Dr. Tony Zeiss honored with Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Dr. Tony Zeiss, president of Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), recently received the highest honor bestowed by the State of North Carolina... Read more

Posted in Alumni, Announcements, Events, Foundation News.

SWIRL ~ Register Now ~ April 1, 2016


 
April 1, 2016
Philip L. Van Every Culinary Arts Center,
Central Piedmont Community College,
425 North Kings Drive at the corner of Kings and 7th Street

Register Now
 
 
Swirl is our annual event benefitting the nationally accredited culinary, baking and pastry arts programs at Central Piedmont Community College. Funds generated through this event will help provide student scholarships, fund travel to regional and national competitions, and support international learning opportunities.
Read more

Posted in Announcements, Entertainment, Events, Foundation News.

Charlotte Observer article: CPCC Theatre outdoes itself with "The Phantom of the Opera"

CPCC Theatre is currently performing "The Phantom of the Opera" in the Halton Theater, now through Nov. 22.
Read what Lawrence Toppman, theatre, dance and movie critic for The Charlotte Observer, had to say about CPCC Theatre's performance of the Broadway classic.
For the review, click here.
Read more

Posted in Alumni, Announcements, Entertainment, Events.

Celebrating the CPCC Legacy Society

The CPCC Legacy Society consists of donors who have named the CPCC Foundation Inc. a recipient of a planned gift, through their wills or trusts, life insurance, a charitable gift annuity, IRA designation, a gift of real property or other planned gift option. Legacy members assure that CPCC will remain a vital resource in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region. Members of the CPCC Legacy Society were recently celebrated at the Legacy Society "Evening of Stars."  The paparazzi were on hand to capture the gala.

Thank you for believing in the CPCC students Legacy Society members! Read more

Posted in Alumni, Announcements, Community, Events, Foundation News.

From the Charlotte Observer-- CPCC Alumna Dr. Maha Gingrich Hosts International Success Show

'International Show' celebrates 10 years

Maha Gingrich, host of a TV show called "Charlotte, A City of International Success," said she looks forward to thanking the show's guests during the 10th anniversary celebration.
BY ALLISON FUTTERMAN

Maha Gingrich has been active in the Charlotte community for years.

A southwest Mecklenburg County resident, she has served and continues to serve on several boards, including International House and the Women's Inter-Cultural Exchange. She is the second woman to be named president of the Charlotte North Rotary Club in the club's more than 60-year existence. She is also the international community liaison at Central Piedmont Community College and assistant to the vice president. In addition, she is a dancer and choreographer who teaches classical Indian dance. Read full story Read more

Posted in Alumni, Announcements, Community, Events.

Graduating Charlotte Manufacturing Apprentices Celebrate Four Years of Training, College

It's graduation day for eight new workers from the Apprenticeship 2000 program.

The former students and apprentices have spent the past four years working at local manufacturers while attending Central Piedmont Community College. Now it's time to enter the work force in earnest. Read more

Posted in Alumni, Announcements, Community, Events.

CPCC Dedicates Building to Honor Dr. Kathy Drumm

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) dedicated its facilities services building today in honor of retired executive vice president and long-time college administrator Dr. Kathy H. Drumm.

The college dedicated the building, located on 7th street in Charlotte, on CPCC's Central Campus, in recognition of Drumm's more than 25 years of exemplary service to the college and community. As CPCC executive vice present from 1998 to 2014, Drumm was instrumental in guiding the college's growth and ensuring its vitality and responsiveness to the needs of its students and Mecklenburg County.

The building, now known as the Kathy H. Drumm Facilities Services Building, served as the site of the 10 a.m., dedication ceremony. Those speaking during the ceremony included Dr. Tony Zeiss, CPCC president; Ed Dalrymple, chair of the CPCC Board of Trustees; Thomas Norman, chair of the CPCC Foundation Board of Directors; Pat Rodgers, president and CEO of Rodgers Builders; and Dr. Drumm. Read more

Posted in Alumni, Announcements, Campus, Community, Events, Foundation News.

A Celebration of 50 Years of Nursing Education Excellence

On June 11, 2015, nurisng alumni gathered to celebrate the success of the Christa A. Overcash Associate Degree in Nursing program. After welcoming remarks and  shared success stories, the alumni were treated to tours of the new simulation labs and instructional spaces. Current students and May graduates of the program acted as tour guides and hosts for the evening.

View photos of the evening... Read more

Posted in Alumni, Announcements, Events.

CPCC Friend and Benefactor, Allen Tate Dies at 84

Charlotte real estate company founder Allen Tate dies at 84

To understand Allen Tate's influence on Charlotte, just take a drive around town.

Neighborhoods he developed dot the city, from Kingswood to Montibello to Foxcroft.

He helped build what is now Sharon Corners shopping center, about 10 years before SouthPark Mall opened paving the way for development that has dramatically transformed that area in recent decades.

And, of course, his company's burgundy-and-gold for-sale signs jut out of front yards stretching from Raleigh to Greenville, S.C.

Tate, founder of the Charlotte-based real estate firm that bears his name, died Monday at his home. He was 84.

  Read more

Posted in Alumni, Announcements, Community, Events.

CPCC President to Deliver Keynote at Work Force Development Conference in Spain

Tony Zeiss, top guy at Central Piedmont Community College, is headed to Europe yet again to talk about work force training.

He's traveling to Spain this time to speak at an advanced manufacturing conference in San Sebastian, taking place Wednesday and Thursday. Read more

Posted in Alumni, Announcements, Community, Events.

« Newer Posts Older Posts »