On Friday, April 11, the top two teams from STEM Tank Season 6 proudly represented Central Piedmont at the 2025 North Carolina Space Symposium, hosted by NC State University. 

This immersive, statewide event connected students with peers, faculty, industry professionals, and NASA representatives, providing a dynamic space for collaboration and innovation in aerospace and STEM. 

🌟 Student Presentations: 

🛰️ Team G.R.I.D. – Jiovani Umana, Vinz Damuag, and Yao Djaka (Mentor: Dr. Matt Miller) 

Focus: A sustainable energy solution for communities affected by power outages caused by natural disasters 

📱 Team Central App – Adriana Castillo, Imtiaz Mohammed, and Elijah Johnson (Mentor: Mr. Tony Stanford) 

Focus: A student-centered mobile app designed to enhance communication and support on campus 

Both teams presented poster sessions, sharing their innovative ideas and solutions with fellow students, educators, and professionals from across the state. 

👏 A special thank-you goes out to the dedicated mentors and to Dr. Heather Song for her support and leadership. 

You’re invited! Come support Central Piedmont students as they present innovative solutions to real-world issues affecting our campus and community.

Over the past five weeks, students have been hard at work developing proposals using the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to address challenges they’re passionate about.

📅 Event Details:

🗓 Date: Friday, April 25
🕚 Time: 11 a.m.
📍 Location: Central Campus, North Classroom Building, Auditorium Room 1123

🌟 Why Attend?

✅ See how students apply STEM to solve real problems
✅ Celebrate their teamwork, research, and presentation skills
✅ Get inspired by the next generation of change-makers!

Let’s cheer on our students as they show how STEM can make a real impact!

Kick off National Small Business Month with us at Central Piedmont’s Small Business Center! Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or just curious about launching your own venture—this event is for YOU.

🎉 Event Details:

🗓 Date: Friday, May 2
🕙 Time: 10: a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 Location: 1125 Charlottetowne Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204 (NEW Central Campus location!)

🌟 What to Expect:

🍴 Complimentary lunch
🤝 Networking with local small business owners
📚 Business-building resources and expert advice
💡 Tips & tools to help grow and elevate your business

🎁 BONUS: Register in advance and attend for a chance to win a Samsung tablet!

Join us as we celebrate, connect, and support the vibrant small business community of Mecklenburg County.

It’s time to celebrate all your hard work this semester! 🎉 Join Student Life for Spring FEST, a week of fun across all campuses featuring games, food, music, giveaways, and good vibes to wrap up the spring with a bang! 💥 

📍 Spring FEST Schedule: 

🎉 Cato Campus – Tuesday, April 15 | 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
🎉 Harper Campus – Wednesday, April 16 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
🎉 Central Campus – Thursday, April 17 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
🎉 Harris Campus – Thursday, April 17 | 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
🎉 Merancas Campus – Tuesday, April 22 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
🎉 Levine Campus – Wednesday, April 23 | Noon–2 p.m.

Bring your friends, grab some snacks, win cool prizes, and enjoy one last celebration before finals! 🎶🎈 

Want to do something meaningful and hands-on to help others? Join Student Life and Mentoring & Coaching for a powerful service opportunity with Rise Against Hunger—a global organization committed to ending hunger by delivering nutritious meals to communities around the world. 🌍❤️ 

📦 Event Details: 

🗓 Date: Wednesday, April 30
🕒 Time: 3-5 p.m.
📍 Location: Central Campus, Worrell Gym 

We’re calling on students, faculty, and staff to come together and assemble meal kits for those in need. It’s an incredible way to:
✔️ Give back
✔️ Connect with others
✔️ Be part of something bigger 

🔗 Spots are limited—reserve yours now and be part of the change! 

Let’s show what Central Piedmont can do when we come together to make a difference! 💪 

Central Piedmont is proud to share more about an important initiative that will enhance our college’s impact and the safety of our broader community. The Community Lifeline, a partnership between Central Piedmont and Mecklenburg County, is a transformative effort to improve our region’s emergency response training and workforce development. 

Addressing a Critical Regional Need

As Mecklenburg County continues to grow, so does the need for highly trained first responders. The Community Lifeline will provide essential training to ensure our region is prepared for everyday emergencies and large-scale incidents. Today, many of our first responders travel outside the county for their required in-service continuing education and training.

