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JANUARY 27 - FEBRUARY 2, 2016 UCW 19 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM The Fayetteville Technical Community College Psychology Club is pleased and excited to host several events in February to draw attention to the issue of mental health and the field of psychology! Schedule of Events: Monday, Feb 1 - 4 – 5 p.m. Opening Ceremony in the Tony Rand Student Center Multipurpose Room #2. The opening ceremony will highlight the fact that 22 veterans commit suicide every day and how we, as a community, can come together and take the stigma away from those who ask for help. We also want to provide a support system and offer assistance for our veterans and their families or anyone who may be dealing with suicide. Thursday, Feb 4 – 12 – 4:00 p.m. Suicide Prevention Informational Booth in the Tony Rand Student Center Lobby. There will be a Psychology Club member present with brochure information on suicide prevention as well as various organizations that provide help for people dealing with this issue. Monday, Feb 8 – 12 - 4 p.m. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Informational Booth in the Tony Rand Student Center Lobby. There will be a psychology club member present with brochure information on PTSD as well as various organizations that provide help for people dealing with this issue. Thursday, Feb 18 - 12 – 4 p.m. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Informational Booth in the Tony Rand Student Lobby. There will be a Psychology Club member present with brochure and information on dealing with and preventing domestic violence and sexual assault as well as various organizations that provide help for people dealing with this issue. Monday, Feb 22, through Fri, Feb 26 - 3–4 p.m. Daily speakers on various psychological topics in the Advanced Technology Center Room 116. • How to Use Your Psychology Degree in Unexpected Ways • Bipolar Disorder • Healing from Sexual Assault, Self-Defense, and Positive Living Monday, Feb 29 from 3-4 p.m. Closing Ceremony in the Tony Rand Student Center Multipurpose Room #2. The closing ceremony will wrap up the month's activities with final remarks on mental health topics and will recognize those who participated in the events. Light refreshments will be provided. A detailed schedule of speakers will be available Feb. 1 by contacting Jennifer Bledsole (bledsolj@faytechcc.edu or 910.678.9837) or Sarah Burgin (burgins@faytechcc. edu or 910.678.9765). Contact Jennifer or Sarah with any questions related to these planned events or the Psychology Club at FTCC. Members of the community (in addition to FTCC students, faculty, and staff ) are invited to participate in these events which are free and open to the public. If you know someone who would benefit from this information, please share this information with them. Fayetteville Technical Community College offers many exciting opportunities through our over 200 programs of study leading to the award of associate degree, certificate, or diploma. The broad range of courses available through FTCC's Corporate and Continuing Education programs of study also lead to success. JENNIFER BLEDSOLE, FTCC Psychology Instructor. COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. 910.484.6200 FTCC Psychology Club Hosts Events to Highlight Mental Health Awareness by JENNIFER BLEDSOLE Cape Fear Studios is the only visual arts cooperative in Fayetteville; as such, it already has deep roots in the local artistic community. The beautiful brick building houses a gallery, a retail area, seven studios for member artists and an open area for classes and meetings. And starting last year the cooperative annually opens its gallery walls to all artists in the community. "The 'Cabin Fever' Public Exhibit is non-juried exhibit open to all; participants don't have to be a member of Cape Fear Studios. The art can be of any type including fabric or quilts, which is unusual for us; something we normally don't do," Ann Griffin, the executive director, explained. It is an exhibit that brings a fresh perspective to all of the talent in the area. To further engage the community, Cape Fear Studios often coordinates their exhibit openings with 4th Friday, and "Cabin Fever" is no different. Generally, exhibits open on a 4th Friday and remain open until the next one. Guests at the opening can snack on hors d'oeuvre and drinks, and often artists are available to chat with the public. This is especially true for solo exhibits featuring the work of a single artist. "The 4th Friday event … is like a regular exhibit opening reception. The only prize is a People's Choice Award that people who come to the reception can vote on. They can also come the day before to vote," Griffin said. According to Griffin one of the most exciting aspects of hosting such an open exhibit is the element of surprise. There is no telling what may come in, but she has never been disappointed with what the community produces. "Last year was our first time doing the 'Cabin Fever' exhibit. I was very surprised by the quality. This town is amazing. Last year we had a wood carver bring in a 24-inch tall carving of a man with a cane and it was the coolest. You just look at these things and think 'wow that really is hand-made.' And the photographers in Fayetteville are really outstanding. I am always surprised by the quality of the work," she said. Though Griffin is not an artist herself, she is deeply passionate about her work and about the impact that art has on society as a whole. Art is part of what drives any culture. Technology is wonderful but what tells the story of the period is the art from people that lived at that time. "Many people don't realize how important music and the arts are for any culture," she said. "The artists bring more than their creations, they bring their energy. I love being part of that. "She asserts that it is art that differentiates early humans from just a collection of bones. Cape Fear Studious is located at 148 Maxwell St. The exhibit opening and reception is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.capefearstudios.com or call 910.433.2986. Cape Fear Studios Hosts Cabin Fever Exhibit by ERINN CRIDER ERINN CRIDER, Staff Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly.com. 910.484.6200 Cape Fear Studios' latest exhibit, Cabin Fever, features the works of local artists. It is a nonjur- ied exhibit showcasing works in many mediums.