Cougar Bytes for May 24, 2013

Green Office Challenge

The Green Office Challenge is wrapping up and we appreciate all the participation from our eleven teams. Each group made great efforts to raise awareness and make improvements in making our offices and campuses more "Green." Pittsboro celebrated with a great Earth Day event and other campus locations had clean out your office day, etc. to celebrate Earth Day. One of the teams the Evergreens got very "creative" with making their participation in Earth Day activities. Thanks to all participants and their teams and let's keep our efforts going to be more "green"!

Congratulations to the Library Green Catchers for winning the first CCCC Green Office Team challenge.

The Green catchers racked up an impressive 97 points and 86% completion on combined categories of transportation, engagement, meetings, recycling, waste reduction and energy usage. Team members are Peggy Cotten, Tara Guthrie, Renee Dusenbury, Mary Coleman, BJ Thompson, Jessica Walshaw, Liz Kelly, Ellen Dickey, Lisa Robinson, Virginia Brown, Barbara Wood, and were led by Peggy Cotten. A very close runner up is the Chatham Campus Green Machines with 93 points and 85% combined score. This team was led by Carla Strickland. Both teams will enjoy a catered lunch by Chef Hamm's Cafe 121.

A big thank you goes out to Green Office Committee members Jill Gillette, Cathy Giles, Becky Howington, Tara Guthrie and Karen Sasser. Their commitment to the project has been stellar. There were 11 competing teams in total. Each team has done a fabulous job of trying new methods to support increased efficiency and waste reduction. The Green Office Challenge is part of CCCC's commitment to sustainability by conserving resources and creating a healthy work environment for all.

Stay tuned for sign up information for the Green Office Challenge #2 in August. Go Green! Laura Lauffer

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UnWINEd

Joni Pavlik was interviewed for a feature story about UnWINEd on UNC TV's NC Weekend. Check it out at: video.unctv.org/video/2365007523

UnWINEd is a retail wine shop serving and selling exclusively North Carolina wines by the bottle or the glass, cheese, crackers, salami, and chocolates.

UnWINEd is located at 237 Center Grove Church Rd. in Moncure (27559). Find the UnWINEd website at www.unwinednc.com.

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CCCC Mobile is LIVE! The college's mobile app is now available for download and use.

by Bianka Stumpf, Director of Distance Education

CCCC Mobile is LIVE! The college's mobile app is now available for download and use. This is bigger than just distance education (though Blackboard is accessible through the app). CCCC Mobile is the app for our entire institution!

Stay connected with Central Carolina Community College wherever you are. Learn how to get around campus, stay up-to-date with the latest campus news, access Blackboard Learn™, find contact information in our directory, and much more. It's Central Carolina Community College in the palm of your hand!

Visit http://www.cccc.edu/bbmobile/ for more info. Search "CCCC" or "Central Carolina Community College" on Google Play for Android or the App Store for iOS.

For information, support or help, contact mobile@cccc.edu.

Features:

Maps - Find out where you are and where you need to go in our three counties.

Courses - Plan your semester on the go. Browse and search offerings, view class times, locations, and more.

Directory - Search the public directory for faculty, staff, and administrators. Send an email, place a call, and save contact information right to your phone's address book.

Events - Always know what's happening on or around Central Carolina Community College. Browse concerts, lectures, exhibits, and more. See what's happening near your current location.

News - Get the latest headlines, and browse and search recent articles to stay informed about the most important campus news.

Library - Access library hours, locations, resources, and services at your fingertips.

Images - Search, browse, download, and share images from Central Carolina Community College collections.

Videos - Recent speakers, Central Carolina Community College events, podcasts, and more are available to watch whenever - and wherever - you like.

Get Help - Access important numbers when you need them. Call to report an emergency or get information from Central Carolina Community College.

Blackboard Learn - Get instant access to all of your Blackboard Learn™ courses on the go. Check grades, post to discussion forums, view important class announcements, read and download assignments, upload content, and more.

Tell everyone you know that CCCC has an app for that!

