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It sounds simple, but it really isn’t.  Trying to figure out your vision and what you want to do and who you to be is the one thing that will anchor everything else you do.  Once you obtain this vision; your life will become intentional and trust me, you will achieve your dreams.  Defining vision and passion are tough tasks; but once these two things fall in place you will have the other answers.  And once you know who you are; you will attract the same kinds of successful people and you will begin to have clarity about your life’s purpose.  College can be the start of living with intention; if you are lucky enough to have the support of good friends, instructors and you are willing to work on your vision.

I am in Ireland this week and wanted to leave you with an Irish Blessing:

May those that love us, love us

May those that don’t love us,

May God turn their hearts, and if he can’t turn their hearts,

May he turn their ankles,

So we will know them by their limping!

Enjoy your week and stay healthy.

A few people are asking about ATEC and how it is coming along.  Here is what I can tell everyone:  We met with the  with architects, state engineers, etc. on Thursday, October 4 and it will go out for bid on October 17^th

• • EDA :  Approved our changes
  • Square footage went from 26,000 to 24, 090 square foot
  • Lecture and Multiple use hall: 175 seating to 168 seats
  • We will need a variance not to do paving on sides and back parking lots
  • Building will have PEMB (pre-engineering metal building construction)
  • The cupola over the main building will remain intact
  • Exterior brick that is decorative will match what is used on the campus currently
  • Base bid on the building is $6.8 million with $7.1 alternates that includes lean to, paving, greenhouse, cooler
  • This does not include Furniture ($400K and Architectural fees $600K)

And probably the biggest news….. we only need around $400,000 more to have costs covered.  That is awesome to realize how lucky we are at EWC.  Our support has been tremendous!

The Lancer Volleyball team is playing at the Northeastern JC Tourney this week-end.  We wish them lots of wins and success.

Go out and cheer on the Lancer Golf team right here in Torrington at the Cottonwood Country Club.  Rumors have it that they are doing pretty darn good!  I saw a few basketball girls out there yesterday afternoon.  They seemed to be enjoying the afternoon sunshine and the outstanding swings by our Lancer golf team.

The lady Lancers are playing McCook Community College tonight at 6:00.  Before the game, join us for walking tacos outside CTEC for the tailgate party and the START of our celebrations for 70 years!!

It is so fabulous to have everyone back.  Yes, I get lots done in the summer and so do others; but it gets so quiet.  I love to see the students walking down the halls and I love to see faculty and staff working hard to get our students situated and settled.  Oh…. I am happy!  Welcome back to all of our staff and students.

March 13-15 will be our accreditation visit for our Nursing Program on the Douglas campus.  Public members are invited to attend on March 13 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Douglas campus.  I want to thank our Douglas campus for all the hard work they have put into this visit.

The Lady Lancers play on Thursday, March 8 at Casper College Swede Erickson Gym at 5:00 p.m.  There is a shuttle bus going so if you are interested in a ride to and from the game on Thursday, please call John Hansen at 532-8304.

The Lady Lancers will be playing in the first round of Region IX Tourney right here in Torrington this Friday, March 2 at 6:00!  Plan on attending to cheer on your Lady Lancers!  This is a great team and they are playing great!  Don’t want to miss this one!