CCHS Hours of Operation

Administrative Offices Monday - Friday

7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Computer Lab Hours Normal Lab Hours Monday - Thursday

8 AM - 7:30 PM

Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday 11 AM - 4 PM

Sunday - Closed

Special Lab Hours November 27

8 AM - 4:30 PM

Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday 11/28/13 - 12/1/13

Charlotte AHEC Library (Med Ed Bldg., 1st Floor)

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

Closed Nov. 27-29 for Thanksgiving.

Happy Holidays!

2nd floor study rooms open 24/7 via badge access.

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GRADUATION REMINDERS

STUDENT OF THE MONTH Adam Cannon is the November Student of the Month. He currently serves as a Student Ambassador, regularly volunteering for various recruiting events and new student orientation. He recently accompanied Laura Hol-land, Admissions Representative, on a recruitment event at Olympic High School. Adam shared his experience in the radiology program with high school students and their parents. He has a deep of passion for the col-lege and his program and was an excellent “ambassador” at this event. One of his instructors recently commented “he is a very caring, compassionate and dedicated student. He takes on extra responsibilities by mentoring and tutoring the Level 1 radiology students.” Adam is a grad-uate of UNC Charlotte with a degree in psychology and anticipates gradu-ating from the radiologic technology program in May 2014. Please offer your congratulations as you see him on campus.

Congratulations to all histotechnology, medical laboratory science, and nursing students who will be graduat-ing on December 13, 2013. As a reminder, the commencement ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m. and you are expected to arrive by 2:45 p.m. On the morning of December 13, there will be an awards breakfast in your honor beginning at 8:30 a.m. Both the ceremony and the breakfast will be at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church, 1117 South Blvd. Remember, you need to order your cap and gown soon to ensure you have them in time for graduation. Information for ordering this and other graduation supplies can be found at www.herffjones.com/college/carolinascollege.

NATIONAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY WEEK NOVEMBER 3 - 9 National Radiologic Technology Week is an annual event that was established by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists to recognize the important role that medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals serve in the de-livery of patient care and health safety. The celebration commemorates the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Roentgen on November 8, 1895. The 2013 week long celebration theme is “RT’s: Positioning Ourselves for Excellence.”

Please take time to acknowledge this celebratory week with our imaging and radiation therapy technologists and students in the college and our CHS facili-ties!

NOVEMBER 2013

All Clinical STUDENTS - 2013 ACE modules must be completed by the end of the fall semester. See your program director with questions.

Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday, Nov. 3. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour Saturday night, Nov. 2.

Adam Cannon

OPEN FORUM WITH PRESIDENT SHEPPARD CCHS students have many opportunities for input into college decision making: service on college committees, end-of-course surveys, suggestion box (across from classroom 174), SGA opinion polls, etc. One of the most signif-icant is the monthly President’s Forum. Attend, and let your voice be heard!

Dr. Sheppard will be available Monday, November 11 (room 137, 10:30-11:30) and Thursday, November 21 (room 233, 2:30 - 3:30). If you are unable to fit this into your schedule, send an email: El-len.Sheppard@CarolinasCollege.edu; or stop by her office, room 110. Recent Open Forum topics have included boosting the wifi signal (work order has been submitted), CHS orientation (being revamped), student lounge clean-liness (has been addressed).

WHO SAID THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH?

The Student Life Committee is hosting the annual CCHS Thanksgiving Luncheon on Monday, November 25 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please join us for turkey, dress-ing, and all the fixin’s as well as a variety of desserts baked and served by the faculty and staff. While there won’t be a fire burn-ing on the hearth, there will be plenty of warm wishes and camaraderie so come

join us!

PHI THETA KAPPA (PTK) Congratulations and welcome to all the recently inducted

PTK members. As fall semester continues, there are plen-ty of PTK services and activities to attend. Members are encour-aged to participate in monthly meetings - suggestions for new fel-lowship and volunteer opportunities are always welcome! Thank you to all who donated time, food, and much needed items to the Bake Sale and Swap. PTK collected $240.00 in addition to all the toiletries and clothes for the Men’s Shelter of Charlotte. The com-munity blood drive was also a success, collecting 30 pints of blood!