First Class Programs and Facility

Located at our Levine Campus in Matthews, N.C., the facility will offer a safe and controlled environment for hands-on learning and continuing education for first responders. Here are some highlights of the new facility:

• Real-world training spaces, such as a simulated home, convenience store, fire building, and vehicle accident scenarios.
• Cutting-edge technology, including virtual reality (VR) simulations, drone training, and high-tech medical crisis labs.
• Emergency vehicle driving courses to improve safety and response times.
• Cross-agency training programs, allowing emergency response personnel to train together.
• Mental health and conflict resolution training, teaching first responders how to handle high-stress situations with care and professionalism.
• Physical ability testing spaces and an indoor firing range for training.

This initiative reinforces Central Piedmont’s role as a leader in workforce development while enhancing partnerships with emergency response agencies. It is designed to meet the evolving needs of our community while upholding the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

Your Safety Is a Priority

Safety on our campuses remains a top priority. The emergency vehicle training course will be located to the southwest of our current campus footprint on the other side of CPCC Lane. The larger public safety training facility will be located across Campus Ridge Road and will require specific credentials to enter, as it will be a secure and controlled environment for specific training. All activities will be carefully monitored to provide a professional and safe learning experience.

Learn More

The Community Lifeline is an important investment in our future and the safety of our community. To explore more details about the project, visit the Community Lifeline Initiative.

We are proud to offer opportunities that make a real difference. Thank you for being part of the Central Piedmont community.

Feeling a little isolated or just looking to meet new people? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you! Come join us for some fun get-to-know-you games and friendship bracelet making. 💌✨

📅 Tuesday, April 22
⏰ 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Harper Campus, Harper IV, Room 102

📅 Thursday, April 24
⏰ 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Harris Campus, Harris 1, Lobby

✨ Let’s build friendships, share smiles, and have a great time together. Don’t miss out—we can’t wait to see you there! 🥳

Join us for a sweet celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and cake at the Baking & Pastry Arts Cake Design Showcase! 🍰✨

Our talented students have poured their hearts into designing and creating three-tier celebration cakes, and now it’s time to show them some love, snap some photos, and enjoy a slice of the fun.

📅 Event Details:

🗓 Date: Monday, April 28
📍 Location: Harris Campus, Student Life Center
🕙 Cake Presentation: 10 a.m.
🕚 Tasting & Celebration: 11 a.m.– Noon

Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or just a fan of cake and creativity, your support means everything. Bring a friend and join us in cheering on our student bakers for their hard work and artistic flair!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you—and yes, there will be cake! 🎉🍰

International Education Week (IEW) is set for November 17–21, and now’s the perfect time to start planning how you’ll be part of this global celebration! 

IEW is a nationwide initiative that highlights the power of international education, cultural exchange, and global learning. Colleges and universities in more than 100 countries participate with engaging events, class projects, performances, discussions, and more. 

💡 Ways to Get Involved: 

🌐 Plan a globally focused class activity
🌍 Host a cross-cultural event with your club or department
🤝 Launch a new international initiative on campus 

📅 Upcoming Info Session: 

🗓 Virtual Drop-In Meeting
📅 April 23
🕒 3–4 p.m.
🔗 Teams Meeting Link
Stop by to share ideas and ask questions! 

Interested in collaborating or need help shaping your idea?
📩 Contact Alisson Garcia at alisson.garcia@cpcc.edu 

Let’s come together to celebrate cultures, explore new perspectives, and go global—right here at Central Piedmont! 🌎✨ 

After a 20-year break from school, Tiffany Zamora returned to Central Piedmont with one goal: to make a difference. A first-generation college student, mother, and wife, Tiffany is a powerful example of perseverance, passion, and purpose.

Originally from New York, Tiffany previously earned an associate degree in business management. Now, she’s pursuing sociology with plans to earn a master’s in sociology and a Ph.D. in social work.

📚 Tiffany’s Achievements:

• Truist Honors Scholar
• Phi Theta Kappa member
• Chair of the Truist Research Sub-Committee
• Recipient of the ACA Scholarship and WINGS Scholarship
• Maintains a 4.0 GPA
• Published researcher with multiple academic conference presentations

💬 Her Words of Wisdom:

“Surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you and genuinely want to see you thrive.”

