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February 10, 2010
Welcome to CPCC Today!
This week's headlines:
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Withdrawal Policy
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North Campus Bookstore Hours
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Transfer Talks at Levine Campus
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Transfer Tuesday
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Career Mentoring Day for Disabled Vets
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Career Fair
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Your Faculty Advisor
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Study Abroad
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TRiO Club Collection
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Student Resources Days
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Conversation with Rep. John Lewis
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Financial Aid for Summer Classes
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ANTSHE Conference
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Mini FAFSA Days
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Sigma Chi Eta
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Update Your Records
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Upcoming Events
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State of the Arts! Newsletter
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We'd Love Your Feedback
CPCC Withdrawal Policy
To receive a “W” grade, a student must withdraw before the first 35 percent of the class. Talk
with your instructor or check your syllabus to confirm the official withdrawal date for your class.
*Financial aid recipients may be responsible for repayment of their financial aid award if they
decide not to attend CPCC, and must officially withdraw from the College and classes.
Learn more about the financial impact of withdrawing and schedule adjustments by visiting
financial aid.
Bookstore Hours at North Campus
The CPCC Bookstores are pleased to announce that the CPCC North Campus bookstore will have
regular weekly hours starting February 1! North Campus continues to see significant growth and
the CPCC bookstores are expanding the products and services we offer to better meet this need.
The bookstore will continue to open for any new or CCE classes not covered by the this schedule.
North Campus bookstore hours starting February 1 are:
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8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday
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1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday
Transfer Talk with UNC Charlotte at Levine Campus
Are you interested in transferring to UNC Charlotte? Representatives from Admissions, Advising,
Career Services, and current UNCC students will be at Levine Campus to talk with you on
Wednesday, February 17, from 12:30-1:30 in the auditorium .
During this one hour session, you can learn about the transfer admission requirements at UNC
Charlotte and ask current UNCC students about life as a 49’er. Free pizza will be provided while it
lasts, so claim your seat early.
Transfer Tuesday
A recruiter from Johnson C. Smith University will be at Central Campus on Tuesday, February 16,
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the second floor lobby of Central High Building to talk with prospective
transfer students.
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Career Mentoring Day For Disabled Vets @ Gerdau Ameristeel
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March 5, 2010; 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
A unique opportunity for disabled vets to develop a relationship with an international corporation
located in Charlotte.The Gerdau Ameristeel Career Mentoring Day experience will give you the
opportunity to:
• Network with a leading corporation with more than 40,000 employees worldwide
• Take a behind the scenes tour of the largest steel production facility in the area
• Learn what employment opportunities are available
Space is limited so register today at www.enableamerica.org. Contact margaret.
bock@enableamerica.org or call 813.222.3212, ext 1602 or fax 813.222.3298.
The CPCC Career Fair is Coming!
When: Tuesday, March 4, 2010; 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Where: The Grady Cole Center, Central Campus, Career Fair 2010
Career Services can help you with your résumé and provide interviewing assistance in person or
online! Check out Career Services or stop by the office located in Central High Room 122.
Do You Have a Faculty Advisor?
Faculty advisors are experts in their disciplines and knowledgeable about the courses you need.
You will see your faculty advisor if you:
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Have declared a program of study and need help with program planning, course selection
and scheduling
Are a transfer student with less than 30 hours of transfer credit
How do you find your faculty advisor?
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Log into MyCollege using your ID and password
From the Academic Profile menu, select "My Profile"
Your faculty advisor's name and email will appear near the end of your profile
Need advising or counseling assistance? Stop by the Student Success Center and you will receive
the assistance you need.
Study Abroad This Summer
Spanish in Costa Rica, French in Montreal, German in Germany - Summer language immersion 2010!
These exciting language immersion courses are available and you can earn up to seven credits or
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immerse yourself for personal enrichment. Learn about the many opportunities, resources and clubs
available. Visit Study Abroad!
