All Entries Tagged With: "Dr. Linda Lujan"
Marijuana Economic Feasibilities Discussed for Prowers County
Several decades ago, a Doonesbury cartoon character, Zonker, stated about marijuana, “It may not be right or wrong, but it sure is against the law!” The passage of Amendment 64 in Colorado changed that aspect for the new state industry and members of the PEP board, Prowers Economic Prosperity, discussed how some communities have prospered […]
Top graduates of Lamar Community College
(Lamar, Colorado; May 11, 2017) Lamar Community College held its 78th Annual Commencement this past Saturday, May 6, in the LCC Wellness Center. Leading the procession of graduates were LCC students graduating with honors. “For our size, Lamar Community College has an impressive number of graduates achieving honor designations,” said Dr. Linda Lujan, […]
Hickenlooper Town Hall Focuses on State Economy and Rural Growth Issues
Governor Hickenlooper’s last town hall meeting in Lamar was in September, 2015 and the format for his April 19th meeting held at Lamar Community College was unchanged. Accompanied by several members of the state cabinet, Hickenlooper first addressed the audience at the LCC Wellness Center on relevant issues for Colorado residents before his cabinet briefed […]
Commissioners Hold Appreciation Ceremony for John Lefferdink
Attorney John Lefferdink announced his plans for retirement as the county attorney earlier this month, a position he’s held for the past 17 years. In a brief appreciation ceremony on Monday, October 24th, the Prowers County Commissioners presented Lefferdink with a mantelpiece clock in thanks for his years of service to the county. Commissioner Chairman, […]
Commissioners Plan for Future Arena Activities and COSI Grants for LCC
The Prowers County Commissioners discussed a date for next year’s Colorado Junior Rodeo Association’s finals with association president, Danielle Wollert. “We’re looking at a tight schedule for next August,” she explained, adding that the dates will overlap with the start of school next year and may coincide with the Sand and Sage Fair that will […]
New LCC Dorm Nearing Completion, Almost at Full Capacity
Dr. Linda Lujan, LCC President, had her first meeting with the Prowers County Commissioners, Monday, August 29th. Periodic meetings with the college president have been on-going for the past several years as a means of maintaining communication between the college and the county in an informal setting. Dr. Lujan said the new dorm is almost […]
Dedication Ceremonies Held for New LCC Dorm
While ceremonies for the laying of its cornerstone were underway Friday, July 29th, you could hear the whine of electric saws and an occasional hammer from inside Lamar Community College’s newest dorm, “Seven years in the making,” according to departing LCC President, John Marrin. The cornerstone dedication was conducted under the auspices of Lamar Masonic […]
Linda Lujan Appointed President of Lamar Community College
Denver – Dr. Linda Lujan, currently the New Ventures Officer at the Maricopa County Community College District, has been appointed the president of Lamar Community College (LCC) by Dr. Nancy McCallin, president of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). Lujan will assume the presidency on August 1, 2016. John Marrin will be retiring from LCC […]
Lamar Community College Presidential Finalist Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 26, 2016 Denver – Dr. Nancy McCallin, President of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), is announcing the finalist for the presidency of Lamar Community College (LCC). CCCS has been conducting the search since March 2016. Current President John Marrin will be retiring from LCC on July 31, 2016. The […]
