Central Piedmont Opera Theatre to Present ‘Orphee et Euridice,’ Students Attend FREE!

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Orphee et Euridice

The Central Piedmont Music Department is excited to announce their Fall 2019 opera, “Orphee et Euridice!”

Gluck’s second adaptation of the Orpheus mythological legend took place in Paris, France in 1774.  In our present day, the first version, which premiered in Vienna in 1692 is more often performed.  Due to the additional beautiful vocal and dance music and the title role being performed by a full lyric tenor voice, Central Piedmont Opera has chosen to produce the Paris Version of this opera.

The presence of dance is especially strong in the Paris Version, and the additional music is stunning.  Central Piedmont Opera is pleased to be collaborating with Central Piedmont Dance and Nouveau Süd to bring you this ‘feast for the senses’ known as “Orphée et Euridice.”

Performances are November 22nd and 23 at 7:30 p.m., and November 24 at 2:30 p.m., in Halton Theater, Central Campus. Central Piedmont students can attend FREE with a valid Central Piedmont student ID. For more information, visit tix.cpcc.edu or call the SunTrust Box Office at ext. 6534.

 

Help is Always Available

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You are not alone

Did you know that suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US?

Thoughts of self-harm are not as uncommon as many people think. If you suspect someone is feeling suicidal, don’t be afraid to ask them. Then, listen with patience and kindness, steering clear of criticism or easy answers. Let them know you care and want to connect them with someone who can help. And, if you personally are having suicidal thoughts, please reach out to someone.

At Central Piedmont, counselors are available at every campus, and their services are free and confidential. Learn more at cpcc.edu/counseling. Also, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is open 24/7 at 1.800.273.TALK (8255) or by texting TALK to 741741.

 

Central Piedmont Student Attends National Student Leadership Forum

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students in front of capitol buildingCentral Piedmont student Katherine Shoe (pictured on the left in the white shirt) represented both the college and the state of North Carolina this past weekend in The National Student Leadership Forum.
Since 1990, the National Student Leadership Forum has been convened by Members of Congress and other prominent U.S. government leaders and invites young people of diverse backgrounds and aspirations to put aside their differences and learn together how to better lead in their spheres of influence.
Focusing on historic leaders, such as Mother Teresa, William Wilberforce, Jesus of Nazareth and Martin Luther King Jr., the Forum addresses and creates valuable discussion around issues such as reconciliation, serving the poor, integrity, purpose and love.

Transfer Resource Center News

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UNC Charlotte Admissions visit – Central Campus
Tuesday, November 5

Meet one-on-one with a representative from Transfer Admissions at UNC Charlotte.  Get your questions answered about:

Housing
Scholarships
Admissions requirements
Major requirements/advising questions
And more!

Sign up using this link – Registration is required

Transfer Tuesdays
Every Tuesday the Transfer Resource Center hosts admissions representatives from four-year colleges and universities as they visit Central Piedmont to talk with prospective transfer students.  View the full calendar of Fall 2019 visits.

Transfer Tuesday Schedule – November 5, 2019
Central Campus – Zeiss Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Queens University of Charlotte
UNC Charlotte
Belmont Abbey College
North Carolina A&T State University

Levine Campus – Levine Main Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
East Carolina University
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
UNC Greensboro

Cato Campus – Cato I Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sherman College of Chiropractic

Merancas Campus
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Johnson & Wales University

Central Piedmont Student Wins 2019 Lincoln County Apple Queen Pageant

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kayla accepting award

Photo courtesy of Lincoln Times-News

Kayla Jackson was encouraged by her mother to start dancing when she was just three years old and when she expressed an interest in entering the Lincoln County Apple Queen Pageant, her mother wholeheartedly supported her throughout the process. Watching Jackson dance and her performance during the pageant, it’s hard to believe that she’s struggled with self-confidence much of her life.

While her reign as Apple Queen will only last a year, it’s her dancing that will continue on. A 2019 East Lincoln High School graduate, Jackson is now enrolled at Central Piedmont Community College before transferring to a four-year college, hopefully in New York, to study dance education.

Read the complete Lincoln Times-News article here.

Give Us Your Feedback for a Chance to Win Panthers Tickets

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Please complete our branding/marketing survey (it should take less than 10 minutes) for your chance to win two tickets to the Carolina Panthers vs. the Washington Redskins on Sunday, December 1. Be sure to enter your email address at the end of the survey to be included in the drawing. Surveys must be completed by Friday, November 1 to be eligible for the drawing. Please be assured that all of your answers will be kept strictly confidential and are reported in aggregate only. Click the link below to begin the survey.

Our research partner, Candescence, will collect and analyze the results to inform the college’s marketing and communication strategy.

Thank you for your participation—your feedback is important to us!

