https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/d98ebbc9c3407efdcd81c20b9d728edd.pdf ab6daa30adc2e741f6cbd143ceb9547d PDF Text Text December 1, 2020 Casper College’s Student Voice Since 1945 Find us online! Christmas is coming CC set to open original Christmas show Rachelle Trujillo Chinook Writer Taking a break from work or school, spending time with loved ones, and reflecting on the past year while looking forward to the next always makes for a sentimental time of year. For those who celebrate, Christmas tends to be one of the most anticipated times of the year because for one day, the world seems at peace. Now more than ever, people are seemingly desperate for that one day where everything will feel okay again. Even though it may be different, Christmas -- or whichever other holiday you may celebrate -- is coming nonetheless. The community is full of people determined to keep life moving as smoothly and normally as possible. Here at Casper College, the school is taking extreme measures at Gertrude-Krampert Theatre to ensure performances can continue for the rest of the year. After Tarzan closed, CC dance instructor Jodi Youmans-Jones took her original show to the stage. A Merry MixedUp Christmas is written, directed, and choreographed by Youmans-Jones. The show takes the age-old story of A Christmas Carol, and does just what the title suggests -- mixes it up. The 60-minute dance production references How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer, and more. “It’s a mashup, but all the pieces come together. It makes sense, and it’s beautiful,” said Joan Davies, who plays the narrator. “The show is crazy and unpredictable. It kinda fits the times.” The dedicated efforts of the cast and crew produced flawless choreography, even in rehearsal. The parts of the show moved together like a well-oiled machine. Still, the cast and crew spent nearly an hour after finishing a rehearsal to discuss how to make the show even better. “Before you actually do a show, it’s hard to realize how much physical and mental energy goes into putting one on,” Youmans said. The cast spent weeks in the studio before even moving on stage. Every day, they would each step into their socially distanced, designated squares and rehearse the same steps Rachelle Trujillo/Chinook Kaylee Youmans and Sydeny Lund play a youthful game onstage while rehearsing for the A Mixed Up Merry — See CHRISTMAS, Page 4 Christmas dance production at CC. Spring 2021 a go for in-person instruction Rhonda Arlene Chinook Writer Rhonda Arlene/Chinook Kaden Hoppa works in Moodle as the college shifts to remote instruction following the Thanksgiving holiday. Although many classes will transition to online instruction after Thanksgiving break, the spring semester is moving forward with face-to-face instruction. In October, Casper College President Darren Divine announced a Thanksgiving holiday extension to all students and a pivot to remote learning for all feasible classes after the break. The fall semester will finish mostly online as a result of the rising COVID19 cases within the CC community and Casper area. In his announcement, Divine emphasized that campus will remain open and that this online transition is not an indication of things to come. Cases of COVID-19 are skyrocketing in Natrona County, and the local hospitals are feeling the stress and strain of the pandemic. As a proposed solution led by Natrona County Health Officer Dr. Mark Dowell, Natrona County enacted a mask mandate on November 19, which will remain in effect until December 4 with the possibility of extension at that time. Although much of the country enacted strict shutdowns, the city of Casper remains open and active. This is in contrast with some of our closest neighbors. Colorado recently rolled out its most extensive restrictions to date, including a shutdown of all indoor dining and bars and limited occupancy in retail stores right before Black Friday, one of the busiest commercial times of the year. While the pandemic continues to rage on, CC students are frustrated with the isola- tion and lack of interaction with their peers. Online education may be a necessity during quarantine periods, but it is not always ideal. “I thought college would be different, but online classes feel like the end of high school all over again. This isn’t the experience I had hoped for,” said Kaden Hoppa, a first-year engineering student at CC. According to Rachel Schafer, CC admissions advisor, the desire to return to inperson classes was evident at the beginning of the 2020/2021 school year. “There was a huge influx of students and even a waitlist for the residence hall after the announcement was made that we were going in-person for fall semester,” said Schafer. The Natrona County School District shares similar views about remaining face-to-face. At the school district board meeting held November 23, the board suggested the controlled environment of live classes could even help stem the spread of COVID-19 by ensuring proper mask wearing and social distancing. Some CC students with underlying health issues have expressed concern about proper mask usage and social distancing in the classroom, according to Dr. Nathan Blank, a political science professor at CC. The CC website offers COVID-19 updates and links to the CDC guidelines for safely resuming in-person classes and campus housing environments. The CDC recommends properly wearing masks, social distancing of at least six feet, and hand washing or utilizing hand sanitizer if hand washing is not accessible. And, stay home if exhibiting symptoms. Eating disorders among college students Toni Kerr Chinook Writer Entering college is an exciting time for most young adults. You are finally on your own, moved out of your parents house, and making decisions for yourself. While this can be an exciting time for many, it can also be a very difficult time for those struggling with eating disorders. