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Impress Employers this September

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Handshake: The number one way college students find jobs. Join today and get recruited by the top employers for full-time, part-time jobs and internships--no experience required.Looking for employment opportunities this fall? Check out these employers at Central Campus on Wednesdays in September:

All on-campus recruiting events are 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Central Campus – Parr Center First Floor (near Information Desk)

Additionally, build your branding and networking skills with these upcoming events: 

There are hundreds of opportunities on our job board Handshake – including paid internships, on-campus, part time, full time and seasonal positions.  Check “events” to learn about employers visiting campus for recruiting.  Employers will visit additional campuses through the semester, and more employers will be coming to Central Campus too.

Have questions? Contact Career Services or make an appointment with a Career Counselor.

Labor Day weekend reminder

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Happy Labor DayThe fall semester is just getting started, but it’s time for a quick break. Central Piedmont will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4 for Labor Day.

In addition, please remember that there are no classes on Tuesday Sept. 5 for an employee professional development day.

The Welcome Center at Parr Center, which is usually open on Saturdays from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., will be closed in observance of the holiday.

We hope you enjoy this moment to catch your breath or get caught up on your long weekend!

Join the fun at Welcome Fest!

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People dance at Welcome Fest.Meet friends and catch the campus vibe at Welcome Fest–coming to a campus near you!

There will be giveaways, a DJ, yard games, and hand-crafted popsicles from King of Pops.

Representatives from various Student Affairs departments will be available for you to learn about all the different student resources we offer. Come and kick off the school year with your Student Engagement team!

All Welcome Fests will be held 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Campus Dates:

  • Merancas Campus – Aug. 21
  • Levine Campus – Aug. 24
  • Central Campus – Aug. 29
  • Cato Campus – Aug. 30
  • Harper Campus – Sept. 6
  • Harris Campus – Sept. 7

Get help at Information Tables

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Employee helps student at an information table.Pop-up information tables will be set up at all six campuses during the first few days of fall classes. Look for employees wearing “Ask Me” buttons if you need help finding your classes or getting general questions answered.
Information Tables will be available on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 14-15, from 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., and on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 5-6 p.m.
  • Cato Campus: Cato I Welcome Center, and Cato III lobby
  • Central Campus: Parr Welcome Center, outside of parking deck 3, Zeiss lobby
  • Harper Campus: Harper IV Welcome Center, Harper I security entrance, and Harper I middle college entrance
  • Harris Campus: Harris I Welcome Center
  • Levine Campus: Levine I Welcome Center and between Levine II and III
  • Merancas Campus: Claytor Welcome Center, Merancas IV lobby, and the Transportation Systems building Second Floor entrance

Navigators are at Welcome Centers year-round, and are available to help.

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.

Psi Beta Chapter Excellence Award

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Psi Beta the national honor society in psychology for community and junior colleges. Psi Beta, the national honor society for psychology for community colleges, has awarded Central Piedmont’s chapter with the “Chapter Excellence Award” for the 2022-23 school year.

Our chapter was recognized for their activities in service, research, leadership, and scholarship. According to the Psi Beta National Council, few chapters achieve this level of excellence.

To join the larger organization as a member and serve as a club officer, there are GPA and course completion requirements. To join us casually, you only need to have passed a General Psychology course and be interested in psychology. Students who are interested in joining Psi Beta can contact advisor Deninne Pritchett at deninne.pritchett@cpcc.edu.

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.

 

Info Sessions for Federal Work Study

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Student talks to employee at Information Desk.Are you looking for a job on campus to help you pay for school?

Attend an upcoming information session to learn more about federal work study (FWS) jobs.

Various positions are available, and you can gain work experience while you are still in school.

Sessions are offered virtually through WebEx. Review all the upcoming information sessions about FWS.

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.

Congratulations to our May Graduates!

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3 graduates smile while holding their diploma folders.

Congratulations to all of our Central Piedmont graduates who participated in our ceremonies on Thursday, May 11.

Our events celebrated the graduation of more than 900 students who registered to participate in the ceremonies out of the nearly 1,900 graduates who were eligible from the college, College & Career Readiness, and our middle colleges. Graduation speaker at the podium.

Read more about Central Piedmont’s May graduation.

Enjoy the recordings of the ceremony livestream:

Graduates smile for a selfie in student lineup.

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

Celebrating our May 2023 Graduates

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A group of graduates wearing caps and gowns smile during a selfie

We can’t wait to celebrate our newest Central Piedmont graduates on Thursday, May 11. Two ceremonies will be held at Bojangles Coliseum.The graduates react to the silver and gold streamers falling over their heads at graduation

Guests can attend in-person for the 10 a.m. and the 2 p.m. ceremonies, and you can also view the livestreams on YouTube. Nearly 1900 students are receiving degrees and diplomas this semester.

Find more details about the graduation ceremonies, including livestream links, on our commencement website.

Priority Registration for Fall 2023 begins April 28

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Two students look over work in a lab, holding a pipette and a test tube.

Priority registration for fall 2023 classes begins Friday, April 28, depending on the number of credits you have completed. Make sure you have consulted your advisor and are prepared with which classes you should take. (Summer registration is ongoing, with seats still available for classes that begin May 17.)

Do you have money lined up for school? There is money available to help you pay for school that you don’t have to pay back. You should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year, to see if you’re eligible. Apply for the 2023-24 school year now, and use our school code: 002915. You can also log into the Central Piedmont scholarship portal to apply for scholarships.

If you owe more than $200 in tuition for a term, the new Tuition Payment Plan will help spread out your bill into smaller payments.

Need help with anything? Email navigate@cpcc.edu (en Español: ayuda@cpcc.edu) or call 704.330.2722.

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 Equity Council Meet-and-Greet

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The Student Equity Council is doing big things! The student group held a meet and greet to get to know each other, and learned about goals for the 2023-24 school year. These plans include participating in more healing circles around various issues and populations, including race, gender, LGBTQIA+, veterans, accessibility, survivors, and mental health, and are planning collaborations with other student groups.

Want to learn more or join the group? Complete the Student Equity Council Interest Form or email studentequitycouncil@cpcc.edu.

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