New Experiences with Campus Activities Board

students sitting and standing in CAB branded t-shirtsHappy 2021 Central Piedmont students!

 The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is excited for a new year of learning and fun. CAB offers a variety of free programs and activities by students – for students. We value the importance of peer to peer connection outside of the classroom; so, we have worked diligently to transition our offerings online. Be sure to follow us on Instagram for event updates, giveaways, and more! 

 If you are interested in becoming a member of CAB,  apply today! Applications are open to all Central Piedmont students, regardless of campus. Membership is limited, so don’t wait. The application deadline is January 31, 2021, by 5 pm. If you have any questions, contact our advisor, Bryan.Mobley@cpcc.edu

 Additionally, you’re invited to attend our General Board meeting, held each Friday at 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Have a great semester and Happy New Year, 

The Campus Activities Board

Central Piedmont Chess Club: Learn, Play, and Connect

students playing chess
Are you interested in learning how to play chess? Would you like to improve your game? Then join the Central Piedmont Chess Club! All skill levels – from beginner to expert – are invited to join.

In this club, you will:

  • Meet other students who love to play chess
  • Discuss and analyze your games
  • Train your skills by learning about tactics
  • Learn strategies for your opening moves

If you’re interested, or have any questions email Andrew Schenck at andrew.schenck@cpcc.edu for more details about signing up.

In light of COVID-19, club meetings will be held virtually via lichess.org. However, in the future we hope to include group meetups and over the board exhibition matches. Stay tuned!

We look forward to you joining our club!

Level Up this Spring with Student Life

Student in mask looking at instructor while on laoptopLooking for ways to maintain your good momentum this spring? Prioritize your development and take this opportunity to improve your future leadership skills. Join Student Life for a new virtual leadership series called Level Up.

This free program will connect you with other Central Piedmont students, offer you the opportunity to develop and practice important skills in inclusion, personal development, professionalism, and communication – all things that will enhance your  impact as a member of the student leader community at Central Piedmont and beyond! 

The sessions will be informative, interactive, and fun! Space is limited, so be sure to complete the online registration form form by January 21, 2021. This virtual series will meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month (3 pm – 4:40 p.m.) until April 2021. 

Don’t wait – the first program date is Wednesday, January 27 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., and remaining program dates are February 24, March 24 and April 28. 

It’s so important to your personal development to stay connected. Engage with other student leaders every month – all you need is a mobile device or computer access. For your participation, you will receive a certificate acknowledging successful completion of all four sessions, which is a benefit to your resume or portfolio. 

Questions? Contact Student.Life@cpcc.edu.We can’t wait to help you level up this spring!

New Year, New Experiences with Campus Activities Board (CAB)

students sitting and standing in CAB branded t-shirts

Happy 2021 Central Piedmont students!

 The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is excited for a new year of learning and fun. CAB offers a variety of free programs and activities by students – for students. We value the importance of peer to peer connection outside of the classroom; so, we have worked diligently to transition our offerings online. Be sure to follow us on Instagram for event updates, giveaways, and more! 

 If you are interested in becoming a member of CAB,  apply today! Applications are open to all Central Piedmont students, regardless of campus. Membership is limited, so don’t wait. The application deadline is January 22, 2021, by 5 pm. If you have any questions, contact our advisor, Bryan.Mobley@cpcc.edu

 Additionally, you’re invited to attend our General Board meeting, held each Friday at 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Have a great semester and Happy New Year, 

The Campus Activities Board

 

Lead With a Purpose: Emerging Student Leaders Program Accepting Applications

Emerging student leaders gold and teal logoNow is the time for leaders who lead with integrity and create positive change. If you want to increase your leadership knowledge and enhance your skills, the Emerging Student Leaders Program was designed just for you.

 Emerging Student Leaders is a six-week, transformational student leadership development training program. Through self-awareness, team building, values, and communication development activities, the program will prepare you to identify and build your leadership skills, define your purpose, and create a network of support amongst fellow students and across Central Piedmont. For completing the program, you receive a certificate and a badge to include on your social media.