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, “Full blown eating disorders typically begin between 18 and 21 years of age.” The stress of adapting to living on your own, the college assignments, and other factors can lead to eating disorders or worsen those that already exist. Samantha Smith, A Student Success Coach at Casper College who holds an M.S. in Social Work, discussed some of the challenges that can arise for eating disorders in college. “I think there’s a fear of being vulnerable, which is a fear of being authentic,” said Smith. “Just being able to show up with who you truly are isn’t the norm.” When you start to scroll through Instagram, you can see why people have this fear of being authentic. Social media plays a big role in the struggle against comparison. For someone with an eating disorder, mindlessly scrolling through Instagram can be a big trigger. Jill Phipps, a junior studying Psychology at the University of Wyoming who has personally battled eating disorders, shared how she believes social media plays a big role in the rise of eating disorders. “Most of us are active on Instagram and other photo sharing sites that perpetuate the idea of the ‘perfect body,’ which is actually not attainable for most people. This commonly leads to viewers beginning to shame their own body for not matching those seen on the internet,” Phipps explained. “Not only is body shaming rampant within social media, but there is also an influx in self-proclaimed “experts” who promote unhealthy eating habits. Many of us become so exposed and desensitized to these types of posts that we don’t even notice ourselves picking up the habits.” Smith responded to such concerns. She discussed how social media and comparison are things that most people are going to do, but the focus should be more about learning how to work through them. “If you’re on social media and you see something that causes a reaction or a trigger for you, do you then have the ability to use deep breathing or some sort of coping skill that you develop to keep yourself going forward?” Smith questioned. Although many eating disorders can start to rise in college, professionals agree that early disordered eating and comparison thoughts can start in childhood. “I think the narrative really starts in elementary school,” said Smith. “That’s when we’re first put into social groups where you have the ability to see people who are supposed to be like you, or you’re supposed to be like them, and that’s where compassion starts.” Phipps also stated how this mindset can develop early on. “Many people I have known with eating disorders grew up as a victim of their parents’ involvement in diet culture. This exposure as a child shapes one's schema about food and health in a way that will make them more at risk to engage in unhealthy eating habits,” said Phipps. When starting to learn how to assist or support those struggling with an eating disorder in college, it becomes very important to first learn about the misconceptions surrounding them. Phipps said, “I think the most frequent misconception about those experiencing disordered eating is that it is somehow a one size fits all diagnosis. Not everybody with an eating disorder is going to look malnourished or have bones showing. I would actually argue that the majority of people with eating disorders do not fit any stereotypical image at all.” If someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, Smith said it’s important to stay consistent and continue showing up for that person. “Someone with an eating disorder can have a very low level of selfworth and the way that they view themselves, so people not being able to show up with them and being with them is what they expect,” says Smith. While the rate of eating disorders among college students is increasing, it’s important for college students to know how to get the help they need. Students at CC struggling with an eating disorder or those who feel they might be at risk are able to get help through the Wellness Center on campus. To make an appointment at the Wellness Center and speak with a free counselor, call 307-268-2267. Students can also go to the office on the second floor of the Student Union/University of Wyoming at Casper building, room 202. �Page 2 December 1, 2020 CHINOOK Divine's Intervention: Thanksgiving edition Chinook Stance Self-Care Corner: A Personal Check In Maddey Strayer Watch what happens When was the last time you took a moment to check in on yourself? This year has been stressful for all of us, and one of the most important things to keep in mind, especially right now, is selfcare. So why not take some time, right now, to just look at something nice. A plant, a painting, or a cozy warm drink. Take some deep breaths. Look around you, and be aware of your surroundings. Calm yourself down. Look at some animal videos, or google some strange dog hybrids. Water a plant or two. Get a plant if you don’t have one! It’s nice to have something green around. Take some time to just appreciate the nice things, even if there are also bad things. Learn to appreciate the bad things