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Students, Families And Faculty Celebrate Spring Graduations!

by Kathy McDonald, Marketing Writer

Lee County

Jeanette Cox, of Lee County, delivers one of the graduating student addresses at Central Carolina Community College's May 10 Spring Commencement at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Cox received her Associate in Applied Science in Paralegal Technology. More than 500 students completed their studies during the fall and spring semesters and more than 300 took part in the exercises. The college awarded 391 degrees, 136 diplomas, and 485 certificates, with some students receiving multiple credentials.

John Banks (right), of Lee County, receives a congratulatory hug from his wife, Melinda, and grandson Jermaine after receiving his Associate in Arts in Business Administration during Central Carolina Community College's Spring Commencement May 10 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center.

Harnett County

Joseph Price, of Harnett County, delivers one of the graduating student addresses at Central Carolina Community College's May 10 Spring Commencement at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Price received his Associate in Applied Science in Laser and Photonics Technology.

Dwayne Parrish (right), of Harnett County, receives a proud hug from his wife, Jennifer, after Parrish received his Associate in Applied Science in Industrial Systems Technology/Bio-Maintenance at Central Carolina Community College.

Chatham County

Samantha Selix (right), of Chatham County, receives her Associate in Applied Science in Alternative Energy Technology-Biofuels from Central Carolina Community College President Bud Marchant during the college's May 10 Spring Commencement at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center.

Victor Apple, of Chatham County, received his Associate in Applied Science in Computer Engineering Technology during Central Carolina Community College's Spring Commencement May 10 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center.

Central Carolina Community College posthumously honored student Nancy Ocampo, of Siler City, who died April 26, during the college's May 10 Spring Commencement exercises. Dr. Marchant presents a diploma in associate in arts for Nancy's studies at the college to (from center) Nancy's mother, Maria Ocampo, sister Leslie Ocampo, and father Telesforo Ocampo. At the time of her death, Nancy was a student at the Chatham County Campus. She had worked on campus as a computer lab assistant and tutor, as well as tutoring children in the community.

Moore County

Jesica Stutts (center), of Moore County, received her Associate in Applied Science in Paralegal Technology during Central Carolina Community College's Spring Commencement May 10 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, in Sanford. Pictured (from left) at the graduation are her sister Erica Hammond, fiance Greg Powers, Stutts, father Jay Matthews holding Stutts' daughter Aubrey, and mother, Gail Matthews, of Carthage.

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Best Wishes To Bobby Wicker During His Retirement

For 25 years, Bobby Wicker has been the face of recruitment for Central Carolina Community College. Bobby recently submitted his official retirement letter to the College with his final working day as June 27, 2013. We all owe a huge "Thank You!" to Bobby for the dedication and service that he's displayed over the years for CCCC and its entire three-county community.

Below are some special messages from Bobby's colleagues in Student Services and Academic Affairs...

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"There is no one more genuine in his support of Central Carolina than Bobby. I have been honored to be his colleague for a number of years and during that time he has taught me a great deal about what is necessary for 666C to be an inviting college as it reaches out to potential students wherever they are. Not only has he led in reaching out to potential students, but he has also led in service to the community and the College. I can think of very few community events or College celebrations or activities that did not include Bobby Wicker, always offering a willing hand and a genuine smile....

Bobby, thanks for all you have taught me--I will miss working along side you at events, miss you ensuring that I do not have any gum before we begin the processional into graduation, and will absolutely miss your silver truck flying past me on the Connector on the first morning of fall curriculum classes so that you arrive early, ensuring that our students begin their tenure at 666C cheerfully welcomed to the opportunity that awaits---Wishing you all the best!"

-Dr. Lisa Chapman, Executive Vice President of Instruction and Chief Academic Officer

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"I certainly would like to wish Bobby a happy, fun, and busy retirement. Bobby is a total 'people person'. He greets everyone with warmth and a smile, and he has always had an uncanny ability to read people extremely well. He used this gift to great effect as a recruiter for the College, and whenever he could tell that certain visitors needed a little more 'TLC', he would get them the extra attention that they needed. While we're happy for him, we will miss him here at the College!"

