50th Anniversary of Cape Fear Community College

CFCC is Celebrating its 50th Anniversary!

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Cape Fear Community College
50th Anniversary Festival
April 5th, 2008 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Held at both the Downtown Campus and the North Campus

(Download schedule in PDF format here)

Downtown Campus Exhibits and Activities

Front St.

Salon Essentials
Treat yourself to a free manicure and facial courtesy of students in CFCC’s cosmetology program.
Tent on Front St. from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Careers in Early Childhood
Find out what it takes to make it as an early childhood teacher and take a tour of CFCC’s five-star rated Child Development Center, fully accredited by the National Association of the Education of Young Children.
Tent on Front St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Improve Your Odds Through Continuing Education
Step right up—spin the wheel for a chance to win a Continuing Education scholarship and many other prizes. Come by our table on Front Street and find out what Continuing Education can do for you. Don’t gamble with your education. With CFCC Continuing Education, you are always a winner!
Tent on Front St., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Small Business Center
Find out about CFCC’s Small Business Center and BioNetwork. The SBC and the BioNetwork will have adjacent tables with literature and handouts regarding our activities, programs and seminars for small businesses.
Tent on Front St from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Quick Health Check
Associate Degree Nursing faculty and students will be available for questions regarding the program and to provide free blood pressure checks, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and height/weight assessments.
Tent on Front St. from 9 a.m. – 2p.m.

Medication: The Inside Story
The Pharmacy Technology Program will provide education materials on prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Tent on Front St. from 9 a.m. – 2p.m.

They’re Out for Blood!
Phlebotomy students will have a table display with an arm and pictures to demonstrate the art of drawing blood and the different tools used in performing a venipuncture.
Tent on Front St. from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Test Your Grip Strength
Test your grip strength with the students of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Learn about this fascinating field that enhances the ability of clients of all ages to engage in meaningful and relevant life activities. OT combines elements of psychology and the natural sciences thus providing holistic treatment for people and the environments in which they live.
Tent on Front Street from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Eating Healthy and Staying Healthy
Get a quick health check from the health and wellness instructors: Measure your body fat percentage, weight and blood pressure check. Free nutritional booklets are also available.
Tent on Front St. from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Alumni Tent
Welcome Back Alumni! Come visit the all-new CFCC Alumni Association and learn about all the benefits of membership. Reconnect with classmates, faculty and staff and share your story with us.
Tent on Front St. from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

CFCC Bookstore
Get the latest Cape Fear Community College clothing and other items while supplies last!
Tent on Front St. from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Want to Go to CFCC?
The Student Development Office will be on hand to answer any questions regarding enrolling at CFCC – including tuition, financial aid, testing and more!

Bouncy Castle and Slide
There will be an inflatable bouncing castle and slide for children to enjoy from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. All children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Sand Table for Young Children
For parents and children only: Relive the carefree days of childhood or play with your child in a sand table courtesy of CFCC’s Early Childhood Education program.
Tent on Front St. from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Face Painting and Balloon Animals
Spunky the Clown will be on campus for face painting and balloon animals from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

(F) Workforce Training Center (enter through gate off of Front St.)

Student-Built House Tour
Walk through a full-size house built by CFCC’s carpentry students. CFCC builds houses through a partnership with Wilmington Housing and Finance Department to provide homes for local families.
Behind F Building from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

How Does a Heat Pump Work?
See a display of a refrigeration trainer used to illustrate the refrigeration cycle of a residential heat pump.
F Building Lobby from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Auto Body Repair Secrets
From fender benders to extreme damage, find out what it takes to put your car back together. See custom paint displays, discover the latest techniques for auto repair, watch a Smart Jobs Smart People video presentation and I-CAR collision handouts.
F Building Lobby from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

What’s Under the Hood?
Get a close-up view of how an automobile really works. A small block Chevrolet engine will be running on an engine stand. A hands-on electrical box will show how many devices work on the modern automobile.
F-125 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Marine and Diesel Technology
See a display of a running diesel engine.
F-117 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Climb aboard a “Big Rig”
Get behind the wheel of a CFCC tractor trailer used in the truck driver training program.
F building parking lot from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