for what they are, too. Take some more deep breaths, maybe put on your favorite band. Treat yourself because you are special and you are worth it. Buy a scented candle that reminds you of your favorite memory. Take things slow, and remember to just chill out sometimes. Indulge in something you enjoy, like chocolate or a latte. Treat yourself to the little things that perk you up. Take up a new hobby. Cook your favorite recipe. Try out meditation, and take a moment to just be quiet and still. Pet an animal. Make your- self a warm drink. Read a book. Have a bubble bath, if that’s your thing. Watch a pleasant TV show or movie. Hydration is important! And no, that bottle of juice or cup of tea doesn’t count! Drink some water. Take a break from screen time. (That last one can be difficult, but it can also be so, so invigorating and refreshing.) We’re all stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious about a lot of things. There’s a lot of noise ambiently buzzing around in our heads even if we don’t realize it. Especially when we have limitless access to the internet. We spend days reading imaginary internet conversations between people we don’t know and keeping up with influencer drama, and it does have an effect on us. Step back from that for a moment or two. Remember that you are a human with one life, and it’s up to you to make it the best possible life you can. Think about something good that you’ve achieved and say, “Yeah! That was nice!” So, take as long as it takes to build yourself and your life into something you are happy with. And if something is making you feel unhappy, don’t spend ages dwelling on it. Change it. Take a deep breath and say to yourself, “I’m fine. I can do this. I am in control of my future, everything will be fine.” “ As I was contemplating what to write for this month’s edition, my mind was drawn towards Thanksgiving. For quite some time I have believed Thanksgiving, while one of our most cherished holidays, is also one of the most overlooked. It is all too easy to think of Thanksgiving as a chance to overeat and binge-watch TV, but overlook the Thankful part of Thanksgiving. I want to encourage each of you to take a few minutes and seriously reflect on the things in your life that are going well. Given enough time and sincere thought, I am absolutely sure each of you can come up with a list of things you are thankful for. — Darren divine, Ph.D., Casper College President Now while I admit that 2020 has been quite the year, that does not mean there are not things to be grateful for. I want to encourage each of you to take a few minutes and seriously reflect on the things in your life that are going well. Given enough time and sincere thought, I am absolutely sure each of you can come up with a list of things you are thankful for. All too often it seems it’s just easier to dwell on the not so good things, and thus give them more importance in our lives then they deserve. So… my plea to you this November, especially this November, stop and spend some time contemplating all the good things about where you are in life. I promise - you have many good things going on. New beginnings Since I started keeping daily journals in eighth grade, I’ve given the first entry of each the same title: “New Beginnings.” All of my journals represent a different chapter in my life, and upon beginning a new one, I get excited thinking of all that will happen, which will be used as material to fill all the blank pages of a fresh book. It really does feel like a new beginning each time. My latest “New Beginnings” entry was made February 26th of this year -- the most appropriately named and timed entry ever. I think 2020 presented most of us with all kinds of new beginnings, as well as new endings, new hardships, and new joys. As this year comes to an end, it’s important to reflect on it all. We are mentally and emotionally exhausted having gone through some of the toughest 12 months many of us have ever experienced. It’s not an exaggeration to say that collectively, the human spirit was put to the test by way of a pandemic, race revolutions, and political divisions. Life has been and continues to be hard, and no person regardless of background or walk of life has been untouched by the weight of 2020. The holiday season is drawing closer, and we are in desperate need of those feelings of peace and harmony. It’s time we set aside differences for just a bit, and open our eyes to those in need not only physically, but also mentally and emotionally. There was a time earlier this year when we seemed to be standing together in unity for the first time in a long time. As a state of emergency was declared back in March, uncertainty gripped the nation and world, and all we could do was cling to our loved ones and support one another. We saw videos of sons and daughters visiting their elderly parents through windows of nursing homes, teachers delivering goods and encouragement to students in a socially distanced manner, and communities coming together to celebrate birthdays from their cars. It was a scary time, but also a beautiful reflection of the human spirit. I hope we can remember those good Rachelle Trujillo Rachelle's Reflections moments that arose from all the chaos and draw on ideals of unity rather than division for the upcoming year. We felt loved, shared laughs, and supported one another. The year 2020 truly hasn’t been all bad. Yet, we are starting a new chapter nonetheless. Now is the time to reflect on where we’ve been while also looking