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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February was a busy month here at CFCC! We received great news as our ADN Nursing program once again received #1 ranking in the state by RegisteredNursing.org. We are so proud of that recognition and our 100% NCLEX pass rates. Congrats to our nursing students and faculty on this achievement.
More exciting February happenings include: the grand opening of our Military Business Center, one of 15 across the state; a successful E.A.S.E. STEM event, with 180 Topsail middle schoolers visiting the North Campus for a day of science and fun; hosting the North Carolina Community College Fine Arts Conference; the CFCC Foundation Annual Donor Dinner; and several program and staff achievements.
Coming up, we’re looking forward to our Spring Open House Events: March 18 at our North Campus and April 22 at the downtown Wilmington Campus. Spread the word to future Sea Devils to
reserve their spot!
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Here's a look at recent news and events...
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Wilson Center Holds Broadway for a Better World Fundraising Lunch
February 20, 2020
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Rhonda Bellamy speaks at Broadway for a Better World Fundraising Lunch at the Wilson Center
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The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College Broadway for a Better World (BFABW) Initiative has awarded tickets valuing $100,000 to area nonprofits. On February 13, the Wilson Center and the Arts Council of Wilmington held the annual Broadway for a Better World Fundraising Breakfast.
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Broadway for a Better World program is funded through the tremendous generosity of private donors, with the mission of the theater experience and all of its associated benefits available to area non-profits, with a focus particularly on young people under the age of eighteen. The grant program is administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County and grant recipients are selected by an independent committee. Nonprofit organizations in New Hanover and Pender counties can apply to receive tickets to Wilson Center PNC Broadway or Stars Series performances.
Since its January 2018 inception, BFABW has made grants of tickets totaling $115,487.57 in tickets to community organizations and CFCC classes and student organizations.
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Sustainability Technologies Recognized for Environmental Stewardship
February 20, 2020
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From left to right are Younlee Bautista-Hernandez, CFCC student; John Wojciechowski, CFCC Sustainability Technologies Program Director; Robert Rehder, CFCC student; Mark Council, CFCC Dean of Career and Technical Education; and Adam Lambert, CFCC student.
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On Thursday, Feb. 20, the CFCC Sustainability Technologies program was recognized by the Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Coalition with the Stewardship Champion Award.
The Stewardship Champion Award is given annually to professionals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and vision to environmental practices, programs, issues, development, and design. Furthermore, the award recognizes the recipients as environmental stewardship “champions, trailblazers, and visionaries.”
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CFCC Hosts 8th Annual NCCCS Fine Arts Conference
February 20-22, 2020
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CFCC hosted art, music, and theatre educators from two- and four-year institutions across the state for the annual North Carolina Community College Fine Arts Conference.
Several members of the Humanities and Fine Arts Division were elected to the North Carolina Community College AFA Association Board of Directors for the 2020-2022 term during the conference.
President:
Brandon Guthrie
Member at Large Theatre:
Jessica Gaffney
Member at Large Art:
Rick Conn
Member at Large Music:
Phil Singleton
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CFCC Opens North Carolina Military Business Center and Welcomes Donna Warren
February 26, 2020
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From left to right are CFCC President Jim Morton; Donna Warren, NCMBC Director Business Development Professional; John Downing, CFCC Vice President of Continuing Education; and Scott Dorney, NCMBC Executive Director.
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Cape Fear Community College opened the North Carolina Business Center at its downtown campus last week. The NCMBC is a business development entity of the North Carolina Community College System that provides federal business development resources and services to North Carolina businesses.
At the grand opening open house, we welcomed Donna Warren, who will be providing one-on-one assistance to help businesses compete for, win, and grow jobs through federal contracts through the NCMBC.
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CFCC Holds Health Sciences Showcase for High School Counselors
February 26, 2020
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CFCC hosted area high school counselors for the Health Sciences Showcase. The goal was to educate about the health science programs we offer at Cape Fear, from program directors, students, and instructors.
