From the President’s Desk – December
Dear students, Every year at this time, I reflect on the path that brought me to where I am now. Like many of you, I am a first-generation college student. My parents, though deeply supportive, did not have the opportunity to pursue higher education. They taught me the value of hard work, perseverance, and the […]
From the President’s Desk – November
Dear Students: I hope this finds you all doing well after midterms, and now it’s time to turn your attention to the rest of the semester and completing the Fall 2024 semester. I know how difficult this time can be from both the perspective of a student and as a faculty member. College can sometimes […]
From the President’s Desk
Dear Students: Welcome to Casper College! I hope your year is off to a positive start and you are settling into the rhythm of being a college student. I also hope you are meeting new people, learning new ideas, and taking advantage of all the programming we have for you at the college. There is […]
Brushing out the details: Is Flipped Better?
By: Lairen Brush College Campuses have many new and different ways of innovative learning. That may be more hands-on, the guidelines adhered to are vague at best and downright strange at worst, and you follow a track that interests you. No more of this is the right way and you’re wrong if you don’t do […]
Divine’s Intervention
After witnessing demonstrations and conflict on college campuses over the past couple of weeks, I decided it might be timely to revisit a topic I first addressed back in 2022. The American educational reformer and President of Antioch College, Horace Mann, once said, “Do not think of knocking out another person’s brains because he differs […]
Standing Up Against Violence
By Aliesia Berryman After the distressing and tragic events that took place at the Eastridge Mall in Casper on April 7 many Casperites are in shock. The community collectively grieves the loss of a fourteen-year-old boy. From what I’ve seen, the tragedy made all of us reflect on our city, our schools, and ourselves. As […]
The importance of stories in life
It is widely accepted that animals operate based on instinct—a set of innate behaviors that require no learning or practice. This simplicity exempts creatures in the animal kingdom from many human experiences such as anxiety and indecision. For instance, birds migrate south without year-long deliberation. They are not burdened with pondering grand ambitions or future […]
Time management in college
Time management is one of the biggest tasks that students struggle with in college. After moving away from home and finally living life on your own, it can be hard to get into a routine and get your priorities straight. Oftentimes, I found myself pushing school aside and focusing on spending time with my friends, […]
Don’t give up, keep pushing
As spring break ended a few weeks ago and spring weather is starting to make its way to Casper, I feel the itch to avoid doing my homework or not wanting to go to classes. I’m definitely feeling that spring fever. But I know there are less than eight weeks left until this spring semester […]
April 1: Divine’s Intervention:April 1:
Study after study has shown in most aspects of life, balance is the key to a healthy and sustainable equilibrium. — Dr. Darren Divine, Ph.D., Casper College President Using the calendar as our guide, Spring has arrived! While the term “Spring” in Wyoming may have a somewhat different flavor than in other places around the […]