forward to where it is that we are going next, both as individuals and a community. Not as democrats or republicans; Americans or Mexicans; men or women, but rather simply as humans. It’s time to look towards a new beginning for ourselves and our world. �December 1, 2020 Sports at CC CHINOOK Photo Courtesy of Cory Garvin Keita Chochi, a freshman from Fukuoka, Japan, works of moving to the ball down the feild to score a goal during a scrimmage in October. Page 3 Photo Courtesy of Cory Garvin Capser College Volleyball Team 2020-2021. Top Row (from right to left), Shealyn Oili, Sierra Fainuulelei, Hailey Anderson, Hannah Thompson, Jana Gilic, Jada Suguturaga, Giulia Santuari, Olivia Muir, and Kylee Painter. Bottom row (from right to left), Brynne Hopeau-Lampitoc, Valeria Rodriguez, Kamille Santuari, Cheylah Marfil, and Aileen Bugas -- The Women's Basketball team's next home game is Friday, January 15th. vs. Wyoming All-Stars -- The Men's Basketball team's next home game is Thursday, January 28th vs. Colorado Northwestern Community College. -- The Women's Volleyball Team's next home game Saturday, January 23rd vs. Northeastern Junior College Photo Courtesy of Cory Garvin Casper College Womens Basketball Team 2020-2021. Top row (from right to left), Dejaan Schuler, Marija Bakic, Belen Morales Lopez, Kate Robertson, Kammie Ragsdale, Joseana Vaz, and Sofie Hauge. Bottom row (from right to left), Rosalinda Gonzalez, Kobe King-Hawea, Emily Achter, Kaia Herrera, and Natalia Otkhmezuri. Photo Courtesy of Cory Garvin Photo Courtesy of Cory Garvin Abigail Tapia, a freshman from West Valley City, Utah works on keeping the ball away from opponent during a scrimmage in October. Casper College Mens Basketball Team 2020-2021. Top row (from left to right), Micah Garrett, Simeon Richardson, Traizon Byrd, Bright Iheanachor, Samuel Keita, Ousmane Dia, Malang Athian, and Dion Ford. Bottom row (from left to right) Trey Boston, Brah'jon Thompson, Donavan Freeman, Dathan Satchell, Davion McAdam, Anthony Davis, and Ciri Sawyeres. Join our the Chinook staff this spring! Take Independent Publications for a minimum of one credit. Interview Write Take photos Design Sell advertising Contact faculty advisor Bri Weigel (Brasher) brianne.brasher@caspercollege.edu https://www.caspercollege.edu/chinook/ �CHRISTMAS................................................................................. continued from page 1 over and over again. For two and a half hours, six days a week since September, the cast put blood, sweat, and tears into the production. But the final payoff doesn’t just extend to the stage. Natrona County Freshman Kaylee Yousmans said the cast welcomed her in, and through the process, she made many friends that are “almost more like older siblings.” Sharice Veronica is a CC sophomore and dance/ theatre major shared her extreme pride in her castmates, mentioning how enjoyable it was to “watch everyone grow not only as dancers, but as people.” A Merry Mixed-Up Christmas will open December 3, at 7:30 p.m. and show through December 6. The show will then take the stage again December 10 - 12. Tickets are available at the GertrudeKrampert box office from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets will be sold until the show, or until the show is sold out. Youmans-Jones said she recommends getting them sooner rather than later, as she anticipates this show is going to be a hit for all ages as Christmas approaches. Rachelle Trujillo/Chinook Joan Davies, who plays the narrator, begins monologuing on stage during the opening number, Christmas is Coming Again (remix). Casper College's Thanksgiving Celebration Photo Courtesy of Jason Conforti Sodexo's dining staff prepared and served a special Thanksgiving meal before students left campus for the holiday. Pictured left to right: Jerry Golumb, Amber Taylor, (back) Kylie Warren, Mary Lott, Maranda Bingham, Kathy Gurule, Celia Mostaert. O P A C C �December 1, 2020 Page 5 CHINOOK CC: A portal to the world Rebekah Sechrist Chinook Writer Like many Casperites, Patricia McInroy started her educational career at Casper College, which became her portal to the world. Casper College ignited her career into photojournalism, film, and world travel. McInroy started taking photos in high school at Natrona County High. She said her only outlets for photography were through the school and 4H. The county fair showcased her work and NC used her photos for the yearbook. As a photography student, she explored traditional art elements like color and light, value, contrast, and composition. When discussing photography in general, she said what sets photographers apart from the flood of photos people take now-a-days is composition. McInroy said it is easy to tell the difference between “people who have studied photography and know how to compose a photo” and those who don’t. After graduating high school, McInroy decided to develop her skills by attending Casper College. Seeking a scholarship for her work, she met with the journalism instructor who saw her photos and gave her a scholarship on the spot. The instructor said “work for the Chinook, take a journalism class, and then I can get you a scholarship.” As a student journalist, she wrote for the Chinook, which McInroy said was a “really a big turning point” for her. She went on to describe her next steps. “It ended up directing my career path… because that is something you can make money doing. Photojournalism. Whereas fine art photography you're gonna probably end up teaching, showing your