Tiffany credits her success to the support of Dr. Deninne Pritchett, her honors peers, and her family. She plans to transfer to UNC Charlotte after graduation in May and continue her mission to inform policy and fight injustice through research.

Tiffany’s story is proof that it’s never too late to follow your passion and rewrite your path.

Read her full story on our website.

Celebrate creativity and talent at the 2025 Juried Student Art Show, now on display in the Dove Gallery at the Parr Center! 🖼️✨

The exhibit features exceptional student artwork selected by a professional juror, showcasing a wide range of styles, mediums, and artistic voices from across Central Piedmont.

🗓️ Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony:

📅 Date: April 15
🕕 Time: 6– 8 p.m.
📍 Location: Parr Center Theater & Dove Gallery

Come support your fellow student artists, enjoy light refreshments, and see who takes home top honors in this year’s show!

Get ready to lace up and hit the pavement—The Meck Mile presented by Albemarle is back on May 10, and it’s happening right next to Central Campus in Uptown Charlotte! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ 

This exciting community race is perfect for walkers, runners, and everyone in between—whether you’re racing for time or just out for fun. 

🎉 Event Highlights: 

✅ Finish line celebration inside Memorial Stadium
🍻 Beer garden
🎶 Live music
🎨 Kids’ area
🎁 Vibe-filled festival atmosphere!

🔗 Register by Sunday, April 14 using the code CPCC for a special discount!

👧 Bonus for Families: Kids 13 and under run FREE if registered before race day! 

📍 Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 10 and don’t miss this chance to be part of one of Charlotte’s most fun and inclusive fitness events. 

Get ready for an epic journey of grief, growth, and geekdom in She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen, presented by Central Piedmont Theatre at the Parr Center Theater on Central Campus! 

🎲 About the Show: 

When Agnes Evans discovers her late sister Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she’s thrust into a fantastical world of adventure—filled with ogres, fairies, sword fights, and 90s nostalgia. This dramatic comedy is both hilarious and heartfelt, celebrating the warrior within and the power of imagination. 

🗓️ Showtimes: 

• Friday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. 
• Saturday, April 26, 7:30 p.m. 
• Sunday, April 27, 2:30 p.m. 
• Thursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. 
• Friday, May 2, 7:30 p.m. 
• Saturday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. 
• Sunday, May 4, 2:30 p.m. 

🎟️ Buy tickets now  

💥 Thursday BOGO Special!
Buy-One-Get-One-Free for adult tickets on Thursday shows—use the password: D&D 

🎓 Central Piedmont Students:
FREE admission at the door with a current student ID! 

Don’t miss this action-packed, emotionally charged celebration of identity, sisterhood, and fantasy! 

Join us at the Dale F. Halton Theater for Springing Forward: Mysteries and Machinations, a captivating dance performance series presented by Central Piedmont’s Dance Program! 

This spring production will feature original and reconstructed choreography from:
🎭 Clay Daniel, Dance Program Chair and Modern Dance Instructor
🩰 Tracie Chan, Ballet Instructor 

🌟 What to Expect: 

• A Contemporary Ballet and a comic Children’s Ballet, reimagined by Tracie Chan 
• A reconstructed quartet from 2016 and a brand-new duet, choreographed by Clay Daniel and accompanied live by the Central Piedmont Chorus 🎶 

🗓️ Showtimes: 

• Wednesday, April 23, Noon
• Thursday, April 24, Noon
• Friday, April 25, Noon

Come out and experience an inspiring blend of movement, music, and imagination. These lunchtime performances are the perfect way to celebrate spring through the power of the performing arts! 

TEAS scores are an important part of the admissions process for entrance into Nursing and Allied Health programs. The exam measures essential skills in mathematics, reading, science, English, and language usage.

Let Collegiate Test Prep help you achieve your best scores!

Our Course Features:

• TEAS content review.
• In-person and live virtual options.
• Experienced and dedicated faculty, teaching their respective content areas.
• Small class sizes.
• Subject review in math, science, English and reading.
• Personalized feedback from instructors.
• Computer-based testing strategies.
• Flexible learning schedules:
  • 24 hours of instruction, held over 8 evenings
  • 15 hours of instruction, held over a 2-day weekend

Registration Fee: $350 per student – Full Course
*Fee includes ATI TEAS Study Manual, two official online practice tests, supplementary materials, and a $50 non-refundable fee.