Making our exceptional, affordable training opportunities more accessible to area high school students is one of our biggest goals.
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More Accolades for CFCC Nursing! ADN Program Ranked Best in State by RegisteredNursing.org
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For the second time this year—and the second consecutive year from RegisteredNursing.org—CFCC's Associate Degree Nursing program has ranked first among 30 other RN programs in the state. RegisteredNursing.org ranks not only associate degree programs, but all nursing programs in North Carolina, including universities.
“Receiving this recognition for our ADN program illustrates the unfailing dedication of faculty and staff who strive to deliver high-quality instruction and training to our students. Our health science programs are consistently recognized for their outstanding quality. It’s exceptionally gratifying to see the efforts of our health science team be recognized at this level.”
— CFCC President Jim Morton
“The success of our nursing students is a strong indicator of the hard work and dedication of nursing faculty, staff, and students. We are extremely grateful for this recognition as we work to educate and equip great nurses for our community.”
— CFCC Dean of Health Sciences Mary Ellen Naylor
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North Campus E.A.S.E. Event a Great Success
February 28, 2020
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This unique event not only introduced these middle schoolers to science (and made it fun), but also let them see first-hand the wonderful facilities and opportunities at our north campus, AND allowed them to interact with our awesome faculty & staff.
It was great to see the impact of this program on these students.
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February Employee of the Month: Carol Brown
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A big congrats to Carol Brown, CFCC Advising Center Director, for being voted Employee of the Month for February 2020!
Carol's colleagues can't help but boast:
“Carol Brown inspires us daily. She leads by example. She is positive, encouraging, and absolutely fearless about pursuing what is best for our students. She keeps us informed. She checks in often to make certain that we have the resources we need to do the job. She is open to creativity and encourages us to try out new processes. She still advises students herself, which keeps her in touch with the problems we encounter daily as advisors. She encourages us to pursue projects of interest, and distributes workload equitably. She is a first-class manager.”
“Carol has every hallmark of a great manager. She is efficient, poised, conscientious, and, above all, truly caring. I am grateful to be able to work with her and our department is incredibly fortunate to have her.”
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CFCC Names New Public Service Department Chair
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We're happy to share that Jim Varrone has been named Department Chair of Public Service here at CFCC.
Varrone moved to Wilmington 33 years ago to join the Wilmington Police Department. While serving as a police officer, Varrone received his Bachelor of Science and later earned his MBA. He retired as Assistant Chief of Police in June 2018.
“I am a true believer in the community college system, and especially in Cape Fear Community College. It is a true honor to serve the students and our community stakeholders by working to meet the educational and training needs of the community we serve.”
— Jim Varrone
"Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this position."
— Mark Council, CFCC Dean of Career and Technical Education
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CFCC Food Pantry Opens for Donations
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The CFCC Food Pantry is officially accepting food items and monetary donations! The Food Pantry aims to provide temporary supplemental food relief to CFCC students, faculty, and staff at no cost and remove barriers associated with food insecurity. In addition to helping alleviate hunger within our CFCC community, the CFCC Food Pantry aims to reduce the impact that food insecurity has on the academic success of our students.
Support can be given to the Food Pantry by donating pantry items or giving monetarily.
Items Needed:
- Canned fruits or fruit cups
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Rice
- Tomato, pasta sauce, gravy
- Soup, stew or chili
- Canned meat such as tuna, chicken, sardines
- Boxed meals, mac-n-cheese
- Cereal, granola/breakfast bars
- Peanut butter & jelly
- Toiletries such as toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap
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WilmingtonBiz Info Junky: Jerry Coleman
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Check out wilmingtonbiz.com to read about CFCC Small Business Center's Jerry Coleman, who is a GWBJ featured Info Junkie. He discusses his favorites, from video conferencing to podcasts, as well as his favorite books.