TRiO Club Toiletry Collection
To benefit Urban Ministries—Families in Need Project
Going on Now through Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Please bring your donations to Central High Building-Room 117
Following is a list of suggested items (new items only, please)
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Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Mouthwash
Brushes/combs
Washcloths
Soap
Lotion
Razors
Shaving cream
Deodorant
Shampoo
Conditioner
Chewing gum
Mints
Student Resources Days
A fun-filled opportunity for students to discover all of the fabulous, free resources and meet many
of the professionals available to help with student success. Meet experts from Financial Aid,
Counseling and Advising, the Tutoring/Testing Center, the Language Lab, Disability Services,
Cooperative Education, Student Life, the Family Resource Center, Service Learning, Library
Services, Transfer Resource Center, Career Services and many more.
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Cato Campus: Wednesday, February 10; 10 a.m. - noon in the Cato I lobby.
Harris Campus: Thursday, February 11; 10 a.m. - noon
“Come Walk in My Shoes: A Conversation with Rep. John Lewis”
Central Piedmont Community College’s (CPCC) Library Services Division, Student Life Department
and Diversity Committee will bring Representative John Lewis (D-Georgia) to the College’s Central
Campus for an afternoon of enlightenment and education, as he discusses his experiences in the
Civil Rights Movement and screens his award-winning documentary “Come Walk in My Shoes,”
written and directed by Robin Smith.
When: Thursday, February 18; 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Pease Auditorium, CPCC Central Campus, 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte
This event is not open to the public. Parking for all media personnel will be available in the
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Faculty/Staff parking deck, accessible from East Fourth St. For more information, please contact
Gloria Kelley at 704.330.6441.
Do You Need Financial Aid for Summer Classes?
If you complete more than 24 hours toward your degree in an academic year, you could be
eligible to receive a Pell Grant in the summer!
How do I know if I am eligible?
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Complete the 2010-11 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible!
You must complete more than 24 credit hours in the academic year. For example if you
complete 9 credit hours in the fall and 9 credit hours in the spring, you will need to
complete at least 7 credit hours in the summer! (Note that this qualification is based on
earned hours, not attempted hours or hours resulting from AP, IB, testing out, or other
such competency measures.)
For more information, visit Financial Aid.
ANTSHE Conference
13th Annual ANTSHE (Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education) Conference,
Global Readiness in the 21st Century: Adults Students Prepare for the Workforce. March 12-13,
2010 at UNCC at Charlotte. Click link below to register and read additional information about the
conference.
http://oases.uncc.edu/antshe/register.htm
Mini FAFSA Days
CPCC will offer mini-FAFSA Days to assist students with completing and submitting the FAFSA
forms via the Internet. We are here to help!
When: Every Friday
Time: 9 a.m. until noon
Location: Central Campus, Levine IT Building, Room 5136
Sigma Chi Eta
Are you a Pre-Communication major? If so, you may want to join Sigma Chi Eta, a national honor
club for speech communication majors. Students need to have 9 semester hours completed
(approximately 3 Communication classes) and a 3.0 GPA. For more information, contact Dr. Anne
McIntosh, Advisor to Sigma Chi Eta at Anne.McIntosh@cpcc.edu
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Update your records online
Have you recently moved or changed your phone number? Each semester thousands of envelopes
are returned to the College that contain important information regarding things such as refunds and
graduation. We have made it easier than ever to change your address with the College. Now you
can change your address online by logging into MyCollege. Under Students, select Address Change.
Events at CPCC
2nd Annual Chili Cook-off
On Wednesday, February 10 from 10 a.m.- noon, there will be a chili cook-off at the North
Campus. The event will be held in the TS student lounge. Stop by to choose your favorite recipe!
Blood Drive at Levine Campus
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by donating life-saving blood at the Community Blood Center of the
Carolinas Blood Mobile at the Levine Campus on Monday, February 15 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Register online at www.cbcc.us/donate and use our donor code CPLevine. Walk-ins are also
welcome. Free refreshments are available for all participants at our CPCC Levine Campus Bleeding
Hearts Valentines Celebration of Love and Life. For more information, please contact Barry.
Gilmore@cpcc.edu or call 704.330.4252.
Click here for more events on campus
Interested in the Arts?
Check out the State of the Arts! newsletter where you'll find upcoming productions, audition
information and much more!
Got Feedback?
We would love to hear what you have to say about the College. Whether you need assistance with
one of our College services or want to give kudos for outstanding service, we are here to make
your experience at the College a great one. Let us know how we can help. Send us an email and
we will be sure to respond to you within 48 hours if you need assistance. Thank you for choosing
CPCC!
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