Have you visited the Central Piedmont Bookstore to purchase textbooks? Here are two reasons why you should consider making it your first choice:
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Congratulations to Central Piedmont Community College student Koichi Takara who was recently recognized for outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Compact, a statewide network of colleges and universities with a shared commitment to civic engagement.
Takara received the organization’s 2019 Community Impact Student Award, which honors one student leader at each school, who has demonstrated a deep commitment to community involvement and an ability to inspire others.
Takara has made significant leadership and service contributions both inside and outside the Central Piedmont community since becoming a student in 2018. He is a Foundation Scholar for Peer Mentoring, was elected President of the Student Government Association, and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Rotaract, and the NC Scholars of Global Distinction program.
As SGA Student Body President, he not only leads the constitutional revision committee to address the needs of the student body, but also strives to engage all six of the college’s campuses by boosting student engagement in the many opportunities and campus organizations the college offers. His efforts have resulted in more students being involved civically and adopting leadership roles.
Says Jesse Bennett, the director of service-learning at Central Piedmont who nominated Takara for the award, “Koichi’s approach is always enthusiastic and compassionate. He possesses a willingness to share skills, knowledge, and expertise on a wide array of subject matter.”
Takara, a Huntersville resident, plans to major in political science and international relations and eventually attend law school after completing his associate in arts degree at Central Piedmont.
You may qualify for a variety of resources to help you stay focused on your academic goals. Single Stop can connect you with:
Visit Single Stop on the Central Piedmont website to learn more about the services and resources offered. You can access the web page under Student Experience > Student Support.
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The 16th Annual MLK Challenge will take place on January 20, 2020. This event celebrates the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The day incorporates an educational kick-off, service projects, and a reflection wrap-up. The challenge begins with an introduction to King’s life and lessons, then students are randomly assigned to groups and given a service project at a local organization to complete. Students must work together and utilize problem-solving skills in order to finish their task.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided for all participants.
Participants should dress for anything. Students will receive a FREE T-shirt and 8 hours of service but must stay for the entire day.
Click HERE to register.
If you have questions or to learn more, please contact Jesse Bennett at jesse.bennett@cpcc.edu, 704.330.6824, or visit the Service-Learning Coordinator on your campus!
Congratulations to Central Piedmont alumnus and 2018 Hagemeyer Award winner Chris Coleman for winning Food Network’s “Chopped!”
We are so proud of our alumni and all that they are doing to conquer possibility.
Please join us in congratulating the Drama Department’s students, staff, and faculty for their well-deserved nominations for the 2019 Broadway World Regional Theatre Awards. Voting is now open! Visit Broadway World’s website to vote and see the rest of the nominees in the area.
Be the MVP of your family and friends this holiday season by sharing Central Piedmont Community College pride and the Most Valuable Present!
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Central Piedmont Alumnus and veteran Anthony Brown graduated from Central Piedmont with an Associate in Applied Science degree in hospitality management in 2015. Since that time, he has earned a bachelor’s degree from Johnson & Wales Univerisity and currently works as the assistant general manager for Drury Inn and Suites in Charlotte.
Learn how Anthony took the curriculum credits he earned at Central Piedmont, transferred them to Johnson Wales to start as a junior at the school, and conquered possibility.
(l. to r.) Dee, Ginger, and Kevin (photo courtesy of Charlotte Magazine)
In the Strudel Shop’s kitchen, Central Piedmont alumnus Kevin Kelly stretches a sheet of dough over a stainless steel counter and shakes it in a motion that resembles the rolling of ocean waves. Soon the dough will make up the crust for an apple strudel, which he’ll sell from a sliding window on 15th Street in Optimist Park. But for now, Kevin needs a few extra hands to finish the job.
“Dee, grab that corner,” he tells Dee Huang, co-owner of the Strudel Shop and Kevin’s childhood best friend. Dee chuckles and responds, “Yes chef!” Kevin directs his grandmother Ginger to another corner and me to the last corner. Together they pinch and tug on the flour-covered dough and drape it over the edges of the table until it’s so thin, it looks like tablecloth.
Looking to get involved, enhance your skills and knowledge and meet new people? Learn more about joining a Student Club or Organization.
Central Piedmont offer more than 70 choices of student clubs and organizations focused in these areas:
You can find the Clubs and Organizations web page quickly on the Current Students dashboard web page under the Student Life tab.
