Cougar Bytes for April 24, 2009
April 24, 2009
Volume II, Number 14
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
- WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
- 24th Annual Small Business Banquet
- CCCC Summer Fun for Kids
- Staff Development Opportunity
- Robotics Workshop for Middle-School Students
- CCCC SGA Starts Professional Dress Closet for Spring Graduates
- Fundraiser for UCP Stepping Stones Center
- CCCC Theatre Production
- Residents Gear Up for 2009 Triangle Walk MS on April 25
- PERSONNEL NOTES
- MARK YOUR CALENDAR
- CCCC-BAY
- COUGAR BITE-BACKS
WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
CCCC Establishes Confucius Classroom
Great Wall of China
In an agreement with the Confucius Institute at North Carolina State University, Central Carolina has become the first community college in the United States to have a Confucius Classroom.
The Classroom will enable the college to offer both continuing education and curriculum classes in the Chinese language and culture, taught by an instructor from China. The classes will be open to college and high school students, business people, and the general public in the college's three-county service area of Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties. As part of the Classroom, visitors and businessmen from China will speak to students, participate in cultural activities, and visit local businesses.
The Confucius Classroom program will be offered through the college's Continuing Education Department at the Lee County Campus starting with the fall semester. In spring 2010, it will also be offered as a curriculum, college-credit program.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
24th Annual Small Business Banquet
CCCC's Small Business Center and the Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce would like to extend a cordial invitation to attend the Small Business Banquet on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. and the banquet will start at 6:30 p.m.
The annual Small Business Banquet celebrates Lee County's vital small business community. We are excited to have the world famous racing legend Richard Petty as the guest of honor as well as the 82nd Airborne Choir to entertain you. It will be a night full of great people, guests, food, and fun.
Tickets: $28 (includes dinner), You must have reservations prior to the event.
Contact: Zhyra Barber (919-774-6442; zbarber@cccc.edu) for more information. To purchase tickets by phone, use your Visa or MasterCard. You can stop by the Small Business Center office at the Civic Center and pay by any of the following methods: Visa/MasterCard/Cash/Check/Money Order. To reserve by mail, send payment to:
Small Business Center
- c/o Zahra Barber
- 1801 Nash Street
- Sanford, NC 27330
Make checks & money orders payable to: Central Carolina Small Business Banquet.
Reservations will not be made until the tickets are paid for. We will have a roster in the lobby--please be sure to check in and we will hand you your banquet tickets then.
CCCC Summer Fun for Kids
Summer is coming and Central Carolina Community College's Continuing Education Department in Lee County is offering several fun and educational camps for children and youth. The camps being offered are:
- Kids' Sewing Camp - Students will learn the basics of sewing and will complete a bib apron or tote. The cost is $30 and students must bring their own supplies: one yard of fabric, thread, scissors, and pins. The camp runs 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., June 22-25, in Room 1 at the college's Jonesboro Center, 400 Cox Maddox Road, Sanford.
- Kids' Computer Camp - This camp, for students ages 8-14, will provide an overview of basic computers, MS Office software, research sites, and how to safely browse the Internet. They will learn how to use MS Office programs to complete assignments and work on projects. They will be introduced to the Internet to research schoolwork and learn how to avoid predators when using it. The camp runs 8:30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m., July 20-24, at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, 1801 Nash St., Sanford. The cost is $60.
- Kids' Cooking Camp with Chef Hamm - Kids and teens will spend a fun-filled week learning a variety of cooking techniques with a well-known local chef. There are five sessions of this camp, designed for different age groups. All sessions will run 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and will be held at Cafe 121, at 121 Chatham St., Sanford. Each session costs $125, which includes all food.
- Session 1 - June 15-19, for ages 5 to 8;
- Session 2 - June 22-26, for ages 9-13;
- Session 3 - July 13-17, for ages 5-8;
- Session 4 - July 20-24, for ages 9-13; and,
- Session 5 - July 27-31, for ages 14-17.
Registration is going on now! Call (919) 718-7394 or (919) 718-7225 to register or for more information.
Staff Development Opportunity
Mark your calendars for a rescheduled roundtable discussion for distance faculty. The March session will now be Tuesday, May 19. This staff development session is a chance for virtual faculty to engage in face-to-face dialogue about what works and how to make it work better with a critical support service. To register, email Bianka Stumpf at bstumpf@cccc.edu.
- Topic: The Academic Assistance Center & DE
- Staff Facilitator: Dawn Harris, AAC Coordinator
- When: Tuesday, May 19 (10 a.m. - 11 a.m.) (1 SD Hour)
- Where: Academic Assistance Center, Sanford
Dawn will share how the AAC can support online students and faculty.
Robotics Workshop for Middle-School Students
A "High Tech-High Touch" Robotics Workshop for middle-school students will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 2nd at the Lee County Campus. Students and their parent/adult mentors will build a working robot, test it, and participate in a robot race. All participants must register as student/adult pairs and space is limited to 20 pairs. Registration is $10 per pair. To register, contact Virginia Brown, (919) 718-7347 or by email at vbrow844@cccc.edu.
CCCC SGA Starts Professional Dress Closet for Spring Graduates
The CCCC Student Government Association members are starting their first annual Professional Dress Closet this month. Contributions will provide gently worn interview attire/professional dress to spring graduates requiring professional attire to enter the workforce.
