With the current construction on Elizabeth Avenue, it has become even more critical for students and staff members to observe parking rules on the Central Campus. The construction has had a significant impact on the space available for loading and unloading the CATS special needs buses on Pease Lane. Security has observed students and staff members improperly parking in the loading zones and handicapped spaces.

As a result, our parking and security staff will begin increasing their efforts to monitor this issue. Violations in loading zones will result in wheel locks or towing of cars in the future.

To assist with the parking issues during construction, employees are also reminded to park in the faculty parking deck.

For fall semester 2007, 674 students made the Dean’s List and 400 students made the President’s List. To be eligible, a student must be in a declared program, have a 3.5 or higher (Dean’s) or 4.0 (President’s) grade point average in 1000-2000 level courses with no withdrawals and no incompletes.

Students receive a congratulatory letter from the College, have the honor designated on their transcripts, have their names posted on our website, and have their names published in the Charlotte Observer.

We need your volunteer help! On February 19, CPCC will host the 2008 Open House in the IT Building on Central Campus from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Last year we had over 400 people in attendance and this year we are hoping for many more! If you would like to volunteer with check-in, refreshments, greeting, etc., please contact Julie Grahl via email or call 6223.

Any amount of volunteer time would be greatly appreciated!

The College Fellows Committee is pleased to announce Jessie Attrey as the 2008 Fellow for Applied Technology. Jessie teaches in the Electrical Engineering Technology Department. She will be working this semester to research and create a prototype of a heat-sensitivity monitoring device that has potential application in the pharmaceutical and medical fields. The College Fellows Committee is currently accepting applications; please visit the website for more information. 

Congratulations to Jessie Attrey!

All CPCC employees are invited to participate in a free American Heart Association Adult CPR & AED on Monday, February 11, in TA 107 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. During the class, participants will practice and then demonstrate specific skills to fulfill course requirements. At the end of the class, if participants perform the skills, they will receive a Heartsaver CPR and AED card.

The class is limited to the first 15 people. Register today on LearnerWeb and then pick up a textbook in TA 110 any time between 9:00 a.m.–12 noon. Prior to attending the class on February 11, participants must review and read pages 3-17; 23-28; 31-33 and 91-108.

Dress comfortably so that you can practice on the floor with the manikins. If you have any questions, contact Cynthia Smith, 6726.

On Saturday, April 26, 2008, CPCC will host over 1,000 visitors including runners/walkers, family, and friends participating in the 13th Annual Skyline Run, a 5K Run/Walk/Wheelchair/Baby Jogger event sponsored by the CPCC Foundation to raise money for student scholarships and other college needs.

We need for you to volunteer a few hours (7:30-10:00 a.m.) to help with the many tasks needed to make this a safe and fun event. We particularly need individuals who will stand at intersections on the course (through the Elizabeth neighborhood) to make sure no cars interrupt the runner/walkers. All volunteers receive a free race T-shirt.

Please email Patricia Williams to let us know where you would like to help. Many thanks on behalf of students.
—Mitchell Hagler, Volunteer Coordinator
 

§ Career Services will be hosting the Career Fair on March 5 from 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the Grady Cole Center adjacent to the Central Campus. This is event is also open to the community and is free for all job candidates. Approximately 100 employers will be exhibiting, which makes the CPCC Career Fair one of the largest in the Charlotte area. Please encourage your students to:

• Visit Career Services early for résumé assistance
• Dress professionally
• Check www.cpcc.edu/career/fair for an updated list of employers so they can research company websites to prepare
• Prepare ahead by watching short videos www.cpcc.edu/career/fair

Evaluations from the employers stress the need for professional attire. If dressed in jeans, t-shirts, etc, we will ask candidates to leave and returned dressed appropriately so they can succeed. Flyers will be distributed to some members of faculty to hand out in their classrooms. We want to thank all the faculty who distribute Career Fair flyers in their classrooms. We appreciate your support!

§ The 2007 Career Fair was a great success due in large part to the support we received from our volunteers. Come be a part of one of the largest career fairs in Charlotte! Our volunteers assist primarily in the areas of registration, evaluations and door prizes.

Choose from two shifts:

• 1st Shift: 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• 2nd shift: 12:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

For those who can devote their time for a complete shift, we will thank you with a delicious hot lunch catered by Mama Ricotta’s! Please email or call Christy Curts in Career Services (6449). Please be sure to indicate what area and time period you would prefer.

Thanks in advance for your help!

