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Discounted CATS passes available

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The Central Campus Store is now selling Charlotte Area Transit Systems (CATS) bus passes at a 10% discount. The prices listed reflect the 10% discount you will receive if you purchase a CATS bus pass at the bookstore.
If you have available financial aid money at the Campus Store, you may also purchase a bus pass using that money, during the specified timeframe that financial aid is available.
CATS pass prices with a 10% discount:
  • 10 ride local (bus only) – $19.80
  • 10 ride express (bus only) – $27.00
  • Monthly local (includes Lynx Blue Line) – $79.20
Stop by the Central Campus Store Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. to purchase your passes.

October is Archives Month

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Archives month with the Central Piedmont Archives. Historical photos of Spark from 1977, Inside CPCC magazine covers with culinary students and Hugo the Hornets mascot, photo of students in the TESLA program.October is Archives Month! Every year, the Society of American Archivists (SAA) initiates a month-long celebration in October, highlighting a variety of archives and archivists throughout the United States and encouraging people to explore historical records at their local institutions.

There are multiple ways to celebrate Archives Month at Central Piedmont:

The Central Piedmont Archives identifies, collects, and preserves materials that relate to the history of Central Piedmont as well as its purpose, mission, and vision in the Charlotte metropolitan region. Our collections are available to Central Piedmont faculty, staff, students, and members of the general public for research, as well as instruction and programming opportunities. Visit our website for more information.

Become a Citizen Archivist

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October is Archives Month! Archives around the worls are making their vast collections more widely accessible through digitization efforts, but to make those materials easier to discover and ead, they often turn to volunteers for help. That's where you come in! On October 18, learn houw you can contribute to archives online and help future esearchers discover new information.Join the History Club and Central Piedmont Archives for a presentation and discussion about the Citizen Archivist program – transcribing and improving the accessibility of historical documents.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 12-1 p.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center, Hagemeyer Library, Room 2180
Attend on WebEx

We will also meet in-person at the Hagemeyer Library to tag and transcribe some records. Register to attend the program in person.

Learn more about being a Citizen Archivist.

 

On campus career recruiting launches for fall semester

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Looking for a job? Career Services invites you to come meet employers on campus who want to recruit you. Bank of America kicks things off, with other employers coming soon!

Bank of America recruiting table:

  • Wednesday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
  • Central Campus, Parr Center first floor, next to the Welcome Center

To research and apply for Bank of America’s open positions, view the event on Handshake. Bank of America is hiring for a variety of positions, because Charlotte is their corporate headquarters.

Remember, even if you can not attend the recruiting event, there are hundreds of opportunities on our job board Handshake – including on-campus, part time, full time, paid internships and seasonal positions. Check “events” to learn about employers hiring Central Piedmont students. We hope to have employers on campus most remaining Wednesdays during the fall semester to recruit.

Want to prepare your resume?  Resumes are not required to attend the recruiting event; however, here are some resources to help if you want to work on yours and get a competitive edge:

Sign up for Fall Break Service Event

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How are you spending your fall break? Join Central Piedmont Student Engagement, in partnership with Supportive Housing Communities (SHC), for a fall break service project. The service project will take place on Monday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at McCreesh Place. Students must register to attend the project by Wednesday, Oct. 5.

McCreesh Place is Charlotte’s first permanent supportive housing complex to house the chronically homeless in active recovery from addiction. The complex has 64-single room units with communal bathrooms and kitchens, and 26 one-bedroom units.

Service Details: Student volunteers will receive a tour of McCreesh Place and receive education on the resources provided by SHC and the importance of their nonprofit organization to the Charlotte community. Volunteers will then clean and sanitize eight communal mini-kitchen spaces to ensure the areas are clean and safe.
If you have any questions, contact whitney.williams@cpcc.edu or 704.330.6745.

Student Story: Mimi Tra

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Smiling woman Mimi TraMimi Tra hasn’t let obstacles slow her down. She suffered a concussion in high school, after which she struggled physically, emotionally, and academically. However, she says attending Central Piedmont helped her overcome these challenges.