Upcoming Events: November 15: Next PTK meeting at 11:00 a.m. in room 158 December 5: Volunteering at the Men’s Shelter of Charlotte, 5:30-7:15pm. First time volunteers please print the Confidentiality Form found on the Information Portal. December 21: Christmas caroling at the Men’s Shelter on Tryon, additional details to follow.

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Congratulations to the latest winner of the V-Lot parking space raffle, Flo McCarthy! Want a nice parking spot as the weather gets colder? The next V-Lot parking space raffle will be in January!

SNA is hosting two information sessions for rising students: NUR101 students preparing to enter into their intermediates, November 21, 1 p.m. , room 190; students entering into NUR202, December 2, 11 a.m., room TBD.

LAST CHANCE to nominate a worthy NUR202 student for the SNA-sponsored Cynthia Favorite Scholarship. Send your nomination to Brenda Vasquez (Brenda.Vasquez@carolinashealthcare.org). Nominations should include a write up of how your nominee has been a role model for students and demonstrated leadership skills through involvement in community service or supporting school activi-ties.

Positions are open to serve on the 2014 SNA Board. Are you interested? Please email Heather.Alcock@cchsmail.org to find out more information.

Thank you to all students, faculty, and staff who have supported the SNA fundraisers this year. Help us “pay it forward!” SNA would like your input as to what charitable organizations should receive a donation this holiday season. For more information, watch for emails and flyers in the coming weeks!

STUDENT NURSE ASSOCIATION (SNA)

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O n Oc t o b e r 17th, $75,000 in scholarship funds were dis-tributed. Donors were on hand to meet the CCHS scholars. Alumni scholarship re-cipients chal-lenged new re-cipients to “pay it forward” one day, and the Crawford family met many users of the Wilma Crawford text-books. Congrat-ulations to all 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4 scholars!

Marina Hess receives scholarship award from alumna Virginia Stuart Cloer, SON, Class of 1951.

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EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION TEST

TST CLINICS

Due to a national shortage, routine tuberculin skin testing (TST) remains suspended. Watch this space in upcoming newsletters to find out when clinics here at the college will resume. In the meantime, if you encounter an exposure to tuberculosis, contact Teammate Health at 704.631.0206 to determine how and when to be tested.

CCHS SALUTES ALL VETERANS (NOVEMBER 11)

FACULTY/STAFF UPDATES Kathie Park has joined the college as the new academic affairs staff assistant after working as a temp in both the academic affairs and student services offices. She comes to us with 12+ years of successful administrative office and operations management experi-ence. In addition, she is currently working toward an associate degree at York Technical College in Rock Hill, SC.

DECEMBER NURSING GRADUATES

The College will conduct a test of the Emergency Response Communication System on November 7 at 3:30 p.m. A blast voicemail message will be sent to the primary and secondary phone of all students, faculty and staff. This test is conducted twice each academic year to ensure that the emergency response system is functioning properly. Once tested, this system is only activated in accordance with the college’s Emergency Response Plan and at the discretion of the campus’ Emergency Response Team. For more information regarding the emergency response com-munication system and other safety information, contact Hampton Hopkins in student services.

Carolinas College can use text messaging for emergency communication with students. To initiate this service follow these 5 easy steps: 1) Log on to Sonis-Web with your existing e-mail & PIN; 2) Click on “Update Bio” link at top of page; 3) Enter your cell phone number & provider; 4) Check the “Text Me” Flag; 5) Click “Submit” at bottom. While there, check to make sure all of your other contact information is correct. We will test the Sonis text messaging system on November 7, so please enter the information above by November 1 to participate. (The College is not responsible for any charges related to text messages.)

The capping/pinning ceremony will be Thursday, December 12, 5:30 p.m. in the Suzanne Freeman Auditorium. Think of the nurse who’s most inspired you, and invite him or her to share in this special ceremony and to present your cap (ladies) or pin (gentlemen). Order your cap or pin from www.Kayscaps.com (cap #1203).

NOTE ABOUT THE PIN: This is an inexpensive RN pin for the ceremo-ny. It is not the college pin, which is available when you order your cap and gown and is presented at graduation. Plan to wear your CCHS uniform or any white nurses’ uniform.

