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Celebrate All Things Central Piedmont During Sensoria

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female student viewing artThis month, Central Piedmont will host Sensoria, its annual celebration of literature and the arts, with events occurring on all campus locations. Throughout April, attendees can visit the college’s galleries; meet artists, poets, and scholars; engage with students; enjoy student performances; and learn more about Central Piedmont’s outstanding educational programs. The public is invited to attend any of the events below; many are free. 

Visit the Sensoria website for the complete list of festivities. Here are a few events to look out for this upcoming week: 

  • Library Author’s Showcase: “Writing and Publishing during Covid-19: Therapy at Your Fingertips. Panelists Mahwash Shoaib, Diana Pinckney, Howard Byrd, and Brian Anderson will discuss ways in which they used their time to write and publish while having limited access in their external communities.
    • Date: Monday, April 11, 2022
    • Time: 11:30 a.m
    • Location: Central Campus, North Classroom Auditorium
  • Readings from the Gilbert-Chappell Mentorship Program: As part of the North Carolina Poetry Society, the Gilbert-Chappell Mentor series connects selected emerging writers to distinguished poets. This year, Central Piedmont student Melanie Diaz and Marvin Ridge High School student Isabella Kang worked alongside three-time Pushcart Prize nominee Grace Ocasio and all three will share their poetry.
    • Date: Monday, April 11, 2022
    • Time: 1 p.m.
    • Location: Central Campus, Tate Hall
  • 2022 Annual Juried Student Art Show: Join us for a dazzling array of artwork from our Central Piedmont Community College Visual Art students.
    • Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
    • Time: 4 – 7 p.m., Opening Reception
    • Location: Central Campus, Overcash Center, Ross and Overcash Art Galleries
  • ‘The Laying Down of Burdens: A Writing Wall and Workshop’: The Laying Down of Burdens is an interactive writing workshop and visual experience where participants can learn ways to use writing to cope in difficult times. 
    • Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
    • Time: 11:30 a.m.
    • Location: Cato Campus, Cato II Auditorium 020 and Student Lounge 080
  • SWAG Student Poetry Reading: Join the Student Writers Assembled Guild (SWAG) for an immersive poetry reading focused on experiences within the Charlotte community. 
    • Date: Wednesday, April 13th, 2022
    • Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
    • Location: Levine Campus, Tucker Fine Arts Hall
  • Juan Felipe Herrera: 2022 Irene Blair Honeycutt Distinguished Lecturer: Juan Felipe Herrera is the 21st Poet Laureate of the United States (2015-2016) and the first Latino to hold the position. Herrera is the author of 30 books, including collections of poetry, prose, short stories, young adult novels and picture books for children. 
    • Date: Thursday, April 14, 2022
    • Time: 11 a.m. and  7:30 p.m.
    • Location: Central Campus, Halton Theater
  • Harris Campus Art Crawl: Central Piedmont and SouthEnd Arts join forces to present an art crawl where artists will present a visual feast of over 50 pieces of art by 33 local artists. Cookies and punch will be provided as a light refreshment, along with cool free giveaways. 

    • Date: Thursday, April 14th, 2022 4:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m.
    • Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
    • Location: Harris Campus, between the SouthEnd Gallery in Harris I and the Gorelick Gallery in Harris II

These are just a few of the many events taking place this month. Learn more details and discover other fun opportunities on the Sensoria website!

Join us for Dialogues with Dr. Deitemeyer on April 12

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Central Piedmont Community College President, Kandi W. Deitemeyer, Ed. D.

All month long, we are celebrating arts, literature, students, and all things Central Piedmont during Sensoria. Do you have a question for your college president, Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer?

Join us for Dialogues with Dr. Deitemeyer at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12  in the Halton Theater on Central Campus to hear more about your president’s leadership journey and optimism for the future. Dr. D is excited to talk directly with students and has some exciting updates to share about the new Parr Center student union opening soon! Don’t miss this opportunity to ask your own questions about her journey and vision for the future.

“Grab-and-go” boxed lunches will be served immediately after the event.

Save your spot today!

 

Sensoria Race Card Event: Reflect and Dialogue

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two students sitting in auditoriumJoin Central Piedmont on April 16 to engage in open self-reflection and facilitated dialogue about race. This activity is inspired by the national Race Card Project, which involves individuals taking time to reflect on what race means to them and then capture their thoughts in just a few words.
In our virtual version of this activity, we will collect anonymous submissions online and build  a digital display featuring the submissions. Please complete your confidential Race Card Form, and reflect on your personal thoughts about race.
We welcome you to enjoy this opportunity for personal reflection, keep an eye out for the gallery, and join us on April 16th to continue the conversation about race.
Please visit the Sensoria Festival page  to learn more about this and other upcoming Sensoria events.

