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🎓🌐 Celebrating Scholars of Global Distinction! 🏅🎉

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The Center for Global Engagement is thrilled to honor students who are completing the North Carolina Scholars of Global Distinction Program in the upcoming spring and summer terms of 2024.

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Here’s what you need to know:

  • 🗓️ Capstone Recognition Ceremony
    • Date: Fri., Apr. 26, at 1 p.m.
    • Location: Central Campus, Parr Center Library Event Space, Room 2160
  • 🌍 About the Ceremony
    • Celebrate the journey of our capstone students becoming global citizens.
    • Watch as they receive honor cords for graduation.
    • Witness the presentation of the completion certificate from World View at UNC Chapel Hill.
  • 🥂 Festivities to Follow
    • Enjoy refreshments and a time of celebration after the ceremony.
  • ✅ RSVP Required
  • Spread the word and encourage peers to attend in support of our scholars!

Mark your calendars and join us to applaud the achievements of our dedicated students. We can’t wait to see you on Apr. 26! 📆👏

🎨 The 2024 Annual Juried Student Art Show 🖌️

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The Visual Arts Department proudly unveiled the much-anticipated 2024 Annual Juried Student Art Show. This event celebrates our students’ creativity and hard work, highlighting achievements in a broad spectrum of artistic disciplines. Here’s everything you need to know:

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  • Exhibition Dates: April 1 – May 10
  • Awards Ceremony and Reception: Fri., Apr. 12, 5 – 7 p.m.
  • Location: Central Campus, Parr Center Theater, Ground Floor 0110, 1201 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204

🌟 Highlights of the Event:

  • Diverse Artistic Disciplines: Featuring student works in ceramics, 2D and 3D design, drawing, jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.
  • Awards and Recognition: Students will receive various awards, including the prestigious Presidential Purchase Award, Foundation Purchase Award, and first, second, and third-place awards, among others.
  • Special Juror: This year’s show is juried by Marge Loudon Moody, Professor Emerita of Winthrop University, a celebrated artist with works in private and public collections globally.

Why You Should Attend:

  • Celebrate Student Achievement: Witness the incredible talent of Central Piedmont’s Visual Arts students and celebrate their dedication and hard work.
  • Be Inspired: The show is a testament to the creativity and innovation thriving within the college’s Visual Arts Department.
  • Connect with the Arts Community: Engage with artists, students, and art lovers from Central Piedmont and beyond.

The Annual Juried Student Art Show is not just an exhibition; it’s a celebration of artistic pursuit, creativity, and the vibrant community at Central Piedmont.

2020 Alumni Awards – Now Accepting Nominations!

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Do you know a Central Piedmont Community College graduate who is making a tremendous difference in the community?

Nominations are currently being sought for the 2020 Richard H. Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award and the 2020 Young Alumni Award of Excellence. These awards recognize Central Piedmont graduates who have significantly benefited from their experiences at Central Piedmont and whose efforts have helped the community.

Nominations are being sought for individuals who have:

  • Demonstrated community/professional involvement, social responsibility and impact.
  • Acquired scholastic and learning skills that have led to continued personal and educational growth.
  • Improved his or her economic status and social capital as a result of attending Central Piedmont Community College.
  • Invested in the lives of others and is seen as a role model.
  • Graduated within the last 10 years (Young Alumni Award of Excellence only).

Click to nominate an outstanding Central Piedmont alumnus by Feb. 28, 2020, at 6 p.m.

Central Piedmont Theatre Wins 10 Metrolina Theatre Awards

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On Sunday, Sept. 29, at the MTA Awards, Central Piedmont Theatre and Central Piedmont Summer Theatre were awarded in 10 categories:

Stephen Lancaster- Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical for Gentleman’s Guide
Emily Witte- Outstanding Female Supporting Actor(Musical) for Gentleman’s Guide
Bob Croghan- Outstanding Musical Set Design for Gentleman’s Guide
Bob Croghan for Outstanding Musical Set Design for Gentleman’s Guide
Ron Chisholm- Outstanding Musical Choreography for Show Boat
Lisa Bradley- Outstanding Lead Actor Female for Gypsy
Kevin Roberge- Outstanding Lead Actor Male for Gentleman’s Guide
Payton Dills- William Rackley Award for Technical Excellence
Central Piedmont Summer Theatre – Outstanding Musical Production for Gentleman’s Guide
Tom Hollis – Theatre Person of the Year.

Congrats to all of our award recipients and to all of our students, staff, and faculty who were nominated.

In addition Dr, Corlis Hayes received the award for Outstanding Direction of a Play for Two Trains Running at BNS Productions and James Duke was awarded Outstanding Set Design Play for Two Trains Running.

Central Piedmont Drama Alum Rory Sheriff’s BNS Productions won several awards for his work on Two Trains and Be a Lion. He is a credit to our program.