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WOW! WHAT A TEAM!

CCCC 2009 Annual Career Fair Filled With Job Seekers

Career Fair

The college, under the leadership of the Career Services Office, hosted a Career Fair in the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center Wednesday, March 18. Tanasha Murchison (right), Human Resources Department Administrative Assistant, and Crystal Smith, Marketing and Public Affairs Department Graphics Designer, manned the CCCC table. During the event, Jon Matthews (left), Business Technologies Chairman, stopped by to say "hello." Many thanks to Gina Del Vecchio, Career Services Coordinator; David Oakes, Assessment/Special Populations Director; Mike Neal, Student Activities Director; Jim Felton, Civic Center/SBC director; and his staff; Randy Brewer, Civic Center Maintenance Supervisor, and his staff; and all the others at the college - as well as to the 47 employers who had tables. Carol Bradford, retired Chatham County Campus Admissions Counselor, was also present, volunteering for the fair. All made this event a great success. More than 350 attended, mostly students but also some community members looking for job opportunities. NBC-17 came and shot some footage, which was shown on its news program Wednesday evening. Artical End

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC

New Bookstore Flooring

New Bookstore Flooring

The Lee County Campus Bookstore was closed last week so the old carpeting could be removed and a new vinyl wood-grain plank floor installed. Nancy Shue, Bookstore Manager, and Darlene Dark (right), Assistant Bookstore Manager, said the new flooring is easier to maintain, doesn't generate dust as the carpeting did, and makes the Bookstore brighter. They invite everyone to come and see the new addition. One who has already done so is Barrett McGehee (left), Network Communications Specialist. Artical End

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Sustainable Vegetable Production Comes to CCCC's West Harnett Center

People Building Green House

Gardening time is here and Central Carolina Community College staff is putting up a hoop house at the college's West Harnett Center to house the garden of the new 'Introduction to Sustainable Vegetable Production' course being offered at the center. Ronnie Measamer, physical plant manager, and staff, Danny Dean, Joel Oldham and Johnny Dickens, will cover the hoop frame with plastic to provide a protected area for the growing vegetables. The nine-week Continuing Education course runs 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, March 24-May 19. To sign up, call the center at (910) 498-1210. If interested in a sustainable vegetable production class on Wednesday evenings, contact instructor Rob VanderVoort at the same number, ext. 1004. Artical End

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Third Friday Art Walk

by Sandra Martin, Sculpture/Clay Studio

The CCCC Sculpture student gallery located at 138 N. Chatham Avenue, will be open during the Third Friday Art Walk in downtown Siler City from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. this week, March 20. The function of the gallery is for students to gain experience managing and operating a gallery, displaying their artwork, and promoting the Pottery and Sculpture program. Come on by and see this amazing show of student artwork.

During the Art Walk, which is sponsored by the North Carolina Arts Incubator, 20 galleries, shops, and eateries will be open. In addition, there will be live music by Coyote Ridge from 7:00 to 9:00. Contact Sandra Martin, Sculpture/Clay Studio, (919) 742-4156 for more information. Artical End

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CCCC Theatre Production

by Ellen Bland, Drama & Communications Instructor

Kudzu Poster

CCCC Theatre production students along with many community participants will present the musical comedy, Kudzu: A Southern Musical. The play is by Jack Herrick, Doug Marlette, and Bland Simpson, and based upon the comic strip "Kudzu" by the late Pulitzer Prize winning local artist Doug Marlette.

The shows will be:

All shows are at Chatham Mills, 480 Hillsborough Street in Pittsboro. Seating is limited, and all seats are $12. You can purchase tickets at the Pittsboro campus or at www.brownpapertickets.com. The show is produced by arrangement with Samuel French Pub., and Chatham Mills Development Corp. Contact Ellen Bland, (919) 542-6595, ext. 225 for more information. Artical End

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Concert News From The Heart of Carolina Jazz Society

by Gregg Gelb, Humanities Instructor

Stanley Jordan, "One of the Finest Jazz Guitarists in the World," with The Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra, directed by Gregg Gelb

On 4/3/09 at 8 p.m. at the Temple Theatre in Sanford, Mr. Jordan will present a solo jazz concert of his original tunes as well as modern jazz standards. Mr. Jordan has one of the most original and advanced techniques on jazz guitar in the world and he is a thrilling performer. His recent recording, "Steppin' Out' earned a Grammy Nomination for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. The Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra will open the show.

