Greetings! Here's your monthly guide to what's happening at CFCC. |
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Cape Fear Community College
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Greetings from Jim Morton - CFCC President |
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Dear Sea Devil Community,
On Friday, May 14, we held a commencement ceremony for our Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 graduates. The weather was absolutely beautiful as we honored these graduates at our North Campus in Castle Hayne. Handing students their diplomas and sending them off into the next chapter of their lives is one of the most rewarding experiences I have at CFCC. I wish our grads the best and encourage them to keep in touch and share their successes with us. We can't wait to see what they accomplish.
I want to thank our incredible students, faculty, and staff for making Spring 2021 a positive and productive term. You did an outstanding job during a challenging time!
As we move ahead into the summer months, many students are enrolling in summer classes at CFCC. Our 8-week session begins Monday, June 7, and the 5-week session begins June 30. Summer classes can be found here. In addition, our new summer short-term classes have just been announced. There is truly something for everyone in our Economic and Workforce Development summer course catalog. Students can train for an essential career, grow their professional toolkits, or take a personal enrichment class just for fun.
We're also busy enrolling students for the Fall 2021 term. Our initial enrollment numbers look strong, and I again want to acknowledge the hard work of CFCC's incredible faculty and staff. We have experienced healthy enrollment numbers during the past year, when the majority of our peers – nationwide - have been struggling. I am so proud of all we're accomplishing and of the tenacity and dedication of our entire team.
Cape Fear Community College's success reflects the tremendous support we receive from our community. Together, we are making a long-lasting impact in the Cape Fear region.
Go Sea Devils!
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Jim Morton, CFCC President |
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Here's a look at recent happenings at CFCC... |
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Congratulations, CFCC ADN Class of 2021! |
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Way to go, ADN graduates! Your hard work and dedication have paid off and we are so proud of you!! |
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Inside Higher Ed: CFCC Goes Viral on TikTok |
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Recently, InsideHigherEd reached out to us to do a feature on our TikTok efforts and we couldn't be more proud!
CFCC is creating quite a stir, attracting thousands of followers on TikTok since July 2020. When times got tough last year during the height of COVID-19, CFCC's Community Relations team began creating videos to encourage and engage students and clear up negative misconceptions and stigma about community college. The response was incredible.
As of this newsletter, CFCC's TikTok account has 16.5K followers and 691.8K likes and has enhanced all our digital channels. Most importantly, we're reaching and communicating with more people about the benefits of attending community college. Check out our TikTok account here.
Read the full article here. Also, we'd like to thank our students and staff who make these great videos possible - you rock! |
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CFCC Music Students Meet Musical Challenge |
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The pandemic and online learning have created challenges for our students, but these four music students took the difficult situation and made it an opportunity to challenge themselves and grow! Marc Siegel, CFCC Music Instructor, tested the group with a challenging guitar quartet to perform as a group when they had yet to even meet one another! What an inspiring and beautiful performance. Way to go!
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CFCC Foundation: Gift of Education Drive-In Concert
Friday, May 14, 2021
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We hosted a drive-in concert featuring the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra with CFCC student and violinist Danielle Swart. All proceeds received will go to benefit CFCC student scholarships and needs.
We'd like to send out a special thank you to our wonderful sponsors who made this all possible!
STAGE SPONSORS
American Water & Fire
American Coastal Development
The Hopkins-Dunn Group at Re/Max Executive
Steph the Banker
FOOD + BEVERAGE SPONSORS
CFCC Board of Trustees:
Patricia O. Kusek, Chair | Bill Cherry, Vice-Chair | Jonathan Barfield, Jr. | Louis A. Burney, Jr. | Robby Collins | Ann M. David | A.D. "Zander" Guy | Jimmy R. Hopkins | E. Bruce Moskowitz | Jason McLeod | Mary Lyons Rouse | Paula Sewell | Bruce Shell
SILVER SPONSORS
House of Raeford
Kusek Financial Group
The Murchison Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Xi Online
BRONZE SPONSORS
Stephanie + James Mayew | Bob Loweth + RexRoad Loweth Wealth Management | VanBuren Properties | Mat + Pat White | Duke Energy | Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorneys at Law | South State Bank
It's not too late to give! Click here to give now and change a life! |
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NCDOT Adopt a Highway: Doing Our Part! |
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CFCC is participating in the N.C. Department of Transportation Adopt-a-Highway roadside cleanup program! On Saturday, May 8, we had 12 participants at the cleanup. Way to go, Sea Devils! 💪 |
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CFCC Outstanding Student Winners
We are pleased to announce the names of our amazing students who earned awards at CFCC's annual Student Recognition Ceremony held on April 20, 2021.