§ This week Outreach and Recruitment is in CMS English classes talking with students about the College Connection early registration program and their future college plans. This week we will be at Independence, Harding, Hopewell, and Olympic high schools. In order to participate in the program, students must apply and take the Accuplacer test prior to the registration date at their school. On the scheduled date, along with advisors, registrars and a financial aid representative, we will register students for the fall 2008 semester before they have even graduated from high school. What a great opportunity to get a head start at CPCC!

§ Don’t forget this month’s information sessions will be held at Central and North Campus on Tuesday, February 5, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Check out the Outreach & Recruitment website for more information!

Americans nationwide will wear red to show support for women’s heart disease awareness. The Heart Truth is: “Heart Disease Doesn’t Care What You Wear—It’s the #1 Killer of Women.” Join the national awareness movement by wearing red tomorrow, Friday, February 1, and encourage your family, friends, and co-workers to do the same. This observance promotes the Red Dress symbol and provides an opportunity for everyone to unite in this life-saving awareness movement by showing off a favorite red dress, shirt, or tie, or Red Dress Pin.

For more information on The Heart Truth campaign, National Wear Red Day, and the Red Dress—the national symbol of women and heart disease awareness— visit http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/hearttruth/wrd/

Participate in the Charlotte area Sister to Sister National Women's Heart Health Fair Saturday, February 23, from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at South Park Mall. This is a free, informative, and engaging event for women that features lifestyle presentations, cutting-edge information on medical issues of importance to women and their families, and complimentary free heart-health screenings.

Learn about your personal heart health while talking with medical, lifestyle, nutrition and fitness experts and enjoying the many vendors, raffles, and giveaways.

§ In recognition of Black History Month, the CPCC Libraries, Student Life and the CPCC Chapter of the National Council on Black American Affairs, Southern Region, have partnered together to bring you some exciting programs and activities throughout the month of February. The aim of these programs is to promote knowledge of the history, cultural heritage and contributions Black people have made to America and elsewhere.

This year, we will kick-off our celebration of Black History Month on Wednesday, February 6, with a special lunch and learn presentation by master quilter Marilyn Gore on the history and traditions of African American quilters and quilting. Other activities include live performances featuring African dances and drumming, a hip hop artist, panel discussions and more. View the detailed calendar of planned events. 

We believe that you will find these programs educational and enlightening and look forward to you joining us. To ensure that we have adequate accommodations, we are asking that you RSVP if you intend to bring your entire class to any of these programs. If you require additional information, you may contact retha.hall@cpcc.edu or Jennifer.conway@cpcc.edu.

§ A note about Black History Month. Black History was established by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a renowned African American educator, historian and founder of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. To increase the awareness of the history, contributions and achievements of Africans and Black Americans, Woodson organized the first annual Negro History Week in February 1926.

In the early 1970s, to reflect the change in attitude and culture, this celebration was changed to Black History Week. Due to its wide acceptance, this celebratory event subsequently evolved into Black History Month in 1976.

The Harper National Flexographic Center on Harper Campus is pleased to announce that its Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology (GAIT) students have recently won 12 Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA) Awards.

The award winners include Rachel Pearson, Miok Jeon, Young Choi, Heather Amler, Jessica O’Loughlin, Andrew Knapp, Nikki Laughlin, Jeff Leaser, and every student who participated in the Flexo 1 class project.

For more information about the PICA Awards won by CPCC students or CPCC’s Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology program, please contact Gareth Burns at 4425  or Stephen Gerhardt at 4411.

The Futures Institute and the Center for Sustainability are compiling a list of “green” facts, accomplishments, and programs from the College as we complete our CPCC nomination for the “Green Awards 2008” event. This regional program is offered by the Charlotte Business Journal and the Charlotte Chapter of the US Green Building Council to honor those in the Charlotte area who make efforts to incorporate environmentally sustainable practices into their business or community.

We are asking for your comments regarding your department’s activity in promoting sustainability, either in the classroom or in your workplace. This is your opportunity to brag, highlight and promote those internal efforts you are aware of that strengthen the environmental health of CPCC, our students, and our region.

Once completed, the results will be posted on the Center for Sustainability website. Although there is always room for improvement, you will be amazed to learn what your college is doing right now! Please email your supporting comments to Ernie McLaney.

§ Charlotte Pfeifer, instructor in Early Childhood Education, was a workshop presenter at a conference on Saturday, January 26, sponsored by the Ecumenical Preschool Committee of Charlotte. Her presentation, “First Steps for Toddlers,” focused on growth and development of the child 12-30 months. She also provided “hands on” opportunity to explore appropriate curriculum experiences for this age group.

