Casper College ~ Casper, Wyoming

Tuesday, July 3, 2012
CABIN UP FOR BID AT CASPER COLLEGE

Sealed bids are now being accepted until Thursday, July 19 at 2 p.m. by the Casper College Purchasing Department for a complete 32-foot by 14-foot cabin.

A joint effort between Natrona County School District Transitions Learning Center and Casper College students, the one-bedroom cabin features a three-quarter bathroom; all new appliances including a stove, refrigerator, and microwave; laminate flooring, carpet, and vinyl in the bathroom; electric heat and electric water heater; wood stove; low “E” windows and energy efficient foam installation; six foot covered porch; log veneer siding; and a metal roof. The entire structure is skid mounted for easy transport.

According to Paul Christman, director of purchasing at Casper College, the minimum acceptable bid for the cabin is $25,000.

The cabin, located in Casper College Parking Lot six, near Casper Mountain Road and T-Bird Drive intersection, is available for viewing by appointment from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information or to schedule a viewing contact Rachel Wright at 307-268-2494, Lesley Travers at 307-268-2448, Christman at 307-268-2633, or Debbie Przybylowicz at 307-268-2035.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012
TICKETS ON SALE FOR CASPER COLLEGE SUMMER MUSICAL “GYPSY”

Tickets are now on sale for the Casper College Theatre and Dance Department’s summer musical “Gypsy.”

“Gypsy” is the story of the ultimate stage mother and her two daughters. Based on the book “Gypsy: A Memoir” by Gypsy Rose Lee, the musical features many well-known songs written by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim including “Everything's Coming up Roses” and “Let Me Entertain You.”

A favorite of critics and theatregoers alike, the musical debuted on Broadway in 1959 with Ethel Merman in the powerhouse role of Mama Rose, which earned her a Tony nomination for outstanding actress in a musical. Since then, the musical has been revived a number of times resulting in Tony wins for Angela Lansbury (1974), Tyne Daly (1989) and Patti LuPone (2008), and a nomination for Bernadette Peters (2003) and an Emmy nomination for Bette Midler (1994).

“Just as our leading actresses all want to have a run at playing Mama Rose, most directors want to have the chance to bring this quintessential Broadway fable to life. It has a great, true story, characters with great depth, memorable songs and dances, and children and animals, (one lamb and one dog). What an exciting night in the theatre,” said Douglas Garland, director.

“Gypsy” will be performed on the McMurry Mainstage of the Gertrude Krampert Theatre Complex July 13 and 14, 18 through 21, and 25 through 29. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m., except for the Sunday matinee, which will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students ages 5 to 18. Tickets can be purchased at the box office between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, by phone at 307-268-2500, or one hour before each performance, for that performance only.

Friday, July 6, 2012
CC STUDENT ORGANIZATION SEEKS FUNDS FOR RELAY FOR LIFE

The Casper College Zeta Alpha chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society needs to raise a minimum of $1500 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event on Friday, July 27.

There are two ways for community members to help, according to Debra Swedberg, PTK co-advisor and Casper College math instructor. “The first way is to make a donation of any amount. The second way is to become a member of the Casper College Phi Theta Kappa Zeta Alpha team and walk with PTK members. As a team, we were asked by the American Cancer Society to raise at least $1500,” she said.

Those who would like to donate can log on to http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12GW?team_id=1215722&pg=team&fr_id=37790 or call Hannah Wille, PTK chapter vice president of scholarship, at 268-2256.

For those who would like to become part of the team and sign up to walk on the field at Natrona County High School beginning at 6 p.m., contact Brock Shreve, PTK chapter president, at bassoccer4545@aol.com, Wille at willeh@mycaspercollege.edu, or 268-2256, or Swedberg at swedberg@caspercollege.edu.

Monday, July 9, 2012
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS OFFERED AT CASPER COLLEGE

An introductory class in digital electronics is being offered for the fall 2012 semester at Casper College.

“Introduction to Digital” (ELTR 1760) will train students on the logic circuits associated with the control and operation of a digital computer, according to Dave Arndt, Casper College electronics instructor. Students will also learn the application of the specific logic circuits through selected laboratory experiments.

“Introduction to Digital Electronics” begins on Monday, August 20 and will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, along with a lab on Thursday.

For more information contact Arndt at 268-2521 or via email. To register for this or any other class for the fall 2012 semester call 268-2100.

Monday, July 9, 2012
ELECTRONICS TECH DEPARTMENT OFFERS COMPUTER NETWORKING

The Casper College Electronics Department is offering an introductory class on the technical aspects of local area networks for the fall 2012 semester.

According to Dave Arndt, electronics instructor, “Computer Networking” (ELTR 2910) “will include local area network theory and practices, software installation and maintenance, hardware installation, cable connections, and system troubleshooting."

The class, which will be held on Monday afternoons from 1 to 3:50, is a requirement for an electronics degree or certificate from Casper College but is open to both majors and nonmajors.

The fall 2012 semester begins at Casper College on Monday, August 20. For more information contact Arndt at 268-2521 or via email.

Monday, July 9, 2012
AWARD-WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER PROVIDES EXPERT HELP

Award-winning photographer Miles Hecker will provide expert help to all digital photographers through the Casper College class “Electronic Digital Photography” (ELTR 2145).

Hecker, who has been involved with photography for more than forty years, has won awards from Photo.net, The Luminous Landscape, Wyoming Wildlife, Naturescapes.net, and Natures Best magazine. His photos have been published in American Vignette, Backpacker, Natures Best Images, Popular Photography, Wyoming Audubon, and Wyoming Wildlife.

