Williams comes to CPCC from the Charlotte School of Law and its Center for Professional Development. Before coming to North Carolina, Williams served as associate vice provost, interim vice provost, and dean of academic affairs at Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio. While at Owens Community College, she was responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive enrollment management plan focused on student success and developmental education completion. She secured $2.5 million in external grants to assist the college in its student retention efforts and developing learning communities for career programs.
Her previous experience also includes working as dean of career programs at Wayne County Community College in Detroit and at the University of Toledo as director of cooperative education and diversity. She brings more than 14 years of experience in higher education administration to CPCC’s Merancas Campus.
“We are excited to welcome Tamara Williams to our academic team and look forward to the many contributions she will make to the Merancas Campus and its programs and various initiatives in support of student success at CPCC,” said Richard Zollinger, CPCC vice president for learning and workforce development. “She comes to the college with solid experience and an impressive record of leading academic and student services departments.”
Williams is completing work at the University of Toledo toward a doctorate of philosophy degree in higher education administration. She holds a master’s degree in higher education and a bachelor’s degree in communications from Toledo. She, her husband and their two daughters live in Cornelius.
Founded in 1996 as CPCC’s first suburban campus, the Merancas Campus serves approximately 11,425 full- and part-time students. Merancas Campus offers a diverse selection of programs and classes, including associate degree and diploma programs in Automotive Service Technology, Collision Repair, Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology, Criminal Justice, and Fire Protection Technology. Merancas is the home of CPCC’s Carolina CAT Service Technician and General Motors Automotive Service Education programs, as well as basic law enforcement, forensics, and emergency medical technician (EMT) training and courses offered through the American Academy of Applied Forensics.
Students wanting to transfer to a four-year university can take general education courses in English, math, reading, communications, sociology and history at Merancas. General Education Development (GED) and adult basic learning (ABL) courses and a variety of continuing education and personal interest classes also are offered at Merancas.
About CPCC
Central Piedmont Community College is one of the largest community colleges in the Carolinas, offering nearly 300 degree, diploma 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. Established in 1963, CPCC is celebrating 50 years of service to Mecklenburg County residents, business and industry.
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Based on their age, participants can choose from any one of the following camps:
High school students (rising 9th – 12th graders)
Build Your Own Quadcopter
Date: June 24 – 28
Location: CPCC Central Campus
Build Your Own 3D Printer
Date: June 17 – 21, July 8 – 12, July 15 – 19
Location: CPCC Central Campus
Computer Crimes
Date: Aug. 5 – 8
Location: CPCC Merancas Campus (Huntersville)
Middle school students
STEM for Girls
Dates: July 29 – Aug. 2 (for rising 6th and 7th graders only)
Aug. 12 – 16 (for rising 8th and 9th graders only)
Location: CPCC Central Campus
CPCC’s popular Crime Scene Investigator camp (July 22 – 25) has already been filled; so please don’t wait to reserve a seat! If you have a youngster who is interested in the STEM field, spice up their summer with a STEM Summer Experience camp. Enroll today!
CONTACT: To register or for cost information, times and additional camp details, please visit www.StemSummerExperience.com or call 704.330.6731.
]]>Moser has directed the Latin American Women’s Association, a non-profit organization that supports the educational advancement of Latinos in the Charlotte region, since 2009. She began her career with Connecticut National Bank and later joined Barclays Bank in North Carolina. Moser moved from banking to H-Option Inc., a multicultural training company, where she worked as a senior training consultant. Prior to her current position, she led FacFind/Remark Inc., a market research company, as a partner and co-owner.
“We are delighted Violeta Moser has been appointed to the CPCC Board of Trustees,” said Ralph Pitts, board chairman. “Violeta understands CPCC’s mission of workforce development and training. She will bring good ideas related to enhancing our student experience and success.”
Moser’s community involvement includes serving on the CMS Foundation Task Force, the executive board of the Community Building Initiative, and the International House board. She and her husband, Bob, reside in Charlotte. They have an adult daughter who is married and lives in Colorado.
“Violeta Moser, with her experience as a banking officer, training consultant, business owner, and education advocate, will bring a unique perspective to the CPCC board,” said CPCC President Dr. Tony Zeiss. “We look forward to gaining Violeta’s insight as the college enters a period of curriculum and facilities growth.”
About CPCC
Central Piedmont Community College is one of the largest community colleges in the Carolinas, offering nearly 300 degree, diploma 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. Established in 1963, CPCC is celebrating 50 years of service to Mecklenburg County residents, business and industry.