The school pin is an honored tradition in health care. It’s available for all programs and is one of the few pieces of jewelry all hospital dress codes allow. To encourage you to continue this tradition, the CCHS Alumni Association will pay the first $10 toward your CCHS pin! With prices starting as low as $30, this puts a CCHS pin in everyone’s grasp! Information for ordering your pin can be found at www.herffjones.com/college/carolinascollege.

AND SPEAKING OF PINS….

Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. The date commemorates the signing of the Armistice which end-ed WWI (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918). Though not a CCHS holiday, it is an official US holiday honoring armed services veterans – not to be confused with Memorial Day, which honors men and women who died while serving. . In your hon-or, CHS is hosting Veteran’s Day breakfast. If you’re a veteran and haven’t been invited email Ellen Sheppard at Ellen.Sheppard@CarolinasCollege.edu.

To all the military men and women that have left the security of their families to protect the security of American families; we thank you. To those who have served & sacrificed for our freedoms; God Speed. We support you and we remember you. Do not doubt for a moment the value of your service and your sacrifice.

Graduate nursing students receive their caps, December 2012.

NEW RESOURCE IN THE AHEC DIGITAL LIBRARY Clinical Key has just been added to the AHEC Digital Library for the Carolinas Medical Center campus. This resource, complete with full texts of hundreds of books, journals, images, practice guidelines, etc., is available to CCHS students. Use this link to access Clinical Key resources by specialty: http://info.clinicalkey. com/specialty/. More information about this valuable new re-source will be sent by the AHEC library staff over the next few weeks. Enjoy exploring Clinical Key!

Kathie Park

WOW! THESE FOLKS ARE AMAZING!

Students: Nursing: Flo McCarthy & Henry Trong Radiologic Technology: Adam Cannon

Faculty/Staff… Academic Affairs: Kathy Park & Janice Bellamy Business & Finance: Jill Powell Continuing Education: Millie Alexander & Marilyn Bean Medical Laboratory Science: Cynthia Bean Nursing: Susan Bass, April Davis, Sherlene Robinson Student Services: Joy Godwin

STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE AND THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

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CHS/CCHS SPREADS HOLIDAY CHEER Ever wonder what it would be like to have no gifts under the tree? To watch your child’s eyes when he realizes Santa didn’t come? Or to have nothing to give your parents or spouse? For most of us, that would be unthink-able. But for some, it’s reality. The annual CHS Holiday Cheer Project gives you a chance to make a differ-ence. Angels, Silver Bells and stockings are waiting for you to adopt! Adopt an Angel - Grant a child’s wish by adopting one or more “Angels” and shopping from their Christ-

mas list. Silver Bells - Adopt a needy senior adult by shopping for items on their Christmas wish list. Fill a Stocking - Fill red stockings with age appropriate toys to be distributed to children registered with

the Christmas Center. Sponsor a Child - Don’t have time to shop? Sponsor a needy child by making a donation of $75 and the Salvation Army will shop for them. Smaller contributions gladly accepted; CCHS Community Involvement will shop for you.

Want to help but short on funds? Consider organizing a group to adopt, and pool your resources. Donors are given a tag with the recipi-ent’s name and age, a list of items they’d like, and a bag to put gifts in. Once you’ve gotten all the items you wish to donate, put them in the bag, tag, and place it under the Christmas tree which will be in the main lobby. Our community involvement committee will take care of getting them to the recipients. Stocking fillers are given a red net stocking with a child’s gender and age. Fill it with age-appropriate items, tag, and place it under the Christmas tree in the lobby. Watch for flyers containing further details.

Part of a culture of excellence is recognizing others. The following CCHS students and teammates were recognized recently:

With all of the recent news coverage, there may be some confusion surrounding the availability of student insurance following the Health Insurance Marketplace that opened on October 1, 2013. Helpful guidance is provided below to offer you basic information about the college’s existing student health insurance plan and the options available via the marketplace.

Carolinas College makes available to all students a basic health insurance plan. This plan is not a comprehensive major medical plan and is not intended to replace such coverage. However, the basic plan is compliant with the pro-visions of the Affordable Care Act. This injury and illness policy is open to all students who are enrolled in six semes-ter credit hours or more and is made available through a partnership with Collegiate Risk Management. You can find out more about this coverage by visiting their website at http://www.collegiaterisk.com/schools/carolinascollege.aspx.