On 4/4/09, at 10:00 a.m., at the Temple Theatre in Sanford, Mr. Jordan will conduct a jazz guitar master class. All interested participants must register at the Heart of Carolina Jazz Society's website, www.carolinajazz.com, and fill out a pre-registration form. The master class is free and open to everyone. The HOC Director will be selecting four students to play for Mr. Jordan in the master class. After gathering all the forms, the four performing students will be selected based on the student's talent and need. Mr. Jordan will give them instruction and demonstrate jazz and guitar techniques to help the students as the rest of the participants observe.

"This performance and master class is funded, in part, by grants from the Southern Arts Federation, the North Carolina State Arts Council, and the Lee County Arts Council through the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina State Arts Council. These agencies are funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art."

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National MS Society Announces 2009 Triangle Walk MS on April 25

The Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is excited to announce the 2009 Triangle Walk MS is scheduled for April 25 at the RBC Center in Raleigh. Walk MS, an annual fundraiser in its 20th year, is an opportunity for individuals to support the estimated 4,500 individuals who are living with multiple sclerosis in eastern North Carolina. The event's fundraising goal is $830,000. For more information, contact Christy Knutson via email at: christy.knutson@nct.nmss.org or at (919) 792-1018. Artical End

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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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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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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

Pamela Wells

Pamela Wells
Dental Hygiene Instructor, Lee Dental Center

Pamela Wells always knew she wanted to be part of the CCCC family. While she was in graduate school at UNC-CH, Pamela toured CCCC's new dental facility and fell in love with the beautiful campus. It was at this moment, she knew she wanted to teach in the CCCC dental hygiene program.

Pamela has a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from UNC-CH and a Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Education from UNC-CH. Before coming to CCCC, Pamela practiced dental hygiene in the Sandhills area. She then went on to get her Masters, and has worked with CCCC since August 2008. When asked what is the best part of working for CCCC, Pamela has several answers.

"I love being in the classroom and clinic," she said. "The students are the BEST! I also love the family atmosphere at CCCC. All of the employees have been so welcoming."

A Southport, NC, native, it is no surprise that Pamela loves the coast. One of her favorite activities is in-shore salt-water fishing. "I love to fish. In the summer time I like to spend as much time possible at the beach on the boat," Pamela said.

Working as a dental hygienist brought her to Southern Pines, where she loves the area. She has resided in Carthage since 2002. Artical End

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News From the CCCC Family

Barry Nelson Kiser, brother of J.W. Kiser (Lee/Evening Housekeeping), passed away on Monday, March 9. The funeral was held Thursday, March 12 at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Memorial donations may be made to the Vass Rescue Squad. You may remember J.W. and his family with a card at 512 Heron Road, Carthage, NC 28327. Artical End

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Birthdays

Birthday Cake
3/22 Danny Dean
3/22 Terri McKone
3/25 Billie Thompson
3/26 Carma Baggett
3/26 Peggy Cotton
3/26 Rhonda Harrington
3/26 Ken Hoyle
3/26 Jennifer Robinson
3/26 Tiffanie White
3/27 Martha Youngblood
3/28 Karen G. Brown
3/28 Jerome Clendenen
3/28 Billy Freeman
3/28 Rosemary Sova
3/29 Helen Magda
3/30 Richard Bonds
4/01 Martha Carver
4/04 Allen Howington
4/05 Latasha McIver
4/06 George McLamb
4/06 Nancy Guy
4/06 John Porter
4/07 Gary Kibler
4/09 Vivian Rosser
4/12 Virginia Stinney

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Dates to Remember

Planner

Mar. 26 - CCCC AEOP Meeting

Apr. 6 - Administrative Staff Meeting

Apr. 10-13 - Easter Holiday

Apr. 22 - Board of Trustees Meeting held at the Chatham County Campus

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CCCC-BAY

Things For Sale, For Adoption or for Free

Needed: Used non-paper tote bags are still needed by the Coalition of Human Care for clients to take home cans and jars of food. Please take used tote bags to Diane Kannarr, Lee campus; Jean Vollrath, Chatham campus; and Ellen Dickey, Harnett campus. Many thanks to those who have already donated! 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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