CFCC News

Liberal arts scholarship awarded to two CFCC students

CFCC Public Information Office — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:49:06 +0000

The Cape Fear Community College Social and Behavioral Sciences Department is pleased to announce that Lakita Robinson and Erin Smith were awarded the Sidney Stern Scholarship for Spring 2010. This scholarship is designed for students who demonstrate an interest in the total liberal arts experience.

According to Kay Warren, assistant director of the CFCC Foundation, Inc., the Sidney J. Stern Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established to help CFCC students in the social sciences area who “love to learn.” Students are required to have at least 3.0 GPA. Recipients should exhibit a genuine interest in the study of ideas and people and demonstrate a commitment to the community or concern for others in community.

The scholarship selection committee was made up of members of CFCC’s Social and Behavioral Sciences Department. Each scholarship is worth $1325.

For anyone interested in establishing scholarship support for CFCC students please call Kay Warren in the CFCC Foundation at 362-7331.

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Computers for Beginners – Apr. 1

pmlackey44 — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:32:17 +0000

This 8 week course will introduce the computer and its hardware and software to the beginning user. Using MS Office 2007 Word and a brief introduction to Excel, the student will learn to create documents, save files, cut, paste, edit, and print. The student will also learn the basics of setting up a spreadsheet. Using email toolbars and setting up an email account will also be learned in this introductory class. Class is April 1-May 20, 2010, Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m., on the North Campus, room NA-204. Cost $73; seniors $8. Payment will be taken on the first night of class and parking decals will be issued. For questions or to pre-register, call 362-7196 or email tparris@cfcc.edu.

Bank Teller Training – Apr. 5

pmlackey44 — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:30:54 +0000

This course is designed to teach the basic functions of the banking industry, define teller’s responsibilities and explain and perform a variety of daily transaction procedures. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to handle checks, process transactions, provide quality customer service, and provide proper bank service. Class is April 5-May 12, 2010, Monday and Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 p.m., on the Downtown Campus, room L-325. Cost $123 + Book, “Today’s Teller”, published by the A.B.A. Questions or to “pre-register”: Call 362-7319 or email tcriser@cfcc.edu.

Payment: Due on or before first day of class. You can stop by our office at 805 North 3rd St., Downtown Wilmington, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm to register and pay. You must have either credit card, or exact amount of cash, check, or money order. We now offer online registration and payment via credit card for this course. Directions are as follows:

(1) Go to www.cfcc.edu and click on “Web Advisor” at the bottom of the page.

(2) This will give you the “Web Advisor Alerts” page. Go to the bottom of the page and click on the yellow box that says to “Go To WebAdvisor”

(3) Click on the “Continuing Education” box in the middle of the page.

(4) Click on “Register and Pay for Continuing Education Classes”,

(5) Enter the Course Code Number (33811) and hit submit at the bottom of the page, and

(6) Follow the directions from there!

“Greasy Rider” book signing and transportation show this Saturday at CFCC

CFCC Public Information Office — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:45:55 +0000

As part of the ‘One Book, One Community’ program, CFCC will host a special lecture by the author Greg Melville, which includes an alternative transportation and sustainability show on Saturday, March 20 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the North Campus. Melville will speak from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. followed by a book signing.

The mission of “One Book, One Community” is to promote literacy and a love for reading, celebrate diversity, and foster a community of readers by providing opportunities to explore and discuss a common text.

Melville wrote the book ‘Greasy Rider’, which explores the possibility of driving coast-to-coast without stopping at a single gas pump. With his college buddy Iggy riding shotgun, Melville sets out on an enlightening road trip. The quest: to be the first people to drive cross-country in a french-fry car. Will they make it from Vermont to California in a beat-up 1985 Mercedes diesel station wagon powered on vegetable oil collected from restaurant grease Dumpsters along the way? More important, can two guys survive 192 consecutive hours together?

Their expedition on and off the road includes visits to the solar-powered Google headquarters; the National Ethanol Council; the wind turbines of southwestern Minnesota; the National Renewable Energy Lab; a visit to one of the first houses to receive platinum certification for leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED); an “eco-friendly” Wal-Mart; and the world’s largest geothermal heating system.

Part adventure and part investigation of what we’re doing (or not doing) to preserve the planet, Greasy Rider: Two Dudes, One Fry-Oil-Powered Car, and a Cross-Country Search for a Greener Future is upbeat, funny, and full of surprising information about sustainable measures that are within our reach. (Text courtesy of http://www.workman.com/)

The author Greg Melville is a freelance journalist who’s written for such publications as Men’s Journal, Outside, Popular Science, Popular Mechanics, the Wall Street Journal, Money, and National Geographic Adventure.

More information see the One Book One Community website: http://library.uncw.edu/oboc/.