(S) McLeod Building

Live Debate: Guantanamo Bay
CFCC debaters will focus on the issue of whether Guantanamo Bay should remain open or be closed. It will feature faculty/student teams and be conducted as a professional policy debate.
S-002 (Auditorium) from 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Aquarium Lab Tour
Visitors will see CFCC’s student-maintained aquarium lab and the varied marine life collected annually by Marine Technology students.
S-209 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Jump-Start into College English
presented by English Instructor, Jenna Call
If you think English is boring, we can change your mind. We have thrown away all those old-fashioned workbooks, so come and see the innovative techniques we use to help students master reading, writing, and grammar. Take a grammar quiz and win a prize!
3rd Floor Lobby from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Right Word
presented by English Instructor Dylan Patterson
As Mark Twain pointed out, “The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” In our creative writing courses, we help students find the “right word,” and we can help you, too. Stop by and participate in an ongoing creative writing workshop.
S-302 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Writing in the Real World
presented by English Instructor Dr. Jennifer McBride
The quality of your resume and cover letter can make the difference between getting the job you want and getting passed over by the hiring committee. Drop in and look at some great models of professional writing that will help you improve your own resume and cover letter.
S-306 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Exploring Europe
Watch, listen, and learn as history instructor Bob Brennan shows and discusses slides taken during his numerous travels to various European historical sites.
S-307 from 11:00– 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Writing A Textbook
presented by history instructor Phil McCaskey
Get the inside scoop on how to write a textbook and get it published. Visit with instructor and textbook author Phil McCaskey of two college textbooks. He is currently working on a third.
S-307, from 9:30 a.m. – 10:00, 10:30 – 11:00, 11:30 – 12:00 p.m., 12:30 – 1:00, 1:30 – 2 p.m.

Economics Matters!
presented by economics instructor Christian Beer
A display of student projects in the lobby area of S-312. View samples of student projects relating to economics, the study of energy crisis, and real property values in the local area.
S-312 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Reading the World
presented by English instructor Lynn Ezzell
Come and experience some of the contributions that famous authors from all over the world have made to our culture and society. Put your literary knowledge to the test, and you may win a copy of your favorite classic because we are giving away fifty classic works to honor CFCC’s 50th anniversary.
S-315 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Jeopardy and Psychology
presented by Dr. John Schulte
See and experience the game created by CFCC’s Dr. John Schulte and marketed to colleges around the country.
S-317 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (lectures start on the hour)

Rocks, Dinosaurs and Teeth!
presented by Phil “Dr. Rocks” Garwood
Tour of CFCC’s Rock/Mineral/Dinosaur bone/Sharks Teeth Collection.
Phil Garwood will describe in detail the extensive rock & mineral collection, as well as many dinosaur bones and other fossil remains, on display adjacent to the Geology Lab in S-408.
S-408 from 12 – 2 p.m.

What’s LOVE Got To Do With It?
A team-taught sociological examination of the institution of FAMILY, using a mix of music and lecture with instructors Evelyn Bradley and Suzanne Geoffry.
S-416 (Lectures start on the hour) from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Succeed in Mathematics
Presented by Dr. Claude S. Moore & Ms. Valerie Melvin
Math instructors will provide short demonstrations of computer software and the Internet used in Math and Statistics courses.
S-604 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

(W) Building on Water Street

Boat Building Display
See several wooden boats and see students perform a steam-bending demonstration.
In front of “W” building on grass, Water Street, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Culinary Arts Ice Carving Demonstration
There will be an ice carving demonstration between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the lawn in front of the Emmart Building. “W” building and “Our Place” Restaurant
9 a.m. – 2 p.m., length of lecture: 15-20 minutes.

Travel and Tourism in Southeastern North Carolina
Hotel Restaurant Management instructor Jim Dishaw discusses area travel and tourism and its impact on Hotel Restaurant Management in the region. The seminar will also address plans for the Convention Center.
W-020 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Culinary Arts Tour and Sampling Buffet
“Our Place” dining room will be open to the public. Students will give tours of the kitchen facility and answer questions about the program. Guests may sample foods from a variety of production classes from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Waterfront Workshop Tour
Visit the Marine Technology program in the waterfront shops to see varied equipment used by today’s marine technician. Visitors will see the evolution of technology from our inception in 1966 to today. Come and participate in our marlinspike seamanship demonstrations.
W-030 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

(N) Natural Sciences Building

What’s In Your Water?
presented by Chemical Technology
Do you want to find out what else you are drinking from your faucet? If you are overflowing with curiosity, bring in a 1-gallon sample of water to the chemistry technology lab located in the Natural Science Building (N-302). We will run a series of FREE analytical tests from your sample (including but not limited to pH, hardness, lead & iron concentrations, phosphates, nitrates, etc.) and we will mail the results to you within two to four weeks. (Please keep your sample as cold as possible before drop-off.)
N-302 from 9a.m. – 2p.m.

