2021 has been a momentous year in many ways both globally and right here at home at Lamar Community College. Our students, faculty, staff and administrators have achieved much in spite of the challenging circumstances that we have all experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now that the end of the year is in sight, we are called to reflect upon that which we have accomplished together throughout 2021. See just a few of the highlights below:
January
Dr. Lujan receives MLK Award from CCD (1/19)
February
LCC shares Fall 2020 Academic Honors (2/10)
March
Lamar Community College employees honored by state system in virtual ceremony (3/10)
Lamar Community College Employees Honored By State System in Virtual Ceremony
April
National Community College Month Op-Ed
LCC student named Coca-Cola Academic Team scholar, recognized for exceptional leadership and academic achievement (4/6)
LCC employees to return to campus following positive designation from the state (4/8)
LCC Staff is returning to campus. We will be staffed at 100% in person by Monday, April 12th!
Summer and Fall Registration now open at Lamar Community College (4/13)
LCC Tuition to remain flat for the 21-22 academic year (4/15)
Lamar Community College Scholarship Opportunities (4/15)
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LCC’s new Precision Agriculture Program gives students a fresh look at farming practices (4/27)
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LCC Annual Flower Sale supports future graduates, covers commencement fees (4/28)
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Nurse Pinning Ceremony Media Advisory (4/30)
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May
Lamar Community College to hold commencement ceremony on May 8 for graduating classes of 2021, 2020 (5/4)
Lamar Community College to hold commencement ceremony on May 8 for graduating classes of 2021, 2020
Media Advisory: LCC to hold open house to showcase programs and services (5/5)
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LCC Holds Commencement Ceremony for graduating classes of 2020, 2021 (5/14)
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Lamar Community College Foundation awards scholarship, with more available (5/28)
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June
Twenty-two LCC students awarded academic All-American honors from NJCAA (5/18)
Twenty-two LCC Students Awarded Academic All-American Honors from NJCAA
LCC scholarship opportunities proposal nursing student toward dreams of helping children (6/24)
LCC Scholarship Opportunities Propel Nursing Student Toward Dreams of Helping Children
July
LCC to hold Virtual Financial Aid and Scholarship Information Night on July 8, 2021 (7/2) https://lamarcc.edu/lcc-to-hold-virtual-financial-aid-and-scholarship-information-night-on-july-8-2021/
LCC Scholarships propel Wiley, Colo. student toward her dreams of veterinary school (7/28)
LCC Scholarships Propel Wiley, Colo. Student Toward her Dreams of Veterinary School
August
LCC Offers Scholarships for All Online Students (8/4)
Lamar Community College to offer classes in Baca, Kiowa and East Prowers this fall (8/10)
Lamar Community College to Offer Classes in Baca, Kiowa and East Prowers this Fall
LCC Announces Spring 2021 Honors List (8/12)
Lamar Community College Announces the Spring 2021 Honors List
Bent County residents can get scholarships for LCC this fall (8/18)
https://conta.cc/3pYxvoh
September
CO AG’s Office awards $1.66 million to LCC for Colorado Partnership for Education and Rural Revitalization (COPERR) Project
Lamar Community College Hires Dr. Janet Steinkamp, Interim Vice President of Academic and Student Sevices, announces national search (9/3)
Lamar Community College to offer Early Childhood Education classes on weekends (9/10)
Lamar Community College to offer Early Childhood Education classes on weekends
LCC Director of Residence Living, Student Life named UCCS program Ethics Champion (9/15)
LCC Director of Residence Living, Student Life named UCCS program Ethics Champion
LCC Hires New Director of Nursing and Allied Health Programs (9/24)
LCC Hires New Director of Nursing and Allied Health Programs
October
Boots, Bling & Blessings returns to Lamar Community College on Oct. 16 (10/1)
Boots, Bling & Blessings returns to Lamar Community College on Oct. 16
Lamar Community College announces the hiring of new faculty and staff (10/18)
Lamar Community College Announces the Hiring of New Faculty and Staff
Lamar Community College awarded grant that will aid in pandemic recovery and educational equity efforts (10/22)
November
Media Alert: The 46th Annual Lamar Community College Arts, Crafts and Food Festival returns on November 13 (11/2)