Counseling Services will be hosting a virtual coping skills series in September on Thursdays from 2-3:30 p.m.
This series is for any student wanting to learn ways to manage feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. This series will also focus on how to form and maintain meaningful relationships. You can sign up for as many of the sessions as you would like, they are held virtually on WebEx.
Love to sketch, paint, and craft? Central Piedmont Arts and Archives invite you to bring your artistry to Archival Photos Reimagined, an in-person activity where you can create a work of art that could be selected for a campus-to-campus traveling exhibition with the Gorelick Galleries, starting at Central, Cato, and Levine, in 2024.Limited art supplies will be available, but we encourage you to bring your own supplies.
We invite you to Central Piedmont’s 60th anniversary celebrations! This significant milestone wouldn’t be possible without you, our students and the future leaders in our community.
To make this celebration even more memorable, we have organized a series of free ice cream and cupcake socials throughout our campuses. We hope you can join us at the event on your campus:
Monday, Sept. 18
Tuesday, Sept. 19
Wednesday, Sept. 20
Thursday, Sept. 21
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, so with increased awareness, communication, and knowledge of resources, you may just save a life!
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Central Piedmont’s Counseling Services encourages everyone to learn more about the warning signs of suicide and sources for help.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available nationwide, providing easy access to mental health crisis support and a wealth of information. If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, students can also reach out to Counseling Services by calling 704.330.6420 or by emailing counseling@cpcc.edu.
Central Piedmont’s counselors are available to consult with students, faculty, and staff who have concerns about others, too. Read more information and resources on suicide prevention from the American Counseling Association.
A portion of the Parr Center mural
Central Piedmont is marking it’s 60th anniversary on Sept. 18. As part of that celebration, you’re invited to a panel discussion of the Central Piedmont Mural of History.
The Catalyst Coffee Bar is now open at Harris Campus, located on the First Floor of Harris I. Stop by Monday- Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. for grab-and-go food, or choose from a selection of specialty coffees and teas.
Remember that our food service is cashless, so you can use the Connect & Pay app to pay and even order ahead. (The Harris Campus location code on the app is 0303E8). If you only have cash, vouchers may be purchased at the Business Cashiering office in $5 and 10 increments.
Find more information about Dining on campus may be found on our website.
Join Central Piedmont’s Military Families and Veterans Services office for the annual September 11th remembrance ceremony at the Merancas Campus on 9/11 at 9 a.m.
All are welcome to attend, including community members and first responders.
Please join us at the flagpole to mark this historic day.
Auditions for Central Piedmont Community College’s fall production, Freaky Friday (Nov. 10-19), will
take place Sept. 20-22 in Overcash 300, at Central Campus.
Please pick one audition time slot via the SignUp Genius link for either Sept. 20 or 21, between 6-8 p.m. Dance Call will commence after the final slot each audition day for all
who auditioned that day (8-10 p.m.). Callbacks will be Sept. 22 from 6-9 p.m.
For auditions: Please bring a 90 second contemporary monologue and a 16-32 bar cut from a song (you may use music from Freaky Friday). Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for your scheduled time slot.
Please also bring clothes you can move in for the Dance Call. You may leave after an earlier audition slot and return for the Dance Call at 8 p.m.
Please review the complete audition announcement before signing up for a slot.
Please fill out this audition form before arriving for your audition.
Questions? Please contact carly.mcminn@cpcc.edu.
Are you interested in racial equity and making a difference in our community?
Central Piedmont is now accepting applications for the Central Piedmont Racial Justice Fellows Program for the 2023-2024 academic year. We will be hiring/engaging five Central Piedmont Racial Justice Fellows who will be part of the Charlotte Racial Justice Consortium (CRJC), composed of five local schools – Central Piedmont Community College, Johnson C. Smith University, Johnson & Wales University – Charlotte Campus, Queens University of Charlotte, and the University of North Carolina Charlotte.
This is a paid stipend position that requires about 6 hours a week. Students will be paid $1000 per semester. Hours are flexible but students must be available on Wednesdays from 4- 6 p.m. to meet with the larger consortium and campus cohort. Some meetings are virtual and many are in-person.