Germs: Up-close and Personal
Presented by Biology instructors Ken Hufham & Joy Smoots

What do germs look like and how do they work? Find out from the experts! Walk through a display of enlarged bacteria and find out the inside story of some of our most common germs. Examine them yourself through a microscope.
Also, see a display of actual (CSI-style) DNA analysis.
The exhibit will also include the dissection of a cow’s heart to show the inner workings of this most important organ works.
N-404 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Truth About Chemistry
Chemistry is the study of change. An excellent way of gaining insight into the field of chemistry is to see it in action! Rush over to the chemistry technology lab in the Natural Sciences Building to see various demonstrations and take a tour of our labs!
N-302 from 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Start Here, Go Anywhere!
College Transfer Exhibit
Get the inside scoop on CFCC’s popular college transfer program. Earn a two year degree for a fraction of the price of a four-year college and then transfer to a four-year university to complete a bachelor’s degree!
N Building Lobby from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

(A) Galehouse Building

Teaching With PowerPoint
presented by history instructor Ronnie Kirkland
A lecture and discussion, to include illustrating how PowerPoint is effectively used in the classroom. Mr. Kirkland’s lecture will focus on various topics studied in CFCC’s History classes
A-304, on the half hour from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

(L) Health Sciences/Learning Resource Center

Taking Care of Your Teeth
Tours available of the CFCC Dental Clinic. There will be free toothbrushes and toothpaste while they last. Dental health education and clinic information also available.
L building (enter from 2nd St. entrance) from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Native American Artifact Collection Tour
presented by Phil “Dr. Rocks” Garwood
A lively tour and discussion of Native American artifacts that are on exhibit at the CFCC Library. Most of the artifacts on display have been collected in the Eastern North Carolina area. The oldest documented treasure is more than 10,000 years old.
Library from 10 a.m. & 11 a.m., length-1 hour.

Story Time with Mother Ducky
Mother Ducky (aka: CFCC Early Childhood Instructor Vicki Daughtery) will be hosting story time in the library, sharing her favorite stories. The 9:30 a.m. story time will be aimed at younger children (2-4 years old). The 10:15 a.m. story time is suitable for children ages 4-7 years old. Of course, children of all ages are welcome.
Library from 9:30 a.m. & 10:15 a.m., length – 30-45 minutes.

Get Your Own CFCC Library Card
Did you know that adult residents of New Hanover and Pender Counties are eligible for a FREE CFCC Community Patron Library Card? Present a photo ID and two items confirming your current address to get your library card. Any two of the following will qualify as long as they have matching addresses: a driver’s license, utility bill, or tax bill. The photo ID may serve as one proof of residency if it indicates a New Hanover or Pender County address. Area high school students under the age of 18 are also eligible for a Community Patron Library Card when sponsored by a parent or guardian. Ask for details in the Library.
L Building, 2nd Floor from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

CFCC TV Studio Tour
Lights! Cameras! Check out the action at the CFCC TV Studio, a fully digital production space. Visitors will learn more about the behind-the-scenes work of a studio—filming, audio recording, and editing.
L-220 from 1–1:45 p.m.

The Learning Lab Overview
See an interactive demo of a tutoring session, a presentation of services offered by the Lab including a Supplemental Instruction session, and a tutoring session. Also includes testimonials of students who use the lab.
L-219 and L-218 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tabitha’s Courtyard
(Enter from Front St or Walnut St.)

Campus tours with the President
Take a guided tour of CFCC’s Downtown Wilmington Campus led by CFCC President Eric McKeithan.
Tours tours start at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Live Entertainment in the Courtyard
10 a.m. - CFCC Jazz Ensemble
11 a.m. - Shawn Tamborini (CFCC Students)
12:00 p.m. - New Hanover High School Jazz Band
1:00 p.m. - CFCC Big Band

Drama: Excerpt from “Strange Snow”
The drama department presents a scene from CFCC’s upcoming production of “Strange Snow,” with Adam Poole as Dave and Bronwyn Lane as Martha. Tabitha’s Courtyard between musical performances.

Free Food and Refreshments
Pizza from Papa John’s Pizza
Hot Dogs from Lawler’s Catering
Popcorn and Cotton Candy courtesy of Wilson’s Restaurant
Cold Drinks courtesy of Coca-Cola

North Campus Events
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Landscape Gardening Building (enter from Sidbury Rd. or take campus loop road)

Landscape and Gardening Tour
CFCC’s landscape gardening instructor Michael Jones will guide guests through the Landscaping building, greenhouses, and discuss the flora surrounding the facility. Topics include the propagation facilities, townhouse gardens, plant identification gardens and two water gardens.
Landscape Building, 9a.m. – 1p.m.