You’re invited! Join the Office of Mentoring and Coaching for the Annual Soft Skills Etiquette Luncheon—an engaging afternoon focused on building the professional skills every student needs to thrive in today’s workforce. 

📅 Event Details: 

🗓 Date: Thursday, April 17
🕒 Time: 3– 5 p.m.
📍 Location: Central Campus, Parr Center, Room 1000 
👔 Dress Code: Business Casual 

✨ What to Expect: 

✔️ Learn interpersonal communication and professional etiquette tips
✔️ Discover the do’s and don’ts of dining in a professional setting
✔️ Gain confidence in navigating professional environments
✔️ Network with peers and enjoy light refreshments 

👗 Need an Outfit? We’ve Got You Covered! 

We’re partnering with the Professional Clothing Closet powered by Career Services to help students dress to impress—for FREE! 

🛍️ Clothing Closet Pop-Ups:
📍 Worrell Building, Room 1152
🗓️ Tuesday, April 15
🕚 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
🔗 RSVP for the Clothing Closet

📝 Ready to Attend? 

🔗 Register for the Soft Skills Etiquette Luncheon

Don’t miss this chance to grow your skills, build your network, and make a lasting impression! 

Over spring break, eight Central Piedmont students traveled to Yellowstone National Park for an immersive, biology-focused learning experience led by Ecology Project International. The group stayed in Gardiner, Montana, where they participated in hands-on ecological research and gained valuable insight into wildlife conservation and land management.

The program began with lessons on bison biology, herd demographics, land management, and wolf ecology. Each day, students ventured into the park to take part in the Home on the Range citizen science study, which involves collecting and analyzing bison fecal samples to monitor migration patterns. Participants also learned how to complete demographic surveys for bison and pronghorn, identifying age and sex to help inform park management decisions.

🐺 A Highlight: Wolf Tracking in the Wild

One of the most impactful experiences of the trip was observing wolves through high-powered scopes while learning about pack behavior, denning sites, and ecosystem impact from Yellowstone scientists and trackers. The group also had a rare opportunity to hear stories from Rick McIntyre, a renowned Yellowstone wolf expert and author.

🌍 Educational Impact & Lasting Memories

Beyond fieldwork, the program emphasized the importance of biodiversity, ecological balance, and environmental stewardship. In the evenings, students prepared meals together and reflected on the day’s activities—building bonds and creating lasting memories in a snow-covered, scenic setting.

📸 See more photos and highlights on Instagram: @cpccglobalengagement

Take a break from finals stress and brighten a child’s day—one card at a time! 💛

Central Piedmont students are invited to stop by the Hagemeyer Library Makerspace to create encouragement cards for children receiving treatment at Levine Children’s Hospital.

✨ Details:

📍 Where: Central Campus, Hagemeyer Library Makerspace
🕘 When: 9 a.m.–4 p.m., weekdays through the end of the month
🎨 What’s Provided:

• Cards
• Markers
• Stickers
• Decorations
• Writing tips & inspiration

🧡 Leave your finished card with the Makerspace librarian—all cards will be delivered to Levine Children’s Hospital at the end of the month!

💬 Why Participate?

✔️ A creative way to de-stress before finals
✔️ A chance to give back and lift someone’s spirits
✔️ A simple act with a big impact

Questions? Contact Faith Wahlers for more info.

Treat yourself to a moment of calm this semester! Central Piedmont’s Massage Therapy students are offering 60-minute full body massages at an unbeatable price—while gaining real-world experience under the supervision of licensed professionals.

🗓️ Clinic Dates:

March 18 – April 23
📅 Monday–Friday (daytime & evening appointments available)
📍 Location: Central Campus, Leon Levine Health Sciences Center, Room 301

💰 Price: $25 per session

💳 Payment collected at the time of service (card or Apple Pay only—no cash)

💆‍♂️ Massage Techniques Offered:

🧘 Swedish Massage – Gentle, flowing strokes to promote relaxation and ease muscle tension
💪 Deep Tissue (Featured Technique!) – Targets chronic muscle tension with slow, focused pressure

📲 How to Book:

Schedule your session now! 

⚠️ Health Reminder:

If you are experiencing fever, flu-like symptoms, or have had recent contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19, please wait to book during a future clinic session.

Take a break. Relax your body. Support our students. You deserve it. 💙