work on the side,” said McInroy. While a student at CC, the Casper Star-Tribune approached McInroy about her work. She then seized the opportunity to work directly with a photojournalist who had been published by National Geographic. He eventually became her mentor, sparking her career. Her experience with world travel kicked off thanks to CC’s many International programs. McInroy said she wrote an article for the Casper StarTribune and said “I wanna get the heck out of my hometown, right? When you’re a teenager you wanna explore, but I also needed to save money, so going to Casper College I was able to do that.” However, McInroy also recognized the positives of staying local. “Because so many opportunities come around, thanks to Casper College, I was able to travel. I went on this trip to Appalachia, to Europe, and to Porta Viarta,” McInroy shared. “I got to do these really amazing trips through the college, only because some individual at the time stepped up and said let's try this out.” Having explored such exotic places while getting her three degrees at CC, McInroy went on to continue exploring the world and creating art. McInroy received her graduate degree at Vermont College of Fine Art where the school’s demanding residency program gave her access to new ideas and inspiration from various faculty across the country. McInroy stressed how valuable she found her experience. “I got to make friends from all over the country and I got exposed to teachers from throughout the country,” said McInroy. When asked about choosing film as an outlet for expression, McInroy said she was hesitant at first. “I was really resistant to video… There's something really special about capturing a decisive moment in photography,” reasoned McInroy. Despite her resistance, she enjoyed ten years as a photojournalist in Arizona, where she was thrown into video without instruction, but she ultimately embraced the medium. In 2016, McInroy received acclaim for her documentary film, Clara: Angel of the Rockies. According to the Casper Star Tribune, “The 30-minute film is the winner of the PBS’ To The Contrary: All About Women — Women’s History U.S. Category. McInroy decided to make the documentary with her own funds in order to help spread Clara Brown’s story of hope to others.” McInroy is currently a professor at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design teaching film and photography. She spoke about what impact she would like to have in the world. “I want to make a positive change in the world,” she said. “When you know who you are, you know what your values are, (and) you'll start making decisions based on your values.” McInroy discussed how important art is for personal growth and development. “So many schools are getting rid of their art programs. I was an Americore volunteer in New Mexico for a year, and we worked with kids in community centers doing art. And most of them didn’t have art in their schools anymore. Art was just awesome for them,” she shared. McInroy went on to say how important it is to inspire Photo Courtesy of Patricia McInroy "Go Around" is a current art pieces on sale at the Abend Art Gallery in Denver. It was taken on the border of Colorado and Wyoming in 2018. students and artists who are struggling with their career paths. “I think that people need to be more economically savvy and think about the big pic- ture. The truth is most artists are having to do something else on the side. You’ve got to make a living. And that's okay,” McInroy said. CC provided a launchpad for McInroy’s art and teaching career. Thanks to the college, McInroy said she's continued advancing, exploring the world, and inspiring artists and humans to venture forward. Rachelle Trujillo/Chinook "Open", two images are intended to be published side by side) is a popular experimental video piece shot outside of Sheridan. McInroy said this piece has screened widely in the United States and also at film festivals in Latin America and Europe. �Page 6 December 1, 2020 CHINOOK Visual Arts prepares for remodel Submitted Photo The new visual artis building at Casper College is scheduled to be complete in the summer of 2020, though plans are well underway. The design is pictured above. Julia Nielsen Chinook Contributor With groundbreaking for the building beginning this April, the new Visual Arts building at Casper College is starting to feel like a reality for staff, students and the community. The new and improved building will be complete as of Summer 2022. The ceramics instructor Mike Olson, who has spent decades of his academic and professional life at CC, discussed the details of the upcoming facility and reminisced on the current building and its impact on staff and students alike. Initially cost estimates on renovating and fixing the existing building proved too costly, so the college decided to rebuild instead. A local architectural firm, MOA, and a design firm based out of Minneapolis, HGA, worked on the project. A quality control manager also oversees the project ot make sure that CC ends up with a beautiful, clean, efficient, and safe building that will last for 50 years and beyond. The students and staff will not have to relocate, as the contractors will simply demolish then board up the drawing studio, the painting studio, and the mac lab. When construction begins, the new building will stand ten feet away from the old. Legally, this is as close as the new building can get to the existing structure. The design team completed their phase of the project several