Begin survey

2020-2021 FAFSA is Now Available

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Did you know you have to fill out a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year? The 2020-2021 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 the following locations, starting at 9 a.m.:

Oct. 25
Harris Campus
Room H1 2238

Cato Campus
CT 232

Harper Campus
HP 350

Merancas Campus
Criminal Justice Bldg., Room 133

Levine Campus
LV 3110

Central Campus
CH 113

Nov. 22
Harris Campus
H1, Room 2238

Cato Campus
CT 232

Harper Campus
HP 350

Merancas Campus
Criminal Justice Bldg., Room 133

Levine Campus
LV 3110

Central Campus
CH113

Join us for “Central Piedmont Cares” Wellness Fair!

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Central Piedmont CaresWe know your success as a student depends on more than study skills, so Central Piedmont Cares was created with you in mind. Come find new ways to boost your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Representatives from college services, clubs, and organizations, as well as a number of community resources, will be available. Come meet new people, apply for services, get your health checked, and have some fun!

  • Tuesday, October 29, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Central Campus, Worrell Gym

2019 1098 T UPDATE

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Start your tax prep early and avoid having to wait for a copy in the mail!
When it becomes available, if you wish to get the electronic copy of the 2019 Form 1098-T TUITION STATEMENT instead of receiving the form by mail, please go to http://mycollege.cpcc.edu, sign on with your username and password choose,” click on “Tax Information” and select the “1098 Electronic Consent” link.The IRS strongly encourages the students to receive the 1098-T Tuition Statements electronically. The college will mail Form 1098-T no later than Jan. 31 to students who do not consent to receive Form 1098-T electronically.

Social Security Number Request for FORM 1098-T
Per state, federal, and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidelines, beginning the 2014 year Central Piedmont requested that all students provide their Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for reporting purposes.

For additional information regarding 1098-T information visit https://www.cpcc.edu/admissions/tuition-and-payment/1098-t-statements

2019 Holiday Art Market

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Holiday Market

Holiday Art Market 2019

Join us for our sixth annual Holiday Art Market in our new location, Overcash Gallery.

The Holiday Art Market includes our students, alumni, and faculty artists to offer their artwork for sale.

Promoting affordable art for under $50.

October 16 – December 5, 2019
Holiday Reception: Wednesday, November 6, 2019; 5 – 7 p.m.
Overcash Gallery, 1st floor Overcash Center, Central Campus

Market Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Friday Hours: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. on 10/25, 11/1, 11/15, 11/22
Saturday Hours: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. on 10/26, 11/2, 11/16, 11/23
Sunday Hours: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. on 10/27,  11/3,  11/17, 11/24

Participating student, alumni, and faculty artists:
Abena-Adora Gwin, Alvaro Torres, Ally Whitman, Ayah Hajjar, Becki Vaughn, Carlos Anzola, Carolyn Jacobs, David Clark, E’Ne’Chie Otis, Erick Ramirez, Evan Friday, Felicia van Bork, Gary Rubin, Jennifer Bready, Ju-Ian Shen, Kathleen McNamara, Khrystyna Yurchenko, Mary Hills Powell, Michael Kiwanuka, Morgan Madaffari, Mudit Mehta, Myesha Winston, Nancy Nieves Dreith, Olivia Scarborough, Paige Reitterer, Patty Campbell, Paula Smith, Phil Sciabarrasi, Rebecca Buchanan, Stephen Homer, Tate Viviano, Terry Galante, Thomas Buchanan, Vincent J. Ligas

NC Stem Alliance Workshop

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All Central Piedmont students are invited to attend this week’s workshop held by the NC STEM Alliance. The topic this week is: “STEM Career Panel.” Come out and be a part of enrichment and personal experiences shared by STEM professionals. This workshop will be held on October 24, 2019 from 3:30-5 p.m. in Zeiss Building, Room 1106 on Central Campus. Hope to see you there!

 

‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Comes to the Halton Theater Stage!

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Little Shop of Horrors

“Little Shop of Horrors” is coming to the Halton Theater Stage!

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years, by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. Opening night is October 25 at 7:30 in Halton Theater, and performances run October 25 – 27, and November 1 – 3.

Tickets for current Central Piedmont students are FREE with a valid Central Piedmont student ID! For more information about tickets and show times, visit tix.cpcc.edu or call the box office at 704.330.6534.

Central Piedmont is a Drug-Free College

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Central Piedmont is committed to maintaining a safe and productive teaching and learning environment for students and employees.  The college endorses the federal government’s efforts in implementing the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989.  This mean that illegal substances, such as marijuana, heroin and cocaine, are not permitted on CP’s campuses.  Alcohol and tobacco are also among the substances which are not permitted on our campuses.

Please visit the college’s Drug-Free College webpage to get information on the following topics related to the Drug-Free College policies:

  • Standards of conduct and disciplinary sanctions for students who violate the Drug-Free College policies
  • Legal sanctions for drug and alcohol activities that are a violation of state and federal law
  • Health risks associated with the use of drugs and alcohol
  • Help resources available to students who are concerned about their use of drugs and alcohol

The Central Piedmont Drug-Free College Web page can be found at cpcc.edu/student-experience/student-support/counseling-services/drug-free-college.

