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Applications due Sept. 15 for Alternative Fall Break

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Students make sandwiches during a service project.Alternative Fall Break is a positive way to spend your fall break week by serving others and learning while you serve. As a participant, you will have the opportunity to learn more about services for individuals requiring food assistance with multiple barriers to healthy food attainment, joining organizations throughout Asheville in their mission to develop, support and advocate for food justice and food insecurity.

Participants will depart on Sunday morning on Oct. 8, and return on Friday evening on October 13.

The application is due on September 15. 

Learn more and apply for Alternative Fall Break. 

Mural of History event Sept. 21

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Colorful wall mural of faces and icons of Central Piedmont

A portion of the Parr Center mural

Central Piedmont is marking it’s 60th anniversary on Sept. 18. As part of that celebration, you’re invited to a panel discussion of the Central Piedmont Mural of History.

Using the mural in the Parr Center as a focus, this discussion will spotlight:
  • the art and artists behind the work
  • the collaboration between the artists and the Central Piedmont archives
  • the use of art to convey historical content
  • the history of Central Piedmont within the larger world
The panel will include archivist Erin Allsop, gallery coordinator Amelia Zytka, art instructor Mary Kilburn, and three members of our history department (instructors Nerlynn Etienne and Noah Goode, and professor Hugh Dussek).

Casting Call for Freaky Friday, the musical

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Disney Freaky Friday- a new musicalAuditions for Central Piedmont Community College’s fall production, Freaky Friday (Nov. 10-19), will
take place Sept. 20-22 in Overcash 300, at Central Campus.

Please pick one audition time slot via the SignUp Genius link  for either Sept. 20 or 21, between 6-8 p.m. Dance Call will commence after the final slot each audition day for all
who auditioned that day (8-10 p.m.). Callbacks will be Sept. 22 from 6-9 p.m.

For auditions: Please bring a 90 second contemporary monologue and a 16-32 bar cut from a song (you may use music from Freaky Friday). Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for your scheduled time slot.

Please also bring clothes you can move in for the Dance Call. You may leave after an earlier audition slot and return for the Dance Call at 8 p.m.

Please review the complete audition announcement before signing up for a slot.
Please fill out this audition form before arriving for your audition.

Questions? Please contact carly.mcminn@cpcc.edu.

Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation – Join CRJC

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5 abstract people in an array of colors with Charlotte Racial Justice ConsortiumAre you interested in racial equity and making a difference in our community?

Central Piedmont is now accepting applications for the Central Piedmont Racial Justice Fellows Program for the 2023-2024 academic year. We will be hiring/engaging five Central Piedmont Racial Justice Fellows who will be part of the Charlotte Racial Justice Consortium (CRJC), composed of five local schools – Central Piedmont Community College, Johnson C. Smith University, Johnson & Wales University – Charlotte Campus, Queens University of Charlotte, and the University of North Carolina Charlotte.

This is a paid stipend position that requires about 6 hours a week. Students will be paid $1000 per semester. Hours are flexible but students must be available on Wednesdays from 4- 6 p.m. to meet with the larger consortium and campus cohort. Some meetings are virtual and many are in-person.

Students will receive racial equity and racial healing training/education, develop leadership skills to create a more comprehensive narrative on race, and experience and learn how to facilitate racial healing circles.

Don’t wait – submit your application today! Applications are due by Friday, Sept. 15.

For questions, please contact Jesse Bennett, jesse.bennett@cpcc.edu

Health Professions and Human Services Open House Sept. 19

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Two occupational therapy students practice getting out of bed supported by a walker.

Occupational Therapy

Still undecided on a program of study?

Join us Tuesday, Sept. 19 at our Health Professions and Human Sevices open house to learn more about all of our program options.

You’ll have an opportunity to:

  • discover our 21 healthcare programs such as medical assisting, massage therapy, physical therapist assistant, or occupational therapy assistant
  • meet inspiring faculty 
  • immerse yourself in real-world experiences 
  • visit our state-of-the-art labs and classrooms 
  • learn more about scholarship and financial aid information
A student messages a patient using her hand and elbow on their back.

Massage Therapy

We can’t wait to see you there!

  • Tuesday, September 19, 2023
  • 5 – 7 p.m.
  • Central Campus, Health Careers Building

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

Free Poetry event with Pulitzer-winning author Jericho Brown

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Jerico wearing a crown of flowers.

Jerico Brown

Come see Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Jericho Brown, for this FREE can’t miss event.

  • Thursday, September 14
  • 11am – 12:15 p.m.
  • Central Campus, Overcash Building, Halton Theater

Jericho Brown is author of the “The Tradition,” for which he won the Pulitzer Prize. He is the recipient of fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard, and the National Endowment for the Arts, and he is the winner of the Whiting Award. Brown’s first book, “Please,” won the American Book Award. His second book, “The New Testament,” won the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award. His third collection, The covers of two of Jerico's books: "The Tradition" and "How We Do It."The Tradition, won the Paterson Poetry Prize and was a finalist for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. His poems have appeared in The Bennington Review, Buzzfeed, Fence, jubilat, The New Republic, The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Paris Review, TIME, and several volumes of The Best American Poetry. He is the director of the Creative Writing Program and a professor at Emory University.

In addition to being a celebrated poet and warm, engaging teacher, Brown is
the editor of the new anthology “How We Do It: Black Writers on Craft, Practice, and Skill.”

Shoot hoops at basketball open gym

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Worrell gym at Central Campus shows college logos on the court and 6 basketball hoops Open Gym for basketball returns to Central Campus beginning Wednesday Sept. 6. Basketball will be available at the Worrell Gym on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 3- 5:30 p.m.

Stay tuned for more information on other sports coming soon, including soccer, volleyball, and some special events you won’t want to miss.

Bring your student ID and appropriate shoes to participate in basketball. Register and sign the waiver.

Questions? Email Isaiah.battle@cpcc.edu 

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.