Applied Technologies Building (NB Building)

Metal Manufacturing Demonstration
The Machining Technology department will have live demonstrations of newest, state-of-the-art CNC machines. The CFCC 50th anniversary logo will be machined onto items being manufactured and given away to persons touring department.
NB 148 – All Day

Interior Designers of the Future
The Interior Design Program is a showcase of Student Interior Design Projects which demonstrate various examples of Residential and Commercial designs. A number of venues are available for viewers to see including Artistic Room Renderings, Exotic Foreign Color Schemes, Beach Home Designs, Unique Restaurant Concepts, and Urban Lofts. Also included are examples of CAD drawings of floor plans, and lighting plans. Our future interior designers proudly display Interior Design Portfolios which show the breadth and scope of their completed education.
NB 105, NB 106, NB 117, 9a.m. – 2p.m.

Electrical Technology Demonstration
An expert will demonstrate a typical 3-way switch used in house wiring with the schematic.
NB-155, 9a.m. – 1p.m.

Welding Demonstration
An instructor will set up a welder with moveable screens and discuss the need for skilled workers in this area of expertise.
NB-153, 9a.m. – 1p.m.

Industrial Systems Demonstration
Industrial Systems instructor Joe Justice will offer hands-on conveyor training with an introduction to CFCC’s 3 new hydraulic trainers which the public will be welcome to operate. A guided tour of the Industrial Systems classroom and laboratory areas will also be available.
NB-144, 9a.m. – 2p.m.

Home Design Tips from Architecture students
Faculty and students from the Architectural Technology Program will offer design comments and plan review comments about house plans for those considering on building a new home. You must bring your plans with you for this review. Also available will be reviews to incorporate “green” and “sustainable” building features and products into a new or retrofit home. If it is a new home, you must bring your plans with you for the review. If it is a retrofit, photographs of your home, both interior and exterior, will make the review more worthwhile. Depending on availability and number of participants, reviews may be limited to 20 minutes per homeowner to allow all participants to receive a review.
NB-139, 9a.m. – 2p.m.

Electronics Engineering Technology, Joe Stokes, 362-7285
The electronics program will be demonstrating the operation of Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers. Displays include, but are not limited to:

Analog to Digital Converters
Liquid Crystal Displays
Temperature Sensing and Displaying
Speed and Direction Control of DC Motors
Robotic Kits Built by Students

NB 206, 9a.m. – 2p.m.

Give Your Computer A Check-up

Top 50 Free Software applications – We will be giving out 100 copies of the top free software titles. (Office applications, Anti-Virus, Firewalls, etc.)
Free computer “clean-up”. We will remove the dust from your computer and run a virus scan, spyware removal to the first 50 people that bring their PC in.
Create a Webpage with HTML demonstration as an intro to our WEB110 course. One 2-hour session, starting at 10 a.m.

NB-140 for first 2 activities, NB-238 for 3rd activity. 9a.m. – 2p.m.

Alternative Energy Demonstration
See Fuel Cells in use delivering electrical energy. View animation of detailed operation and attend short lecture/demonstration of Fuel Cell construction and hydrogen fuel generation from water to sunlight.
NB 140 B, 9a.m. – 2p.m., 15 minutes in length on the hour and half hour.

What Are Fiber Optics?
Fiber Optic Connector Installation & Testing
This activity will demonstrate the proper installation of common fiber optic connectors used in the telecommunications and data networks today.
NB 211, 9a.m. – 2p.m.

Mechanical Engineering Display
CFCC’s state-of-the-art rapid prototyping machine will be in action producing plastic parts from a virtual mold. See examples of student designs and projects (solid models, detail drawings, and animations) created as part of the Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum. Door prizes of student-designed key chains created with the rapid prototype machine.
NB-132, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Nuclear Energy Exhibit
Learn about what CFCC graduates in Nuclear Maintenance Technology will be doing; see a video about a new nuclear plant design being offered to electric utilities; and look over hardware components used in nuclear reactors.
Participate in two demonstrations: 1. Measuring radiation levels of commonly used items; and 2. Dressing and undressing in anti-contamination clothing for entry into and exit from a simulated radiation area.
NB – 158, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

McKeithan Center (NA Building)

Piano Recital
Glenn Davis, CFCC instructor
Peggy Lupton, CFCC instructor
Julia Nepper, CFCC student
BB&T Auditorium, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Film & Video: Special Effects Demonstration
Curious how action stars appear to be standing in front of exploding buildings or falling from skyscrapers? Film and Video students will show you an example of the technology used for special effects in the entertainment industry.
Atrium at McKeithan Center from 11a.m. – 1p.m.

