Category Archives: Harper Campus

Stop by “De-Stress Week” before exams

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Student playing cornhole and another student smiling as she pulls a block from a tall jenga tower game.It’s almost the end of the spring semester, so it’s crunch time, and you probably need a break! Take a moment to de-stress, re-focus, or relax at some of these selected events from Student Engagement. (Review the full calendar of events).

Cato Campus: Fuel Up For Finals!
Drop by for a Grab N’ Go Breakfast & Coffee.
Monday, April 24, 9 – 11 a.m., Outside Cato III

Levine Campus: De-Stress Pop-In Event
Drop into Student Engagement for coffee, canvas painting, and board games!
Monday, April 24, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Levine Student Engagement Office (LV 1400)

Central Campus: Monday Mixer
Join Campus Activities Board as they kick off DeStress Week. There will be games, food, and good times!
Monday, April 24, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Worrell 1140

Harper Campus: Colorful Mindfulness
Join Student Engagement and Counseling Services in the library! We will have grab-n-go mindfulness kits, and information to help combat stress.
Monday, April 24, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Harper IV Building – Library

Central Campus : Fuel-up For Finals
Join Campus Activities Board as they handout snacks to help you stay full for finals!
Tuesday, April 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Parr Center Quad

Harper Campus: Cereal Brunch
Join Student Engagement and Counseling Services for our end-of-year cereal brunch! Visit our cereal bar, with six different cereals to choose from, or grab a gluten-free treat or some fresh fruit.  Get-to-know-you games will be provided, along with information about resources available to you at the College.
Tuesday, April 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Harper IV Building, Room 102

Cato Campus: Crafts & Conversations
Join Student Engagement as we provide supplies and direction for a MYSTERY craft. Stop by with your creative energy, meet new people on campus and enjoy light refreshments.
Tuesday, April 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Student Engagement Office ; Cato III – 021

Levine Campus: Final’s Field Day
Enjoy the warm weather with us at Final’s Field Day! Join us on the back patio for games, pizza, and music.
Tuesday, April 25, 12 – 3 p.m., Levine Campus Outdoor Back Patio

Levine Campus: Breakfast Grab n’ Go & Coloring
Fuel up for finals and relax with Student Engagement. Stop by for breakfast to take a study break and color with us!
Wednesday, April 26, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Levine I Atrium

Harris Campus: Yoga Class
We will have a relaxing Yoga class. Bring your Yoga mat and any other tools you need.
Wednesday, April 26, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Harris I

Central Campus: DeStress Fair
Wednesday, April 26, 1 – 4 p.m., Parr Center Quad

Cato: Finals Field Day
Come play Jenga, corn hole and more! We’ll have a DIY Waffle Bar, drinks and music.
Thursday, April 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., outside Cato

Employers Recruiting at Central Piedmont in April

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Employers want to hire you!  These events and more are on Handshake, click the company’s name to register for the event and get more information on their available positions.

Handshake currently has 137 paid internships, 650 full time jobs and 222 part time jobs in the Charlotte area. New opportunities are posted daily.

Date

Time

Company

Looking for

Location

4/5

10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Novant Health

RN Residency Program Summer 2023, Care Associate, Certified Nurse Assistant and more

First Floor of Parr Center (Central Campus), next to the Information Desk

4/5

10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Swim Club Management

Lifeguard, manager, guest service attendant, pool technician

Cato Campus, Cato III Building, First Floor

4/5

10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Chick-fil-A University Place

Front of house and back of house

Merancas Campus, Merancas IV Building, First Floor

4/5

10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

FS Food Group

Server, busser, team member, line cook, prep cook, dishwasher, host

Harper Campus, Harper IV Building, First Floor Lobby

4/5

10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

QuikTrip

Part time and full time store employees, facility maintenance personnel

Levine Campus, Levine III Building, Second Floor Lobby near Library

4/12

10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Whitewater Center

activities guide, summer camp counselor, guest services representative, facilities technician, dishwasher, server, host, event assistant