Please also know that the Collegiate Recovery Community is a great on-campus peer-support resource for students in recovery.  The Web page for CRC can be found at cpcc.edu/student-experience/student-support/collegiate-recovery-community.

Affordable Healthcare Open Enrollment

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Do you need to enroll or have questions about the Affordable Care Act or your insurance options?

Health Insurance Navigators from the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy will be here to help you during the Open Enrollment period!

Appointments are available on Central Campus in the Single Stop office every Tuesday from November 5-December 3 between 9 a.m.-5.p.m.

To schedule an appointment, please call the Single Stop office at 704.330. 6435.

Library Book Sales are Coming!

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Need to add more books to your personal collection? The Central Piedmont Library can help with that! We will be having book sales at all of our campus locations over the next few weeks. Times and locations are below:

Campus Dates Times Location
Cato Thursday, Oct 24 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cato III, Patio/Amphitheater
Central Wednesday, Oct 23 – Thursday, Oct 24 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Library (Outside Front)
Harper Monday, October 28 – Thursday, Oct 31, 2019

Friday, Nov 1

 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

 Library, H4-300
Harris Monday, Oct 28  – Thursday, Oct 31 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Library, H1 2100
Levine Monday, Oct 21 – Thursday, Oct 24

Friday, Oct 25

 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 Library, LV2600
Merancas Tuesday, Oct 22 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Library, TS243

The library will also be accepting donations of gently used books during this time for the upcoming book sales. Donations may be dropped off at the service desk of any library location.

National Transfer Student Week 2019

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National Transfer Student Week 2019

October 21-24, 2019
Please join the Transfer Resource Center by participating in National Transfer Week 2019 from October 21 to 24!  Students are encouraged to participate in week-long events to show school spirit and encourage transfer student success.  Events will be taking place at the Central, Cato, Levine and Merancas Campuses. Please visit the Transfer Resource Center for more information and questions

Monday, October 21 – Transfer T-Shirt Day
Wear your favorite transfer college/university shirt!

Tuesday, October 22 – College Transfer Fair
10 a.m. to  p.m.
Central Campus – Worrell Gym

Wednesday, October 23 – Meet Your Transfer Advisor
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Central Campus – Zeiss Lobby
Cato Campus – Cato I Lobby
Levine Campus – Levine I Lobby
Merancas Campus – Transportation Systems Hallway

Thursday, October 24 – Transfer Application Day
Come for assistance with your college applications

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Central Campus – CH 122
Cato Campus – Cato I, Room 223

1 – 3 p.m.
Levine Campus LV 2213

 

Parking at Central Campus – Park in Designated Parking Spaces

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Tow truckPlease remember to park your vehicle only in a Central Piedmont Community College parking facility when you come to Central Campus. Do not park alongside streets near campus, at businesses adjacent to campus (including Bojangles’ restaurant), nor in the parking areas at one of the nearby city/county parks and greenway.

All Central Campus parking decks are open. The decks and parking lots provide ample parking spaces for every student and employee who wishes to drive to campus.

Should you choose to park any place other than on campus, please know your vehicle could be ticketed, booted, or towed. If any of these occur, the college will not be able to assist you.

If you drive to Central Campus, please park on campus, and avoid an unnecessary expense.

 

Blur: A Community Portrait Project

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Artist Standing against a wallBlur: A Community Portrait Project
Artist Melissa Alexander
Curator Jonell Logan
October 16 – December 12, 2019 – Ross Gallery, Overcash Center, Central Campus

Artist Lecture
Thursday, October 24 at 4:30 p.m. – Bryant Hall, 1st floor Sloan Morgan, Central Campus

Opening Reception
Thursday, October 24 at 5:30 p.m. – Ross Art Gallery, 1st floor Overcash Center, Central Campus

Moments from our lives pass in a blur and tend to be forgotten. We are constantly moving, talking, watching, sending, and working – so much so that losing sight of ourselves is a shared reality. What happens, however when we slow down? When we sit? When those moments are stilled and remembered in a photograph?

Early in the semester, Atlanta-based photographer Melissa Alexander used her camera to capture the students that embody Central Piedmont’s campus life through portraiture. These portraits have transformed Ross Gallery into the exhibition titled Blur: A Community Portrait Project that reclaims not only our time, but ourselves.

*photo credit: Chris Henderson

Recruiting Temporary Workers for the 2020 Census

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The recruiting of hundreds of thousands of temporary workers for the 2020 Census – often described as the nation’s largest civilian mobilization — is now underway.

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting 2.7 million people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. The week of October 21, 2019, the Census Bureau will host 2,020 recruiting informational events around the country. This is your opportunity to learn more about the jobs so you can earn some extra income while helping your community.

Applying for one of these jobs is simple. Just visit 2020census/jobs or call 855-JOB-2020 and select option 3 for more information. Pay rates for field and clerical jobs can be found at 2020census.gov/jobs/pay-and-locations.