This will be our first attempt to help future leaders of our community and upcoming leaders be better prepared for the workforce environment. We are asking the faculty and staff of CCCC to support this project. All contributions should be dropped by Mike Neal's office no later than April 24th.
Professional Dress Closet will be open to Spring Graduates on Monday, May 4th in the Student Center Cougar Den.
Fundraiser for UCP Stepping Stones Center
Belk Charity Sale -Fundraiser for UCP Stepping Stones Center
$5 off "tickets" for $5 for May 2, 6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., OR you can go a full week prior to the event and make your selection and present ticket. This will place your items on hold with the discount and you can pick them up after May 2. Also, with the ticket is a chance to win a $1000 Belk shopping spree. 100% of the price of the ticket goes to UCP Stepping Stones Center. If you are interested, purchase tickets from: Robin Walker, Christa Mashburn, Kassie Lyles, or Bianka Stumpf. For more information, call Robin Walker, (919) 718-7226.
CCCC Theatre Production
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:
- April 24 - 8:00 p.m.
- April 25 - 8:00 p.m.
- April 26 - 3:00 p.m.
- May 1 - 8:00 p.m.
- May 2 - 8:30 p.m.
- May 3 - 3:00 p.m.
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.
Residents Gear Up for 2009 Triangle Walk MS on April 25
This weekend, April 25th, at the RBC center thousands will gather for the annual MS walk. I had planned to be one of those walking in honor of my husband Shon. Unfortunately, Shon is currently going through a relapse of his disease and our family will be unable to attend. However, I am going to "virtual walk" (all the donations and none of the actual physical exertion!) If you are so inclined to make a small donation you can do so (in any amount) directly through the link below. You will get a receipt for your tax records. All money raised by this chapter stays here in North Carolina and helps people with MS and their families pay for medication, wheelchairs, or needed services. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?px=6103200&fr_id=10110&pg=personal
PERSONNEL NOTES
Cougar Profile
Erica Greenlee
Admissions Counselor, Chatham County Campus
Erica Greenlee, a Winston-Salem native, now lives in Orange County. Her love for the Triangle brought her to the area. Erica has a Bachelor's degree in Applied Science from Appalachian State and a Master's in Community Counseling.
After completing her Master's degree in 2008, Erica came to CCCC as an Admissions Counselor. She has been here for nine months. Erica states that the best part of working for CCCC is the students.
"I love the students," she said.
Outside of work, Erica enjoys spending time with her family, attending church, visiting jazz clubs and restaurants, shopping, and traveling.
"I love to visit the beach and New York City," she said. "I also love amusement parks."
Erica is very involved in the arts. She was in theater productions in high school and college. She likes to dance salsa and sing. She is hoping one day to get back into singing as a hobby.
Personnel Updates
Phyllis Huff has assumed the duties of Sr. Director for Basic Skills & Extension Education. In this capacity, she will lead the college's basic skills and continuing education departments.
Theresa Cry has assumed the duties of Director of Enrollment Management. In this capacity, she will lead the college's recruitment efforts focusing on under enrolled and new programs.
News From the CCCC Family
To my CCCC family: Your cards, emails, phone calls, food, flowers and other expressions of concern have been sincerely appreciated and enjoyed. This week I returned to work on a full-time basis and although I'm not quite up to full speed, I am making progress daily. Thank you so much. -Jan Rider, Director of Business Services
William Edwards, Basic Skills Instructor/Jonesboro, had back surgery recently at NC Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill. He expects to be home in a few days and would appreciate hearing from his CCCC family as he recuperates. The home address is PO Box 171, Olivia, NC 28368-0171.
Sara Wathen, Receptionist/Lillington Adult Education Center, is recuperating at home following an extended illness. Sara would enjoy receiving a note/card at 1196 Old US 421, Lillington, NC 27546.
Birthdays
| 4/24 | Gina Del Vecchio |
| 4/25 | Wendy Cotton |
| 4/26 | MontE Christman |
| 4/28 | Charlotte Baggett |
| 4/29 | Mavis Carter |
| 5/03 | Barbara Wood |
| 5/03 | Lori Rainforth |
| 5/04 | Alyce Gaines |
| 5/05 | Barrett McGehee |
| 5/09 | Rhonda Evans |
| 5/10 | Kim Michael |
| 5/10 | John Faircloth |
| 5/14 | Zhyra Barber |
| 5/14 | Kevin Luck |
| 5/15 | Douglas Arevalo |
| 5/16 | Martha Wolfenbarger |
| 5/17 | Diane Glover |
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dates to Remember
Apr. 27 - Circle of Excellence, Civic Center, 3-5 p.m.
Apr. 30 - AEOP Meeting, Lee Campus
May 4 - Administrative Staff Meeting
May 25 - Memorial Day Holiday
CCCC-BAY
Things For Sale, For Adoption or for Free
For Sale: I have a Magellan Maestro 3100, portable GPS for sale. Will take best offer. Contact Debra McNeill, (919) 777-7704 at the Jonesboro Center.
Notice: Deep River Elementary School's Spring Bazaar scheduled for April 25th has been cancelled. Contact Deep River Elementary School at (919) 776-2722 for more information.
COUGAR BITE-BACKS
Compliments, Complaints, Comments
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