Two cohort groups of Emerging Leaders will be offered in Spring 2021:

  • January 26 through March 2
    • Tuesdays from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
  • * January 28 through March 4
    • Thursdays from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

All great leaders must first possess the ability to lead themselves in order to lead others. ​Apply Today!

The application deadline is Friday, January 22.

Get Prepared for the New Year with Career Services

Despite social distancing, the end of the year is still a great opportunity to build connections that elevate your career. With so many people working and attending school virtually, people are easier to contact online than ever before. Check out this short video ​to learn quick tips like these:

  • Put together a nice holiday/New Year’s message to touch base with your network, like former instructors, coworkers, and supervisors
  • Ask your network for names of people you should know
  • Develop your LinkedIn profile (see page 8 in the Career Guide)
  • Reach out to professionals doing what interests you for a virtual informational interview or brief chat about their career journey

Want to know more?

What Are You Walking For? Walk for Wellness

Get your walking shoes ready! Join Student Life November 16 – 22 for the first ever Walk for Wellness to participate in challenges that can benefit your health and wellness. Don’t miss out on your chance to win a daily prize*, engage with fellow students, all while improving your health! Research has proven that walking has an array of benefits, including:

  • Reducing joint pain
  • Increasing blood flow and circulation
  • Boosting energy levels naturally
  • Reducing anxiety and stress

By the end of the event, you will experience great benefits and may ignite a love for walking you never knew you had.

Register

  • Registration is open now until November 22
  • Download the free 10,000 Steps app from the Google Play or AppleApp store and sign up for a participant account using your Central Piedmont student email address
  • Send an email to Anita McGill of Student Life, Anita.McGill@cpcc.edu, to receive an invitation to the tournament
  • Using the link in the app, visit the 10,000 Steps website to sync your mobile account and accept your invitation

Participate

  • Download and create a participant account for the 10,000 Steps App using your Central Piedmont student email
  • Sign up for the event by sending Anita McGill an email after creating a 10,000 Steps participant account
  • Track your steps using the device or app you feel comfortable with
  • Record your daily steps in the 10,000 Steps app before midnight on the day of the challenge, be sure to click the sync button in the Step Log so your steps are registered
  • Winners will be announced throughout the event

Questions

Contact Anita.McGill@cpcc.edu if you have any questions or concerns. 10,000 Steps also has a support page with in depth instructions for many problems, or if you just need help with the process.

*Prize Rules

Steps must be registered before midnight on the day of the challenge for students to qualify for that day’s prize. Winners will be chosen at random from the day’s qualifying participants. Prizes are limited to one per student, per day during the 7-day challenge. A different prize will be distributed every day, and include:

  • Mysterious mystery bundles
  • Carrying bag for keeping items handy while walking
  • Cookbook to encourage a healthy, and delicious, lifestyle
  • Protein shaker to shake your way to the perfect protein shake, with bonus moisture wicking buff to catch the sweat from all your hard work
  • Muscle recovery set to help soothe and enhance muscles
  • Fitness tracker that can monitor heart rate, sleep quality and act as a camera remote for taking pictures during your walk
  • Wireless earbuds so you can gear up from the ears up for your next walk

Top Ways to Connect This Week

During this time where we’re all online together, it’s still possible to stay connected to each other and to Central Piedmont. Let Student Life & Service-Learning offer you some easy ways to maintain your connections virtually!