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The N.C. Community College System and the SECU, partnered together earlier this year to create the Continuing Education Scholarship program, an initiative dedicated to providing NC Back-to-Work students at each N.C. community college with marketable job skills for future employment. Back-to-Work seeks to equip long-term unemployed individuals with employability skills, industry-recognized credentials and job training in technical education areas such as computer training, automotive, HVAC and more.
To be eligible for a Continuing Education Scholarship, students must be enrolled in a program that leads to a state-regulated or industry-recognized credential. CPCC’s scholarship recipients are enrolled in the college’s Cisco Networking Associate and Oracle training programs.
During the event, Tyrone Tyler, vice president of SECU District 10, presented each CPCC scholarship recipient with a check for $750. Recipients included: Lanse Ballard (Charlotte), Kareem Barnes (Charlotte), Tim Brinson (Mint Hill), John Clayton (Charlotte), Kimberly Cole (Indian Trail), Greg Jones (Charlotte), Corey Mormon (Charlotte), Michael Taylor (Charlotte), John Wheeler (Mint Hill) and James Yoder (Charlotte). Also in attendance were Keith Ratliff, director of workforce development for CPCC; Jackie Miller, NC Back-to-Work employment specialist; Rebecca Ramirez, NC Back-to-Work student success coach; and Heather Parusel, executive director for CPCC Government Relations and Grants.
“Our thanks are extended to the SECU for making so many scholarships available to our NC Back-to-Work students,” said Ratliff. “These scholarships will not only help our students continue their job training classes, but also stay on the path to success at CPCC.”
“This scholarship will allow me to continue my education,” said Kimberly Cole, a CPCC Comp TIA program student and a SECU scholarship recipient. “I’m a long-term unemployed person and this funding will enable me to obtain the skills and education I need to one day secure a position in today’s growing job market.”
To learn more about CPCC’s NC Back-to-Work program, please email keith.ratliff@cpcc.edu.
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“It is this intense focus on the exam’s many components that will help our students prepare well for the exam and alleviate any anxiety they may have with taking it,” said Quincy Foil, executive director of CPCC’s Services Corporation. “The health care profession is a highly competitive field. By providing each student with the best start possible – a high test score – we help them take that critical first step toward finding personal and professional success.”
To assist students even further, the college’s Services Corporation is offering the courses during two different sessions this fall. Students may choose from one of the following learning schedules:
Session One: Tuesday and Thursday, September 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26; 6 – 9 p.m.
Session Two: Tuesday and Thursday, October 22, 24, 29, 31, November 5 and 7; 6 – 9 p.m.
Applications are currently being accepted for the fall. The cost is $350, which includes all course materials. To register or for more information, please visit www.collegiatetestprep.com or call 704.330.6731.
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In attendance were Dr. Tony Zeiss, president, CPCC, and Prof. Hans-Peter Mengele, CEO, for IHK Karlsruhe.
The partnership is the result of a cooperative education agreement that CPCC signed in April 2012 with IHK Karlsruhe, making CPCC the first U.S. community college to offer IHK-certified job-training programs. Starting in August 2012, CPCC students began taking classes leading to IHK-endorsed certificates in three programs – Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Technology, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining Technology and Energy Management. The college believes these German certifications will make CPCC students and the Charlotte region more attractive to German and other European companies.
CPCC’s goal is to match job training in Germany so closely that a student can start his/her studies in Germany in these subject areas and complete them at CPCC or vice-versa. Students completing these programs will earn the equivalent of an IHK specialist certification.
Currently, there are 58 German companies based in or near Karlsruhe that have Charlotte-area operations. Overall, there are approximately 200 German companies with facilities in the Charlotte region and about 500 in the Carolinas. The 200 German companies in the Charlotte region employ approximately 2,800 people.
“European companies, particularly those from Germany, now know Charlotte can provide a workforce trained to their exact specifications. We think this gives Charlotte and CPCC students a distinct competitive advantage,” said Dr. Tony Zeiss, CPCC president. “This agreement with IHK Karlsruhe and these programs are a signal to all German and other European companies who are initiating or expanding U.S. operations that Charlotte and CPCC welcome them and are open for business.”
“As President Obama has repeatedly emphasized, a well-educated, well-trained workforce is a fundamental requirement for success in the global economy of the 21st century,” said Prof. Hans-Peter Mengele, CEO, IHK Karlsruhe. “In this spirit, our collaboration with CPCC in Charlotte will support and strengthen the many German companies already located in the Carolinas and will further prepare American workers to take full advantage of new opportunities in the job market.”
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Not only is CPCC Summer Theatre celebrating its 40-year history in Charlotte, it’s also paying homage to its director, Tom Hollis, who has been at the helm of CPCC’s Drama Department for 30 years.