“Central Piedmont has helped me conquer possibility by giving me hope and another chance,” Mimi says. “I feel like Central Piedmont saw my potential and has given me the opportunity to mature, grow, and find my purpose in life.”
Mimi graduated from Central Piedmont in spring 2021, and has transferred to her “dream school” of UNC-Chapel Hill.

She was a Presidential Scholar, a program that not only supplemented her tuition, but also provided her with service-learning opportunities to get involved in the community. She won an Outstanding Student Award while at Central Piedmont. Like many other successful students, Mimi was involved in many clubs and organizations, including Phi Theta Kappa, Mu Alpha Theta, and she was the president of the Student Researchers in Science Club.

“Participating in different clubs and honor societies helped me find my voice, something I never had due to my lack of self-confidence and insecurities,” Mimi says. “But Central Piedmont believed in me and helped me become the person I am today.”

Mimi Tra in coloful mural in Parr Center, her face stylized with a drawing of a stethoscope

Mimi Tra is featured in the Parr Center mural at Central Campus.

Mimi’s goal is to become a physician assistant. She says Central Piedmont has been integral in her journey.

“Central Piedmont’s flexibility in course options allowed me to have the time to be a volunteer EMT,” Mimi says. “I have also been administering COVID vaccinations since the start of vaccine distributions in January 2021. This real-world experience is helping me toward my goal of becoming a physician assistant.”
Her advice to future students?

“I want others to understand they are incredible for even wanting to do a postsecondary education. I was once the student who was ashamed that I decided to go to community college, but now I am so proud to be a graduate of Central Piedmont,” Mimi says. “There will always be people along the way in life who will bring you down, but use that negativity as motivation to be better.”

Order Ahead and Vouchers now available for on-campus dining

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Stylized Green C logo for Canteen Connect and Pay appOrdering food at Central or Levine Campuses? Pay with your phone using the new “Connect & Pay” app that also lets you skip the line and order ahead at Central Piedmont dining locations. All Catalyst coffee bar and Beach & Borough sandwich shop locations are cashless, so payments for food, grab and go items, and beverages can be made only through credit/debit cards, vouchers, and the app. 

The Connect & Pay app allows you to order ahead and customize your favorite campus specialty beverages and food selections, pay, and then pick up at a time that is convenient for you.

Hours of Operation at Central and Levine Campuses:

  • Catalyst coffee bar: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Beach & Borough sandwich shop: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Vouchers for Campus Dining  

The Connect & Pay app can also load money to your account from a debit or credit card for future use at Catalyst coffee bar and Beach & Borough sandwich shop. If you only have access to cash, vouchers for our campus dining locations are available for purchase at the Cashiering Business Office on both Central and Levine Campuses. 

Vouchers may be purchased in $5 and $10 increments. Individual vouchers will expire 7 years from purchase, and if lost, they cannot be replaced. Vouchers can be combined, or added with Connect & Pay or card payments to complete a transaction. The remaining balance of the voucher will be printed on your receipt. At this time, vouchers can’t be added to the Connect & Pay app.

Attend “We Are Resilient” discussion Oct. 13

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In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Central Piedmont invites you to attend “We Are Resilient,” a panel discussion on the signs and dynamics of power and control in relationships.

Domestic Violence Awareness month: We are Resilient

This program is being presented in a hybrid format in partnership with Central Piedmont Library, Office of Institutional Equity, Student Engagement, Mecklenburg County Community Support Services (CSS), and Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD).

All are welcome and encouraged to attend this free event either virtually or in person.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center, Hagemeyer Library, Room 2160.
Attend virtually.

Central Piedmont blood drive was a success

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On Thursday, Sept. 15, Central Piedmont hosted a blood drive simultaneously for our entire Central Piedmont community on all six campuses. One Blood, our community partner, is very pleased with the success of the event. They collected from 85 donors which will go on to impact the lives of up to 255 local patients when needed!

