65th Anniversary

Join us in celebrating 65 years of higher education excellence! We're thrilled to invite you to our 65th Anniversary Community Celebration, marking six and a half decades of empowering minds, fostering innovation, and shaping futures.

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Time: 8:30AM - 9:30PM

Location: Main Campus in Rock Springs, WY (west side)

Highlights include:

For a full list of activities and general information, view the schedule. For Western Wyoming Community College history, visit the overview page. And don't forget to check out the latest update on the College's new, future Health Science wing scheduled to be completed Fall 2026. 

Celebration Activities

Meet the New President

Dr. Kirk Young is the 9th president for Western Wyoming Community College as of July 1 this year. Come meet him and his family at our 65th Anniversary event. He will be serving free ice cream to the first 65 people in Western Commons from 2PM-3PM.

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Cornhole Tournament

Get ready to toss some fun into the mix at our special cornhole tournament as we mark our 65th Anniversary! Join us for an afternoon of friendly competition, laughter, and celebration.

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Pickleball Tournament

Calling all pickleball enthusiasts! Get ready for an action-packed day of fun and competition at our upcoming tournament. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, everyone is welcome to showcase their skills and have a blast on the court.

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Food and Beverage Vendors

Local food truck vendors will be in attendance in Western Commons from 11AM - 9PM. Western Wyoming Beverages will also be there to provide drinks. A beer garden, serving wine too, will be roped off and available to those 21 and older--ID required.

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Roller Rink

Join us for a blast from the past as we roll into our 65th Anniversary with a special community event at our beloved roller rink! Lace up your skates and groove to the beats as we commemorate this milestone together.

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