All Entries Tagged With: "LCC"
LCC Hosting 5th Frontier History Encampment
Every two years since 2005, a time machine at Lamar Community College drops back over 200 years revealing almost a century of Western Americana between 1800 and 1890, brought to life. Visitors can enrich their understanding of how the way things were, October 4 and 5 at LCC during the bi-annual Frontier History Encampment. […]
LCC Awarded 2014 Military Friendly Schools ® Designation
(Lamar, Colorado; September 10, 2013) Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named Lamar Community College to the coveted Military Friendly Schools® list. The 2014 Military Friendly Schools® list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most […]
OJC and LCC Partner to Meet Area Business Needs
(Lamar, Colorado; August 27, 2013) Lamar Community College and Otero Junior College are partnering to provide services to Southeastern Colorado’s businesses, farms and ranches. OJC will be expanding its Agri-Business Management program into LCC’s service area, while LCC will take on the Small Business Management program in OJC’s service area. Providing services on a regional […]
High Safety Ranking for LCC
(Lamar, Colorado; August 21, 2013) Lamar Community College is proud to announce it’s 4th place ranking on the “Highest Safest Colleges and Universities, Four-Year or Above” for the State of Colorado. Each college is ranked by the number of incidents per 100 students. Both local and campus crime are factors in the results with campus […]
Lodging Panel Sets 2014 Budget, Approves New Board Member
The Prowers Lodging Tax Panel added Vincent Gearhart to their board member roster during the monthly meeting, August 20. Gearhart is filling a vacant position and the term will expire in December 2014. Board members also approved the annual budget for 2014, which is a close parallel to 2013. Funding is set at $82,968 […]
Taste Tempting Treats at Brew Unto Others
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee is emanating from the storefront at Brew Unto Others at 119 South Main Street in Lamar, formerly the home of Curves. Manager Renee Beebe said the new coffee shop will be open Monday through Saturday and features free Wifi, a separate conference room for business meetings and a […]
Fall Semester Starts Soon at Lamar Community College
Lamar Community College will quickly begin another fall semester. While most courses begin the week of August 19th, LCC full-time faculty and students will prepare for courses the week of August 12th. Todd-Burch Residence Hall will open on Thursday, August 15th at noon, and orientation will be held on Friday, August 16th. LCC’s Student Services […]
County Using Grant Funds to Buy Freezers for Commmodities
Holly, Wiley and Granada are receiving three freezers, courtesy of Prowers County. The three freezers, totaling $1,769, are being purchased with a Community Service Block Grant through the state Department of Local Affairs. Darren Glover, Community Resource Service Director, explained that the freezers will be used to store the free commodities from the federal government […]
Former LCC Student Killed Fighting Arizona Wildfire
Wade Parker, who played baseball for the LCC Runnin Lopes team from 2009-10, was one of the 19 Hotshot firefighters who perished while combating the Yarnell Hill wildfire in Prescott, Arizona earlier this week. The Lamar Community College facebook website said Parker played infield for the team and was from Chino Valley, Arizona. He […]
Dylan Wahlert Signs Letter of Intent with Lamar Community College
Dylan Wahlert signed a letter of intent to attend Lamar Community College this fall to be a member of the Runnin’ Lopes Rodeo team and pursue a degree in Alternative Energy. Wahlert graduated from La Junta High School in 2012 and attended South Plains College in Levelland, TX during the 2012-13 academic year. “Dylan will […]
Cheyenne Cearley Signs with Lamar Community College Rodeo Team
Cheyenne Cearley signed her letter of intent to compete for Lamar Community College’s Rodeo Team this fall. Cearley competes in barrel racing, goat tying, and breakaway roping and will pursue a degree in Horse Training and Management. To learn more about LCC’s Rodeo team contact Fred Sherwood at 719.336.1670 or fred.sherwood@lamarcc.edu.
Public Access to Valco Pond by this Summer?
The Lamar City Council discussed opening a portion of Valco Ponds to the public this summer. City Administrator, John Sutherland suggested renaming the site North Gateway Park during the council’s Monday meeting, June 24. Last week he discussed the status of the 108 donated acres with the Prowers County Commissioners regarding vegetation and upkeep of the land. Until the […]
County Fire Ban and Marijuana Prohibitions Enacted
The Prowers County Commissioners voted to reinstitute the 2006 Fire Ban Ordinance during their meeting this past Thursday, June 20 (correction from June 30). The fire ban was enacted due to the number of Red Flag Days and the persistent drought conditions being experienced throughout southeastern Colorado. The fire ban does not restrict agriculturally […]
LCC Student Brady Rink Receives High Honors at FFA Convention
(Lamar, Colorado; June 13, 2013) The Colorado Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization selected Lamar Community College sophomore, Brady Rink, as an Executive Committee Member at their convention in Sterling, June 4-6. Rink, from Granada, CO, was a member of the Lamar Community College Livestock Judging Team during the 2012-13 academic year. He was also […]
Affordable Online Pilot Program at Lamar Community College
(Lamar, Colorado; June 13, 2013) Lamar Community College is launching an Online Pilot Program this fall. A $1000.00 scholarship is available to those who enroll in the program and meet all of the requirements. The program is designed for students who like the flexibility of online courses and are seeking to complete a college degree […]
LCC Pitcher Makes MLB Draft
(Lamar, Colorado; June 10, 2013) Lamar Community College’s outstanding left-handed pitcher and designated hitter, Sam Wilson, was picked up by the Chicago Cubs in the eighth round of the Major League Baseball Amateur draft on Friday, June 7, 2013. Wilson was the second pick of the round. The sophomore from Albuquerque, NM collected a multitude […]
Lamar Hosts State High School Rodeo Assoc. Finals
Lamar will host the annual Colorado State High School Rodeo Association Finals at the Prowers County Fairgrounds this weekend. Over 144 contestants will check in by Wednesday, June 5, according to Association President, Hank Williams. Contestants and their families, an estimated 350 persons, will check in their RVs and trailers at the fairgrounds through the […]
Lamar Community College Rodeo Members to Compete at NIRA National Championships
Lamar Community College freshmen Clint Buringa (Golden, CO) and Tucker White (Hershey, NE) will compete in team roping at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, WY on June 9 – 15. The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association event will feature contestants from 11 US regions competing for national titles.
LCC Scholarship Opportunities, Fall Orientations, and Summer Courses
With the majority of the summer courses beginning on May 28th Lamar Community College’s campus is a buzz. Summer semester has a variety of opportunities for the local community, including renewable energy technology, cosmetology/nail tech, certified nurse aide, computer information systems, and general education courses. Those interested in taking a course are encouraged to contact […]
Summer Has Arrived at LCC
On May 28th the majority of Lamar Community College’s summer courses will begin. The schedule of courses offers a wide variety of online and on-campus options for traditional students, adults, and lifelong learners. Students seeking an Associate of Arts or Science degree can complete a humanities requirement by taking Art Appreciation (ART 110) this summer. […]