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WOW! WHAT A TEAM!

CCCC Is Green Leader

2009 CCCC Annual Career Fair

"Central Carolina Community College has been on the cutting edge, both in North Carolina and nationally, in promoting sustainability awareness through education and partnerships with business, industry and government agencies," says Congressman Bob Etheridge. "It is in the forefront of the training of 'green-collar' workforce, for whom the need is increasing exponentially."

"Central Carolina was green before it was cool to be green," says Dr. Bud Marchant.

CCCC knows about green. Its sustainability programs have been front-and-center in its planning for a long time, justifying its nickname of "Green Central". The college has been first in offering programs in sustainable agriculture, biofuel technology, green building, and renewable energy. Eco-tourism and "natural chef" programs will begin this year. Construction on an 18,000-square-foot Sustainable Technologies Classroom and Lab Building on the Chatham County Campus is scheduled to begin this summer. Artical End

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC

CCCC Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline

The applications for the CCCC Foundation Scholarship deadline need to be turned in by March 31, 2009 for the Fall 2009--Spring 2010 school year. Contact Laura Musselwhite, Student Support Services, (919) 718-7279 if you have any questions. Artical End

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Giving The Gift of Life

Donna Flowers, CCCC Student Ambassador

Donna Flowers, CCCC Student Ambassador and a member of Phi Beta Lambda and Phi Beta Tau, visits the American Red Cross Bloodmobile to give blood. The Bloodmobile visits the CFC gym on the Lee County Campus regularly. Contact Mike Neal, Director of Student Activities, at (919) 718-7337 for an appointment or drop in at any time during the bloodmobile visit. Artical End

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Free Income Tax Preparation

by Theresa Cry, Financial Aid Director

Legal Aid Volunteers are available for one-hour appointments to provide free tax preparation assistance for low-to moderate-income individuals on March 21, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Individuals must have a family income under $60,000 and are not self-employed, own their own business, or need previous years' tax returns filed. Please call 1-800-672-5834 in order to schedule an appointment. Artical End

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High Tech, High Touch Bioprocessing Weekend Workshop

by Virginia Brown, Vocational/Technical Liaison

On Saturday, March 28, 2009, Central Carolina Community College will host a "High Tech - High Touch" Bioprocess Technology workshop on the Lee Campus. This guarantees to be a fun and exciting way for middle school kids to learn about Bioprocess Manufacturing by gaining "hands-on" experience. Students, along with a parent, will learn about the bioprocessing industry, the tools used to manufacture drug products and how to extract DNA from fruit! The workshop begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 12:00 p.m. All participants register as student/adult pairs. The registration fee is $10 per pair. Space is limited to 12 student/adult pairs. The workshops fills-up quick, so register early to reserve a seat. If you are interested in registering, contact Virginia Brown at (919) 718-7347 or vbrow844@cccc.edu. Artical End

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High Tech, High Touch Robotics Workshop

by Virginia Brown, Vocational/Technical Liaison

On Saturday, April 4th Central Carolina Community College will host a "High Tech - High Touch" Robotics workshop on the Lee County Campus. This guarantees to be a fun and exciting way for middle school kids to learn about Robotics by gaining "hands-on" experience. Students, along with a parent, will build an actual working robot, test it, and participate in a robot race! The workshop begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 12:00 noon. All participants register as student/adult pairs. The registration fee is $10 per pair. Space is limited to 20 student/adult pairs. The workshops fills up quick, so register early to reserve a seat. If you are interested in registering, contact Virginia Brown at (919) 718-7347 or vbrow844@cccc.edu. Artical End

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Introduction to Web 2.0 Presentation Scheduled

by Michelle Powell, Math Instructor

Mary Coleman and Jean Volrath will be presenting an introduction to Web 2.0

Join them to learn more about blogs, wikis, podcasts, RSS, social networking, and how you can use this technology with students.