-Ken Hoyle, Vice President of Student Services

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"I have enjoyed working directly with Mr. Bobby for the past 8 years. He has been a mentor to me, and I've learned a great deal from him both personally and professionally. He is a great representative of the college, and I'm sure he'll be so in retirement. He has touched countless lives over the years, and done so willingly with a smile on his face. I'm extremely happy for him and wish him nothing but the best moving forward in the next chapter of his life. I'll certainly miss working with him."

-Kelvin Hunt, Director of Student Outreach and Recruitment

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"It has been a HOOT working with you for the last 20 years, Bobby! Will surely miss you, your smiling face and your horrible jokes!"

-Patti Simmons, Admissions Assistant

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"I have enjoyed working for and with you over the last 15 years. I will miss your leadership and our debates! Enjoy retirement!"

-Teresa Mangum, Admissions Specialist

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Red Clay Review

by Summerlin Page, English Instructor

The 2012 edition of Red Clay Review is now available. This year's literary magazine revolves around the theme of time and features poetry, prose, and artwork from members of CCCC and the community. Entries for the 2013 issue are now being accepted. The theme for 2013's edition is food. Contributors can submit prose up to 1500 words, up to three poems of maximum 80 lines each, and/or three original images. Submissions must be made electronically.

For copies of the Review or more information, please contact Summerlin Page at slpage@cccc.edu.

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News from the Foundation Office

by Emily Hare, Director of Foundation and Development

Thank you for your participation in the 2013 Campus Fund Drive. We will be finalizing results and totals, and they will be announced in next month's Cougar Bytes. If you have not returned your pledge form to Abby Walker, CCCC Foundation, please do so. We appreciate all you do for the college!

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CCCC Relay For Life

by Bianka Stumpf, Director of Distance Education

Just a heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed time, talent, and dollars to Relay for Life 2013. The CCCC team raised a whopping $2,779.79 to benefit the American Cancer Society. CCCC Relay for Life team members were Sue Atkins, Lisa Baker, Amanda Carter, Lisa Chapman, Melissa Fogarty, Becky Howington, Brenda Keller, Joni Pavlik, Karen Sasser, Bianka Stumpf, BJ Thompson, Vicky Wesner, Martha Wilkie, Cristian Wood, and Janet Zurbach. This brings the grand total of money raised from CCCC Relay efforts to over $22,000 over the history of the team.

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Title III Grant/College Success Center Project Update

by Sue Atkins, Student Learning Support Coordinator

Click here to view project updates.

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News From Green Central

by Laura Lauffer, Sustainability Coordinator

Chatham Cottage Auction

The CCCC Green Building Program will be auctioning the Chatham Cottage on Friday, June 7th at noon. The cottage was built to energy star standards, and it is 498 square feet, one bedroom, and one bath. The house is open by appointment and each Friday until the auction from 9AM-3PM. You can learn more about the cottage at www.cccc.edu/thechathamcottage.

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Cougar Pets News

by Jonathan Loftis, Animal Facilities Manager

This time of year is our busiest for adoptions and our candidates for adoption are worth considering. These animals, waiting patiently for permanent homes at the CCCC veterinary medical facility, are healthy, have all their shots, and have been spayed/neutered.

Visit the Cougar Pets website on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/CougarPets for more information and pictures of all the animals that need homes.

You can reach Jonathan at (919) 718-7465 or by email at jloftis@cccc.edu if you are interested in adopting.

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Cougar Profile

Matt Van Hoose
Coordinator of Grants and Sponsored Programs, Grants and Sponsored Programs

Q.   How long have you worked for CCCC?

A.   About two and a half months.

Q.   What brought you to CCCC?

A.   My first post-secondary teaching job was in the North Carolina Community College System: "Spanish for the Workplace" at Randolph Community College in the summer of 2003. I've been interested in returning to the community college environment ever since, even as I pursued graduate studies and administrative work at Indiana University. Of course CCCC isn't just any community college. I feel extremely fortunate that an institution of this outstanding caliber has paved my way back in to the community college environment (and back to my home state of North Carolina after nearly 15 years away).

