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CPCC president to give a book signing of “The Wit & Wisdom of John Montgomery Belk”
Dr. Tony Zeiss to sign copies of his latest book on May 16 at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in SouthPark
WHAT: Dr. Tony Zeiss, president of Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), will sign copies of his latest book, “The Wit & Wisdom of John Montgomery Belk,” during a special book signing event in Charlotte’s SouthPark area. Dr. Zeiss’ new book is a collection of anecdotes about the late John Belk, former Charlotte mayor and department store executive, as told by friends and colleagues.
Mr. Belk is recognized throughout the Carolinas as an extraordinary business and civic leader who remained at the forefront of the community and his company – Belk, Inc. During his lifetime, he had a tremendous impact on thousands of people’s lives. It is their stories and experiences that are shared with readers throughout the pages of “The Wit & Wisdom of John Montgomery Belk.”
Dr. Tony Zeiss has grown CPCC exponentially since becoming its president in 1992. He is a seasoned writer who has authored and co-authored several books on adult literacy and economic and workforce development. His most recent publications include four books on creating high performance employees, a novel based on the War Between the States and a book on Community College Leadership.
In addition to signing books at the event, Dr. Zeiss will briefly discuss “The Wit & Wisdom of John Montgomery Belk” and conduct a Q&A session with audience members.
Mr. Belk is recognized throughout the Carolinas as an extraordinary business and civic leader who remained at the forefront of the community and his company – Belk, Inc. During his lifetime, he had a tremendous impact on thousands of people’s lives. It is their stories and experiences that are shared with readers throughout the pages of “The Wit & Wisdom of John Montgomery Belk.”
Dr. Tony Zeiss has grown CPCC exponentially since becoming its president in 1992. He is a seasoned writer who has authored and co-authored several books on adult literacy and economic and workforce development. His most recent publications include four books on creating high performance employees, a novel based on the War Between the States and a book on Community College Leadership.
In addition to signing books at the event, Dr. Zeiss will briefly discuss “The Wit & Wisdom of John Montgomery Belk” and conduct a Q&A session with audience members.
WHEN: Saturday, May 16; 2 -3 p.m.
WHERE: Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 4345 Barclay Downs Dr., Charlotte, N.C., 28209
CONTACT: The event is free and open to the public. “The Wit & Wisdom of John Montgomery Belk” is available for purchase at Joseph-Beth Booksellers the day of the event. It is also for sale through the CPCC Press at http://www.cpcc.edu/servicescorp/products/cpcc-press-store, the CPCC Levine and Central Bookstores, Park Road Books, Belk Express – Uptown or in Belk Stores located at Northlake, Carolina Place, SouthPark and Monroe Shopping Malls. For additional information, please call 704.330.6789.
Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering close to 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.