  1. Jump On Board – Job Search Strategies That Work. Finding a job in a virtual environment is tough! We invite you to join us for our Jump On Board workshop where we will help you navigate job search strategies that work. Complete the Registration Form today to reserve your spot. Or just join us Wednesday, November 4 from 5:00 to 6:00pm via Zoom. Contact Anita McGill if you have any questions.
  2. Advanced Manufacturing Industry Panel: Get information directly from industry partners that work with our programs and students.​ Join us Tuesday, November 10th, from 10:00 – 11:15am via Zoom. (Meeting ID: 939 7036 3544, Passcode: 111753).
  3. Life at Chapel Hill Q&A Session: The Student Researchers in Science Club are hosting a virtual panel with two students currently at UNC Chapel Hill in science majors, who will be sharing their experiences about school during the pandemic, life outside of school, opportunities, etc. Have questions you want to ask the panelists? Fill out this Google Form so they can answer them during the panel! We’ll see you on Friday, November 13 from 6:00 to 7:00pm via WebEx. (Meeting number: 171 431 2495, Password: PWzX3GZJC63).
  4. Presented in partnership with Central Piedmont Community College Library, Student Life, Office of Institutional Equity, and CMPD. Human Trafficking: Join us for a virtual panel discussion about Human Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation. Join via Zoom on Tuesday, November 10 at 1:00 pm. (Meeting ID: 913 3715 0796, Passcode: 835284​)
  5. Central Piedmont is hosting a food share event on Harris Campus, where members of our community can get access to FREE food! The best part is, you don’t even have to leave your car, because it’s a Drive-Thru event! Join us Friday, November 13, 10:30 to 11:30 am. Advance registration is required. Register Today!
 Visit the Student Events Calendar and follow Student Life Instagram @cpccstudentlife to learn more about upcoming student events.

Questions? Ideas? Email student.life@cpcc.edu and let us know!

Top Ways to Connect: Week of October 12

During this time where we’re all online together, it’s still possible to stay connected to each other and to Central Piedmont. Let Student Life & Service-Learning offer you some easy ways to maintain your connections virtually!

  1. Esports Recreation Program is a new way to connect and engage  in a virtual gaming world. Student Life is utilizing the Mission Control platform and students may register for a league by downloading the Mission Control mobile application and joining a league at Central Piedmont Community. Learn more information today!
  2. Finding a job in a virtual environment is tough! We invite you to join us for our Jump On Board Workshop where we will help you navigate job search strategies that work. Complete the Registration Form today to reserve your spot. Join us October 13 from 5:00 to 6:00pm via Zoom. Contact Anita McGill if you have any questions.
  3. Join Student Life for the Hispanic Heritage Month Zoom PartyOctober 14 from 3:00 – 5:00pm to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. There will be music and a live DJ! (Meeting ID: 939 9484 4437, Passcode: 286795​)
  4. All students are invited to participate in the Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Peers Training October 23, 12:00 to 1:00pm, a learning experience to help students better understand the queer and trans community. Learn more on how to onnect with campus and community resources to support your fellow LGBTQ+ peers.
  5. Central Piedmont is hosting a food share event on Harris Campus, where members of our community can get access to FREE food! The best part is, you don’t even have to leave your car, because it’s a Drive-Thru event! Join us Friday, November 11, 10:30 to 11:30 am. Advance registration is required. Register Today!
 Visit the Student Events Calendar and follow Student Life Instagram @cpccstudentlife to learn more about upcoming student events.

Questions? Ideas? Email student.life@cpcc.edu and let us know!

Top Ways to Stay Connected This Week

During this time where we’re all online together, it’s still possible to stay connected to each other and to Central Piedmont. Let Student Life & Service-Learning offer you some easy ways to maintain your connections virtually!

  1. Central Piedmont is hosting a food share event on Harris Campus, where members of our community can get access to FREE food! The best part is, you don’t even have to leave your car, because it’s a Drive-Thru event! Join us Friday, September 11, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Advance registration is required. Register Today!
  2. Perspectives: Book Club: Service-Learning invites you to learn from other’s experiences through reading their stories. Students will read each month’s book and join us in the discussion each third Friday at 1:00. To learn more, please contact Lindsey.Graves@cpcc.edu.
  3. Service-Learning Dialogue Series: Be apart of the conversation! Join in on one of our dialogue series on current events, racial justice, or social justice. Contact Lauren.Estes@cpcc.edu to learn more.
  4. Click and Relax, Wednesday, September 2 from 4pm-5pm: Click and add color to many historic works of art from history via Google Arts and Culture experiments. Listen to relaxing music or top hits while you re-create historic works of art. You will be able to engage with other students, staff, and share your works. Zoom link.
  5. “Lunch and Introduction,” Thursday, September 3 from 12pm-1pm: The Library and Academic Learning Center will present information regarding virtual services and engage directly with students to answer questions and provide resources. Zoom link.
Visit the Student Events Calendar and follow Student Life Instagram @cpccstudentlife to learn more about upcoming student events.