First Floor of Parr Center (Central Campus), next to the Information Desk

4/19

10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Swim Club Management

Lifeguard, manager, guest service attendant, pool technician

First Floor of Parr Center (Central Campus), next to the Information Desk

4/26

10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

FS Food Group

Server, busser, team member, line cook, prep cook, dishwasher, host

First Floor of Parr Center (Central Campus), next to the Information Desk

Donate blood to save a life, get a t-shirt and gift card

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The OneBlood "big red bus" to donate blood, sitting in a parking lot with a blue sky in the backgroundDid you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? You have greater powers than you know! Please consider donating blood at the next blood drive on your campus, April 3 and 5, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

All donors will receive a $20 eGift Card (Amazon, Walmart, or many other options) and a OneBlood T-shirt.

Appointments are strongly encouraged by signing up in advance.
Sign up for an appointment time to donate blood using the individual link for your campus:

Monday April 3, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.:

Wednesday April 5, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.:

Library Virtual Reality Workshops

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Two people standing back to back wearing virtual reality headsets that cover their eyes and holding video controllers.You are invited to the Library to learn about Virtual Reality Technology. Virtual Reality (VR) can enhance your academic journey, as well as unleash your creative side!

Library staff will review safety procedures, guide you through an interactive tutorial, and go over what software is offered.

Workshops will begin the week of March 27 and run for three weeks through April 14.

Virtual Reality Workshops Schedule:

Central Monday: 5-6 p.m. Thursday: 1-2 p.m.
Harper Monday: 10-11 a.m. Thursday:  1-2 p.m.
Harris Tuesday: 12-1 p.m. Thursday: 11a.m.-12 p.m.
Levine Wednesday: 10-11 a.m. Friday: 10-11 a.m.

 

Train for a high-demand career in Nondestructive Examination

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For pipes, bridges, airplanes, energy production, and for so many manufacturing parts, infrastructure must be examined for cracks, leaks, and problems before they occur. The industry that carefully examines this critical infrastructure is called nondestructive examination (NDE), because it uses testing methods like ultrasound, magnetic particles, and x-rays to see inside components for problems, without destroying or damaging the piece.

This career is only growing with aging infrastructure in the US, and skills you learn can be applied across many industries with a median salary of $65,236.

Central Piedmont is one of only a handful of schools in the nation that offers an associate degree in nondestructive examination, and our program teaches six different testing techniques. Graduates from Central Piedmont have more than a 90% employment rate in the industry. 

Central Piedmont’s nondestructive examination technology program will train you to be a valuable asset in both product manufacturer and service inspection industries through hands-on learning in both classroom and lab settings. 

Learn more about the NDE program from one of our students:

Celebrate the spring 2023 semester with Welcome Fests

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Central Piedmont Student Engagement invites all students to attend the Welcome Fest at your campus. Stop by to celebrate the beginning of the spring semester!

Various student groups and campus departments will share information and opportunities for you to learn what Central Piedmont has to offer. The event is free and will feature games, snacks, free swag, and more. Meet other students and find ways to connect with your community!

Join the Welcome Fest on your campus:

  • Cato Campus, Cato III: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 12- 2 p.m.
  • Harper Campus, Harper IV: Wednesday, Feb. 1, 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
  • Harris Campus, Harris I: Thursday, Feb. 2, 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
  • Central Campus, Parr Center: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 12- 2 p.m.
  • Merancas Campus, Merancas IV: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.
  • Levine Campus, Levine II, Thursday, Feb. 9, 12- 2 p.m.

New Line Worker program launching with Duke Energy grant

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Duke Energy has given Central Piedmont Community College a grant of $500,000 to create a utility line worker training program at the college’s Harper Campus. Duke Energy and Central Piedmont leaders announced plans for the program during a Nov. 29 event, at a Duke Energy operations center, in Charlotte.Duke Energy employee in a hard hat is climbing a telephone pole while wearing a safety harness. She is wearing heavy gloves and special boots.

Central Piedmont will use the grant to provide instructional support and purchase some of the equipment, materials, and supplies needed to launch and sustain the new 16-week training program. The new program will open in spring 2023, with the first of three planned cohorts of 12 students. Once the program is up and running at capacity, overlapping and staggering the program’s start dates throughout the academic year will enable the college to produce as many as 144 graduates every 12 months.

