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Here's How We Celebrated Our 50th Anniversary in 2018-2019:

Community Pride and the Homecoming Parade

What:

Help us celebrate our partnership with the Fort Collins community as we build a parade float to celebrate FRCC’s 50th. Come by the Longs Peak Student Center conference rooms and flex your creative muscles as we prepare for the Community Homecoming Parade. No previous knowledge of floating building required! The parade begins at 4:30 pm on Friday, October 12. See https://homecoming.colostate.edu/homecoming-parade/.
When: October 8 – October 12 (On-going during business hours.)
Where:

Longs Peak Student Center-Larimer Campus

4616 S. Shields St.

Fort Collins, CO 80526

50 Volunteers for FRCC’s 50th year!

What:

Help seniors with their fall yard cleanup! As a community college, we serve our community! Let’s give back and help seniors in our community with their fall Yard Clean Up. A local nonprofit Senior Hub organizes this event each year. We need 25 volunteers each day. Volunteers are asked to bring yard tools with them if possible, and we ask senior homeowners to have tools and bags available when possible.
When: Saturday, October 27 or Saturday, November 3, 2018, 8 am - 1 pm The back-up date if either dates are rained or snowed out will be Saturday, November 10, 2018.
Where:

Westminster and surrounding area.

Please contact Andrea Wieland to sign up. Please let Andrea know which day(s) you want to sign up for and if you are available on the back up date.

Outdoor Movie Night

What:

Celebrate Halloween in FRCC style with a family-friendly outdoor movie, popcorn, and of course candy! Spread out your lawn chairs and blankets as you enjoy a special movie screening. More information to come...
When: October 26
Where:

Larimer Campus

4616 S. Shields St.

Fort Collins, CO 80526

Business Partnership Breakfast

What:

We’ll be celebrating successful lives and strong futures through business partnerships with a breakfast for members of our business community and advisory board members. The event will include a showcase of our programs by Career and Academic Communities. More information to come...
When: November 9 (7:30 am – 9 am)
Where:

Longs Peak Student Center-Larimer Campus

4616 S. Shields St.

Fort Collins, CO 80526

Hunt for the 50th

What:

Celebrate FRCC’s 50thanniversary with a live action treasure hunt! New clues are released each day, and the winners will be announced at 1 pm on September 19 at the Student Involvement Fair. Visitwww.frontrange.edu/studentlifefor the first clue and details about teams, prizes, and more.
When: September 12 – September 19 (Kicks off online and ends at 10 am on September 19.)
Where:

Larimer Campus

4616 S. Shields St.

Fort Collins, CO 80526

50th Anniversary Art Exhibition

What: Enjoy some of the stunning artwork that many FRCC artists have created over the years.
When: August 20-September 27
Where:

Visual and Performing Arts Gallery (room C1660)

Westminster Campus

3645 W. 112th Avenue

Westminster, CO 80031

 

Hike to Twin Sisters

What:

Join us to celebrate FRCC’s 50thAnniversary with a hike up Twin Sisters Peak, with a view of Longs Peak. We will be carpooling from the Student Center at 8 am Please sign up in advance at the Wellness Zone or in the Student Life office. Please bring weather appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes for hiking, and a sack lunch.
When: September 15 (Leave FRCC parking lot at 8 am Carpooling available.)
Where:

LarimerCampus

4616 S. Shields St.

Fort Collins, CO 80526

Student Leadership Conference: Activate Your Leadership

September 14 - Westminster Campus

Date:

Friday, September 14, 2018

8:30 am - 3 pm
What:

A chance to discover your leadership style and begin seeing yourself as a leader!

What is Leadership? What is your Leadership style? Where are there opportunities to lead?

The conference will provide students the tools, resources and opportunities get started on their leadership development journey. We'll also reflect on the founding of the college 50 years ago and our 50 year journey. We want to start empowering students leaders for the next 50 years of FRCC.
Where:

3645 W. 112th Avenue - Rocky Mountain Room

Westminster, CO

Map and directions

Register in Student Life by September 7!

Taste of College: A Celebration of FRCC's 50th Anniversary

September 13 - Westminster Campus

Date:

Thursday, September 13, 2018

4 pm - 8 pm

What:

Outdoor block party with food trucks, live entertainment (music and dance), and fun activities for kids of all ages (including: escape room, bubble zone, face painting and more...)

Open to the public—FREE entry! Help us celebrate 50 years of supporting “Successful Lives and Strong Futures” in our community.

 

Where:

3645 W. 112th Avenue

Westminster, CO 80031

Map and directions

50th Anniversary Celebration Week at Westminster Campus

Date: Monday-Friday, August 27-31
What: Fun 50th anniversary-themed activities every day!
Where:

3645 W. 112th Avenue

Westminster, CO 80031

>Map and directions

Brew and Q

August 25 - Boulder County Campus

Date:

Saturday, August 25, 2018

2 pm - 6 pm
What:

Outdoor event with barbecue and beer tasting.

More details to come soon...
Where:

2190 Miller Drive

Longmont, CO 81501

Map and directions

50th Commencement:

2018 Graduation Ceremonies

May 10 - Westminster Campus Commencement

Date:

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Time:

6 pm Doors open
6:15 pm Graduates check-in
7 pm Ceremony begins

Where:

1st BANK Center
11450 Broomfield Lane
Broomfield, CO 80021

 

See on map & get directions

Free parking is available.

 

May 9 - Boulder County Campus Commencement

Date:

Wednesday, May 9 2018

Time:

6:15 pm Students check in
6:30 pm Guests to be seated
7 pm Processional begins

Where:

Vance Brand Auditorium
Skyline High School
600 E. Mountain View Ave.
Longmont, CO 80504

See Map

 

May 8 - Larimer Campus Commencement

Date:

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Where:

Budweiser Event Center

 

5290 Arena Circle
Loveland, CO 80538

 

Map & directions

Stream the live ceremony.

 

 

FRCC History Conference

April 27 - Westminster

What:

Panel Discussion with a former student, long-term faculty member and long-term staff members.
When:

Friday, April 27

11:30 pm - 12:30 pm
Where:

Westminster Campus

FRCC Library, 2nd floor

Comeback Coffees

We’re inviting former students and employees to come back and visit FRCC! We hope you can join us for:

  • Coffee and bagels,
  • A chance to see old friends and meet new ones,
  • A visit from the current Vice President for your campus,
  • An update on what’s new, and…
  • A campus tour!
    • A campus tour!

    We're having one event at each of our main campuses.

    Come see us!

April 24 

What: Comeback Coffee - Longmont
When:

Monday, April 30

8 am - 10 am
Where:

Boulder County Campus

Classroom Building, Community Room

See map.

April 19

What: Comeback Coffee - Westminster 
When:

Thursday, April 19

7:30 - 10 am
Where: 

Westminster Campus

Rocky Mountain Room, Entrance 2

See map.

April 12

What: Comeback Coffee - Fort Collins
When:

Thursday, April 12

8 - 10 am
Where:

Larimer Campus

Redcloud Peak Building, Atrium

See map.

 
Infographic

FRCC Then (1968) and Now (2018)

Events at a Glance
October 8 – October 12

Community Pride and Homecoming Parade-Larimer Campus

October 26

Movie Night-Larimer Campus

October 27 and November 3

Help Seniors with Their Yard Cleanup-Westminster and surrounding area

October 26

Outdoor Movie Night-Larimer Campus 

November 9

Business Breakfast-Larimer Campus