Join us during this celebratory season by attending one – or more – of the following 2013 summer performances. The CPCC Summer Theatre performance schedule may be found below:
Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5: The Musical,” June 7 - 15, Dale F. Halton Theater
Pushed to the boiling point, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. They conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do - even in a man's world. Set in the late 1970s, "9 to 5: The Musical" is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge, and is the perfect show for the entire family.
“Damn Yankees,” by George Abbott & Douglass Wallop, June 21-29, Dale F. Halton Theater
Faust meets professional baseball in the Broadway classic "Damn Yankees." Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life he's left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self, and shepherds the Senators to the World Series. Light, fast-paced and devilishly clever, "Damn Yankees" is a home-run hit featuring all-American subject matter and an irreverent sense of humor.
“Wait Until Dark,” by Frederick Knott, July 5 - 13, Pease Auditorium
A Broadway hit, this masterfully constructed thriller moves from one moment of suspense to another as it builds toward an electrifying, breath-stopping final scene. Made into a hit film in the 1960s starring Audrey Hepburn, "Wait Until Dark" is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.
“Monty Python’s Spamalot,” July 19 - 27, Dale F. Halton Theater
Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," "Spamalot" won the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical and brings the world of Monty Python to a new generation. Telling the legendary tale of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table, and featuring a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people, Monty Python’s "Spamalot," “raises silliness to an art form” (The Sunday Times).
Children’s Show: “The Pinocchio Show,” July 3 – 13, Dale F. Halton Theater
The magical coming-of-age classic Pinocchio gets a fun and wacky makeover in "The Pinocchio Show." When Carl wants to run away from home, he tries to get a job with the mysterious Professor Pinecone and his traveling magical marionette puppet show. He quickly discovers, however, that the position comes with all kinds of strings attached. In this musical play-within-a-play, Carl becomes Pinocchio and improvises his way through the story, meeting a cricket with an attitude, the devious fox and cat and the sassy Blues Fairy. With fun dialogue, a variety of modern music and a surprise ending, audiences of all ages will enjoy this new twist on an old favorite!
Individual tickets are now on sale to all performances. For more information, ticket prices or to reserve your seat(s), please call CPCC’s SunTrust Box Office at 704.330.6534 or visit tix.cpcc.edu.
Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering nearly 300 degree, diploma 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. Established in 1963, CPCC is celebrating 50 years of service to Mecklenburg County residents, business and industry.
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A native of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Miatudila arrived in the United States as a refugee in 1996 with aspirations of studying civil engineering. He did not speak English. After taking a full-time job as a cashier at a Handy Pantry gas station, he realized he would need to learn English to overcome the language barrier he was experiencing with customers. An opportunity to attend free, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at CPCC presented itself; Miatudila immediately enrolled.
After completing the ESL classes at CPCC, Miatudila continued to work on his English through everyday conversation. Despite having limited English language abilities, he applied to CPCC in 1998 and was admitted as a student in the college’s Civil Engineering Technology program. He was 28 years old. With the assistance of CPCC instructors, many of whom he today considers his mentors, Miatudila graduated from CPCC in 2001 with a degree in Civil Engineering Technology.
He transferred to UNC-Charlotte, where he graduated in the top 10 percent of his class with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology. Over the next seven years, he secured civil engineering positions with a variety of companies in the Charlotte region, including Cooper Environmental, Inc., Persis-Nova Construction, Co., and R. Joe Harris & Associates, P.L.L.C., and earned his master’s degree in Civil Engineering from UNC-Charlotte. Today, Miatudila teaches in the department of Civil Engineering Technology and Construction Management at UNC-Charlotte and performs research in transportation engineering, focusing on highway, traffic and human factors.
In addition to being an instructor at UNC-Charlotte, he is currently a student, taking classes toward a doctorate degree in Infrastructure and Environmental Systems at UNC-Charlotte. He remains active in his industry and the local community, serving as a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Congolese Community of Charlotte and his church.
In his spare time, he can be found in CPCC’s Admissions Office, encouraging today’s young adults to attend the college where he built his academic foundation.
“I find it a privilege to teach and mentor students. There is no limit on the amount one can learn,” says Miatudila. “When I look at the accomplishments I have achieved to date, coming from a Third World war- torn country to having to learn English as an adult, I am proud of the hard work I put in. I am thankful for God, the support of my wife Ma-lkay, our children Grace and Alain Jr., and for the opportunity and foundation I received at CPCC. Attending CPCC helped me become successful in my professional and personal life.”