The Affordable Care Act was passed by Congress in 2010 with a primary provision of providing improved access to health care. General information is available at the Health Care Reform Made Simple Microsite at http://chs.hcrmadesimple.com (password: chs). All of the plans available via the marketplace offer 10 essential health benefits including:

Students living in both North and South Carolina who are in need of health coverage may get insurance by visiting the Health Insurance Marketplace at https://www.healthcare.gov. In addition, for those who are under the age of 26 and whose parents have an insurance plan that covers children, you can be added to your parent’s policy. It’s important to know that Coventry Health Care of the Carolinas-Carolinas HealthCare System is the most affordable product that will ensure access to all services provided by Carolinas HealthCare Sys-tem providers and facilities.

No one plans to get sick or hurt, but almost everyone needs medical care at some point. Health insurance covers these costs and pro-tects you from very high expenses. If you do not have existing coverage it is important to consider one of these options available to you.

Ambulatory patient services Emergency services Hospitalization (such as surgery) Maternity and newborn care Mental health and substance use disorder services

Prescription drugs Rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices Laboratory services Preventive and wellness services and chronic disease

management Pediatric services

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CELEBRATE OUR SHARED HUMANITY

Success Tip of the Month - Are you distracted during tests? Try these strategies: Don’t expose yourself to negative energy! To begin your

test in a focused frame of mind, separate yourself from fellow testers before the test.

If sounds in the room are a problem, wear ear plugs. Sit in the front row near the wall, if possible, to limit the

possibility of movement in front of you. Keep your eyes on your test paper or close them to

breathe and regroup. Check your watch for the time rather than looking at the wall clock.

While it is natural to feel somewhat anxious at testing time, if test anxiety is a significant problem for you, contact Nan-cy Watkins or make an appointment with EAP (704-355-5021). For more success tips, check out the Student Sup-port page on the Information Portal. (Click on Student Ser-vices along the top of the home page and then on Student Support.) Attention NUR101 Students Wondering what the intermediate courses are going to be like? How can you prepare to be successful in the next chal-lenging phase of your nursing education? Get the “straight scoop” from a panel of experienced intermediate students on Thursday, November 21, 1:00-2:00 pm in Room 190.

SNA and the Student Success Center are sponsoring this information session to help you prepare for success in inter-mediate nursing. No need to register. Starting NUR 202 in the Spring? A similar information ses-sion for rising 202 students is scheduled for Monday, De-cember 2, 11:00-12:00 in Room 161. The panel will consist of current NUR 202 students; this is not to be missed! Student Employment Opportunities - If you’re interested in part-time/PRN employment with CMC, talk to Jacquelynn Williams, our Human Resources Recruitment Specialist will be on campus November 4 from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon. Or she is available to you at 704.631.0314 or Jacque-lynn.Williams@carolinashealthcare.org.

STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER

The Center is a great place to study! (Open 24/7 for your convenience!)

CCHS has accepted President Obama’s challenge to colleges: Develop interfaith initiatives and dialog that expands trust and respect among diverse cultures and faiths. November 26 will be our inaugural event. We’ll meet at the college at 6 p.m. for coffee and conversation, then proceed down the street to Covenant Presbyterian for Charlotte’s 2013 Interfaith Thanksgiving service.

The annual citywide Thanksgiving Service is a 38-year long tradition in Charlotte. This year it’s on Tuesday, November 26. All faith communities are represented in song, sacred readings, art, and inspirational message. Baha’i and Methodist, Muslim and Jew, Baptist and Unitarian (and more!) come together with mutual respect on this one magical evening as we are united by our shared humanity and thankfulness to the creator. The venue changes each year; this year the 7 p.m. ser-vice is at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 East Morehead St. Refreshments follow what is sure to be one of the most uplifting experiences of your holiday season. Come early – this is Char-lotte’s most popular interfaith activity. For more information about the service: David Zoernig (weallsing2013@gmail.com or 704.519.8788) or Anne Hunter Eidson (ahuntereidson@caldwellpresby.org or 704.622.9975). For more infor-mation about the CCHS challenge, contact Hampton Hopkins (704.355.5585), Kim Bradshaw (704.355.5584) or Ellen Sheppard (704.355.5316).