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Women's History Month Presentation

by Michelle Powell, Math Instructor

Please mark you calendar for this special presentation for Women's History Month

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Black History Month Celebrations at Jonesboro and Lee Campuses

Black History Month

Central Carolina C.C. Jonesboro Center's Black History Wall honors African Americans

Central Carolina Community College celebrated Black History Month during February with events at its campuses and centers. At its Jonesboro Center, in Sanford, the celebration included decorating a wall with pictures and information about famous African-Americans. On Feb. 20, Basic Skills students and staff presented a program of writings and speeches, primarily by historical African-Americans, a quiz show, and music. 'Aretha Franklin,' also known as Sanford resident Cinnethia Worthy, sang the national anthem and student Brian Wise performed on the guitar.

Black History Month

Black History Month celebrated in words and music at Central Carolina C.C.'s Jonesboro Center

Central Carolina Community College celebrated Black History Month during February with events at its campuses and centers. At its Jonesboro Center, in Sanford, Basic Skills students enjoyed a quiz show, among other activities. Student Tremain Kellam, (left) responds to a question from Basic Skills instructor Loria Payne (right), as (from second left) Jessie Clark and Lucie Pomahacova, listen.

Black History Month

'Keep learning,' speakers advise students at Central Carolina C.C. Black History Month event

Central Carolina Community College celebrated Black History Month during February with events at its campuses and centers. At the Lee County Campus, in Sanford, a Feb. 25 panel featured Herman Morris Jr. and Fred McIver, both graduates of the college, speaking and answering questions about race and their achievements. Morris, who is a second-year law student at North Carolina Central University, advised the students to stay in school. McGiver has his degree in business and is now studying bioworks. He told the students to never stop learning. Artical End

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2009 CCCC Annual Career Fair

by Gina Del Vecchio, Career Services Coordinator

2009 CCCC Annual Career Fair

The 2009 CCCC Annual Career Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Please notify me if you wish to have a business, agency, or industry invited. You may contact me by e-mail: grdelv63@cccc.edu or call my extension: 7396. Artical End

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CCCC Rotaract Fundraiser

by Bianka Stumpf, Director of Distance Education

The CCCC Rotaract Club & Friends Relay for Life team comprised of students, faculty, and staff will have a second chance jewelry sale as one of its fund-raisers later this year. Please consider donating unwanted jewelry (costume jewelry welcome!) for this effort. To donate items to be part of the sale, please send or deliver them to Bianka Stumpf or Amanda Carter on the Lee County Campus. Let what you no longer like wearing raise dollars for the American Cancer Society. Details about the sale will be forthcoming. Artical End

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Be Part of the CCCC Rotaract Club & Friends Relay For Life Team 2009!

by Bianka Stumpf, Director of Distance Education

WHO: Interested Rotaract Club Members, CCCC Employees, and their Families and Friends

WHAT: Relay For Life is a local, fun-filled, overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs for the American Cancer Society.

WHEN: Begins Fri., May 15, 2009 at 6 p.m. through Sat., May 16, 2009 at 10 a.m. (or as long as you can last)!

WHERE: Lions Club Fair Grounds in Sanford (same venue as last year)

HOW (BEFORE): Team members raise money and collect donations to benefit the American Cancer Society.

HOW (DURING): Teams gather at the track and walk laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times. Raffles, snacks, and games during the event help raise additional funds.

WHY: To raise awareness and money for a worthy cause while having fun! Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated.

COST: If you register before Feb. 17, 2009, only an $8 Registration Fee (which includes a t-shirt). After Feb. 17, the fee is $10. Cancer survivors pay no fee.

WANT TO TAKE PART? Please contact one of the team co-captains, Bianka Stumpf, at bstumpf@cccc.edu or Amanda Carter at abcarter@cccc.edu ASAP to become part of a wonderful team and effort.

CAN'T BE ON A TEAM, BUT STILL WANT TO HELP? If you can't be on a team, you can still support the cause. You can make monetary donations in any amount to the team by contacting a Rotaract advisor (Ty or Bianka Stumpf), Amanda Carter (Relay co-captain), or team member. Checks should be made to the American Cancer Society.

You can also purchase a luminary in honor or memory of someone. These luminaries will line the track during the event and display your loved one's name. Luminaries are $10 each or 3 for $25. Notification cards can also be sent to let people know whom you've honored or remembered. Contact Bianka or Amanda for a form.