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Central Piedmont Library will be ending the checkout of hotspots after the end of the fall 2019 semester. Hotspots will be not available after December 11, 2019. Information about low-cost Internet service can be found here: www.lifelinesupport.org. Lifeline is the FCC’s program to help make communications services more affordable for eligible consumers.
Representatives from Central Piedmont Community College and Junior Achievement of the Central Carolinas gathered at the organization’s JA Finance Park® at the JA TowneBank Opportunity headquarters in Camp North End to participate in a special ribbon-cutting event to welcome Central Piedmont to the space.
JA Finance Park® and JA BizTown® are two programs spearheaded by Junior Achievement USA to prepare young people for the real world by teaching them how to follow a monthly budget, understand the actual “costs of living,” and think critically and solve problems.
The Central Piedmont space will not only help educate students on the different educational paths available to them, but also to help high school students apply to the college for free and assist them with filling out their financial aid applications. This is an exciting partnership with Central Piedmont and the Junior League. Central Piedmont is the first community college in the country to participate in these national programs, which strive to instill sound financial literacy and money management skills in today’s youth so they may succeed in the future.
Apply online today!
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As the season for inclement weather approaches, now is the time to make sure the college has all of your up-to-date contact information, so you’ll be the first to know whether you can get out of class early (or sleep in) if the college closes due to inclement weather.
Here’s how to confirm, update and add your mobile, work, and home phone number(s) – plus any non-Central Piedmont email addresses – to the Critical Alert emergency notification text/phone/email system:
The college sends communication concerning severe weather closings and other critical incidents via Critical Alert, email, social media, and the Central Piedmont website first before anything is sent to local media. Don’t spend your time waiting for an announcement on TV or radio. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date on Critical Alert now, and simply receive a text and phone call whenever a closure or critical incident occurs.
Please note that you cannot opt out of Critical Alert notification emails to your Central Piedmont account because your Central Piedmont email is the college’s official channel of communication.
To learn about parking on Central Piedmont campuses, visit https://www.cpcc.edu/locations/parking. You will find maps for all campuses that include parking lots and decks, and information about parking regulations and procedures.
Access the Parking Web page on cpcc.edu here:
To stay up-to-date on parking information, follow #cpccparking on your social media accounts.
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The holidays are coming – not to mention exams, planning and registering for spring term, and the rest of your life. Consider taking the time to make it all a bit less stressful. This recent article, featured in the Child Mind Institute on being mindful, is a good starting point.
And if your stress is bubbling over, come to the Counseling Services office at your nearest campus and set up a time to talk with someone.
Did you know you have to fill out a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year? The 2020–21 FAFSA is now available. If you do not fill out the FAFSA, you risk losing out on money for which you might be eligible. If you need help completing the FAFSA, please join a financial aid representative at one of our FAFSA workshops on Friday, November 22, at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Harris Campus: HI, Room 2238
Cato Campus: CT I, Room 232
Harper Campus: Harper 350
Merancas Campus: CJ, Room 133
Levine Campus: LV, Room 3110
Central Campus: Central High, Room 113
Show your school spirit each Friday and possibly win some goodies with the college logo!
Share a pic of yourself or your friends wearing the new college logo to social media and “mention” us in your post for the chance to win. For Spirit Days – and anytime you want to share a great post about Central Piedmont – please type the “at” symbol and our college info (below) in the text of your post:
Or maybe we’ll spy you wearing the new college logo at one of our campuses or locations and make you a winner on the spot. Thanks to all our students, employees, and alums for being our best brand ambassadors.
In response to student survey feedback, we will provide you with a weekly tip about how to navigate the website (cpcc.edu) to find the information and tools you most need as a Central Piedmont student. Did you know there is a Current Students ‘dashboard’ page? Visit https://www.cpcc.edu/current-students. You can access this dashboard from the Current Students link in the top right corner on every page of cpcc.edu.
If you don’t see the information you need, or have suggestions for improving the student dashboard page, send an email to helpdesk@cpcc.edu or call 704.330.5000. Check back next Wednesday for another web tip!
Help us support the victims in the Bahamas who have been affected by Hurricane Dorian by donating to the GoFundMe page of the Buddy Hield Foundation.
Come out to Worrell Lobby on Monday, November 25 from 2 – 4 p.m., to hear more about how your funds support The Bahamas recovery.
Questions? Contact Kiyoshi Roberts at krober43@email.cpcc.edu or Kelvin Chege at kelvin.chege@cpcc.edu.