Casper College Community Learning Series
Exploring Today’s Issues, Shaping Wyoming’s Tomorrow
A New Forum for Thoughtful Dialogue
Casper College proudly introduces the Community Learning Series, a new initiative designed to provide the community with open, inclusive access to timely, expert-led discussions on topics that shape our region and our future.
Free and open to the public, this series will offer the community and beyond the opportunity to engage with a wide range of speakers, from local leaders to nationally recognized experts. Each event will foster respectful dialogue and evidence-based learning in a welcoming, academic environment.
The Casper College Community Learning Series is guided by its mission: The Casper College Community Learning Series exists to connect our community through learning, dialogue, and discovery. As Casper’s community college, we are committed to offering thought-provoking programs that address issues shaping our community and Wyoming’s future. Through engaging lectures, we will foster civic engagement, inspire lifelong learning, and strengthen the partnerships that drive Casper and Wyoming forward.
Learning for Life and Community
- Hosted by Casper College in partnership with guest experts and community leaders
- Created to promote understanding, not advocacy
- Grounded in research, education, and respectful dialogue
- Shaped by topics that matter to Wyoming residents
- Open to students, families, professionals, and all members of the public
“At Casper College, our role is to provide fact-based education and a neutral forum for topics that matter to the people we serve,” said Brandon Kosine, Ph.D., president of Casper College. “This learning series is part of our commitment to serve the community to make informed choices and decisions about our future.”
— Brandon Kosine, Ph.D., president, Casper College
Let’s Set the Table — Nuclear 101 - Monday, Sept. 29
The first presentation for the Casper College Community Learning Series, ‘Exploring Today’s Issues, Shaping Wyoming’s Tomorrow,’ is titled ‘Let’s Set the Table — Nuclear 101’ by Wayne Heili. Heili’s presentation will take place on Monday, Sept. 29, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Robert and Ruth Dove Conference Center, Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center, Room 225, Casper College campus.
Heili, a metallurgical engineer with a minerals processing emphasis, spent over 35 years in the U.S. uranium recovery industry, the front end of the nuclear fuel cycle. His experience includes various process engineering, management, and executive positions at companies pursuing uranium production, and he has overseen the design, licensing, construction, commissioning, and ramp-up of various projects. Now semiretired, Heili provides consulting and advisory services to the uranium recovery industry.
‘During my time in the uranium industry, I have developed a deep understanding of radiation safety, industrial safety, environmental stewardship, and the regulatory framework in place for the protection of the environment and surrounding communities when nuclear projects are proposed,’ said Heili.
Heili is a lifelong member of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration and has served multiple terms as an officer of the Central Wyoming Section of SME. He has also served on the board of the Wyoming Mining Association and is a past-president of the Uranium Producers of America.
The Casper College Community Learning Series, ‘Exploring Today’s Issues, Shaping Wyoming’s Tomorrow,’ is a new initiative designed to provide the community with open, inclusive access to timely, expert-led discussions on topics that shape our region and our future. Free and open to the public, this recurring series will offer the community and beyond the opportunity to engage with a wide range of speakers, from local leaders to nationally recognized experts. Each event will foster respectful dialogue and evidence-based learning in a welcoming, academic environment.
Coming Soon
Check back soon for updates on the date, speaker, and topic.
Do you have a topic you’d like to see covered? Want to recommend a speaker or co-host an event with us? We’d love to hear from you.