Category Archives: 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

FREE student tickets to dance performances

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Logo for dance performance: Red heartbeat pulse line on a white background.Are you a fan of dance and movement? Do you seek to be enthralled from the inside and out? Please join us for FREE at Central Campus for a very special presentation of “From The Heart To The Head” by Central Piedmont Dance Theatre.
Spear-headed in direction by the campus’s Dance Chair, Clay Daniel, and Ballet Instructor, Tracie Chan, “From The Heart To The Head” is a showcase of both reconstructed and new works that will be presented by the school’s very own dance students. Meet us in the Overcash Building to see the show, we hope to see you there!
  • “From The Heart To The Head”
  • April 28 & 29 at 7 p.m.
  • April 30 at 3 p.m.
  • Central Campus, Overcash Building, Halton Theater
Students with valid student ID are free at door. Seniors over 65, and children under 10 are also free. General admission and ticket information can be found on the Central Piedmont Tix website.

Join “Empower Hour” to jump start your career

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Join Student Engagement and Career Services at Cato Campus as we help you jump start your job search or applications for transferring to a four-year university.

We’ll have information about internships, volunteer opportunities that develop employable skills and so much more! Don’t miss out on this interactive opportunity that includes a catered lunch and free t-shirt.

  • develop your confidence
  • improve your résumé writing
  • translate your Central Piedmont experience into a powerful job application

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday, April 19-20
Cato Campus, Cato III, Room 024

Register with this link to save your spot!

For more information contact Emma Cartwright at emma.cartwright@cpcc.edu.

Slam Poetry Showcase April 26

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Bluz Rogers in a CLT hoodie.Central Piedmont Community College Library Services and Student Engagement are hosting a Slam Poetry Showcase on Wednesday, April 26 from 11a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Central Campus, by the Parr Center Collaboration Stairs.

Slam poetry master Bluz Rogers (Instagram: @bluzbluzbluz) will be our emcee! Do you have an original slam poetry piece you want to share? Register at this link to showcase your piece.

Don’t have any poetry to share? Please come and watch! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Plant Sale at Cato Campus

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Multi colored plants and flowers.Whether you’re looking for the latest plant for your collection, or you’re ready to start a vegetable garden, the Central Piedmont horticulture students have you covered– unless your plants need partial or full sun. (Get it? Yes, we are making gardening jokes. All types of plants will be available).

The annual spring 2023 Cato Campus horticulture plant sale will be held:

  • Friday, April 14,  9 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Come get your summer vegetables and herbs for your summer gardens. They also have flowers, assorted landscape plants, houseplants, and hanging baskets.

Apply for the 23XI Racing Scholarship

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About 23XI- pronounced twenty-three eleven- was founded by NBA legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin. SPEED Institute provides educational opportunities as well as diversity recruiting and professional development in the motorsports field. Dr Pepper and 23XI racing will offer $5000 in tuition to 23 deserving students across the country to help them pursue their dreams.Stop by the Parr Center at Central Campus on Tuesday, April 11 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. to meet with representatives from 23XI Racing, as they have teamed up with Dr Pepper to offer $5,000 in tuition to 23 deserving students across the country.

Qualifications:

  • Students interested in applying for the tuition program must be between 18 and 24 years old.
  • Students with diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Individuals meeting these qualifications can apply via a simple video submission process, sharing their story and explaining why they deserve a tuition award.  Application deadline: April 30, 2023

Dr Pepper and 23XI are committed to supporting diversity in racing and promoting economic empowerment through the Dr Pepper 23XI SPEED Institute Tuition Program. Created to amplify the efforts of the 23XI SPEED Institute (Scholarship, Professional Education, Executive Development), Dr Pepper will award 23 students each with $5,000 in tuition, and 23XI’s SPEED Institute may award two tuition recipients with exclusive internships.

Visit the 23XI SPEED Institute website for more information and to apply for the scholarship.