Harris Conference Center welcomed first time guests Optima Engineering last week. Optima Engineering PA is a Charlotte based engineering and design firm with “a wealth of experience with many kinds of buildings … including industrial, healthcare, schools, mixed use facilities, assisted living, commercial/retail, high-rise, hotels, data centers, fire stations, prisons, restaurants and churches.”   

Actors and technicians
We are looking for actors to appear in the entire season as well as performers for single shows. You must be available for daytime rehearsal to work in all shows other than Annie Get Your Gun. The season runs from May 26 to July 28 for actors. Technicians must be available starting May 19. Call 704.330.6835 to make an appointment.

• Date: February 23
• Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Place: Halton Theater
• Actors (18 to 60+) by appointment only–Halton Theater
• Technicians bring portfolios and résumés for interview

For an appointment, contact artistic director Tom Hollis at the above number or by email. Or visit our website for more information. Roles available in all shows. Prepare a song and monologue. No more than two minutes. Be prepared to dance. Accompanist will be provided. No tapes or CDs.

The 2008 summer season will include these shows: Annie Get Your Gun, Smokey Joe’s Café, Dial “M” for Murder, and Crazy for You.

Other positions
Auditions for interns (15 to17) will be held on March 31 and April 1 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A separate audition will be held for children’s roles (7 to 14) and will take place on March 31 and April 1 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Both auditions will take place in Tate Hall of Overcash.

Metrographics, a Charlotte commercial printing company, was awarded two Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA) Awards in late 2007 for CPCC print pieces designed by Ryan Case in Marketing Services:

• CPCC’s 2006-2007 Annual Report received a Special Judges Award in the Annual Report category.
• The Alumni Annual Campaign mailer won the “Best of Category” for binding techniques.

Since 1966, the PICA Awards have been the premier symbol of excellence for the graphics industry in the Carolinas.

Dana Cole was selected as December Employee of the Month for the Cato Campus.  In the nomination letter, the writer stated that Dana exhibits exceptional dedication to serving students in a consistent and high-speed and energy basis. "She treats all students with care and warmth and strives to make each student leave her area with a smile and a true sense of satisfaction. She also strives to help out all other areas at Cato Campus, especially during the peak times. Dana is always willing to lend a helping hand to students and employees who are in need of a little extra attention and patience. She brought her experience from the Levine Campus and has made a lasting presence felt here at the Cato Campus. I fully recommend Dana Cole for employee of the month at Cato Campus." 

The photos and write-ups for the fall and annual Employee Recognition winners and Eyes on You winners honored at the January 22 forum are now posted on the College’s Learning College website.

Student Life would like to extend a sincere “thank you!” to all of the information table volunteers at each of our campuses. The individuals and organizations are recognized below. The work of these volunteers is so important during the first few days of classes. We’re fortunate to be able to quickly answer student questions and point new students in the right direction during a potentially confusing time.

We appreciate all of their time and energy!

Information Table Volunteers
Alisa Notte	Alyssa Williams	Amanda Allen
Amy Bruining	Amy Riebold	Andrea Abercrombie
Anne-Marie Maino	Barry Gilmore	Betty McCall
Beverly Laws	Bill Whitaker	Bob Anderson
Bobbie Everett	Brantlee Drake	Carrie Konczal
Cassie Moore	Catharine Curtis	Cedric Steele
Charlene Hinson	Chris Bonnemere	Clarine Moore
Connie Johnston	Connie Volk	Deborah Rivers
Dena Shonts	Denise Strange	Denise Wells
Derek Faggart	Don Biltcliffe	Donna Mackey
Dwight Evans	Eddie Howell	Elizabeth Weinberg
Eric Price	Frank McGuire	Gayle Somervell
Gene Merklein	Gladys Bolden	Gladys Borda
Harriet Johnson	Hugh Dussek	Ilia Lively
Ina Davenport	Inez Lawrence	Janet Barker
Janice Teeter-Blanks	Jay Potter	Jean Woodlief
Jeff Hill	Jennifer Arnold	Jennifer Conway
Jerri Haigler	John Conway	John Duke
Johnnie Roach	Joyce King	Joyce Washington
Karen Streppa	Kent Rittenhouse	Lesley Shroyer
Levine Campus staff	Levine Campus SGA	Libby Vagnoni
Linda Jones	Linda Moorer	Lisa Ware
Loretta Hinton	Lynne Kilgore	Marcia Addison
Marion Boyce	Marjorie Wilson	Mark Clifton
Mark Helms	Mark Little	Mark Perryman
Marla Harris	Mary-Lynn Mitchell	Mel Gay
Michael Hudson	Michael Matlock	Mitchell Hagler
Mona Baker	Monica Crawford	Natalia Gonchar
Nicki Brooks	Noemi Jesalva	Pam Englebert
Pat Nash	Pat West	Patricia Williams
Phil Adams	Phillip Lopp	Randy Colilla
Reggie Pincham	Renata Ashe-Warren	Retha Hall
Richard Zollinger	Ruth Hedgpeth	Sally Whitten
Sarah Wilson	Saronda Easter	Savanna Clay
Sharon Gay	Shera Dieth	Stacey Brown
Stephanie Gainer	Susan Oleson	Tammy Eudy
Teresa Caesar	Teri Tucker	Terry McMicking
Tom Covington	Tracy Moore	Valerie Wright
Vann Branch	Vicky Tsai	Yan Wang

