Welding Student Project Installed on Lamar Community College Campus
The project was completed and installed by concurrent enrollment students, and is
available for public viewing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Lamar, CO) – A welding installation was erected on the Lamar Community College (LCC) campus this Spring. Concurrent enrollment students in LCC’s Welding Program completed a learning-based project on campus to create a large “LCC.”
Each letter weighs between 300 and 400 lbs. They are made from ¼” plate metal, and were finished with petenia. The letters are located west of the dorms near the student gazebo.
“The letters are such a nice touch to the campus,” said Dr. Linda Lujan, LCC president. “The workmanship is remarkable and it offers a great photo opportunity for prospective students.”
The students who created this project are from Lamar High School, McClave High School and Wiley High School. Each student welded their initials on the back of the second letter. The installation was completed prior to social distancing guidelines were in place.
The public is invited to drive through campus and view the installation.
LCC’s Advanced Manufacturing programs allow students to earn a certificate or degree and go straight into the workforce. With programs in Welding, Agriculture and Renewable Energy, LCC has cutting edge technology to boost your career. Registration for our fall courses are now open. Classes begin August 24.
Visit lamarcc.edu or call 719.336.1590 to learn more!
Cut line: Concurrent enrollment students in LCC’s welding program created and installed a project on campus.
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About Lamar Community College: Founded in 1937, Lamar Community College (LCC) is a
learner-centered, open enrollment, two-year post-secondary institution serving approximately 1,000 students annually. As part of the Colorado Community College System, LCC is located on the golden plains of southeastern Colorado. LCC is focused on the educational needs of Prowers, Baca, Kiowa, and Cheyenne Counties. Yet its unique programs, NJCAA/NIRA athletics, small class sizes, dedicated staff, innovative spirit, and idyllic setting also make it a destination college for students of all ages from across Colorado, the nation, and the world. For more information about LCC visit www.lamarcc.edu.