23XI Internship Information:

We provide paid internships ($15/her) on-site and virtual per semester in Finance/Accounting(summer), Marketing, PR, Engineering (summer), Social and Digital Media, and Partnership management for 10 weeks. Students attend a race, will complete a project, attend 1-hour sessions on Presentation 101, Networking/Building Relationships, Social Media and Finance 101.

Internship dates:

  • Summer 2023 – May 22 July 28
  • Fall 2023 – Sept 11 – Nov 17

 

Levine Campus Fire Drill April 10-14

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The college will be holding a fire drill at Levine campus next week (April 10-14). During the fire evacuation drill you will hear the fire alarm sound, see strobe lights flashing, and hear voice commands to evacuate, coming from both building captains and Central Piedmont Security. Please evacuate outside to the nearest rally point sign.

We ask for your full cooperation during these drills. The expected duration for each drill will be approximately 10-15 minutes. 

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

Résumé drop-in and headshots with area employers

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Bring a printed copy of your résumé for review by one of our career counselors or visiting employers (Bank of America, Novant, Tek Systems, Best Impressions, Sherwin Williams, & Ally Financial).

Dress to impress and score a free headshot!

Thursday, April 13, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Central Campus
Parr Center Rooms 1000/1010

Register on Handshake (encouraged, but not required)

Career Conversations: A Panel Discussion with Bank of America

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Bank of America logo with a group of young diverse people.Join Bank of America Leaders as they discuss ways to pre­pare you for your job search, the skills that employers value, and share career stories to help motivate you to take your next position!

Tuesday, April 4, 2 p.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center Room 1010
Networking and Refreshments immediately after!
Register on Handshake (encouraged, but not required)

Panelists include:

  • Seth Christopher, Sr. Benefits Consultant
  • Justin Foxx, Financial Center Manager
  • Amy Gurley, Academy Design Manager
  • Rick Knafelz, Managing Director Global Technology
  • David Wallace, Financial Center Manager

Questions about this event? Contact Career Services 704.330.6551, career.services@cpcc.edu.

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.:

$5 student tickets and free Q&A event with Sons of Mystro

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$ student tickets to Sons of Mystro, March 28, 7pm, Parr Arts and Humanities Series.

Proteges of Black Violin, Sons of Mystro is a dynamic duo from South Florida who uses their violins to interpret reggae classics, American pop songs, and their own creations with the help of a DJ and a drummer.

They are winners of the “Emerging Artist under 21 years old” award at IRAWMA (International Reggae and World Music Awards) and are sure to get you hype!

You can purchase $5 student tickets (plus fees) with a valid student ID.

Sons of Mystro
Tuesday, March 28, 7 p.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center, Central Piedmont’s New Theater

SPECIAL STUDENT EVENT:
FREE Q&A with the artists, refreshments will be provided
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center, Hagemeyer Library Room 2160

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.

 

Volunteers needed for healthcare incident simulation

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Student in EMT program takes the blood pressure of a medical mannequin. First responders and healthcare systems practice scenarios for handling real and large scale emergencies, and working together across agencies. Central Piedmont is hosting one of these simulations on Saturday April 22, at Central Campus, and volunteers are needed to assist.

  • Health Professions/Human Services students may participate as real providers in your field in this simulated incident
  • Utilize Central Piedmont’s new state of the art Healthcare Simulation Center to treat live patient actors following a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)
  • Student volunteers needed for multiple roles including assisting command staff before, during, and after the scenarios
  • Lunch will be served to all student volunteers
Mass Casualty Incident Demonstration
Saturday, April 22
8 a.m.- 5 p.m.  (Partial volunteer hours accepted)
Central Campus

Paralegal Technology Open House March 28

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Paralegal technology students stands in front of law library shelf of booksJoin us for an Open House for Paralegal Technology as we move our program back to Central Campus with the addition of the new law library in the Parr Center.

Drop in, meet & greet, and learn more about us:

  • Tuesday, March 28, 5- 7:30 p.m.
  • Central Campus, Parr Center
  • Library, Second Floor, Room 2160 (Event Space)

The Paralegal Technology program at Central Piedmont is American Bar Association (ABA) Approved*  with both two-year degree and post-baccalaureate diploma program options.

