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First show of 2025 features landscapes by Ginny Butcher
The exhibit, “Our Sweet Wyoming Home: Landscape Studies and Paintings” by Ginny Butcher, will be on display from Jan. 21 through March 6 in the Casper College Alumni Association Art Gallery.
Nominations sought for 2026 alumni association awards
The deadline to submit nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni and Commitment to Excellence is Friday, April 18, 2025.
‘Rock the Tate’ gem show and seminars set for February 1
A new event, “Rock the Tate,” is set for Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tate Geological Museum.
New year, new community education classes
Kick off the new year with novel community education classes.
New tournament debuts at Casper College Thursday
The Crossover Classic, a new women’s basketball tournament at Casper College, will begin on Thursday, Jan. 8 and run through Saturday, Jan. 11.
Mammal evolution topic for January Saturday Club
The January edition of the Tate Geological Museum’s popular Saturday Club will examine “Mammal Evolution” on Saturday, Jan. 4, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Essential Reads
Casper College offers nontraditional open house Dec. 3
Casper College offers an open house to those who have been thinking about returning to school but aren’t sure how or if they can.
Spring scholarship application window ends Nov. 1
Now is the time to apply for Casper College Foundation and institutional scholarships. The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 1.
FAME set for November 8 at Casper College
Casper College will hold a FAME — Financial Aid Made Easy — night Tuesday, November 8, from 6-8 p.m.
FAME set for March 24 at Casper College
Casper College will hold a FAME — Financial Aid Made Easy — night Thursday, March 24, from 4-7 p.m.
Campus & Community
Graduating CC nurses present Nursing Showcase Nov. 19
The “Nursing Showcase: Support Future Nurses” on Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Chapman Lobby on the second floor of the Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center. The event is free and open to the public.
Travel to Athens and the stunning Greek Islands April 2025
A trip to Athens and several stunning Greek islands will occur in April 2025.
Veterans honored with Veterans Appreciation Week November 5-11
Casper College Veterans Services will host five events in honor of Veterans Appreciation Week and encourage everyone to wear red on Friday.
‘Haunted House of Hoops’ returns to Erickson Gym Oct. 29
The Casper College Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams will be offering the Second Annual Haunted House of Hoops on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 6-7:30 p.m.
Events & Performances
‘Rock the Tate’ gem show and seminars set for February 1
A new event, “Rock the Tate,” is set for Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tate Geological Museum.
The Steven Feifke Big Band with the 67th Army Band’s Frontier Brass headline Jazz Festival
The Steven Feifke Big Band, with the 67th Army Band’s Frontier Brass, will headline the 58th Annual Kinser Jazz Festival on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m.
Santasaurus to entertain at Tate Holiday Open House
The ever-popular Santasaurus will be at the Tate Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A Christmas Tapestry concert celebrates 10 years of Christmas cheer
The 10 Annual Casper College Christmas Tapestry concert, “10 Years,” will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 3 and 4, at 7 p.m. in the Wheeler Concert Hall.
Arts & Culture
First show of 2025 features landscapes by Ginny Butcher
The exhibit, “Our Sweet Wyoming Home: Landscape Studies and Paintings” by Ginny Butcher, will be on display from Jan. 21 through March 6 in the Casper College Alumni Association Art Gallery.
The Steven Feifke Big Band with the 67th Army Band’s Frontier Brass headline Jazz Festival
The Steven Feifke Big Band, with the 67th Army Band’s Frontier Brass, will headline the 58th Annual Kinser Jazz Festival on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m.
‘On the Wall’ to close Dec. 5
Ceramicist Mike Olson’s “On the Wall” exhibit is currently on display at the Mildred Zahradnicek Gallery. The final day of the exhibit is Thursday, Dec. 5.
A Christmas Tapestry concert celebrates 10 years of Christmas cheer
The 10 Annual Casper College Christmas Tapestry concert, “10 Years,” will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 3 and 4, at 7 p.m. in the Wheeler Concert Hall.
Thunderbirds Athletics
New tournament debuts at Casper College Thursday
The Crossover Classic, a new women’s basketball tournament at Casper College, will begin on Thursday, Jan. 8 and run through Saturday, Jan. 11.
Lady Thunderbirds’ Head Coach Dwight Gunnare announces retirement
Women’s basketball head coach Dwight Gunnare has announced his retirement effective June 30, 2025.
Great basketball at Third Annual Vista Thanksgiving Classic November 29-30
Casper College Thunderbird Basketball fans have an excellent opportunity to see some exciting basketball Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29 and 30, at the “Swede” Erickson Thunderbird Gymnasium.
Second year in, six return, and nine join 2024-2025 Thunderbirds
The 2024-2025 season marks the second year for Tom Parks and Deion Anderson as head coach and assistant coach, respectively, for the Casper College Men’s Basketball team.