New Casper College Scholarship Established in Memory of Late Chemistry Professor

Casper College news release by Lisa S. Icenogle:

A new scholarship has been established in memory of Campbell McWhinnie by John and Renata Smathers.

McWhinnie taught chemistry at Casper College from 1945 until his retirement in May 1977. In addition to teaching, he was the head of the chemistry faculty and then chair of the physical science division from 1963 to 1976. In 1992 he was recognized as the Casper College Alumni Association’s Commitment to Excellence recipient, awarded to honor those who have given exemplary service to and have made a significant difference in the growth and development of Casper College.

The endowed fund will award a scholarship in the fall and spring semesters. It is open to science majors with a cumulative GPA of 2.5. While Wyoming residency is not a requirement, student need will be considered.

To apply for this and other Casper College scholarships, go here.

Wyoming Mountaineers of Casper College Archival Collection

This collection was found unprocessed but was pieced together in stages over the course of a year, starting with the scrapbook and photo albums created by the WMCC. These items were found first and so were arranged and described at the collection level, and then as processing continued, the climbing vest and pitons were found, followed by various documents and articles written and published on the Mountaineers, all of which brought the collection together.

Highlights of the collection are the artifacts and documentation of the First Graduation Climb on Devils Tower in 1955, the 1956 Rappel off the side of the Casper Gladstone Hotel, and the climbs during the 50th Anniversary of Devils Tower. Documentation on the latter includes a feature in LIFE Magazine.

Gallery Credit: Wyoming Mountaineers of Casper College Collection, CCA 11.vi.1989.01. Casper College Archives and Special Collections.

Casper College Geoscience Club, Natural Science Fair

Gallery Credit: Kolby Fedore, Townsquare Media

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