Questions? Contact 704.330.4865.

*Paralegals may not practice law or give legal advice, except where permitted by law.

$5 student tickets for Sons of Mystro

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Two black violinists with a DJ and another band member at a drum set on stage.Central Piedmont Community College is proud to introduce the Parr Arts & Humanities series featuring Sons of Mystro on Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m.

Proteges of Black Violin, this dynamic duo from South Florida uses their violins to interpret reggae classics, American pop songs, and their own creations with the help of a DJ and a drummer. They are winners of the Emerging Artist under 21 years old award at IRAWMA (International Reggae and World Music Awards) and are sure to get you hype!

You can purchase $5 student tickets (plus fees) with a valid student ID.

Sons of Mystro
Tuesday, March 28, 7 p.m.
Central Piedmont’s New Theater, Parr Center, Central Campus

This special preview event will serve as the teaser for the 2023-2024 season of the Parr Arts and Humanities series. Find more information on all Central Piedmont ticketed events at tix.cpcc.edu.

 

Attend Tech Week, March 20-25

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Students in a lab work at computers.The Technology Division is hosting “Tech Week” March 20-25! Planned events include in person and virtual presentations by Central Piedmont employees and technology company experts on a variety of technology topics.

In addition to the sessions during the week, please join us for the Technology Job Fair/ Open house on Saturday, March 25 to meet with many different companies.

Sign up to attend Tech Week Events.

To learn more about Tech Week, contact Joe Little, Associate Dean of Technology.

Schedule of planned events:

  • Monday March 20, 3 p.m., What the Tech Is Series – Subnetting

Host and Speaker: Joe Little
Levine Tech Building LT-5132
RSVP through Google Form 

  • Tuesday March 21, 3 p.m., What the Tech Is Series – Cloud/Virtual Data Centers

Host: Joe Little, Speaker: Chuck Renner Levine
Tech Building LT-5121
RSVP through Google Form.

  • Wednesday March 22, 3 p.m., What the Tech Is Series – Topic Cybersecurity

Host: Joe Little, Special Guest: Rick Fogarty
Parr Center – Multipurpose Rooms 0060/0070
RSVP through Google Form.

  • Thursday March 23, 3 p.m., What the Tech Is Series – Topic Python Programming

Host: Joe Little, Speaker: Dr. Carl Arrington
Levine Tech Building, LT-5123
RSVP through Google Form.

  • Friday March 24: Microsoft BAM “Blacks at Microsoft” Event Parr Center for Charlotte Mecklenburg and Cabarrus County High School Students
  • Friday March 24, 3 p.m., What the Tech Is Series – Topic Radio Broadcasting

Host Joe Little, Speaker Dr. Christian Dotson-Pierson, joined by guests from Praise 100.9
Center for Arts Technology – AU-101
RSVP through Google Form.

  • Saturday March 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Advising and Career Day/Open House and Job Fair – Central Campus, Levine IT, 5th floor
    Job Fair Attendees: Ally, Bank of America, Duke Energy, Microsoft, Novant, Vanguard, VMware
    Open to all Current and Prospective Students

Be a Student Ambassador for 2023-24

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students in auditorium engaged in conversationAttend an interest session to apply to be a 2023-24 Central Piedmont Student Ambassador.

Student ambassadors are student leaders who serve as official liaisons between the college, students and their families, guests, alumni, and friends of the college.

Student ambassador is a highly respected title and a great résumé builder. Other reasons you should become a student ambassador:

  • Get a scholarship of up to $1,700 per semester.
  • Gain real-world job skills, such as communication and interpersonal skills, and grow personally and professionally.
  • Meet other students.
  • Represent the college at recruitment events; attend exclusive college activities and events.
  • Participate in community service activities.
  • Network with community members and potential employers.
  • Make a positive impact on prospective and current students.

Join an upcoming Student Ambassador Information Session to learn more to learn about this leadership opportunity and scholarship program on March 17 (virtual) or March 22 (in person at Central Campus).