WPCC News Archive
Archaeologist David Moore to Speak at WPCC
Western Piedmont Community College will host a presentation entitled “Exploring the Spanish Colonial Trail from St. Augustine, Florida, to Fort San Juan, Morganton, North Carolina” by archaeologist Dr. David Moore on Wednesday, April 6 at 10:00 am in Leviton auditorium. This event is free and open to the public with a reception will follow.
WPCC SBC Offers Free Classes in April for Business Owners
Western Piedmont Community College’s (WPCC) Small Business Center (SBC) will offer several classes in April designed for entrepreneurs who own small business or are thinking about starting a business.
WPCC Faculty/Staff vs Students Basketball Fundraiser Thursday, March 24
Western Piedmont Community College will host the fifth annual “Hoops for Hospice” to support Burke Hospice & Palliative Care, on Thursday, March 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the gym at Heritage Middle School, 1951 Enon Road, Valdese. Tickets are $2 each and can be purchased at the event and in Hildebrand Hall on the College campus at 1001 Burkemont Avenue. The public is invited to attend this family-friendly event and cheer for a favorite student, faculty or staff member.
WPCC Invites Public to Advanced Manufacturing Open House on April 5
Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) is hosting its fourth annual Advanced Manufacturing Open House on Tuesday, April 5 in coordination with North Carolina Manufacturing Awareness Week. Meritor, a manufacturing company located in Morganton, is serving as the lead sponsor for this event.
WPCC Hosts Readers Theatre Presentation
Morganton, N.C. – Western Piedmont Community College will host a readers theatre presentation of “The Crossing” written by author Lynden Harris on Tuesday, March 22. Two shows will be offered at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Phifer Learning Resources Center, Room 99 on the college’s campus at 1001 Burkemont Avenue. This free presentation is open to the public. A reception will follow the evening performance.
WPCC Small Business Center Hosts Networking Seminar
Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC)’s Small Business Center will host the business seminar, “Market Your Business by Networking in Your Local Community” on Tuesday, March 22 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Foothills Higher Education Center located at 2128 South...
Western Piedmont Foundation Hosts Kaia Quartet Performance March 16
The Western Piedmont Foundation (WPF) will host the Kaia Quartet, resident quartet with the Western Piedmont Symphony, for a free performance open to the public on Wednesday, March 16 at 11:00 A.M. in Leviton Auditorium located in Moore Hall on the campus of Western...
WPCC Interpreting Education Students Involved in Community
Students in Western Piedmont Community College’s (WPCC) interpreting education program participate in service learning volunteer projects and club activities each semester.
WPCC Developmental Studies Program First to Receive NADE Accreditation
Western Piedmont Community College is the first community college in North Carolina to earn accreditation for its Developmental Studies Program from the National Association for Developmental Education (NADE).
WPCC Students and Faculty Participate in Burke Arts Council Exhibition
Students and faculty from Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC)’s Professional Crafts Wood program will participate in the Burke Arts Council’s 11th Annual Woodworking exhibition. The exhibition opening will be held Friday, March 11 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the...