STUDENT AMBASSADOR’S UPDATE

Thank you Adam Cannon and Frankie Pak, Student Ambassadors, who recently accompanied Laura Holland, Admissions Representative, to a recruitment fair at Olympic High School. Way to represent!

The next student ambassadors general meeting will be November 21, 11:15 a.m. See lobby board for room assignment. Items to be discussed include changes to New Student Orientation.

Adam Cannon & Frankie Pak

CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Chaplains Grand Rounds - Inspiration to Heal the Heart November 21, 12 to 1 PM. This 9-part series is held in the Suzanne Freeman Auditorium at Carolinas Medical Center, is free, and open to stu-dents. Each session is independent of the others. There is a marvelous interface between inspiration and healing at the deepest level. When patients tap their vast resources for strength and endurance, outcomes are often better. This series will explore the relationship of healing and inspiration. Feel free to bring your lunch and enjoy!

BCLS for the Healthcare Provider November 2, 6, 20 & 30. 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost $60. Textbook included. This course is designed for professional rescuers or students required to have professional rescuer certification for their healthcare program of study. The course provides information on adult and pediatric CPR, two-rescuer scenarios, use of the bag-valve mask, foreign-body airway obstruction (conscious and unconscious), AED, special resuscitation situations, and other cardiopulmonary emergencies. Questions about course information or requirements should be directed to Christy Dull at 704-355-5699 or Christy.dull@carolinashealthcare.org.

BCLS Online - Part 1 Cost $22.00 (Online payment required - cannot register via brochure.) Access the American Heart Association website by typing in the web ad-dress (https://www.onlineaha.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.registration&login=redirect); choose BLS Online - Part 1. The course takes ap-proximately 1 hour. The test has to be completed in one sitting. Print the Course Completion Certificate to bring to Skills Check Part 2 (see be-low).

BCLS Online Skills Check - Part 2 November 6, 20, & 30. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Cost $25.00. You must bring the Part 1 Course Completion Certificate (Passing) to Part 2. Be ready to check off on all BLS Skills. Complete skills check (Part 2) within 60 days of completion of online BLS (Part 1).

CCHS Admissions Information Sessions November 12 & 19, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Have friends who want to know more about CCHS programs? Contact Joy Godwin at the front desk or call 704.355.5051 to sign up for the session of your choice. Check posted schedule for room locations. For more information on our Medical La-boratory Science or Histotechnology program, contact Kelly Shirley, Program Director, at 704.355.4275.

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The Spring 2014 Online Registration Information and Course Listing has been published and was emailed to all students on Oct. 28th. Online Registration for nursing, radiologic technology, radiation therapy, surgical technology and CRIBN students will open at 7:00

a.m. on November 11. General studies department students (including pre-nursing) begin registering at 7:00 a.m. on November 18 Open online registration for all programs and departments continues through the end of the drop-add period. All students need to meet with their academic advisor (individually or in group-advising sessions) in order to register in SONIS for

spring classes.

If you encounter any problems or have questions about the registration process see Sue Roux, Registrar, in room 165.

FROM THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE

Exam Start Time

Monday December 9

Tuesday December 10

Wednesday December 11

Thursday December 12

Friday December 13

7:30 am

RAD 210/212 Room 161

9:00 am NUR 101 Rooms 190

RTT 210 Room 211

NUR 153 Room 161

RTT 220 Room 151

BIO 101 (Section 02) Room 190

SUR 102 Room 157

NUR 152 Room 219

NUR 155 Room 157

NUR 151 Room 219

NUR 154 Room 158

11:00 am BIO 100 Room 161

BIO 200 (Section 01) Room 158

12:00 pm

RAD 110 Room 158

HEA 102 Room 219

1:00 pm

RTT 230 Room 211

RTT 215 Room 151

BIO 200 (Section 02) Room 158

BIO 101 (Section 01) Room 161

BIO 102 Room 190

2:00 pm MAT 101-01 Room 219

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE - FALL 2013

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER (ALL ITEMS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL ELSEWHERE IN THIS NEWSLETTER)...