A scholarship will be granted to a CPCC student enrolled in the College’s Civil Engineering Technology program – the area of study that most closely reflects Miatudila’s background.
The award honors Dr. Richard H. Hagemeyer, CPCC president for 23 years, who led the college from a trade school with 1,200 students to the state’s largest community college. Previous award winners include Elaine Lyerly, Gary Mims, Ronald Caldwell, Sheriff Jim Pendegraph, Dr. Margaret Stanley Hagan, Paul Griffin, James White, Joe Weatherford, Chief Luther Fincher, Dr. Kenny Welch, Frances Queen, Richard Zollinger, Stanley Law, Cindy Castano, Fabi Preslar, James Taylor Jr., James E. Rogers and David L. Howard.
To learn more about the Richard H. Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award and its requirements, please visit http://www.cpcc.edu/foundation/alumni.
Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering nearly 300 degree, diploma 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. Established in 1963, CPCC is celebrating 50 years of service to Mecklenburg County residents, business and industry.
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JOU216 will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15 a.m. to 1:05 p.m. at the television station starting Aug. 15. ENG111 is the pre-requisite course for JOU216. WTVI PBS Charlotte is located at 3242 Commonwealth Ave.
"JOU216 is one of the college's journalism classes that teaches reporting skills through hands-on, 'real world' assignments,” explained Elizabeth Rogers, CPCC journalism instructor. “Offering the class at WTVI serves to strengthen and enrich those important and authentic learning experiences."
Over the summer, CPCC will renovate a large space at WTVI, transforming it into a “smart classroom,” with up to 25 computer work stations.
For more information about the course, contact Rogers at 704-330-6063, or Elizabeth.rogers@cpcc.edu
About CPCC
Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering nearly 300 degree, diploma 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. Established in 1963, CPCC is celebrating 50 years of service to Mecklenburg County residents, business and industry.
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To round out the event, attendees can self-select from the following interactive breakout sessions:
WHEN: May 14; 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Harris Conference Center, CPCC Harris Campus, 3210 Harris Campus Dr., Charlotte, N.C.
CONTACT: Tickets are $39. For more information or to register, please visit www.charlottesmallbusinessweek.com or call 704.330.6736. Parking is available on the CPCC Harris Campus. For directions, visit http://www.cpcc.edu/campuses/harris/directions.
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Given the Charlotte region’s aging population, eye physicians have a growing need for ophthalmic assistants. According to U.S. Dept. of Labor information, ophthalmic medical assistant is of the 30-most rapidly growing occupations in the nation.
Before joining CPCC as program chair, Rodgers, COT-JCAHPO, a certified ophthalmic technician, worked as director of clinical services for Horizon Eye Care. Her previous experience includes positions with Asheville Eye Medical and Surgical Associates and Carolina Eye Associates of Pinehurst.
“Kathleen Rodgers has a wealth of experience and expertise, having worked with some of the best eye physicians in North Carolina,” said Ruth Hedgpeth, MSN/MHA, RN, CPCC associate dean, health programs and early childhood education. “CPCC is fortunate to have her start our new ophthalmic medical assistant program. Our students will enjoy working with her.”
Joining Rodgers in the program will be two full-time instructors.
For more information about CPCC’s new ophthalmic medical assistant diploma program, contact Rodgers at Kathleen.rodgers@cpcc.edu.
Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering nearly 300 degree, diploma 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. Established in 1963, CPCC is celebrating 50 years of service to Mecklenburg County residents, business and industry.
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]]>Burkett will succeed Elsie Garner, who is retiring. Garner has led PBS Charlotte since 2003.
Burkett joined PBS39 in 1999 to create and host its weekly news magazine show, “Tempo.” During her tenure, Burkett and her team earned four national public television awards, eight Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Awards, 28 regional Emmy nominations, six Emmys, and one regional Edward R. Murrow Award. She also served as senior vice president of production.
Prior to PBS39, Burkett worked for Medstar Television in Allentown, Pa., as a producer and reporter, and at WNCT-TV in Greenville, N.C., as a reporter and noon anchor. An Ohio native, she earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism at Bowling Green State University.
“Amy Burkett will be a perfect fit for PBS Charlotte and CPCC. She has a superb record of establishing community relationships and generating donor and corporate support,” said Dr. Tony Zeiss, CPCC president. “The college’s vision for PBS Charlotte is to make it the best public TV station in America. We look forward to Amy’s leadership as we move toward this goal.
CPCC acquired WTVI and its FCC broadcasting license in July 2012. The college moved the station back to a full schedule of PBS primetime programming in October, devoting Thursday and Friday evening slots to shows produced in-house by the station’s staff.