OneBlood was able to collect:

  • Central Campus – 15 procedures, 17 products
  • Harper Campus – 11 procedures, 14 products
  • Harris Campus – 6 procedures, 7 products
  • Levine Campus, on the Whole Blood Bus – 24 procedures, 25 products
  • Levine Campus, on the Platelet Bus– l5 procedures, 9 products
  • Merancas Campus – 10 procedures, 12 products
  • Cato Campus – 14 procedures, 15 products

Thank you to everyone who helped donate blood to save lives in our community. Stay tuned for the next blood drive for the opportunity to give again.

Free, professional tutoring available from Central Piedmont

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Think you might need help to study in your class? Don’t wait, get started today with free, professional tutoring from the Academic Learning Center (ALC). The ALC is where you receive free tutoring in the subject areas of math, science, and writing. Whether you are taking one class or a full course load, tutoring is free to you.

Our tutors are professionals that focus on helping you overcome difficulties with coursework, promote independent learning, and develop skills necessary for academic success.
Tutoring includes:

  • up to three 45 minute appointments for each course in one week
  • one tutoring session for each subject, per day
  • choose from an in-person or online tutoring appointment
  • three visits per paper
  • free access to Smarthinking, for tutoring available 24/7
  • we also provide the double time tutoring accommodation to students approved through the Disability and Access Services office

How can you sign up for tutoring?
Visit the ALC website, scroll down to the “Schedule Your Tutoring Appointment Now” and complete three simple steps. You can also watch our 90 second get started video.
The ALC is here to help you be successful and we wish you a wonderful fall semester!

For other questions about tutoring, please contact ALC Director “Dr. J” at joevanne.estrada@cpcc.edu

Join the Booktastic reading group at Cato Campus

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Cato Campus is proud to announce that the library will be hosting the Booktastic Reading Group for students and employees.

Meeting times for fall are: Oct. 26, Nov. 16 and Dec. 7. Participants will meet in Cato III, Room 315 on meeting dates to discuss the book chosen for each month. You can help choose the next book to read and discuss by completing the Book Choice form.

Review the flyer for more information.

If you have any questions about the group or the book, please contact Danielle.Taulman@cpcc.edu or at 704.330.4818.

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

Need a moment on campus? Use a ‘Quiet Room’

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room with sink, chair with foot stool. Another room with table, chair and plant.Quiet Rooms assist all Central Piedmont students, faculty, and staff with individual space for physical and mental health support activities away from open work and study environments.

The quiet rooms provide space for lactation, quiet contemplation, to de-stress, reflect, or participate in wellness activities. Consider using these spaces for: meditation, yoga, prayer, stretching exercises, relaxation breaks, breathing exercises, and/or mindfulness activities.

Visit the Library’s LibCal booking page to find or reserve a quiet or study room on campus.

Student Story: Kait Hruska

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Kait Hruska signing I love you in American Sign LanguageKait Hruska, a Cleveland, Ohio, native, is currently studying interpreter education at Central Piedmont and anticipates graduating in May 2025.

As a Central Piedmont student, Kait is determined to connect with her peers and be as involved as she can be in campus life. That’s why she decided to participate in the Student Ambassador Program, which allows students to develop their leadership skills while making a positive impact on Central Piedmont and beyond.

“Becoming a Student Ambassador has been the best decision I’ve ever made,” explains Kait. “It has allowed me to meet so many of my peers and staff members. I value the relationships I’ve made each semester and look forward to learning more about others in the college community in the near future.”

In the interim, Kait’s looking forward to applying the leadership skills she’s building as an ambassador in her future professional career as an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter.

“I have always been interested in ASL and I regretted not pursuing it more during my time as an undergrad,” says Kait. “Central Piedmont is the only school in Charlotte or the surrounding areas with an Interpreter Education program. As a result, the decision on which college to attend was an easy for me. I’ve also enjoyed its close proximity to my home. The commute to and from class is extremely convenient. Less time in the car is more time I can spend studying if needed.”