Sensoria Festival 2021: Stay connected to your community.

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Experience events focused on culture, literature, arts and design, business and entrepreneurship, leadership and service during Central Piedmont’s Sensoria 2021.

All Central Piedmont students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as the community, are encouraged to join us to experience some of the best programming in the Charlotte region, celebrate the talent and accomplishments of Central Piedmont students, and to discover Central Piedmont’s outstanding creative programs.

Check out the full list of more than 30 events in this year’s Sensoria program.

New Virtual Sensoria Events

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The 2020 Sensoria festival had to be canceled, but many Sensoria events have now been adapted for your virtual access and participation. They’re available on the Sensoria website​! Tour the student art show. Watch a student’s short film. Join live “how-to” presentations on civic engagement and goal-setting, even when you have to stay home.

You might even earn extra credit for a relevant class for participating. It doesn’t hurt to ask your instructor. Thanks for checking it out, and stay well.

Spring Book Sale

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Need something to read? Central Piedmont’s Central Library will be having its spring book sale during the week of Sensoria!

WHEN: April 8-11, 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. and April 12, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

WHERE: Central Campus Library, Room 201. (Please note that the library is in a new space this semester. It is the old Advanced Technologies Center building located next to the Citizens Building and the under-construction classroom building.)

Additionally, all other campus libraries will have their book sales going on during regular library hours – cpcc.edu/library/about-us/hours

All proceeds from the book sale go to the Theresa Thompson Library Scholarship. To learn more about the scholarship, visit cpcc.edu/library/scholarship

 

Central Piedmont Library to Host Variety of Sensoria Events

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Central Piedmont Library is sponsoring several events during this year’s Sensoria festival that we would love to have you attend!

Author’s Showcase – “Wicked Charlotte” featuring Stephanie Burt
Stephanie Burt will read from and discuss her book Wicked Charlotte, which delves into the sordid side of the Queen City’s history.
https://sensoria.cpcc.edu/event/715/

Film Screening – “Night School”
“Night School” is a documentary discussing the daily life and challenges faced by low income Americans in one American city.
https://sensoria.cpcc.edu/event/773/

Film Screening – “Science Fair”
“Science Fair” documents the attempt by nine high school students to come in first at the International Science and Engineering Fair.
https://sensoria.cpcc.edu/event/772/

Film Screening – “We Are Still Rising”
“We Are Still Rising” tells the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States.
https://sensoria.cpcc.edu/event/698/

 

Harris Campus to Host Sensoria Events

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The Sensoria planning team at Harris Campus wants to highlight three events that are child-friendly and free, with snacks provided.  All great outings and field trip opportunities!

  • Saturday, April 6  “Exploring Theatre with “A Sick Day for Amos McGee” presented by artists from Children’s Theater of Charlotte
    11 a.m.-noon in Harris Campus Auditorium
  • Monday, April 8  Dental Storytime Led by Emily Little of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
    10 a.m. in Central Piedmont Harris Campus Building 1- Student Life Suite
    Hands-on activities related to teeth will occur immediately following the story time
  •  Wednesday, April 10 Explore a Fire Truck and Meet the Fire Fighters – hosted by the Fire Protection Program
    9:30 a.m. A visit from the firefighters
    10 a.m. Barnyard News Puppet Show presented by Troupe 801 of InReach
    * A crowd favorite
    10:45 a.m. Create firefighter and barnyard-themed puppets hosted by the Early Childhood Program

 Sign up for any or all of the events to be entered into a raffle to win a small prize.

Raise Your Hand! 

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Do you have a question for your college president, Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer? Dialogues with Dr. D on Leadership at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 8 (the first weekday of Sensoria!) Dr. D with studentspresents a live opportunity for students in the Halton Theater to hear her interviewed by two Central Piedmont students and to ask her their own questions about her leadership journey. Come if you can!

However, if you can’t be there, please submit a question in advance for consideration.

All submissions will be shared with Dr. Deitemeyer, and some will be read and answered from the stage. Entries won’t be submitted anonymously; we want you to get credit for your great questions! And you can watch the event via live stream (streaming link coming soon).

Audition for the Sensoria Student Showcase

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All Central Piedmont students are invited to audition for the 2019 Sensoria Student Showcase.

The Student Showcase will take place on Tuesday, April 9 from 4-6 p.m. (so students should be available for this time).

Interested students must contact Justin Knoll at justin.knoll@cpcc.edu to sign-up for an audition time on Tuesday, Feb. 12, with auditions available between 2-6 p.m. in Worrell, Room 1112.