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CFCC Announces New “Green” Technology Program

CFCC Public Information Office — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:30:42 +0000

From electric cars to renewable architecture, green technology is spreading into more industries than ever before. To prepare students for careers in the growing number of green industries, Cape Fear Community College will offer a new academic program in sustainable technologies this fall. The Sustainability Technologies program is designed to train students for jobs in environmental, construction, alternative energy, manufacturing, or related industries, where key emphasis is placed on energy production and waste reduction along with sustainable technologies.

CFCC students have been exploring renewable energy for years with a wide variety of projects that include everything from designing award-winning sustainable structures to refitting gas-powered automotive engines to run on electricity.

Current green projects underway include:

A renewable energy project at the North Campus where students are developing a power station using solar power to run lab equipment.
Students in automotive repair are converting an old BMW to run on electricity.
Students have developed a method to make their own bio-diesel from vegetable oil.
Architectural technology students have designed a series of sustainable buildings that have won state and national awards. The buildings have actually been built in the Triangle area of North Carolina.

“As businesses become increasingly more green-saavy, we need to make sure our students have access to the latest trends and technology so that they can stay competitive in the job market,” said Bob Philpott, CFCC’s Dean of Technical and Vocational Education.

The sustainable technology program is available in three tracks: A two year associate degree program, a one-year diploma and an 18-hour certificate program.

Courses include alternative energy, environmental engineering technology, sustainable manufacturing, and green building technology. Additional topics include sustainability, energy management, waste reduction, renewable energy, site assessment, and environmental responsibility.

Graduates should qualify for positions within the alternative energy, construction, environmental, and/or manufacturing industries. Employment opportunities exist in both the government and private industry sectors where graduates may function as manufacturing technicians, sustainability consultants, environmental technicians, or green building supervisors.

For more information about CFCC’s new sustainable technologies program, call (910) 362-7291 or email jpadgett@cfcc.edu.

MS Excel 2007-Intermediate – Apr. 1

pmlackey44 — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:53:41 +0000

This course if for anyone currently working with 2007 MS Excel or has completed a 2007 basic Excel class. Upon successful completion of this course students will demonstrate the ability to edit, view and print worksheets; format cells; add graphics; utilize templates & protecting workbooks; and create tables & outlines. This course is not for a first-time Microsoft Excel 2007 user. Class is April 1-April 27, 2010, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m., on the Downtown campus, room S-503. Cost $73; seniors $8. To pre-register call (910) 362-7196 or email tparris@cfcc.edu.

Basic Digital Photography I-Point and Shoot – Apr. 13

pmlackey44 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:44:35 +0000

With spring and summer approaching, what better time of the year to learn how to use your camera! Mother’s day, graduations, weddings, birthdays, etc. are all special occasions to photograph and reproduce. This 4 week course will teach you how to use your camera, take better pictures, and reproduce them for you and your loved ones. Bring your camera and owner’s manual to each class. The instructor makes the class fun and provides a vast amount of knowledge in photography. Class is April 13-May 6, 2010, Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00-9:00 p.m., on the CFCC North Campus, room NB-238. Cost $73; seniors 65 plus $8. Payments will be collected on the first night of class. Call 362-7370 or 362-7196 to register for this class. CFCC employees, who have not already taken a spring class, can take this class for $8.

CFCC to Offer New Rowing Class

CFCC Public Information Office — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:27:49 +0000

Later this month, Cape Fear Community College will offer a new class for people interested in rowing. Entitled, Rowing on the River: An Introductory Course in Recreational Rowing, the class is a four-session introduction to rowing, held in partnership with the Cape Fear River Rowing Club. The course will provide students with the knowledge and skills required to participate safely as a member of a rowing crew. There will be some classroom participation, but the majority of the course will be on the water.

The class will start on March 22 and run through April 7. Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Students must be able to swim at least 50 feet and possess enough upper body strength to return to a rowing boat after entering the water. (test NOT required)

Students should wear athletic clothing, appropriate to weather conditions, which allows freedom of leg and arm motion. Socks are required. For more information, contact Morris Elsen at melsen@cfcc.edu or call 362-7301. Class size is limited to eight students.

SBC Seminar: Construction Bonds – A Workshop – Mar. 23

pmlackey44 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:19:44 +0000

Learn why bonds are required, what are the different types of bonds and how do you get them, and what your obligations are under a bond. This free seminar is Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:00-8:00 p.m., on the Downtown campus, room L-107. To pre-register call (910) 362-7469 or email dtarble@cfcc.edu.

SBC Seminar: How To Start A Home Based Business – Mar. 25

pmlackey44 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:18:57 +0000

In today’s economy, working from home has become increasingly popular, both to supplement your income or as a full time occupation. This free seminar will provide you with the tools to evaluate home based business opportunities and the process and requirements to actually get started. Seminar is Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:00-9:00 p.m., on the Downtown campus, room L-107. To pre-register call (910) 362-7469 or email dtarble@cfcc.edu.