Cougar Bytes for May 15, 2009
May 15, 2009
Volume II, Number 17
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
- WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
- PERSONNEL NOTES
- MARK YOUR CALENDAR
- CCCC-BAY
- COUGAR BITE-BACKS
WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
Graduation Ceremonies
More than 500 fall and spring graduates of Central Carolina Community College received degrees, diplomas, and certificates in graduation ceremonies at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center on Thursday, May 14th. Click here to see more images of the graduation ceremonies
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
Survey Request: Tai Chi on Lee County Campus
If you would be interested in learning Tai Chi, please click here, take the short survey, and let us know if you're interested. If there's enough interest, we can hopefully make it happen!
Con Ed Offers "Tai Chi for Health" Program
Central Carolina Community College's Continuing Education Department offers a unique "Tai Chi for Health" program. Tai Chi consists of fluid, gentle, circular movements that improve strength, flexibility, fitness, relaxation, balance, posture, and immunity. Tai Chi, Parts I and II, classes will be held 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m., Tuesdays, May 19-August 4 at the college's Chatham County Campus in Pittsboro. For more information, call (919) 542-6495, ext. 223.
From the Foundation Office
The following contribution levels have been approved for naming opportunities at CCCC. Please let us know of any individual(s) or other entities that may be interested in supporting the college by naming a facility or program that may appeal to their particular interests. We will be glad to contact them to discuss the details. Thank you for all you do to raise friends for the college!
| Facility/ Program | Contribution Level |
| Science Building (Lee Campus) | $1,500,000 |
| Telecommunications Building (Sanford) | $1,000,000 |
| Classroom & Fitness Building (Lee Campus) | $1,000,000 |
| Classroom & Office Admin. Building (Chatham Campus) | $1,000,000 |
| Chatham Small Business (Chatham Campus) | $1,000,000 |
| Classroom Building (Harnett Campus) | $1,000,000 |
| Western Harnett Center | $750,000 |
| ESTC Classroom Building | $750,000 |
| Student Center (Lee Campus) | $750,000 |
| Continuing Education (Harnett Campus) | $500,000 |
| Veterinary Medical Technology (Lee Campus) | $500,000 |
| Learning Resource Center (Lee Campus) | $500,000 |
| Gymnasium (Lee Campus) | $250,000 |
| Academic Programs | $100,000 |
| Specialized Classroom/Lab | $25,000 |
| General Classroom | $10,000 |
Staff Development
Mark your calendars for a rescheduled roundtable discussion for distance faculty. The March session will now be Tues., 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 me at bstumpf@cccc.edu.
- Topic: The Academic Assistance Center & DE
- Staff Facilitator: Dawn Harris, AAC Coordinator
- When: Tues., 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.
Cougar Bytes Goes On Summer Schedule
The next issue of Cougar Bytes will come out on Friday, May 29th and every other Thursday thereafter through the months of June and July. Please continue to send us any and all news that would be of interest to the faculty and staff of the college at marketing@cccc.edu.
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.
CCCC College Catalogs Still Available
Copies of the 2008-2010 Central Carolina Community College Catalog are still available from the Marketing & Public Affairs Department. Request your copy from Irene Smith, (919) 718-7518, ismit196@cccc.edu.
PERSONNEL NOTES
Cougar Profiles
We're looking for candidates to profile for Cougar Bytes. If you have just joined the college or have never been profiled, we would like to introduce you to your colleagues. Please send us your name, location, and contact information. Mark "For Cougar Profile" and email to marketing@cccc.edu.
News From the CCCC Family
I would like to extend my heartfelt thank you to all my co-workers for your show of support and love on my marriage. It feels really great to know that I work with a wonderful group of folks!! I'd like to send a special thank you to the SDS staff. You guys are the best!!! -Teresa Cameron Hye
Zeno Nelson King, Jr., father of Loria Payne (ESL Instructor/Jonesboro Center), passed away last week. He resided in Washington, NC. You may express your sympathy to Loria at 5113 Laurel Ridge Drive, Sanford, NC 27332.
