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Amazing ‘Rock the Tate’ exceeds expectations at Casper College
The Tate Geological Museum at Casper College, home to the successful second annual "Rock the Tate" event. (Casper College photo)An amazing event, “Rock the Tate,” exceeded expectations, with 603 people in attendance. The event took place at the Casper College Tate...
Spring Jazz Night features famous songs from past greats April 22
Casper College presents its Spring Jazz Night on April 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. The program, held at Wheeler Concert Hall, features the Casper College Contemporary Singers directed by Zachary Vreeman, DMA, and the Casper College Jazz Ensemble directed by Joshua R. Mietz, DMA. The repertoire includes works by George Gershwin, John Coltrane, and Louis Prima. This event is free to the community.
Werner hosts free bird identification classes through May 13
Join bird expert Stacey Scott and Casper College’s Luis Alza Leo for free bird identification classes at the Werner Wildlife Museum. Held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. through May 13, these sessions cover various Wyoming species and are open to the public. Each class is a stand-alone unit, and no registration is required.
CC Spring Job Fair features wide range of employers April 23
Discover full-time, part-time, and internship roles at the Casper College Spring Job Fair on April 23. Free and open to the public in the T-Bird Gym.
Jon Brady named 2026 Commitment to Excellence winner
Casper College honors Jon Brady with the 2026 Commitment to Excellence Award for his 30 years of teaching, leadership, and community advocacy.
Franzen named vice president of administrative services at CC
Casper College appoints Rhonda Franzen as vice president of administrative services. With 30 years of experience, Franzen focuses on infrastructure and financial stewardship.
Essential Reads
Win scholarships, gain free help at Casper College FAFSA Event, Feb. 17
Join the Casper College Financial Aid Office on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a FAFSA completion event. Get expert help with your 2025–26 or 2026–27 forms and enter to win scholarships for the spring 2026 semester.
Current and future CC students urged to fill out FAFSA form FAFSA completion event set for Oct. 23
Now is the time for all current Casper College students and those planning to start next year to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as the FAFSA.
Casper College offers walk-in advising, registration, and resource fair June 18
Casper College will host a free walk-in advising and registration event along with a resource fair for all current and prospective students Wednesday, June 18, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Chapman Lobby.
New scholarship offered to first-gen and nontrads for 2025-2026 school year
A new limited-time scholarship is being offered to first-generation and nontraditional students who register for fall 2025 semester classes by Tuesday, July 1.
Campus & Community
Amazing ‘Rock the Tate’ exceeds expectations at Casper College
The Tate Geological Museum at Casper College, home to the successful second annual "Rock the Tate" event. (Casper College photo)An amazing event, “Rock the Tate,” exceeded expectations, with 603 people in attendance. The event took place at the Casper College Tate...
Werner hosts free bird identification classes through May 13
Join bird expert Stacey Scott and Casper College’s Luis Alza Leo for free bird identification classes at the Werner Wildlife Museum. Held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. through May 13, these sessions cover various Wyoming species and are open to the public. Each class is a stand-alone unit, and no registration is required.
CC Spring Job Fair features wide range of employers April 23
Discover full-time, part-time, and internship roles at the Casper College Spring Job Fair on April 23. Free and open to the public in the T-Bird Gym.
Seven nonprofits to pitch for a share of $40,000 in SparkTank funds April 22
Join Casper College on April 22 for SparkTank! Seven local nonprofits pitch for a share of $40,000 in student-awarded grants. Free and open to the community.
Events & Performances
Amazing ‘Rock the Tate’ exceeds expectations at Casper College
The Tate Geological Museum at Casper College, home to the successful second annual "Rock the Tate" event. (Casper College photo)An amazing event, “Rock the Tate,” exceeded expectations, with 603 people in attendance. The event took place at the Casper College Tate...
Spring Jazz Night features famous songs from past greats April 22
Casper College presents its Spring Jazz Night on April 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. The program, held at Wheeler Concert Hall, features the Casper College Contemporary Singers directed by Zachary Vreeman, DMA, and the Casper College Jazz Ensemble directed by Joshua R. Mietz, DMA. The repertoire includes works by George Gershwin, John Coltrane, and Louis Prima. This event is free to the community.
CC Spring Job Fair features wide range of employers April 23
Discover full-time, part-time, and internship roles at the Casper College Spring Job Fair on April 23. Free and open to the public in the T-Bird Gym.
Seven nonprofits to pitch for a share of $40,000 in SparkTank funds April 22
Join Casper College on April 22 for SparkTank! Seven local nonprofits pitch for a share of $40,000 in student-awarded grants. Free and open to the community.
Arts & Culture
Spring Jazz Night features famous songs from past greats April 22
Casper College presents its Spring Jazz Night on April 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. The program, held at Wheeler Concert Hall, features the Casper College Contemporary Singers directed by Zachary Vreeman, DMA, and the Casper College Jazz Ensemble directed by Joshua R. Mietz, DMA. The repertoire includes works by George Gershwin, John Coltrane, and Louis Prima. This event is free to the community.
Don’t miss ‘The Old Man and The Old Moon’ standing ovations, final days
"The Old Man and The Old Moon," a whimsical musical quest, enters its final days at the Casper College Gertrude Krampert Center for Theatre and Dance. (Casper College image)Don’t miss “The Old Man and The Old Moon” as it enters its final performances. The musical...
Melodious Grammy Award-winning quartet säje at Casper College’s 59th Jazz Festival
Experience Grammy-winning quartet säje at the 59th Annual Kinser Jazz Festival on Feb 10 in Casper, Wyoming. Get tickets for this premier live jazz event now!
Don’t miss Grammy Award-winning quartet säje at 59th Annual Jazz Festival
Grammy Award-winning vocal quartet säje will headline the 59th Annual Kinser Jazz Festival on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m.
Thunderbirds Athletics
Casper College’s famous high-energy Ropin’ and Riggin’ Days Rodeo returns
The 70th annual Casper College Ropin’ and Riggin’ Days Rodeo returns to The Arena April 17-19, 2026. Featuring top regional college teams and livestream options.
Casper College has found a new leader for the Thunderbirds
Casper College names Douglas native Ty Larson as the new Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Larson joins the Thunderbirds from Arizona State and the Big 12.
2026 Casper College Homecoming celebration, Feb. 21, at the “Swede”
Celebrate the 2026 Casper College Homecoming on Saturday, Feb. 21, as the Thunderbirds take on the Northwest College Trappers. Enjoy free chili from the CC Alumni Association and snacks from the CC Student Senate at the “Swede” Erickson Thunderbird Gymnasium. Women’s tip-off is at 2 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 4 p.m.
Casper College Volleyball team to raise Region IX banner Saturday, Jan. 31
Celebrate the Casper College Lady Thunderbird Volleyball team’s historic 2025 season at a special banner-raising ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 31. The event honors their Region IX Northwest Plains District B Championship and 11th-place national finish. Join us during halftime of the T-Bird men’s basketball game at the “Swede” Erickson Thunderbird Gymnasium.