Nov. 2 BCLS for the Healthcare Provider Nov. 3 Daylight Savings Time Ends Nov. 3 - 9 National Radiologic Technology Week Nov. 4 HR Rep on Campus Nov. 6 BCLS for the Healthcare Provider BCLS Online Skills Check, Pt. 2 Nov. 7 Emergency Notification Test Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day Open Forum with President Sheppard Online Registration for Nursing, Rad & Surg Techs, Radiation Therapy, and CRIBN Students Nov. 12 Admissions Department Information Session Nov. 15 PTK Meeting Nov. 18 Online Registration for General Studies Students (including Pre-Nursing) Nov. 19 Admissions Department Information Session Nov. 20 BCLS for the Healthcare Provider BCLS Online Skills Check, Pt. 2

Nov. 21 Open Forum with President Sheppard Student Ambassadors Meeting (11:15 a.m.) SNA Sponsored Information Session for Rising NUR101 Students Chaplain’s Grand Rounds - Inspiration to Heal the Heart Nov. 25 Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon Nov. 26 Citywide Thanksgiving Interfaith Service Nov. 30 BCLS for the Healthcare Provider BCLS Online Skills Check, Pt. 2

SAVE THE DATE Dec. 2 SNA Sponsored Information Session for rising NUR202 Students Dec. 5 PTK Volunteers at the Charlotte Men’s Shelter Dec. 12 School of Nursing’s Capping Ceremony Dec. 21 PTK Sings Christmas Carols at the Charlotte Men’s Shelter

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COMPLIANCE CORNER - PATIENT DISCHARGE ROUNDING

CMC has initiated Anticipated Date of Discharge (ADOD) rounding. Nurses, social workers, physicians, physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners from practice groups round on a daily basis with the goal of reviewing patient caseloads on the unit and estimating the date of anticipated discharge based on the projection of continued progress. The hope is that care will be coordinated with educational prep-aration for discharge so that patients are prepared for discharge to home. The forethought allows the healthcare team to anticipate functional needs like progressive ambulation, nutritional intake and pain management with the time needed to engage with patients and/or their families in any necessary teaching initiatives required to care for the patient at home. It is hoped that coordination of care in this way prepares the patient for a more well planned and successful discharge, and helps the hospital with bed management as well.

Each year as a gift to graduating students, the College has a large composite photo made of their class. Each graduate receives an 11 X 14 souvenir copy, as well as two small individual pictures, ideal for using with your certification exam ap-plication. A large framed composite hangs in the lobby for the next 12 months, and a smaller framed version hangs in the portrait hall forever. DON’T be left out! Pictures are taken in late January. Times will be announced in the December and January newsletter; a signup sheet will be posted. All students who will graduate in 2014 should have their pictures taken as the photography company only comes on campus once a year. Gentlemen: please wear white shirt and tie on your pic-

ture day. Drapes will be provided for ladies. More details will be posted in the December student newsletter and sent to your CCHS email account.

GRADUATING ANYTIME IN 2014?

Should inclement weather necessitate the delay or closing of the college, that status will be posted on local television and radio stations as well as the College’s inclement weather number (704.446.7854) and web site, www.CarolinasCollege.edu. If a delayed opening is announced, count the delay from 8:00 a.m. So if there’s a 2-hour delay, the college will open at 10 am with classes normally scheduled for 10. Pop Quiz: Your class regularly meets 9 - 11 AM on a day the college is on a 2 hour delay. What do you do? Answer: If you can do so safely, come at 10. Your class will meet for one hour.

IT’S SNOWING!! WHAT DO I DO NOW?

RUN FOR HOPE

On October 19th, a group of students, faculty, and their families participated in the annual Hopebuilders 5K Run, an annual fundraiser for Levine Children’s Hospital. Afterwards they met up at Atherton Mills on South Blvd. to feast on brunch from the local food trucks. Nursing instructor Diahanne Holandez’s son Brandon (she’s pointing at him on the left) placed 3rd in his age group! Spearheaded by our own Karen Miller, nursing instructor, it was a great day for all.