Although Kait is a bit unclear on how she intends to incorporate her ASL studies into her final career path, she is clear on how Central Piedmont has helped get where she is today. “Central Piedmont’s Single Stop program helped me financially my first semester at college,” she explains. “If it wasn’t for the resources they helped me identify, I wouldn’t have been able to attend and pursue my career aspirations in ASL. I’m just so grateful to the college and all of the support services it provides. Central Piedmont has been a game-changer.”

Do you want to be a pastry chef?

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Chef in chef coat preparing many small individual desserts on tableDo you want to be a pastry chef? If yes, then the Baking & Pastry Arts (BPA) Program invites you to join us at an upcoming Student Information Session. Students who are eligible could start classes as soon as Oct. 12.

You will have an opportunity to interact and observe current students in classes and taste samples of students’ classwork. Each information session provides you with an overview of the program enrollment requirements, costs and college resources.

  • October 4, 2022; 10 a.m.- noon in Harris I, Auditorium

The session will help you understand of the program expectations, the enrollment process, and general education requirements. Those who are ready to enroll will have an opportunity to schedule a follow-up appointment to discuss registration.

Check out the Library’s Sept. newsletter

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Screen Capture of Library Sept. newsletter showing two articlesThings you can do with Central Piedmont library’s September newsletter:

  • learn a new language with our database of the month
  • find out how to print something in 3D at the new Makerspace on Central Campus
  • find out what new titles have arrived at the library
  • check out a really nice online exhibit from our college archives

Read the newsletter and don’t forget you can visit us at any of our campus locations (you can even reserve space to meet or study)!

Tell us how Central Piedmont can serve you better

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You could win a prize! The Central Piedmont Strategic Planning Team wants to hear from students about how the college can provide more support, and help serve you–our students–more effectively. Your feedback will help make Central Piedmont a more efficient institution as we strive to provide you with a supportive environment for your education. A door prize will be awarded at each session. 

Coming to a campus near you, visit us on one of these dates to engage in these campus conversations. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas! 

Campus Date Time Location
Merancas Tuesday, Sept. 27 12:30-1:30 p.m. CJ building Auditorium
Levine Wednesday, Sept. 28 12:30-1:30 p.m. Levine II, Room 2302
Harper Thursday, Sept. 29 12:30-1:30 p.m. Harper I, Room 108
Cato Friday, Sept. 30 9:30-10 a.m. Cato III, Room 131
Harris Wednesday, Oct. 5 12-1 p.m. Harris I, Room 1222
City View Wednesday, Oct. 5 2:30-3:30 p.m. OA 130-A

 

Serve your fellow students: Apply for SGA

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Student Government Association logo with gold columnsStudent Government Association (SGA) is your representative body to address issues and concerns. SGA promotes student advocacy, budget recommendation, student events, support of student organizations, and community service.
SGA is looking for senators on all campuses and a treasurer to serve on the executive committee. Apply to join SGA.
Why apply?
  • expand your résumé
  • gain leadership experience
  • serve your fellow students
SGA senators are students appointed by the Executive Committee to represent the needs and interests of students at their respective campus. Two senators will be appointed per campus and serve as members.

Free 5K race registration for ‘Race Against Isms’

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Race against Isms 5K with 3 runners in race bibs cheeringTIAA is sponsoring a “Race Against Isms” on October 16, 2022, on the campus of UNC Charlotte and want to give you a free registration.
As part of TIAA’s “Be the Change” program, a call to action has been coordinated. They are inviting our communities to take a stand against social injustice and all isms that negatively impact society, such as ableism, sexism, ageism, classism, antisemitism, heterosexism, sizeism and racism. Registration for the race is FREE for Central Piedmont employees and students. 
Register for the race through TIAA and select “University Students and Staff” for free registration.