kart pro or just love a good race, this tournament is tailored for gamers of all levels.

International Education Week, Nov. 10-17

TheGroup of about 30 smiling students standing staggered on the steps of Overcash Building at Central Campus holding full size flags from around the world. Office of Global Learning is celebrating International Education Week Nov. 10-17, and you’re invited!

There is something for everyone with events on multiple campuses, engaging virtual experiences from around the world (like a Japanese Tea Ceremony), and some off-campus events like an opportunity to tour the Mint Museum on Randolph Road, and a meet-up at the People’s Market.

Explore the 2023 International Education Week schedule and we’ll see you there!

Career Development Week, Nov. 14-16

An employer speaks with a student after a panel.

An employer speaks with a student after a panel discussion.

Mark your calendars for Career Development Week! Workshops will take place Tuesday, November 14 – Thursday, November 16.

Review all the events and register to attend.

You will have opportunities to engage with employers from various industries during professional development workshops, including LinkedIn, resume development, mock interviews, employer panels, and a meet and greet.

Employers will also speak about current employment opportunities at their companies and discuss the skills necessary to be successful in this current job market.

Career Development Week is hosted by the Office of Mentoring and Coaching in conjunction with Career Services.

Healing Circles for Veterans Week

Student Veteran stands by the flagpole and military

Veterans Day is Saturday November 11. In honor of our military veterans and family members, Central Piedmont’s Military Families and Veterans Services will host a Veterans Week.

The Student Equity Council has partnered with Military Families and Veterans Services to host healing circles, followed by lunch at Central Piedmont’s Cato, Central, Harper, Harris, and Levine campuses.

Attend a Healing Circle:

Learn more about the Healing Circles on the Veterans Week event page. 

‘Reflexions’ art show by student Itala Flores

Dresses made from upcycled materials. Reflexions by Itala Flores.Central Piedmont student and Venezuelan artist Itala Flores brings a black tie affair to the Dove gallery as it transforms into a world of high class fashion. The exhibit is open now, and the reception will be held November 15 at 5 p.m. in Dove Gallery.

Flores uses her meticulous sense of design and creative use of materials to create formal dresses made from recycled materials such as; paper plates and discarded theater tickets. This new exhibition by Flores showcases the best of her sculptural and fashionista abilities.

Where others see refuse Flores see a world full of creative possibilities. In Flores’ hands small bits of discarded paper or forgotten fliers and photographs take on a new life and purpose. No longer scraps, they become part of a larger element, playing a role in the formation of upscale evening dresses.

Flores’ exhibition demonstrates that you do not need the finest, or most expensive materials to create art. Instead through a keen eye and intricate assemblage practices, Flores creates art from readily available materials.

Visit the exhibit:

  • October 23 – December 7
  • Central Campus, Parr Center, Dove Gallery

Trick or Trivia

Campus Activities Board (CAB) at Central Campus invites you to “Trick or Trivia.”

Come by yourself and meet some new friends, or gather a team to throw down the gauntlet and challenge others for some Halloween-themed trivia.

Both events will be held at Central Campus, Parr Center, Room 0060:

  • Thursday, Oct. 26, 3 – 4 p.m.
  • Monday, Oct. 30, 1 – 2 p.m.

Cosmetology raises money for breast cancer

Pink hair tinsel is being added by a cosmetology student and another pair is painting nails.During the month of October, students in Central Piedmont’s cosmetology program have held events to paint pink nail polish and add pink hair for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They set a goal to collect at least $500 in donations to support the Susan G. Komen foundation, and they have surpassed their goal!

It’s not too late to visit the City View Center and get your nails done! The donation event continues through Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. each day.

Thanks to everyone who has already donated or participated, and thank you for helping to raise money and awareness for breast cancer.

Attend Smithsonian panel: “Reckoning with our Racial Past”

Smithsonian logo, "Reckoning with our racial past: conversations for our shared future."Join the special event “Reckoning with our Racial Past: Conversations for our Shared Future,” a panel discussion sponsored by the Smithsonian, and hosted at Central Piedmont’s Central Campus.

Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, and Brian Moynihan, Chair & CEO, Bank of America, along with other local leaders, will discuss how access to critical resources can shape communities across the nation–including right here in Charlotte.

The panel will be moderated by award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien.

  • Monday Nov. 6
  • 6:30 – 8  p.m.
  • Central Campus, Parr Center, Theater

Registration is required, RSVP on the event page.

Dream Big: A Journey Into Top 20 Schools

Four smiling students in Central Piedmont caps and gownsAre you thinking about transferring to a four-year institution after Central Piedmont?
Central Piedmont alumnus Roger Villarreal ’21 encourages you to dream big and consider transfer opportunities into top colleges and universities. Listen to Roger’s story, and learn how you can prepare for your own transfer journey.

Healing from Unhealthy Relationships

Please join the Office of Counseling Services and the Student Equity Council for the “Healing From Unhealthy Relationships” event at Central Campus.

Recognize. Report. Prevent.

 

This event will provide you with information about the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships and allow you to interact with others and share your experiences. This event is tailored specifically for women and is for Central Piedmont students only. Women of color, LGBTQIA+, and disabled women encouraged to attend.
  • Thursday, Oct. 26
  • 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Join us for games, crafts and a hot chocolate bar. Snacks and refreshments will be provided by the Student Equity Council.
Registration is required: Sign up through the Google form.