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CFCC's Community Enrichment Programs offer people the chance to learn skills they have always wanted to learn, from making handmade pasta to woodworking. Now, with Wilmington's growing enthusiasm for home brewing, we're excited to give everyone the opportunity to learn more about craft beer and to dazzle friends and family with a frothy creation of your own making. These popular classes are all the rage, with CFCC and our partner
Waterline Brewing Company recently featured on
WECT. Cheers!
Take a class:
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Sea Devil Basketball Teams Look Ahead to Region 10 Tournaments
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7 teams remaining! The Sea Devils are finishing up a strong season with men's and women's basketball advancing to the NJCAA Region 10 tournament in Pinehurst, NC. Starting Thursday March 5, the men go up against Spartanburg and the women take on Brunswick Community College in Martinsville, VA. Go Sea Devils!
Get tournament details by clicking links below.
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CFCC Holds Annual Donor Dinner
February 18, 2020
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A few photos from our Foundation Donor Appreciation Dinner. We recognize and appreciate your support. Without your kind gifts, many students would have to put their dreams of education on hold. When you give a gift, you build a future.
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A look at events coming up...
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Prospective Sea Devils, mark your calendars for these upcoming Open House events.
March 18, 2020
5:30-8:00pm
North Campus
McKeithan Center
4500 Blue Clay Rd.
Castle Hayne, NC
April 22, 2020
5:30-8:00pm
Downtown Wilmington Campus
Union Station
502 N. Front St.
Wilmington, NC
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The Flick: A Play by Annie Baker
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The CFCC Humanities and Fine Arts Department is proud to present Annie Baker's 2013 play
The Flick at the Wilson Center Studio Theater. Described as a hilarious cry for authenticity in a fast-changing world,
The Flick won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Set in a struggling movie theater in central Massachusetts, the story chronicles the misadventures of three underpaid employees as they attend to one of the last 35mm film projectors in the state.
“Students have been working on this project since last November. The production is a collaborative effort by CFCC’s Fine and Performing Arts students. Students are featured in all facets of the show: Stagecraft students build the set, Play Production students serve as heads of each department (Lighting, Scenic, Sound, Stage Management, and Costuming), and Acting students perform the piece.”
— Jack Landry, CFCC Drama Instructor
Showtimes:
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
March 19-21 & March 26-28, 2020
8:00 pm, Doors: 7:30 pm
Note: there will be an ASL interpreter for the March 26 performance.
This show contains adult language and situations.
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20th Annual Riverfront Boat Show
Saturday, March 28: 9 am - 4 pm
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Join us for a day along the banks of the Cape Fear River to see everything from wooden boats and skiffs to fiberglass boats and a knot-tying challenge. Get the inside scoop from the boat builders themselves! Oh, and enjoy some delicious treats from the WilmyWoodie Food Truck, too!
Saturday, March 28: 9 am - 4 pm
Historic Downtown Wilmington
North Water Street
Next to the Coastline Convention Center and Aloft Hotel
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Time to Apply! Scholarship Cycle Open through April 30
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It doesn't matter how old you are, or where you are in your education journey, there may be a scholarship for you! Get your application started today to see what you qualify for!
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Let us help you navigate the FAFSA!
Upcoming FAFSA Night Dates:
Wednesday, March 4: 5pm
Wednesday, April 1: 5pm
CFCC Downtown Campus
Union Station Lobby
502 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC
What to bring: FSA username and password (if obtained) and 2018 tax info. If you are under the age of 24, please bring a parent or guardian.
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One-Stop Enrollment Dates
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The enrollment process—simplified! In just one stop, get assistance with your application, residency, and learn about options to help pay for college.
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Upcoming One-Stop Enrollment Dates:
Saturday, March 28: 8 am - 12 pm
Saturday, April 18: 8 am - 12 pm
CFCC Downtown Campus
Union Station Lobby
502 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC
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Until next month...
Thank you for taking time to read about current events at Cape Fear Community College. Most of all, thank you for your support that empowers us to be the best community college we can be, providing top programs that encourage learning at every stage of life.
Go Sea Devils!
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Jim Morton, CFCC President
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