weeks ago, focusing on smaller details, including the color palettes for the interior and exterior, what type of brick and stucco to use (fancy modern brick with clean grout lines or old-world brick with oozing mortar mix), the color of carpets and doors, etc. “The design team asked us what feeling we want the building to have, and a lot of the staff voiced that we didn’t want it to look super industrial like The University of Wyoming’s Visual Arts Facility. It will mesh with the new music building, the gateway building, and the union with brick on the bottom floor and stucco above,” said Olson. Olson and other faculty have been liaisons throughout the design process, with many strange reiterations occurring with legislators over the past four years. The rebuilding is funded by both the state and the Casper College Foundation. The foundation agreed to float the money so the project can begin, and fundraising can be held later. Since the building is completely designed, the final designs are now being turned into construction documents. Then the contractors can play their part in the process. With the blueprint on its way, Olson looks forward to what an asset the new VA building will be on campus. “The new building will double in size, meaning that every studio will double in size: ceramics, painting, drawing, metals, sculpture, photography, printmaking, graphic design, and more. There will be an entryway and a commons area that will open-up to the second floor. Right across from the entryway will be a beautiful gallery space with swinging glass doors, so you can still see the art when the gallery is closed,” said Olson. He continued, “There will be additional art storage, because we’ve had all of these beautiful pieces of art that have been donated, and Valerie has nowhere to display, curate, or fix them. To the left of the new gallery space will be art storage with glass windows so people can see this collection as well.” Another gallery is planned on the second floor, as well as a possible third gallery in a conference room. With demo- lition occurring soon, Valerie Innella, the gallery director and art history professor already started removing pottery collections from the display cases. The gallery in the current Visual Arts building appears as small and intimate, but Innella looks forward to a gallery that can accommodate everyone. She said she will miss the building where her career at CC began along with the relationships she formed. In her mind’s eye, she visualizes the current building and the memories she made in each studio, during each activity, and at every art club party. Yet Valerie looks forward to holding events in a new, bigger space and a wider range of amenities. The new gallery(s) will allow the art to be accessible, visible, and protected all at the same time. “The new building will be an asset because of the scale, the enlarged classrooms, the installing of state-of-the-art equipment. Our current equipment has caused safety concerns when we operate heavy machinery, fire kilns at high temperatures, when we use saws in our sculpture studio, and when we solder materials in our metals studio,” said Innella. The current building was built in 1977, so it has presented a few problems for the staff and students there. It has been difficult to do maintenance because the building was built on top of an underground waterway, causing the crawl space to be filled with dirt materials such as silt. Also, the building was not built with modern-day technology in mind, so the walls are made from cinderblock. This makes it difficult to integrate any new technology into the facility. There also isn’t enough room to accommodate larger groups of students, a maximum of about 20 students is allowed for studio classes. The ceramics suite used to be even more cramped and dangerous in the past, so a shed was built outside to house most of the kilns, a ceramics oven, and other equipment. In the new building, the kilns will be built outside of the second story. Some of the kilns will feature smokestacks and they will be covered by architectural screening. Olson, the ceramics instructor, hopes to see an increase in enrollment with the new facility and safer, larger spaces. He also hopes to rebuild staff for the art department, with more full-time faculty as well as adjunct faculty. “When I was a student here in the early 90s, all of the kilns were crammed into the ceramics studio, a very tiny space. So just like a goldfish, we’ve outgrown our fishbowl,” said Olson. Olson and Innella are still fond of the original building because they associate so many years of memories with it. Olson has over 35 years worth of pottery in the boneyard, a place where all of the pottery is displayed, which will be transferred to the new building with floor to ceiling glass windows for display. The space where the old building is will become additional parking and green space. Olson got his Associate’s in Fine Arts at Casper College and was an adjunct instructor until he started teaching fulltime. He mentioned that he spent most of his adult life in the visual arts building, so he will miss the familiarity and comfort it brings him. Innella has spent many years making the VA building her home. They both agreed that their biggest challenge but also the most fun to tackle will be creating the comfort and ease that this building brings them, and curate that within the new one. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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