Inside Scoop About Working With Real Estate Agents
If you are interested in the differences between a Seller’s Agent, Buyer’s Agent, and a Dual Agent, you will be interested in this short informal presentation. Laurel Pettys will present the “Working With Real Estate Agents” brochure from the NC Real Estate Commission. She will discuss the various duties and services provided based on agency status. To resolve some of the potential confusion surrounding agency relationships, North Carolina requires that real estate agents must disclose their agency status to both buyers and sellers. Join us and find out when and how this is accomplished.
Atrium at McKeithan Center from 10a.m.-1p.m., 10-15 minutes, informal discussions

Paralegal Exhibit
Display table with alumni photos and written material for distribution. View video of introductory material and interviews with alumni working in the field as well as current students.
Atrium at McKeithan Center from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Alumni Table
Welcome Back Alumni! Come visit the all-new CFCC Alumni Association and learn about all the benefits of membership. Reconnect with classmates, faculty and staff and share your story with us.
Atrium at McKeithan Center from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Fossils of the Eastern U.S.
Presented by James Criswell, Geology Instructor
Display of prehistoric bones and teeth, including dinosaur fossils, fossil shellfish, ancient shark's teeth, and sedimentary rock features.
Atrium at McKeithan Center from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

College Transfer Programs/Learning Lab Display
by Lynn Rotanz, Kerrie Holian, Dawn Hunt (Advising will be available.)
Atrium at McKeithan Center from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

50 Years of Accounting – “Has it changed THAT much?
Some would say that accounting is accounting, that there is nothing new about accounting. Come let us show you how accounting has changed in the past 50 years and how innovations in software applications have helped in managing businesses in our community.
NA-213, 10a.m.-1p.m., Continuous, informal discussions

Business Administration Today
Stop by our classroom to get a feel for what CFCC students experience in their two-year journey into the world of business. Test your “on the spot” management abilities and browse through some of the typical projects completed by our students. Topics will include: Management Today, Business Ethics and Conflict Resolution, view a student video on marketing for personal fitness trainers, and view a host of other interesting student products.
NA-228 from 10 a.m.-1p.m.

50 Years of Changing Information Technology
Computer Information Technology has changed significantly in the past 50 years. Come look at some of the relics of information technology and compare them to what today’s programs offer to our community members. Computer instructors will be available to demonstrate current business applications and answer your questions.
NA-204 from 10a.m.-1p.m.

Test Your Keyboarding Skills
The college has provided keyboarding instruction in many ways over the past 50 years. Today, we use blended instruction that includes both lecture and self-paced computer aided instruction. Please come to our classroom and test your timed typing skills and possibly win a prize. Categories of participants will be current students, alumni, CFCC employees and the general public.
NA-206 from 10a.m.-1p.m.

Safety Training Center Parking Lot
(take campus loop road behind McKeithan Center)

Behind the Big Wheel
Experience sitting behind the wheel of a tractor trailer and see the truck displayed in the CFCC TV commercials.
9a.m. – 2p.m.

Law Enforcement Expo

Wilmington Police Department recruiters will discuss career opportunities and bring their friendly K-9 crew.
New Hanover County Police recruiters will also be on site to explore career possibilities. The Department of Corrections will introduce their child-friendly dogs to the crowds.
The Department of Natural Resources and Wildlife Enforcement will display vehicles and boats.
The Southeastern Airborne Law Enforcement (SABLE) Helicopter will be open for tours.
CFCC academic information booths will be available for Basic Law Enforcement (BLET) and Criminal Justice programs.

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Firefighters and Paramedics Exhibit
Local firefighters will conduct hands-on fire extinguisher training. The New Hanover County Firefighters Association Fire Safety Trailer will be available with safety related activities for children. The Airlink helicopter is also scheduled to visit.
Fire extinguisher training – Noon-2 p.m.
Fire Safety Trailer -- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Free Food and Refreshments - Located behind the McKeithan Center (Seating available in BB&T Auditorium)
Pizza from Papa John’s Pizza
Hot Dogs from Lawler’s Catering
Popcorn courtesy of the Pineapple Guild
Cold Drinks courtesy of Coca-Cola