Celebrate & Remember Bracelets to benefit the team are also for sale for a minimum donation of $1.00 in the DE Dept.

With your support we can help find a cure! Artical End

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Heart of Carolina Jazz Concert in Fearrington Village

Heart of Carolina Jazz Concert

Jazz takes center stage when the Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra and special guest artists perform at the Fearrington Barn, in Fearrington Village.

Central Carolina Community College's Continuing Education Department at the Chatham County Campus is sponsoring the concert, which takes place 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 22. Admission is free.

Seating for the concert is limited. Reserve tickets (limit - two per family) by calling, toll-free, 1-800-682-8353, ext. 7268.

"The northeastern portion of Chatham County is one of the fastest growing areas in the state of North Carolina," said Carl Thompson, the college's director of Continuing Education in Chatham. "Our goal is to familiarize this area with the college and inform them of what we have to offer. Hopefully, we can lay the groundwork through events like these that will result in establishing a solid educational program designed to meet the needs of this area."

The Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra, a 19-piece big band directed by Gregg Gelb, will feature guest artists Jerald Shynett, Alexander Brower, and the Heart of Carolina Jazz Sextet.

Gelb, saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger and bandleader, is the director and founder of the Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra and Society. He started it in 1990, while a visiting artist at Central Carolina Community College. He teaches an online "Introduction to Jazz" course for the college. Artical End

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PERSONNEL NOTES

Cougar Profile

Terri McKone

Terri McKone
Secretary/Office Manager, Dental Programs Clinic

Terri McKone, is not only a CCCC graduate, but also a student in the Office Systems Technology program. She is expected to graduate with an A.A.S. this summer. In addition to this degree, she has an A.A.S. in Accounting from Chattanooga State Technical Community College.

Terri, an Aberdeen native, is the secretary and office manager of the Dental Center programs. She provides assistance to four instructors, manages center operations, and stays busy with front office work. She moved to Sanford with her husband, John, when he started working for Progress Energy and the Harris Nuclear Plant.

Before arriving at CCCC for work, Terri worked as a bookkeeper, office assistant, eye-care technician, and pharmacy technician. She said she wanted to work for CCCC because she previously was an ambassador (2005-2006), and really enjoyed working for various curriculums and services on campus.

"The different employees I met and worked for really seemed to enjoy their jobs and their co-workers, and they made me feel welcomed and appreciated," said Terri.

Terri admits the best part of working for CCCC is the great instructors she gets to work with. In her free time she likes to read, watch movies, and spend time with her family. One of the many interesting things about Terri is that she has never received a traffic ticket. Terri admits to having a lead foot.

"To the wonderment of your husband and sons, you have never received a traffic ticket in 35 years of driving," Terri's husband told her. Artical End

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Birthdays

Birthday Cake
3/07 Sandra Cain
3/07 Renee Nance
3/08 Paul Porterfield
3/08 Angela Glover
3/09 Begona Buxens
3/14 Douglas Smith
3/15 Jamie Tyson
3/18 Melissa Godfrey
3/18 Walter Cotton
3/19 Tiffanie White
3/20 Judy Farmer
3/20 Amanda Carter
3/22 Danny Dean
3/22 Terri McKone
3/25 Billie Thompson

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Dates to Remember

Planner

Mar. 8 - Daylight Savings Time begins

Mar. 10-13 - Midterm Spring Break

Mar. 17 - St. Patrick's Day

Mar. 26 - CCCC AEOP Meeting

Apr. 6 - Administrative Staff Meeting

Apr. 10-13 - Easter Holiday

Apr. 22 - Board of Trustees Meeting at Harnett County Campus

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CCCC-BAY

Things For Sale, For Adoption or for Free

Please submit your items for CCCC-Bay on Thursdays by 9 am. Artical End

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COUGAR BITE-BACKS

Compliments, Complaints, Comments

Have something you would like to get off your chest? Send your letters and your news to marketing@cccc.edu. The editors reserve the right to select what will be printed and to edit material to fit the space available. Artical End

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