Catawba River Film Festival Arrives at CPCC December 4
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Dec 01, 2008 08:58 AM
WHAT: The condition of the Earth’s environment was a “hot” topic of debate during the recent presidential election, with both parties stressing the importance of conserving the planet’s natural resources.
The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, in partnership with Central Piedmont Community College’s (CPCC) Center for Sustainability, seeks to continue this dialogue by hosting “The Catawba River Film Festival.” Event attendees will watch four thought-provoking films – “Water First,” “Once Upon a Tide,” “Birth Place of the Winds” and “Clean Water Common Ground.” These movies discuss important environmental issues such as the world water crisis, ocean conservation, kayaking and recreation, and conservation.
Following the film screenings, David Merryman with the Catawba Riverkeeper organization will lead a panel discussion to discuss the importance of clean water and the dramatic role it plays in shaping our natural environment.
WHO: Panelists to include:
Bruce Henderson, environmental reporter, The Charlotte Observer
Dan Clodfelter, N.C. State Senator
Ernie McLaney, program coordinator, CPCC Center for Sustainability
Bruce Henderson, environmental reporter, The Charlotte Observer
Dan Clodfelter, N.C. State Senator
Ernie McLaney, program coordinator, CPCC Center for Sustainability
WHEN: Thursday, December 4; 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: CPCC Central Campus, Pease Auditorium, 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, N.C.
CONTACT: The event is open to the public. Tickets are $5. Free parking is available in the CPCC faculty/theater parking deck, located off of East 4th Street. For more information, please visit www.cpcc.edu/cfs/events.
Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering almost 300 degree and certification programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing education, and special interest classes. CPCC is academically, financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers through innovative educational and training strategies.
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This release prepared by Mallory Benz, 704.330.6613. An archive of CPCC news releases is at http://www.cpcc.edu/college-news.