Students will receive racial equity and racial healing training/education, develop leadership skills to create a more comprehensive narrative on race, and experience and learn how to facilitate racial healing circles.
Don’t wait – submit your application today! Applications are due by Friday, Sept. 15.
For questions, please contact Jesse Bennett, jesse.bennett@cpcc.
Occupational Therapy
Still undecided on a program of study?
Join us Tuesday, Sept. 19 at our Health Professions and Human Sevices open house to learn more about all of our program options.
You’ll have an opportunity to:
Massage Therapy
We can’t wait to see you there!
Registration: Please complete this form to register for our open house.
Jerico Brown
Come see Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Jericho Brown, for this FREE can’t miss event.
Jericho Brown is author of the “The Tradition,” for which he won the Pulitzer Prize. He is the recipient of fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard, and the National Endowment for the Arts, and he is the winner of the Whiting Award. Brown’s first book, “Please,” won the American Book Award. His second book, “The New Testament,” won the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award. His third collection, 
The Tradition, won the Paterson Poetry Prize and was a finalist for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. His poems have appeared in The Bennington Review, Buzzfeed, Fence, jubilat, The New Republic, The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Paris Review, TIME, and several volumes of The Best American Poetry. He is the director of the Creative Writing Program and a professor at Emory University.
In addition to being a celebrated poet and warm, engaging teacher, Brown is
the editor of the new anthology “How We Do It: Black Writers on Craft, Practice, and Skill.”
A Makerspace is a collaborative work space that allows you to enter with an idea for a project and leave with a finished product.
Check out the Makerspace in your local Central Piedmont Library!
Central Campus Library, in the Parr Center, offers 3D printing, laser engraving and cutting, sewing and embroidery, vinyl cutting, large format printing, and an array of arts and craft supplies to help you get started making. For more information about our Makerspace, check out our guide.
Cato, Harper, Harris, Levine, and Merancas Libraries offer 3D printing, vinyl cutting, and other amenities. Stop by your local library, meet your librarians, and check out the makerspace activities available for you to start making.
The Academic Learning Center (ALC) has launched new tutoring options to help you be successful in your classes, with choices to get academic support throughout the day, evening, and on weekends.
You have two options to receive academic support. You can make an appointment with an ALC tutor right here on campus for either in-person or virtual support during the day.
You can also make a virtual appointment with a Brainfuse tutor, for appointments after 5 p.m. in the evenings, and on weekends.
Review the full student user guide for all the details, and learn how to:
Here are a few important things to keep in mind:
You can also visit us at one of our locations:
If you have any questions, please contact the ALC by phone 704.330.6422 or via e-mail alc@cpcc.edu.
“Central Piedmont has been my beacon of opportunity,” declares Joan S. Laos-Garavito, a determined individual whose journey embodies resilience and a relentless drive for knowledge. Hailing from Bogotá, Colombia, Joan’s path to academic success is a testament to tenacity.
Choosing Central Piedmont was a strategic decision. “I decided to attend Central Piedmont because it offers quality and affordable education,” Joan shares. This choice was a crucial steppingstone to fulfilling his aspirations. Graduating from Sharpstown HS in Houston, TX, Joan’s determination led him to pursue an IT Networking Technologies degree. Through the NC Works NexGen Program, Joan triumphed over economic adversities.In addition to assisting him with tuition and textbooks, the program also provided him with work experience as an employee of Central Piedmont.
Joan’s journey led him to become an employee at Central Piedmont’s ESL (English as a Second Language) department. Drawing from his passion for video recording and editing, he creates videos showcasing the college’s programs. “It’s rewarding to help ESL students communicate their achievements to loved ones,” Joan shares, highlighting his dedication to supporting others.
“What I enjoy about Central Piedmont is the diversity of its students and staff and the quality of education,” Joan reflects. His journey has been enriched by experiences like being part of the Soccer Club, creating a sense of community within the campus.
