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🎉 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Raíces y Bienestar (Roots & Wellness)

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Student sharing about her Mexican heritageJoin Central Piedmont’s Counseling Services and Student Engagement for a special event where art and mental health unite in celebration of culture and self-expression. 🌟 This is a wonderful opportunity to honor Hispanic Heritage Month and explore the intersection of creativity and well-being. 🎨🧠

🗓️ Event Details

đź“Ť Harper Campus

    • 📆 Mon., Sept. 23
    • ⏰ Noon – 2 p.m.
    • Harper IV Building, Room 102

đź“Ť Central Campus

      • 📆 Thurs., Sept. 26
      • ⏰ Noon–2 p.m.
      • Parr Center, Rooms 0060 and 0070

All are welcome to attend and contribute to this vibrant expression of heritage and well-being! 🌍✨ Don’t miss out on this unique celebration that brings together culture, art, and mental health.

The Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Banned Books Week

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The Library recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct 15) and Banned BooksLibrarian Cheryl Cole in a penguin suit with a red bow tie, hood with beak, and full penguin feet Week (Sept. 18-24). Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates all Hispanic cultures, traditions, and individuals. Read more in the Library Lib Guide about Hispanic Heritage Month.

Banned Books Week is dedicated to the books who gave their pages and binding to be put up to show that the Freedom to Read is an honorable right. Learn more about banned books in the topic guide.

Prior to a panel discussion on The Freedom to Read and to increase awareness about banned books, Cheryl Coyle, Senior Librarian -Levine Campus Library manager, coordinated a surprise Flash Reading of And Tango Makes Three at Levine and Central Campus dressed in costume.

Looking for a challenge? Test your knowledge by playing Harry Potter Banned Book Trivia. These games created in Kahoot! by librarian Cheryl Coyle will be available to play until Sept. 28.

Harry Potter Trivia 1

Harry Potter Trivia 2

Harry Potter Trivia 3

Top Ways to Connect: Week of October 12

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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 Party, October 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!