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Amazing CPCC Instructor Leaves Gift to CPCC
Renee Prim Gives Back to the College that Offered Her Hope
Renee Prim was only 21 years old when a playground injury left her paralyzed. After rallying through rehabilitation, she took advantage of what CPCC had to offer through education and then employment. After working more than 27 years at the College in the instructional lab as a facilitator and instructor, Prim and her husband David Cole have decided to give back to the College that offered hope to Prim. A generous gift of their nearly 22 acre farm near Shelby to Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) will provide support to students with special needs. On Friday, March 14 at noon, CPCC will dedicate the fourth floor of the Instructional Technology (IT) building on Central Campus as the Prim-Cole Center (Central Campus – corner of Elizabeth Avenue and Charlottetowne Avenue).After her accident in 1973, Prim decided to obtain more education at CPCC. Her mother wheeled her to class. Prim taped lectures, borrowed notes from classmates, and took oral exams. Prim had previously earned an executive secretarial degree from CPCC. She then went on to obtain an associate in arts and programming degrees from CPCC, a bachelors degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in business administration, as well as an online masters in business administration from the University of Phoenix. Prim retired from CPCC in 2002 after serving 27 years in the instructional lab as a facilitator and instructor. Her husband also worked in the same lab as a part-time instructor for 19 years.
“Renee Prim is truly an amazing individual,” states Dr. Tony Zeiss, President of CPCC. “She has served as an inspiration to many at the College. We’re excited to be able to dedicate the Prim-Cole Technology Center in honor of their generous gift and the tremendous example she and her husband shared with this College. Her gift will continue to help students with special needs at CPCC.”
CPCC To Dedicate James J. and Angelia M. Harris Campus
James J. and Angelia M. Harris Foundation Honored for Generous Contribution
Following the program, guests will have an opportunity to tour the facility.
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Greg Lacour May 21, 2007
Gov. Mike Easley and Hendrick Automotive Group Chairman Rick Hendrick will help dedicate Central Piedmont Community College's new Joe Hendrick Center for Automotive Technology at 2 p.m. tomorrow.
Matthews Mayor Lee Myers and CPCC President Tony Zeiss will also speak at the dedication, which will be held at the college's Levine Campus, 2800 Campus Ridge Road in Matthews. Guests will be able to tour the new center after the ceremony.
The 35,000-square-foot building, with six classrooms and six labs, will serve as headquarters to many of CPCC's training programs in automotive technology. It's named after Rick Hendrick's father, Joe, a pioneer in the state's automotive and racing industries.
"It was obvious to everyone who knew my father that he had a love of cars and a great desire to help others, especially young folks, reach their true potential," Rick Hendrick said in a college news release. "He would be so humbled to know that his name will be associated with an institution that honors both of those passions."
Performance Hall on Central Campus to Honor Contributions of the Tate Family
Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) will dedicate the Allen and Barbara Tate Hall on Thursday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the Overcash Academic and Performing Arts Center (Central Campus – 1201 Elizabeth Avenue). The dedication comes as a result of a generous gift made by Allen Tate Foundation to CPCC. During the celebration, remarks will be made by CPCC President Dr. Tony Zeiss, Central Campus Dean Cindy Johnston, and CPCC Foundation Board President Tommy Norman. In addition, Allen Tate and members of his family will participate in a ribbon-cutting celebration.
The Allen and Barbara Tate Hall, which seats 170 people, incorporates outstanding acoustics and functional design to serve the cultural and academic needs of the College and community. Tate Hall will serve as a venue for musical recitals, lectures, and literary and poetry readings. The hall is an integral part of the Overcash Academic and Performing Arts Center, which opened in the fall of 2005.
“We are extremely appreciative of the generous gift and the strong support the Allen Tate Company has provided to CPCC over the years,” states Dr. Tony Zeiss, President of CPCC. “The Tate Hall will provide a first class venue for our arts students and the community at large. CPCC is honored to associate the Tate name with this performance venue.”
The dedication will be part of the Allen Tate Company’s 50th Anniversary Celebration scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in the Dale F. Halton Theater. More than 600 invited guests are expected to attend the celebration.
Annual Events
Clay Pigeon Challenge Cup
The fourth annual Clay Pigeon Challenge Cup at Meadow Wood Farm in Waxhaw, NC was another huge success for the College generating over $90,000 through sponsorships, 117 registrations, and in-kind gifts. Jim Cogdell, Scott Pope, Ricky Kanoy, and Stan Radford each took top honors shooting 49 of 50 clays. The Cam Harris Team took top team honors for the second consecutive year with a score of 242 of a possible 250.
The event provides for scholarships and unrestricted support for the College. If you love to shoot this is the event for you. It is a great opportunity for companies to entertain clients or treat employees to a great day of fun and food. We are already receiving registrations for the Friday, May 16, 2008 event. There are limited slots and sponsorship opportunities so reserve your spot early by clicking here.
Thank you to the following sponsors for helping make this a great event.
PRESENTING SPONSORS
Rodgers Builders
Concrete Supply
FLURRY SPONSORS
Cato Glass
Select Security Systems
STATION SPONSORS
Anonymous
BB&T
Fork Farm
Helms Mulliss & Wicker, PLLC
Hyatt Gun Shop
Perry’s of South Park
Side Porch Catering
Thorne Properties
Gene and Peter Tucker
Vulcan Materials
SPONSORS
African Traditions
Back 40 Wing and Clay
Barrier Island Guide Service
Bojangles
Charlotte Bobcats
Tom Browne
Coca Cola Consolidated
Fire Thorne Country Club
Holland and Holland
Meadow Wood Farm
MedjetAssist
Norcom
River Bend Sportsman’s Resort
Wesley Walls
Bill Ward
Laurie Waterfield
If you would like to register early for this year's event please complete this registration form and mail it to the Foundation.
12th Annual Charlotte Skyline Run Sets New Marks
The 12th annual CPCC Charlotte Skyline Run presented by CHARLOTTE BUSINESS JOURNAL broke all previous records for College support and numbers of runners. Over 1,400 participants ran, walked, or crawled from Central Campus on Elizabeth Ave through the Elizabeth neighborhood on a course that is flat, fast, and furious. The 5K Walk for Health, McGarry 5K Run, 5K Wheelchair, and 1K Family Fun Run continue to draw runners and walkers from across the Carolinas to one of Charlotte’s premier races. The event raised over $85,000 through sponsorships, registrations, and in-kind gifts for scholarships and unrestricted support of the College. If you are an avid or casual runner, walker, or just a friend of CPCC, don’t miss the 13th annual race scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2008.
Thank you to the following sponsors who helped make the 12th annual CPCC Charlotte Skyline Run great.
Presented by
CHARLOTTE BUSINESS JOURNAL
Official Sponsors
AT&T
BACK International
Banc of America, Philanthropic Management
Belk
Bishop George Battle, Jr.
Blumenthal Foundation
Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc.
Bruegger's Bagels
Charlotte Chamber
Coca-Cola
CPCC Student Government Association
Crystal Impressions
First Trust
Frame Warehouse
Jillians
Krispy Kreme
Lance
Mrs. Reece A. Overcash, Jr.
NORCOM Properties
Nucor
OnGuard Toothbrush
Pepsi
Personal Legal Plans, Inc.
Run for Your Life
Starbucks Coffee
Sun Trust Bank
Tally's
The Fruit Basket
The Official CPCC Book Store
Wachovia Securities
WBTV
Wendy's