A new arrival in the Harris family! Crystel Kay Harris, Psychology Instructor/Harnett Campus, is a proud new mom - Zander Quinn Harris was born on May 7 weighing 7 lbs.14 ozs. Kay is at Moore Regional Hospital. You may congratulate the family at 4291 Dowd Road, Carthage, NC 28327.
Birthdays
| 5/15 | Douglas Arevalo |
| 5/16 | Martha Wolfenbarger |
| 5/17 | Diane Glover |
| 5/18 | Melanie Yarborough |
| 5/19 | Cynthia Page |
| 5/20 | Trinnette Banks |
| 5/21 | Rosalind Cross |
| 5/22 | Robert Powell |
| 5/22 | Michelle Coore |
| 5/23 | Molly Luby |
| 5/24 | Daryl Maddox |
| 5/24 | Hillary Heckler |
| 5/25 | Erica Greenlee |
| 5/25 | Clint Matthews |
| 5/26 | Joey Shue |
| 5/27 | Christine Taylor |
| 5/27 | Hazel Tysor |
| 5/27 | Melissa Fogarty |
| 5/27 | Christa Mashburn |
| 5/27 | Drew Goodson |
| 5/28 | Vinnie Subramaniam |
| 6/01 | Georgia Durso |
| 6/01 | Jerry Smith |
| 6/03 | Bernard Hasty |
| 6/04 | Angela Leonti |
| 6/06 | Kenneth Baker |
| 6/09 | Donny Campbell |
| 6/09 | Chanda Allen |
| 6/10 | David Bowman |
| 6/10 | Holly Schofield |
| 6/10 | Robin Kohanowich |
| 6/12 | David Oates |
| 6/12 | Vincent Castano |
| 6/13 | Lisa Chapman |
| 6/13 | Janet Eakes |
| 6/13 | Rebecca Trull |
| 6/14 | Jeffrey Crystal |
| 6/14 | Luther White |
Correction: Phyllis Huff's birthday was omitted from our birthday list last week. Phyllis celebrated her birthday on May 13. Our apologies!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dates to Remember
May 25 - Memorial Day Holiday
May 26 - Summer Session Begins
May 28 - AEOP Meeting
June 1 - Administrative Staff Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
June 21 - First Day of Summer
June 25 - AEOP Meeting
CCCC-BAY
Things For Sale, For Adoption or for Free
Wanted-Rubber Cement: The Marketing Department urgently needs several bottles of rubber cement in order to finish several projects in May and June. If you have some to spare, please share. Call Irene Smith, (919) 718-7518.
Yard Sale on Saturday, May 16th:
- What: Yard Sale
- Where: 896 Melody Lane, Cameron, NC 28326
- When: Saturday-May 16, 2009
- Start Time: 7:00 a.m. until...
The yard sale will be at the home of Rosalind Cross and is located right off of Highway 24/87 when heading toward Spring Lake. The yard sale consists of clothes, shoes, toys, household wares, some tools, lightweight electronics, and miscellaneous furniture pieces. Questions: Please call ext. 7338.
Adorable Baby Kitten for Adoption: Matilda, 10-week-old kitten, needs a loving and responsible home. Matilda has all her tests and first shots. She's elegantly designed in tabby and white and full of purrs, cuddles and ready to play. Call Irene Smith at (919) 718-7518 or (919) 777-9668 for more information.
Wanted: Many thanks to those who have already contributed the much needed tote bags (non-paper/non-plastic) to the Coalition for Human Care. Kitchen workers are happily using them to prepare food bags for Coalition clients. In this economy, the number of clients is increasing daily and the need for tote bags is growing. Please donate your extra tote bags to Diane Kannarr (Lee campus), Jean Vollrath (Chatham campus), and Ellen Dickey (Harnett campus). Thank you!
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.