“We are proud to recognize these exceptional students. It is important to note that while they have demonstrated great achievement in their academics and extracurricular activities, they have also shown extraordinary endurance and dedication throughout this pandemic.”
–CFCC President Jim Morton
Congratulations to these hard-working students! View the full list of Award Winners here.
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CFCC Partners With Habitat for Humanity |
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Our Carpentry and Construction Management Technology students worked with Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity to build playhouses for the organization's Playhouse Project.
Habitat for Humanity’s Playhouse Project is part of an ongoing effort to find unique ways to bring new groups together around the issue of affordable housing. CFCC Carpentry and Construction Management Technology students are prebuilding playhouses in preparation for Habitat for Humanity’s one-day event where sponsors will bring a team to construct and decorate the playhouses for local children in need.
“Students building these playhouses are not only improving their skills, but they are also impacting lives of children and families in our community. I am sure each of the students involved will never forget this project. This is an ideal partnership.”
–CFCC President Jim Morton
Read the full story here. |
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Ready to Get Ahead?
Take a summer class at CFCC!
There is still time to get ahead this summer! Sign up for a summer session today - Classes start May 24. Register here! |
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New Course Catalog: Economic and Workforce Development
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A few things you'll find in this issue:
Summer Camps for the kids
New class alert: Historic Preservation Construction
Oil Painting classes with artist/instructor Amy Gibson
Raising Backyard Chickens
Craft Beer: Home Brewing
Burgaw Industry Inspired Career Exploration Series - get a peek at these trades:
- Fleet Maintenance/Diesel Mechanics
- HVAC
- Mechanical Engineering
- Welding
Surf City:
- Parent-Child classes
- Summer Culinary Academy
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Students, Take Advantage of the Many Resources and Opportunities at CFCC! |
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CFCC has so many tools to help students succeed! CFCC Student Body President PJ Eby shares the many student resources and involvement opportunities at CFCC and specifically what she has benefited from as a Sea Devil! There is some great info in this quick video - check it out here. |
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CFCC Student Spotlight 🌟 Marine Technology
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Kaitlyn Bellas
Flashback to her senior year of high school, Kaitlyn Bellas was torn between pursuing a four-year degree in marine biology from a university and a two-year degree in marine technology from Cape Fear Community College.
The summer after her senior year, while working at a dive shop, Bellas was struck by the reputation CFCC’s Marine Technology program had amongst her coworkers and friends, many of whom were pursuing four-year degrees in marine biology.
She decided to take a leap of faith and enroll in the Marine Technology program at CFCC. Now, hindsight 20-20, Bellas wouldn’t have her time at Cape Fear any other way: “My experience in this program has been awesome. All the instructors are amazing. I like that it has been small; you really get one-on-one time with your instructors. And being able to take the boats out and go on the research vessel and use all the different types of instrumentation is really cool, it’s what makes this program unique.”
After her May graduation, Bellas will go to work as a Dredge Field Engineer with Weeks Marine. In her new role, Bellas will be able to practically apply all she learned at CFCC in her daily work—from the instrumentation used, surveys, and dredges to data processing. 🌊🌊🌊🌊
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Jeb Sylvia
Growing up with a love for fishing, Sylvia landed at Cape Fear’s Marine Technology program. “It made sense to me for its accessibility and affordability. Also, the job outlook of students that come from Cape Fear’s Marine Technology program was much higher than other schools. It seemed like a prosperous route to go and I knew there would be plenty of job opportunities after graduation.”