§ To the editor from Roger Meyers, English, Reading and Humanities:

“For two days I was having difficulty getting my college transcripts to fit in the 150K permitted on the CPCC Employment Application. I realized that I needed assistance and went to the ITS Help Desk. Larry Turner, with assistance from Kristi Stiles, worked wonders and reduced the file size, which permitted me to file my application in a timely manner. Thank you, ITS Help Desk.”

§ To Bill Jordan, Security, from Jay Potter, Harper Campus:

“I just wanted you to know that Clidell Conston went above and beyond the call of duty in apprehending the individual suspected of passing bad checks at the Harper Bookstore on Wednesday. Clidell’s quick thinking helped detain the suspect until the police were notified. His capture of the fleeing suspect is appreciated not only by me but also the rest of the Harper staff.

“Clidell has helped maintain Harper as a safe and friendly learning environment. We greatly appreciate his efforts.”  

BIRTHDAYS
Feb. 2	Cindy M. Fowler
3	Donald Robert Belle Larry N. Fisher Shannon Lakesha Harris Joan Stradford
4	William F. Granger Pamela Jean Hacker Stephen Mark Perryman Lisa Morris Ware Kathy C. Watkins
5	Eileen Albrecht Clark Jennifer M. Leigh Rita Cobb Rodabaugh
6	Dieu Xuan Derr Lynn Kirk Charlotte K. Pfeifer Lesley Gay Shroyer James W. Stewart
7	Nawal M. Hopkins Christopher J. Riley Abigail J. Rovner Rebecca Carnes Sanders

Greg Davis, 1974 winner of the Richard Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award, is retiring from his position at UNC Charlotte. You may read more about Dr. Davis in the January 30, 2008, UNCC faculty/staff newsletter, which reports that the university is planning a reception in his honor this spring.

From CPCC: The First Thirty Years by Carol Timblin

Who will be North Carolina's next governor? You'll have the opportunity to meet each of the candidates before you make your choice.

The Regional Roads Committee (RRC) invites you to the fourth in a series of discussions with all the 2008 N.C. gubernatorial candidates. You are invited to hear N.C. Treasurer Richard Moore discuss his platform on meeting our regional transportation needs. FREE, but registration is required.

• Date: Friday, February 1, 2008
• Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
• Place: Tate Recital Hall, Overcash Center
• Register online

Other candidates scheduled to make presentations are Bob Orr, February 5, and Pat McCrory, February 11.

For more information, call Murphy Sullivan at 704.378.1374.

§ State Employees Association of N.C. District 13 will have its next meeting on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. at the Harbor Inn Restaurant on E. Harris Blvd. in Charlotte. All SEANC members are encouraged to attend.

§ District 13 will again sponsor the Annual Fire and Life Safety Bowl given by the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshal's office. This year's event, the 30th Bowl, will be held Thursday, March 13, 2008, at the Oasis Temple in Charlotte. A number of area schools will participate in the program, which is a competition in game show format based on questions regarding fire and life safety practices among 4th and 5th graders. 

Volunteers are needed to assist in the day's activities.  If interested, please contact District Chair Jim Davis at 704-807-7106.

§ The inaugural CPCC Student Jeweler/Metalsmith Valentine’s Sale will be held at Green Rice Designs, 451 East 36th Street, Noda Arts District in Charlotte. There will be an opening party/reception on Saturday, February 9, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The show/sale will continue until the end of February.

§ 72” Hunting House sofa, off-white quilted fabric, Guardsman Fabri-Coate treated, 4 years old, excellent condition. Great for small space—make reasonable offer. Call 6311.

§ Charlotte Chapter of IAAP is selling raffle tickets for a Delectable Chocolates Basket with a value of $300 and a Treasure Chest of Teas and Coffees with a value of $200. Tickets for both are $3 or two for $5. The drawings will be February 29, 2008. Call Patricia at 6566 to purchase.