Category Archives: Events

Visit the Professional Clothing Closet to be job ready

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Full room of clothes on racks and wardrobe accessories.Fit check! Ready to go on interviews after graduation, or do you need clothes for that big new job or summer internship?

The Central Piedmont Professional Clothing Closet is here to help with up to four professional, gently-used outfits, to help you build your work wardrobe.

The closet is located at Central Campus in the Worrell Building and is available for students. You can sign up for a Tuesday shopping date in the Google Form.

The closet also accepts donations in good condition. Learn more about the Professional Clothing Closet.

Free student tickets for CyberHype event

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CyberHype Charlotte logo - tech looking letters in purple and tealJoin CyberHype to connect!

This event will inspire participants to grow themselves and their career within the Charlotte area technology community, and for individuals to be able to get a seat at the table for shaping the community through technology crews.

Central Piedmont students are free with a valid ID presented at the door. General Admission tickets are $5.

  • Tuesday, May 16
  • 4- 7 p.m.
  • Central Campus, Parr Center, New Theater

Celebrating our May 2023 Graduates

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A group of graduates wearing caps and gowns smile during a selfie

We can’t wait to celebrate our newest Central Piedmont graduates on Thursday, May 11. Two ceremonies will be held at Bojangles Coliseum.The graduates react to the silver and gold streamers falling over their heads at graduation

Guests can attend in-person for the 10 a.m. and the 2 p.m. ceremonies, and you can also view the livestreams on YouTube. Nearly 1900 students are receiving degrees and diplomas this semester.

Find more details about the graduation ceremonies, including livestream links, on our commencement website.

Priority Registration for Fall 2023 begins April 28

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Two students look over work in a lab, holding a pipette and a test tube.

Priority registration for fall 2023 classes begins Friday, April 28, depending on the number of credits you have completed. Make sure you have consulted your advisor and are prepared with which classes you should take. (Summer registration is ongoing, with seats still available for classes that begin May 17.)

Do you have money lined up for school? There is money available to help you pay for school that you don’t have to pay back. You should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year, to see if you’re eligible. Apply for the 2023-24 school year now, and use our school code: 002915. You can also log into the Central Piedmont scholarship portal to apply for scholarships.

If you owe more than $200 in tuition for a term, the new Tuition Payment Plan will help spread out your bill into smaller payments.

Need help with anything? Email navigate@cpcc.edu (en Español: ayuda@cpcc.edu) or call 704.330.2722.

Dream Big: transfer workshop encourages top schools

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Alumni Presentation: Four smiling students in Central Piedmont caps and gownsAre you thinking about transferring to a four-year institution after Central Piedmont?

Alumni Roger Villarreal ‘21 and Christopher St Hilaire ‘20 encourage you to dream big and consider transfer opportunities into top colleges and universities. Listen to their stories of starting at Central Piedmont and transferring from here, and learn how you can prepare for your own transfer journey.

Dream Big: Our Journeys Into Top 20 Schools Alumni Presentation
Thursday, May 4 at 4 p.m.
Join the virtual meeting on WebEx

Free Resiliency and Leadership Workshop with Reebok Founder

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The Shoemaker, Resiliency & Leadership Tour is coming to Central Piedmont!
Come hear Joe Foster, the founder of Reebok and author of “Shoemaker,” the untold story of the British firm that became a global brand.
You can attend for free, but you will need to have a ticket and a valid Central Piedmont student ID at the door.
Free for students with a valid student ID: Reserve your seat. 

What: Shoemaker Resiliency and Leadership with Joe Foster, co-founder of Reebok
Where: Central Campus, Parr Center, New Theater
When: Thursday, May 4, 9 a.m. -1 p.m.

Co-founder of Reebok Joe Foster with an image of his book cover "Shoemaker"

Student Equity Council Meet-and-Greet

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The Student Equity Council is doing big things! The student group held a meet and greet to get to know each other, and learned about goals for the 2023-24 school year. These plans include participating in more healing circles around various issues and populations, including race, gender, LGBTQIA+, veterans, accessibility, survivors, and mental health, and are planning collaborations with other student groups.

Want to learn more or join the group? Complete the Student Equity Council Interest Form or email studentequitycouncil@cpcc.edu.

Student Art Show Open through July 27

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Sculptures, ceramics and photographs on display in the annual juried student art show.Each year, Central Piedmont’s Visual Arts Department hosts the Annual Juried Student Art Show, recognizing student works in ceramics, 2D and 3D design, drawing, jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture.

You can experience the entire show through the exhibit at Central Campus, inside the Overcash Center in the Ross and Overcash Art Galleries. The Annual Juried Student Art Show will be open through July 27, Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Student artwork is chosen by a judge to be included in this celebratory exhibition to showcase our students’ work completed in their studio classes.

Students who have works featured in the show receive a variety of awards, ranging from the Presidential Purchase Award; Foundation Purchase Award; first, second, and third place awards; along with several others.

 

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.

Vote in SGA Elections

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Student Government Association logo with gold columnsYour vote counts! Decide who will represent you on Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2023-24 school year! In the election, you will choose your SGA president, vice president, and public information officer.

Voting is open: Tuesday, April 18, at 8 a.m. through Thursday, April 20, at 11:59 p.m.

Learn more about this year’s candidates and cast your vote here.

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)