“I couldn’t be more honored to have this opportunity to lead PBS Charlotte. I share CPCC’s goal to make it the best public television station in the country. However, I can’t do it alone,” Burkett said. “I’ll rely on the incredible teamwork of my new colleagues at the station, the talented staff of the college and the great people of the Charlotte region. Together we can be more.”
WTVI PBS Charlotte has served citizens in Mecklenburg and 12 surrounding counties since it signed on the air on Aug. 27, 1965. It is the only PBS station licensed and based in the Charlotte region.
Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering nearly 300 degree, diploma 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. Established in 1963, CPCC is celebrating 50 years of service to Mecklenburg County residents, business and industry.
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]]>The honor, created in the mid-1960s, is given to individuals with a proven record of extraordinary service to the state of North Carolina. Recipients are selected based on their contributions to their communities, the extra effort they demonstrate in their careers, and the many years of service they commit to their organizations.
To know Dr. Gay was to understand that he possessed all of the characteristics associated with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine – dedication, compassion and honor.
Before his passing on February 3, 2012, Dr. Gay had been employed by CPCC for more than 40 years. He began working for the College in 1969 as a counselor, advising students on their career objectives and goals. In the years that followed, he held a variety of leadership roles at CPCC, including Director of Counseling Services, Vice President of Student Development, Dean of Student Development and Associate Vice President for Student Services.
In addition to being a skilled mentor, Dr. Gay was passionate about serving students with developmental disabilities. He spearheaded several special projects/grants throughout his career that assisted this demographic, including the U.S. Department of Education’s Postsecondary Education Consortium for the Hearing-Impaired, Learning Disabilities Consortium, Learning Disabilities Model Education Program and Consortium, and Student Support Services for the Disadvantaged.
Dr. Gay was also a strong proponent of veterans. He served as Chairman of the CPCC Veterans Committee, and the Veterans Resource Center was established during the time of his leadership. Also, partly due to his leadership as Veterans Committee Chairman, CPCC was named a "Military Friendly College" in 2011.
During his tenure at the College, he was recognized for numerous CPCC awards including the 1993 “Administrator of the Year Award for Excellence” and the 2010 “Innovation of the Year Award.”
He was also an active community member, serving on the Board of Directors for Charlotte’s International House, Goodwill Industries, Community College Ministries of Charlotte and National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina; and was recognized by all as an established writer, accomplished speaker, and most importantly, a dedicated husband, father and grandfather.
And so, no truer words can be spoken of Dr. Gay in his memory than those included on the award scroll, given to every Order of the Long Leaf Pine recipient:
“Here’s to the land of the long leaf pine,
The summer land where the sun doth shine,
Where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great,
Here’s to ‘down home,’ the Old North State!”
In honor of its golden anniversary, CPCC will host the following events:
WHEN: April 26, 11 a.m.
COST: Free.
COST: Most events are free, ticketed performance information and pricing at tix.cpcc.edu. Visit sensoria.cpcc.edu for a full schedule of events.
WHAT: Legacy Garden Dedication
WHEN: April 30, 2:30 p.m.
Join us at the campus’s front entrance for this special dedication event that will honor and celebrate the many departed individuals who have contributed to the success of Harper Campus since its founding in 1999.
COST: Free.
WHAT: Early Childhood Garden Celebration
Join us on our back patio for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and garden celebration, sponsored by the Early Childhood Education Division and Friendship Gardens. As a special treat, attendees can help name the new garden.
WHEN: April 16, 1 p.m.
Cost: Free.
WHAT: Disc Golf Tournament
Invite your friends and family as we celebrate the college’s 50th anniversary with a Disc Golf Tournament. Organizers will be on hand to teach the sport to those who’ve never played. You’ll have the opportunity to purchase a commemorative 50th anniversary gold disc; play our nine-hole course, designed and provided by Innova; and win a variety of prizes.
WHEN: April 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
COST: Free.
WHAT: Annual Car Show and Open House
Featuring cars from the last 50+ years with 20 different car class competitions and winners awarded for each class. The family friendly event features a live band, food, demonstrations of car safety tips, interior dyeing of car fabric, special paint finishes, hybrid vehicles, Carolina CAT construction equipment, and Public Safety awareness information including free service of DNA cards of children for parents.
WHEN: April 20, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
COST: Free for spectators, $25 registration fee for car show participants
All events are open to the public. For more information, local residents may visit www.cpcc.edu/50years.
Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering nearly 300 degree, diploma 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. Established in 1963, CPCC is celebrating 50 years of service to Mecklenburg County residents, business and industry.
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