“This partnership program will give our diverse student body the opportunity to learn about and engage with a career pathway they may not have considered previously,” said Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, Central Piedmont president. “This is a high-demand, specialized field with enormous growth potential. With utility line workers earning an estimated starting annual salary of $74,000, this is a career that can transform the lives of students and their families.”Duke Energy employee in bucket scoop is in the air near an electrical transformer on a utility pole. He is wearing special equipment including a harness, jacket and heavy gloves.

As part of the program, participants will complete a rigorous curriculum and achieve a 580-hour academic and field training goal. Students who complete the 16-week program will be able to enter the workforce quickly and will have earned multiple, specialized industry training credentials, including OSHA, CPR, Arc Flash Safety for Utilities, Bucket Truck Rescue, Class A CDL License, Pole Top Rescue, Trenching/Shoring/Confined Space Training, and Work Zone Flagger.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates about 23,000 openings for line installers and repairers will be available each year, on average, over the next decade. With this trend in mind, the partnership seeks to develop a pipeline of diverse, skilled, and talented utility line workers by investing in the education and career development of local citizens.

Group of people in hard hats standing in front of a Duke Energy truck with a bucket arm, holding a large check.

The Duke Energy $500,000 check presentation to Central Piedmont on Nov. 29, 2022.

“Our most valuable asset is our people, and line workers are the foundation of our company – especially as we modernize our grid and integrate new technologies,” said Harry Sideris, Duke Energy’s executive vice president of customer experience, solutions and services. “Recruiting through the Central Piedmont line worker program and other similar high-caliber community college programs will help ensure we develop a skilled workforce that meets our candidates’ expectations.”

“Without Duke Energy’s financial support, as well as their technical expertise, the college would not be able to launch this program. This is a true partnership, and I commend and thank Duke Energy for coming alongside the college to make this much needed program a reality,” Deitemeyer remarked. “We are eager to open the program, and we thank Duke Energy for their support and collaboration.”

For more information about Central Piedmont’s new utility line worker training program, contact Stephen Gerhardt, senior program developer, at 704.330.4451 or Stephen.Gerhardt@cpcc.edu.

Experience the World — International Education Week 2022

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We’re bringing the experiences of the world right here to you Central Piedmont. Join Central Piedmont’s Global Learning office as we celebrate International Education Week here at the college Nov. 14-17 with both on-campus and virtual events to broaden your perspective.

International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare students for a global environment.

Stop by to take the survey for free stuff, chance to win gift cards

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Your opinion matters! Help us plan for the future building and space needs of Central Piedmont campuses. Participate in the survey about Central Piedmont’s long-term facilities plan for a chance to win one of several $100 Amazon gift cards.
Take the quick survey in-person or online. Students that participate in-person will receive free healthy snacks, giveaways, and can choose to enter the gift card drawing. Take the online survey (and enter the drawing for a chance to win a gift card) before the survey closes on Friday, October 21.
Stop by to take the survey in-person when they visit your campus:
Monday, October 17:
Central Campus- 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Merancas Campus- 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Tuesday, October 18:
Harris Campus- 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Harper Campus- 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Wednesday, October 19:
Levine Campus- 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cato Campus – 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.

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.

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

 

Donate blood and save a life

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one blood big red bus for blood donationsDid you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? You have greater powers than you know! Please consider donating blood at the next blood drive, September 15, at all campus locations. All donors will receive a $20 eGift Card, a OneBlood T-shirt, and socks.

When: Thursday, September 15, 2022, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: All Central Piedmont Campuses
How: Appointments are strongly encouraged by signing up in advance. Select your campus location, and choose an available time to sign-up:

Cato Campus 

Central Campus

Harper Campus

Harris Campus

Levine Campus

Levine Campus Platelet Bus

Merancas Campus

Questions? Contact: Jesse.Bennett@cpcc.edu

Learn more about technical careers in industrial inspections

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Two students and instructor using technology to examine a weld with a screen on a table

Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) technology is a collection of industrial inspection methods in high demand in the manufacturing and maintenance industries. NDE technology is used in power generation (nuclear and fossil), transportation (aviation, ship building, railroads, bridges), petrochemical, manufacturing, construction, and many other industries.