According to Hecker, students will learn the fundamentals of digital photography, how to make quality prints on their inkjet printer, how to scan their old slides and negatives, and how to master Adobe Photoshop CS skills to create better photos.

The class, which begins on August 21, will meet on Tuesday nights from 6 to 8:50. For more information or to register, call Casper College at 268-2100.

Thursday, July 19, 2012
GUNNARE RELOADS FOR ANOTHER RUN AT THE NATIONAL TOURNAMENT

It didn’t take very long for Dwight Gunnare to go right back to work. Not long after his Casper College Lady Thunderbirds fell short of a championship three-peat, Dwight Gunnare was back on the telephone getting ready for next year’s basketball season.

Gunnare can’t wait, but he also can’t help but glance over his shoulder too. Not many teams win 30 basketball games in a season, which the ’11-’12 Lady T-Birds did before losing in the semi-finals of the Region IX tournament. The primary goal for Gunnare’s program, however, is to hang red banners (which Casper has done two of the four years Gunnare has coached here). To accomplish so much, to be ranked among the nation’s Top 10 and then not win the big prize “leaves an empty feeling,” Gunnare says.

The T-Birds have averaged 25-plus wins per year under his leadership so it will come as no surprise that Gunnare says he is ready for another run. He likens a new team to a Christmas package under the tree; he can’t wait to open it.

On paper, the T-Bird newcomers are talented. They bring size inside and they bring floor skills and long-range arsenal to the perimeter.

“I believe we have added talent at every position,” Gunnare says. “Our recruiting goal is always to sign players who can start. That way you are never rebuilding, you are just reshuffling.”

For the first time in three seasons the T-Birds will have a new face at point guard. All-American Rosalie Cutri (Australia) will take her talents to Boise State next season. Bailey Holland (Denver) and Shelby Garzka (Casper) are back, though, and played a lot of minutes there. Gunnare expects a smooth transition.

Shelby Stewart (Glenrock, Wyo.) and Taylor Diehl (Casper) return this fall at the two-guard position and both are legitimate preseason All-Region IX players.

Gunnare has talent coming right behind those four sophomores. Aaliyah Dunbar, the sister of Jerrold Brooks (who played for the T-Birds last season) is a four-time player of the year in her Rochester, N.Y. league and Kendal Levine, from Stanbury, Utah, was a three-year starter at point guard. That gives Casper a lot of options at point guard. At the two guard Gunnare has signed Ragen Wilson (Laramie, Wyo.), Meghan Becker (Mullen High School, Denver) and Kaylee Swope (Miles City, Mont.). Wilson helped lead Laramie to the 4A state championship in March. Becker is a scorer and Swope was a three-year high school starter.

Gunnare has recruited more size and more depth on the front line than he had a year ago. Fayne Tyson (Laramie. Wyo.) returns at power forward. Newcomers down low include Marlena Muszak, a 6-3 post (Poland), and Whitney Lott, a 6-1 post (Cottonwood Heights, Utah). Cheyanne Balster, a 6-foot post/forward from Casper Natrona, can play the four or the five.

“The post is where I’m most excited,” Gunnare says. “I really believe we upgraded there. On paper we could throw five freshmen out there and compete. Fortunately we do not have to do that. We are excited.”

That’s great news for T-Bird fans and tough news for Region IX opponents.

Monday, July 23, 2012
TWO-DAY OLLI MOUNTAIN TRIP LOOKS AT EADSVILLE AND ECOLOGY

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Casper College is offering a trip to the Casper Mountain Science School, which will include hiking to Eadsville and sleeping in a yurt.

“OLLI Science Camp” will take place on September 6 and 7 and will feature two days and one night at Camp Sacajawea. “This camp will allow those participating to relive the summer camp days of their youth,” said Vicki Pollock, lifelong learning specialist at Casper College.

“Everyone attending will learn about forest ecology, local history, and more as we hike to the historic town site at Eadsville, look at old mining sites, and talk about the trees, water, and wildlife habitats of the area. As at summer camp, the sleeping arrangements will be women in one yurt, men in another,” Pollock added.

The cost of the trip is $145 per person and includes transportation to the camp, lodging, and meals. There will also be free time to hike, relax on the deck, and enjoy the “great end of summer weather of Wyoming,” according to Pollock.

Space for the trip is limited and a nonrefundable deposit of $50 is required by Tuesday, August 14, with final payment due on Tuesday, August 28. For more information or to sign up, contact Pollock at 268-2097 or Karen Arnold, lifelong learning specialist, at 268-2099.

Monday, July 23, 2012
SOUTHWESTERN WYOMING TOUR FEATURES FOSSIL HUNTING

Fossil hunters and history buffs alike will want to sign up for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Casper College “Southwest Wyoming Tour.”

The three-day and two-night tour to Southwest Wyoming will take place September 25, 26, and 27. “This fun history and fossil-hunting tour will include stop offs at Independence Rock, Ft. Bridger, Evanston Roundhouse Museum, Fossil Butte National Monument, Bob Finney Fossil Quarry, South Pass City where we will tour the Clarissa Mine, and the towns of Evanston, Kemmerer, and Farson,” said Vicki Pollock, lifelong learning specialist for OLLI at Casper College.

The cost of the tour is $365 per person for a single accommodation and $334 for a double accommodation. The price of the trip includes transportation, lodging, two breakfasts, three lunches, one dinner, and a pre-trip class on Thursday, Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.