While initially interested in the fisheries aspect of the marine technology program, Sylvia developed a greater interest in surveying and the hands-on work with the program’s equipment and technologies.
“The amount of hands-on time we get learning about the software, hardware, and different systems is far beyond what I expected originally,” said Sylvia. “I feel I’m much more prepared now than I ever would have been before to enter this workforce. The instructors did a really good job of giving individual students time with the equipment to feel prepared and go out ahead of the competition.”
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Learn more about this exciting program at cfcc.edu/marine-technology |
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Start Here - Get There: CFCC Students Prepare for Next Step! |
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CFCC Student Government Association hosts first Signing Day!
May 4, 2021
CFCC university transfer students "signed" with and repped the college colors of the schools they'll be transferring to in the fall! Here's where these soon-to-be #CFCCGRADS are headed!
From left to right:
PJ - Texas Christian University, theater and managing business organizations
Angela - UNCW, accounting
Jon - Undecided, mechanical engineering and physics
Joy - UNCW, communications and exercise science
Hannah - UNCW, elementary education
Congrats to these students! We are so proud of you! 🙌
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We Love Hearing From Our Industry Partners!
Read on to see what Triple-T Truck Centers Has to Say About CFCC.
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Interested in learning more about CFCC's Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) Fleet Maintenance Technician program (formerly known as Diesel Mechanics)? Learn more today. |
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Pender Early High School Essay Contest: The Importance of Global Fluency |
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Pictured from left to right: Gisselle Bautista-Remigio, Morgan Beatty, Keira Jones, Taylor Borders, Lillian Rousey, Abigail Treto, and Alyssa Caison |
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Congratulations to all the Pender Early High School students who participated in the CFCC International Center's first essay contest! Students were asked to write about the importance of Global Fluency in their future education and careers.
“For my entire life, I have lived in the small town of Burgaw, North Carolina: a rural city that is home to fields of blueberries and woods that serve as a shelter for cardinals and deer. Yes, I cherish my home; but it is not one of vast diversity. When I “grow up,” I plan to become a secondary school teacher. If I were to ever leave the familiar roads of my home, I would also be leaving the comfort of its culture. I would need the ability to understand and adapt to people of different cultural backgrounds to ensure that I can be a competent and respectful teacher for my future students.”
— First-place winner Abigail Treto, an 11th grade student at PECHS
See the other winners and read the full story here. |
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CFCC Carpentry Students: Nailed It! |
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CFCC carpentry students built these dog houses for the New Hanover Humane Society. 👏🐶 We love this and their creativity!
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CCURE: Research Experience for University Transfer Students |
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Kudos to CFCC English Instructor John Metzger for Leading the UNCW Community College Undergraduate Research Experience (CCURE) Initiative for CFCC this Spring!
The Community College Undergraduate Research Experience (CCURE) is a new initiative at UNCW that is intended to open pathways to undergraduate research for community college students prior to transferring to a 4-year institution.
"UNCW's CCURE initiative is providing a wonderful chance for CFCC students to engage in the type of research that students might receive at four-year schools," said Metzger. "My experience this semester has confirmed when we present students with these kinds of opportunities, they absolutely thrive and shine. I am very proud of the six CFCC students who participated in this class, as it has provided them with a 'leg up' on their peers and will help to set the foundation for future research in their respective areas."
Read the full story here. |
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CFCC Student Art Exhibition Virtual Walk-Through |
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In case you missed it, we have a video walk-through of our 2021 Student Art Show at CFCC's Wilma Daniels Gallery.
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Small Business Center Upcoming FREE Seminars |
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CFCC Small Business Center offers great resources to assist our local small businesses. Here's a glimpse at a few upcoming FREE events. Please attend if you can and tell a friend!