Central Piedmont is the only college in North Carolina to offer an associate degree in NDE. We teach the six core NDE methods: Ultrasonic, Radiography, Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, and Visual Testing.

Attend an information session to learn more about the NDE degree.
All sessions will be held at Harper Campus, in Harper Building I, Room 362:

  • Thursday, September 15, 2022 10–11:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, September 29, 2022 6–7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 4, 2022 10–11:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, October 27, 2022 6–7:30 p.m.
  • Monday, November 7, 2022 10–11:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, November 17, 2022 6–7:30 p.m.

The industry has grown 12% over the last two years and is expected to grow by 26% over the next ten years. A career in NDE pays well and suits people who like to work with their heads and hands. Career paths in NDE can range from technician, engineering, supervision, management, sales, or independent contractor.

Central Piedmont Student Jahmicah Miller named 2022 Outstanding Registered Apprentice

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Congratulations are in order for Central Piedmont student, and winner of the 2022 Outstanding Registered Apprentice — Jahmicah Miller.  ApprenticeshipNC is the State Apprenticeship Agency which works with employers, register programs, register apprentices, and training programs to help employers of all sizes find talented professionals who can meet their workforce needs. Apprenticeships benefit both employers and employees; apprentices can earn progressive wages while learning valuable skills and obtaining nationally recognized credentials.

Check out this video which includes an interview and more about Jahmicah’s journey.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayXTFA-zzD8

Get Ready For College During College Application Week

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Students on Central Piedmont Community College campusJoin us for NC Countdown to College: College Application Week! This event is an opportunity for future students to receive information about graduating college debt free, the application to Central Piedmont, Residency Determination Service, and showcase what is available to students at each campus.

Do you know a high schooler who wants to go to college, but isn’t sure how to get started? The annual North Carolina Countdown to College events can help with three important steps to beginning the college journey:

Register for College Week today at a campus near you.  Sessions are held Monday, October 18 to Saturday, October 23.

Join us for a Week of Welcome events on every campus

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students walking with masks while on campusStudent Engagement wants to welcome you to the Central Piedmont community throughout our Week of Welcome (August 23-27)! Each campus is hosting a variety of grab-and-take home-style events that allow us to introduce you to what engagement looks like at Central Piedmont. Masks and social distancing will be required.
All events are from 11-1 unless noted otherwise and will be at the following campus locations (unless noted as a virtual event):
  • Central: Worrell Building Patio
  • Levine: Levine II Outside of Room 1400 (Student Engagement Suite)
  • Cato: Cato III Patio
  • Merancas: Merancas IV Patio
  • Harper: Harper IV Lobby
  • Harris: Harris I Room 1225, Student Engagement Suite
Welcome Week Events:
  • Monday, August 23: It’s hot outside, so grab a cool treat to cool you off! Free ice pops or ice cream!
  • Tuesday, August 24: Central Piedmont prides itself on service! Grab a take-home service project that helps Promising Pages, an agency providing books and literacy initiatives to young readers!
  • Wednesday, August 25 | Craft Day: get creative with a grab and take-home canvas and paint set! Tag us on social media to share your masterpiece with the student body!
  • Thursday, August 26 | Virtual Trivia | 11-3pm: Join us via Zoom for an opportunity to show off your knowledge on a variety of topics and a chance to win a gift card! Visit the Student Life Calendar for Zoom information!
  • Friday, August 27 | Virtual Club Fair | 1-2:30pm: Come meet the different student clubs Central Piedmont has to offer. Speak with staff and students about getting involved, and find information on clubs you would like to join!  Join us via Zoom Meeting. [Meeting ID: 980 3776 9241, Passcode: Clubs]
  • Friday, August 27 | Esports | 11am-5pm:  Download the FREE Mission Control GG App, Join the Central Piedmont Organization, Sign up, and suggest your favorite game! Registration closes on Aug 26.

Check the Student Engagement event calendar to see when Welcome Week events are on your campus!

