WPF Seeks Nominations
Morganton, NC –Western Piedmont Foundation (WPF) welcomes nominations from the community for Western Piedmont Community College’s (WPCC) 2014 Outstanding Alumnus Award to be presented at the College’s spring graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 15. Made possible by WPF, this award is an honor that provides recognition for exceptional achievement by former WPCC students and graduates.
To be an eligible candidate, a former student must have successfully completed at least 45 quarter/30 semester hours credit toward a degree at an accredited college or university, or be a WPCC graduate. In the process of earning credits toward a degree, the candidate must have attained a minimum of 22 quarter/15 semester hours credit at WPCC. Recipients will be considered based on exemplified professional growth, participation in community and civic activities, and demonstrated support for the goals and objectives of the College. Other significant attributes include a continued educational growth process and the ability to overcome adversity in the successful pursuit of educational and professional accomplishments.
For an online nomination form, please select Outstanding Alumnus Award. For a hard copy nomination form, please contact Jessica Epley at 828-448-3122. Completed nomination forms should be submitted by Monday, March 31. Please contact Jessica Epley at 828-448-3122 to learn more.
Western Piedmont Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization, was founded to encourage and develop public and private support for WPCC beyond that provided by county, state, and federal funds. Created in 1967, it was among the first fund-raising organizations within the North Carolina Community College System.
Western Piedmont Community College, situated in the picturesque rolling foothills of Morganton, North Carolina, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year of serving the citizens of Burke County. Each year, more than 10,700 students pursue personal enrichment, new skills for a job or career, high school diplomas, college degrees, and transfer pathways. The application due date for Summer Semester 2014 is Friday, April 18. Apply online at wpcc.edu or visit the Western Piedmont campus to apply in person.