GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 1PM - 4PM

Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Golden West’s Opening Day (Sept. 12, 1966).

• 50th Anniversary Ceremony

• Open the 50-year and 25-year time capsules

• Group Aerial Photo in the Quad

• Reception in Presidents Courtyard

CHEFS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS “A Taste at Golden West” SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 4PM - 7PM

Celebrate the 60s at the GWC Patrons Groovy Foodie Festival

Food, Beer, and Wine Tasting Opportunity Drawings Entertainment and More!

www.chefs4scholarships.com

SCIENCE SHOWTIME SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 5PM - 8PM

GWC and the Huntington Beach Rotary host this annual event to get school age kids interested in science. There will be over 20 hands-on activities and exhibits. You can even make your own GWC 50th anniversary souvenir with a pennysmashing machine!

www.goldenwestcollege.edu/science_showtime

Visit our special 50th Anniversary website for more activities and events planned for spring semester.

www.goldenwestcollege.edu/50th

• School of Nursing Open House

• Criminal Justice Alumni Day and Coffee & Donuts with a Cop

• Cosmetology - “5 Decades of Hair”

• Automotive Department Car Show

• Mosaic Bench Project • 50 for 50 Service Activity

• Art Department Open House - March 9

• One City, One Story - “HB Reads”

• Athletic Special Events

• GWC Foundation Gala - June 2017

• 50th Scholarships and Awards - May 2

• 50th Commencement - May 25 • AND MORE!

FOOTBALL GAME and TAILGATE PARTY

OCTOBER 22, 2016

Golden West vs. Palomar

First football game played on the GWC campus in 50 years Tailgate Party: 10 a.m.-1p.m.

Football Game: 1p.m.

www.gwcathletics.com

SELFIE SCAVENGER HUNT

NOVEMBER 7-10

Find places or items on campus, take a selfie with it, and play for a chance to win a $50 gift card and of course bragging rights. You will be finding these places from a list, or you may even need to solve a riddle to figure out the place. It is free to play, instructions and registration form will be posted online closer to the event.

50TH ANNIVERSARY STAGE TALK DISCUSSIONS

Following the Sunday matinée for each of our four major productions, we will be offering you an opportunity to hear the show’s director, actors, designers, and special guests talk in greater depth about the play. You are all invited to participate in this special opportunity.

Waiting for Godot Oct. 16; Piece of My Heart Nov. 20; Requiem Mar. 19; Hairspray May 7

For all performances, tickets, and information, visit our website at www.gwctheater.com

REPRISE

Revising hit tunes from 50 years of GWC Theater Productions. Presented as part of GWC’s year-long 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Saturday, February 25 at 7:30 pm

GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE FORUM II Free Admission

50th ANNIVERSARY GALLERY EXHIBITS

SURF CULTURE—GWC STYLE!

September 1–October 14
This 50th Anniversary exhibit celebrates the local surf culture and the art it inspires, exploring the points of view, ideas, and influences on our community that come along with the freedom, spirit, and vibe of riding the wave.

Opening Reception: Thursday, September 1, 6-8 pm GWC Art Gallery

GWC HISTORICAL RETROSPECTIVE

October 28–November 29 and February 28–March 24

Join us for a look back on the college’s long and proud history, and a glimpse into the future.

Special Name Recognition Ceremony Friday, October 28, 5-6 pm, Fine Arts Patio. Opening Reception, Friday, October 28, 6-8 pm

50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONCERT & PICNIC

Golden West College Symphonic Band and Special Guests

Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 4 pm GWC STAR SHOWER AMPHITHEATER
Free Admission

Pack your picnic lunch and join us for an afternoon concert in the Star Shower Amphitheater by the GWC Symphonic Band! Come prepared to tap your toes and sing along!