New Cashiering On-Campus Office Hours

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The Central Piedmont Cashiering Office at Central campus will be open from the hours of 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am to 5:00pm on Friday. The Cashiering office at Levine campus will be open from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Cato, Harper, Harris, and Merancas will open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on December 14th.

These hours will remain in effect until December 23, 2020. Business Office services remain available online, via email, and via telephone.

To view and pay your balance, please log in to MyCollege and select “Student Finance” to review your Account Summary, or to make a Payment.

Appointments can be made by calling any campus listed below between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or you can send an email to cashier@cpcc.edu.

  • Cato Campus                704-330-4842
  • Central Campus            704-330-6964
  • Harper Campus             704-330-4472
  • Harris Campus              704-330-4647
  • Levine Campus             704-330-4262
  • Merancas Campus        704-330-4125

Advisory: Holiday Break Safety Reminder

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picture behind Weiss building showing open sidewalkThe college will close Nov. 26-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. As we head into the holiday season, please remember to stay vigilant and safe as the COVID-19 pandemic persists. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has issued new guidelines for Thanksgiving celebrations and Black Friday shopping, in an effort to, “help North Carolinians gauge the risks, protect their friends and loved ones, and slow the spread of COVID-19.”​

After the holiday break, m​any employees and students will return to our campuses, and we want to continue providing a safe environment to learn and work. It’s up to all of us to follow the mask mandates and other prevention methods that are in effect across the state. Remember, if you develop any COVID-19 symptoms at all, please stay home and consult a doctor. The more we can keep COVID-19 off our campuses, the more we can provide in-person learning opportunities (such as lab classes and hands-on training) that so many of our courses require and so many of our students need to complete their educational goals.​

So remember – keep wearing your masks, keep a good social distance between yourself and others in public, avoid large indoor gatherings, wash your hands frequently, and stay home if you feel ill at all.

Advisory: In-person classes suspended; remote student services available

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The college has suspended in-person classes in an effort to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. We’re partnering with local and state leaders on this comprehensive effort that’s requiring immediate action in every community. We’re doing all we can to keep our students, faculty, staff, and community as safe as possible. Please understand that the situation remains fluid, and we really appreciate your patience and flexibility.

Important Reminders

As a reminder, spring break for students has been extended one week, until March 23. The college is open but students should not report to campus.

Please remember: The short sessions of classes that were originally scheduled to begin March 16 have been moved to start next week on Monday, March 23. Registration for these 4-week and 8-week short sessions has been extended to March 22. Eligible students can use financial aid to buy books and supplies online for the second short session courses at Central Piedmont’s Barnes & Noble College bookstores. Since these are short session courses, it’s especially important to log in as soon as your classes start and begin work.

On March 23, the majority of our courses will resume online. Students enrolled in these classes should start receiving communication from instructors with details about how we will work to help you achieve your academic goals the best we can during this unprecedented situation. Check your college email often for communication from your instructors and the college concerning your classes next week.

Online Resources

The college has created a comprehensive Web page with resources to help serve students’ educational needs and provide tools for working and collaborating online.

Visit learnremotely.cpcc.edu to discover what you need to know if you’re taking online courses or if your courses are moved online.

During the coronavirus situation, Charter Communications is temporarily offering free access to Spectrum Internet. Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students, faculty, and staff who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription at any service level up to 100 Mbps. Installation fees will be waived for new student households. To enroll call 1.844.488.8395.

Campus Services and Access

 Student-facing offices will remain operational remotely to support you during this time. All student services are available online or by phone, and dedicated staff and faculty will respond to emails, voicemails and online inquiries as soon as possible. Please be patient as we all navigate this transition together.

  • The Single Stop Office is available online or by phone to help connect students to a variety of basic needs support. Please email singlestop@cpcc.edu or call 704.330.6435 for more information.

 

  • The Academic Learning Center will continue to provide free online tutoring services to curriculum-level students. Student can schedule appointments online, call 704.330.6474 or email alc@cpcc.edu for more information.