Q.   Describe what you do for the College.

A.   I'm here to support any and all aspects of the College's mission that can benefit from extramural funding. I work with administrators, faculty, and staff to identify and explore grant opportunities, prepare and submit proposals, and manage projects in compliance with agency requirements. The Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs is available as a resource to the entire CCCC community, and I hope that anyone with interest in pursuing a grant will visit our website - http://www.cccc.edu/grants - to learn how I may be of assistance.

Q.   Where were you born?

A.   Columbia, South Carolina. We left there right before I turned six, so my memories of the place are a bit hazy. My dad was on the faculty at USC, though, so one lesson that stuck with me was always to root against Clemson.

Q.   Where did you grow up?

A.   Greensboro, North Carolina. We moved there from Columbia, and I lived there until I left for college.

Q.   Educational credentials?

A.    I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1999 with a B.A. in History and International Studies. Then I was in Uruguay for about four years, working and conducting research. I started graduate school at Indiana University in 2003 and picked up M.A. degrees in History and Anthropology in 2006 and 2009, respectively, en route to a Ph.D. in Anthropology that I plan to complete before the end of this calendar year.

Q.   Where do you live now?

A.   I live in Carrboro with my partner, Rachel, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in Anthropology at UNC. Our friends will confirm (I hope) that we really don't talk so much about Anthropology around the house.

Q.   Do you have children/grandchildren?

A.    We're still thinking about that one....

Q.   What are some of your hobbies or other interest outside of CCCC?

A.    My academic writing about Uruguay is something that I enjoy quite a lot in my spare time. Uruguay is also a place where a lot of my musical activities have been focused - I've played saxophone since I was a kid, and am close to finishing up a CD project with some close friends down there.

Several years ago, I started incorporating video production into my research, and I still do a fair amount of shooting and editing, building toward some undefined moment in the future when I'll produce a documentary on a topic as yet to be determined.

On a more day-to-day basis, if Rachel and I are at home, we're likely to be cooking something together; and if we're out, we're likely to be walking, running, or hiking...as weather, muscles, and joints permit.

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Birthdays

Birthday list provided by Human Resources

5/24	Hillary Heckler
5/25	Clint Matthews
5/26	Joey Shue
5/27	Hazel Tysor
5/27	Melissa Fogarty
5/27	Christa Mashburn
5/27	Drew Goodson
5/28	Janae Poole
5/30	Dwight Dixon
6/01	Georgia Durso
6/04	Travis Perry
6/06	Kenneth Baker
6/09	Chanda Allen
6/10	Robin Kohanowich
6/10	Holly Schofield
6/10	Linda Scuiletti
6/11	Rebecca Howington
6/12	David Oates
6/13	Lisa Chapman
6/13	Bernard Hasty
6/13	John Jackson
6/13	Rebecca Trull
6/16	Keisha Petty
6/17	Loria King
6/18	David Myers
6/22	Linda Bradford
6/24	Frank Bedoe
6/24	Rebecca Mossor
6/25	Mary Coleman
6/25	Fred Thomas
6/26	Vadrin Colvin-King
6/30	Christine Keat

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Dates to Remember

May 27 - Memorial Day Holiday - College Closed

June 1 - Annual Harnett Furniture Auction, 10:00 am until noon, Harnett County Campus

Things For Sale, For Free or For Adoption

Great home available for sale. Great starter home available for sale with an additional 12x12 bonus building in back. 1,092 square feet home, built in 2005. Hardwoods (pergo), throughout with a fenced-in backyard. Located on a cul-de-sac in beautiful Harmony Hills, Siler City, NC. Call Mike: (919) 280-6681 or email peluso72@gmail.com with questions or for photos. Click here for more details.

Beautiful country home for sale by owner in the Carolina Lakes Subdivision Sanford, NC. 4 bedrooms/2 full bathrooms with oak cabinets and staircase. Cedar siding and beautiful lake view. 1500 sq. ft. $160,000. Contact Mitchell 919-499-7121 for more information or kpatterson@cccc.edu

CCCC-Bay offers you a marketplace for services and excess stuff, a forum to advertise for things you need and a very responsive audience for pet adoption. Our deadline for CCCC-Bay ads is 9:00 AM on the Wednesday before publication date.

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