His ability to navigate through the pandemic was a true test of his resilience. “The pandemic deprived me of the full college experience, and on top of that, I faced the loss of loved ones back in Colombia,” he recalls. Despite these hurdles, his family’s support has been his strength, motivating him to keep moving forward.
Joan’s fascination with technology is a result of the influence his father had on him growing up. “Thanks to my father, I’ve had access to technology,” he explains. “I began editing videos just for fun, but I’ve always wanted to understand how computers and the internet enable effective communication.”
His goal is to enter the workforce and acquire more experience in the field of information technology. However, he intends to never give up on learning new things. When Joan graduates from Central Piedmont, he plans to become certified in Network+ and Security+.
Joan’s advice for future Central Piedmont students: “College and University can the best part of life! Have fun, make connections, but keep a lookout on your deadlines.”
Looking for employment opportunities this fall? Check out these employers at Central Campus on Wednesdays in September:
All on-campus recruiting events are 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Central Campus – Parr Center First Floor (near Information Desk)
There are hundreds of opportunities on our job board Handshake – including paid internships, on-campus, part time, full time and seasonal positions. Check “events” to learn about employers visiting campus for recruiting. Employers will visit additional campuses through the semester, and more employers will be coming to Central Campus too.
The fall semester is just getting started, but it’s time for a quick break. Central Piedmont will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4 for Labor Day.
In addition, please remember that there are no classes on Tuesday Sept. 5 for an employee professional development day.
The Welcome Center at Parr Center, which is usually open on Saturdays from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., will be closed in observance of the holiday.
We hope you enjoy this moment to catch your breath or get caught up on your long weekend!
Central Piedmont and the Risk, Safety, and Security team work to keep you safe while you’re on campus.
Emergency Notifications
For Critical Alert messaging, Central Piedmont uses Rave, a mass notification system, to send urgent alerts to you via text, phone call, and college email if college operations are ever impacted by inclement weather, a power outage, or a campus emergency. We strongly encourage you to keep your mobile number updated in your MyCollege user profile for emergency communications.
Check and update your contact information here:
Please note you cannot opt out of Critical Alert notification emails to your Central Piedmont account because your Central Piedmont email is the college’s official channel of communication.
Safety & Security Procedures
We also want to remind you of the information available on Central Piedmont’s website about What To Do In An Emergency, for situations including an active shooter, severe weather, fire, and more. We all play a role in safety at the college, so please familiarize yourself with safety and security protocols at the college. In-person classes may begin with a “safety moment” to assign tasks needed in an emergency, such as calling college security, performing CPR/retrieving the AED machine in a medical emergency, and other steps to lead people to safety.
See Something, Say Something
Most importantly, Central Piedmont relies on its students and employees to be the eyes and ears of the college, so if you see or hear something, please say something. If you have a concern of an immediate threat, please call Central Piedmont College Security Services at 704.330.6911.
Contact College Security Services:
Watch Out for Vehicles and Pedestrians
For your safety, when crossing streets, please use designated crosswalks, and use crosswalk buttons to activate available flashing lights. When driving around our campuses, watch out for pedestrians and people riding bikes and scooters. Also, be sure to use the college’s parking lots and parking decks for student drop-offs and pick-ups. Please do not park on or block city streets.
Congratulations to all the students who made the latest President’s and Dean’s lists.
These students made the lists based on their grades from summer 2023 classes, and took at least 12 credit hours of college-level classes with no Incomplete (“I”) or Withdraw (“W”) grades. They are placed on either the D
ean’s list or President’s list based on their grade point average (GPA) for the semester.
Summer 2023 Dean’s List students have achieved a minimum of a 3.5 GPA for the semester.
Summer 2023 President’s List students have achieved a 4.0 GPA for the semester.
Did you know that you can use your financial aid to buy supplies, books & access codes, and even bus passes at the Central Piedmont Campus Store? Check out the online store for even more shopping options. Orders over $50 ship free!
Dates to use available funds (prior to release for your refund):
Not all financial aid is available at the bookstore, read more about financial aid policies.
Campus Stores are located at Cato, Central and Levine Campuses. Smart Lockers are available at Harper, Harris and Merancas Campuses for delivery after online purchases.