 

  • Counseling Services will continue to address the needs for Pre-Health Program advisement, Probation and Suspension students, and personal counseling through phone and WebEx appointments. Please email counseling@cpcc.edu to request further information. Students experiencing a mental health crisis should call 911.

 

  • Students who need enrollment help or have general questions can contact First Year Experience. Please email fye@cpcc.edu or call 704.330.6100.

 

  • The Library is open virtually and available to provide online, email, text or chat support to students. Visit the Library’s website to learn more about availability and services.

 

  • Both the college’s Information Center (704.330.2722) and Information Technology Services Help Desk (704.330.5000 / helpdesk@cpcc.edu) are open by phone and email during weekdays. Please submit questions online here. Students experiencing issues accessing technology can call the ITS Help Desk.

 

Federal Work Study Employees

Federal Work-Study (FWS) employees will continue to be paid monthly during the emergency period if they are unable to work due to college restrictions. The Financial Aid office will determine the total monthly Federal Work Study pay amount on an individual basis. Prior monthly Federal Work Study hours earned during the 2019-20 academic period will be considered.

 Graduation Ceremonies

We know that graduation ceremonies are on the minds of our students who are completing programs this semester. We are working to determine the best course of action and will update you as soon as we can.

On-Campus Events

By recommendation of Gov. Cooper, college-related events and large gatherings will be cancelled or postponed through April 30. Several departments are exploring remote learning methods and virtual options for programs. Students participating in college affiliated programs, groups, and clubs will be contacted directly with updates on virtual alternatives as they become available.

It is extremely important to stay connected and informed during this time. Visit the college’s COVID-19 Web page to review all announcements and instructions.

Again, please ensure you monitor your college email often as we will update conditions as soon as the information becomes available. We strongly recommend downloading the Central Piedmont Mobile app for your phone from the App store or the Google Play app store. This is a convenient way to access news, Blackboard, MyCollege, and your college email account. Finally, please connect with Central Piedmont social media. This is a fast, easy way to stay up-to-date.

This is new territory for the college, but we remain flexible in discovering ways to help our students complete the semester and to keep the college operating. We appreciate the patience of our students and their families as well as Central Piedmont faculty and staff as we work to preserve the health, safety, and academic needs of our students.

Top 5 Ways to Plug-In This Coming Week

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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. Black History Month: Film and Discussion (Levine Campus)- Wed., Feb. 26, 3pm-5pm: Watch “Selma” and join us for some discussion. Refreshments provided.
  2. It’s Showtime (Central Campus) – Thu., Feb. 27, 5:30pm-7:30pm: Come out to the North Classroom building, room 1123 and watch your favorite shows and movies from the late 1990s and early 2000s with the Central campus Activity Board! Make new friends, have some snacks, and have a lot of fun! Contact justin.knoll@cpcc.edu with any questions or how to get involved!
  3. Service-In-Action Event: Latta Nature Preserve (Off-Campus) – Sat., Feb. 29, 9am-1:30pm and 1pm-5pm: THERE ARE TWO SHIFTS YOU MAY SIGN UP FOR ON THIS PROJECT. First shift: 9am-1:30pm Second Shift: 1pm-5pm Address: The Latta Nature Preserve, 5226 Sample Road, Huntersville NC, 28078. Student volunteers will assist with a variety of stations, including but not limited to: crafts, games, registration, assisting with shuttles, preparing free popcorn, tending fire pits, etc. Please dress according to the weather as this event is outside. Feel free to dress in fairy-themed clothing! **20 volunteers requested for each shift.
  4. Food Pantry Open House (Harper Campus) -Mon., March 2, 2pm-4pm:
    Did you know each campus has an emergency food pantry? During this open house event, faculty, staff, and students can stop by to learn more about the food pantry and how we fight hunger on campus. Contact lindsey.graves@cpcc.edu with questions
  5. Women’s Suffrage/Voter Rights Program (Central Campus) – Tue., March 3, 11am-12pm in Tate Hall: Come out and learn about the 100 year anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment that gave women in the US the right to vote! The presentation will also include other voter rights issues and Q+A. Presentation is being facilitated by the League of Women’s Voters – Charlotte. Contact justin.knoll@cpcc.edu to become involved.

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