Questions? Ideas? Email student.life@cpcc.edu and let us know!

Top 5 Ways to Plug-In This Coming Week

Central Piedmont offers you a ton of ways to get involved, make friends, do good for others, and have fun. While we offer hundreds of unique experiences on each campus during the semester (calendar of events), here are the Top 5 Ways to Plug-In This Week.

  1. Service-In-Action Event: Children’s Theatre (Off-Campus): (Wed, March. 11, 9 am-11am and 11am-1pm)  Student volunteers will assist in ushering in school groups attending the playhouse to watch the performance. They are welcome to watch most of the performance, and then at the conclusion, will assist in ushering the school groups back outside to their buses. Ushers are asked to wear a print-free white top and black bottoms or a Central Piedmont shirt. Volunteers will be indoors and will be able to store their coats and bags if necessary. **5 volunteers requested at each shift. Please sign up here.
  2. Spring Fling (Merancas Campus): (Mon, March 16, 9:30 am-11:30am)
    Join Student Life and SGA for our annual spring festival! There will be various recreational activities, arts and crafts, treats, and music! Please contact: Cassie.Sinkovitz@cpcc.edu
  3. Spring Fest (City View Campus): (Tues, March 17, 11am-2:00pm) Join us for a day full of music, games, and activities. Contact: John.gomez@cpcc.edu
  4. Women’s Rights: Let’s Talk –Valiant Women of the Vote (Central Campus): (Tue, March 17, 11am-1:30pm) Join us for a discussion on Women’s Rights in honor of Women’s History Month. Light refreshments served.
  5. Where Are My Clovers?: (Central Campus): (Tue, March 17, 12:30 pm-3pm) The Campus Activities Board is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day-themed scavenger hunt around Central campus! There will be prizes for those who find all the clues. The first clue is at our Table at the Worrell Patio. There will be free snacks, prizes, and bead necklaces!

Please visit our websites for complete information about the Offices of Student Life & Service-Learning.

  1. Please sign up here. for this event using the following link: CPCC Service-In-Action Website Address: ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center, 300 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202. There are two shifts you may sign up for on this project.

Top 5 Ways to Plug-In This Week

Central Piedmont offers you a ton of ways to get involved, make friends, do good for others, and have fun. While we offer hundreds of unique experiences on each campus during the semester (calendar of events), here are the Top 5 Ways to Plug-In This Week.

  1. Student Resource Day (Central Campus):  Come out onto the Worrell Lobby on Wednesday, January 29th (11am-1pm) and talk with representatives from around the College to make connections and find resources! Contact justin.knoll@cpcc.edu to find out how you can become involved.
  2. Student Resource Day (Cato Campus): Visit us in the Atrium on Thursday, January 30th (11am-1pm) where representatives from all student service departments will be present and available to speak with you! These services include Counseling and Advising, Financial Aid, Single Stop, Library, Veteran Services and many more! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the services you need.  Free lunch for attendees who visit at least (6) tables!
  3. Family Fridays (Central Campus): Are you feeling overwhelmed in the semester yet? Join the Family Resource Center (Overcash 255) on Friday, January 31 (12pm-2pm) for some downtime.  Come enjoy a movie and some snacks with your peers.
  4. Student Resource Day (Harris Campus): Join us on Monday, February 3rd (11am-1pm) where representatives from several student service departments will be present and available to speak with you! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the services you need.
  5. Student Resource Day (Merancas Campus): Get information Wednesday, February 5th (10am-10:30am) in the Claytor Courtyard about support services and resources available to help you be a successful student. Financial Aid, Counseling & Advi​sing, Career Services, the Library, Student Life, Service-Learnin​g, Family Resource Center, Co-op, and more services will be present!  Contact: Cassie.Sinkovitz@cpcc.edu

Please visit our websites for complete information about the Offices of Student Life & Service-Learning.