Tuesday, May 18, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
WEBINAR: Five-Part Series: Marketing Your Business Online, Part 1 Social Media Marketing
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Online
Wednesday, May 19, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Webinar: Google Analytics for Beginners
Topic: Managing a Business
Online
Friday, May 21, 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
BusinessRICH Business Owner Academy
CFCC McLeod Building, Building 'S' S002
Tuesday, May 25, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Webinar: Five-Part Series, Marketing Your Business Online: Part 2, Content Marketing
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Online
Wednesday, May 26, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Webinar: Working with NCDOR
Topic: Tax Planning
Online
This is just a snapshot of our offerings. View the entire list here. |
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Athletic News from Sea Devil Nation |
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Sea Devil Soccer Updates!
Women's soccer will compete in the district tournament on May 21st. Make sure to check out the latest scores and schedules here - Women and Men.
View livestream games here • View the complete athletics calendar here
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Registration Workshops: Virtual Sessions
These workshops are designed to assist students with registering for classes after they have met with their advisor and selected appropriate courses, however, all students are welcome to attend.
There are several Registration Workshops this month. Visit cfcc. edu/events for details and dates. |
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Virtual Career and College Promise Information Session:
Homeschool High School Students
Rising Juniors and Seniors will learn how they can earn college credits, tuition-free while completing high school graduation requirements.
Thursday, May 20, 3:00-4:00 pm - RSVP required
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Virtual Career and College Promise Information Session:
Private High School Students
Rising Juniors and Seniors will learn how they can earn college credits, tuition-free while completing high school graduation requirements.
Thursday, May 20, 5:30-6:30 pm - RSVP required
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This is just a partial list of happenings and program info sessions at CFCC! Check out all upcoming events at CFCC.EDU/EVENTS. |
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Keep an eye on our social media for updates on program information sessions and other upcoming events.
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News from the Wilson Center... |
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Melissa Etheridge to Take the Wilson Center Stage in November 2021 |
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The Wilson Center is thrilled to announce that award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist Melissa Etheridge will be taking the Wilson Center stage later this year. The Grammy Award® winning musician will bring her unique sound to the Wilson Center on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 7:30 pm.
Please note that this is anticipated to be a full-capacity event, and will adhere to all local and state guidelines at the time of the show. Tickets may be purchased online at WilsonCenterTickets.com, or by contacting the Ticket Central box office. At present, Ticket Central is still maintaining minimal hours and is open for telephone sales only. Ticket Central may be reached by telephone at 910.362.7999. Questions may also be directed to tickets@wilsoncentertickets.com.
Melissa Etheridge is one of rock music’s great female icons. Her critically acclaimed eponymous debut album was certified double platinum. Etheridge’s popularity built around such memorable songs as “Bring Me Some Water,” “No Souvenirs” and “Ain’t It Heavy” for which she won her first Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal. Etheridge hit her commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, Yes I Am, featuring the massive hits “I’m the Only One” and “Come to My Window,” a searing song of longing that brought her a second Grammy.
The six-times platinum album spent more than two and a half years on the album chart. Etheridge is also an Oscar winner for Best Original Song in 2007.
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City Ballet presents
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Enjoy now through June 5, 2021
The City Ballet presents Shakespeare’s comedic classic in a delightful interpretation sure to engage all ages! Original choreography and Mendelssohn’s music are joined with excerpts from the ballet “Raymonda” for a charming full-length production.
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The Benny Hill Quintet: Annual Benefit Concert |
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This year, the annual benefit concert to support the CFCC Music Program is going to be a little different. The Benny Hill Quintet – led by CFCC’s own Benny Hill on saxophone, and joined by Jerald Shynett (trombone), Brad Merritt (piano), Doug Irving (bass), Jon Hill (drums), and featuring CFCC student Marc Fantum (tenor saxophone) – will take the Wilson Center stage and stream an evening of jazz right to you! This exciting livestreamed concert will feature original material and jazz standards, and will be entirely donation-supported.
This performance will be streamed LIVE from the Wilson Center stage on May 28, 2021 at 7:30pm. Need assistance? Check out our frequently asked questions page for more information.
Also, please support the CFCC Music Program if you can! You may donate here. An anonymous donor will match 100% of the first $10,000 in donations! Thanks for your generosity! |
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Sign up for the Wilson Center mailing list here.
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