Alumni Weekend
February 24-26, 2023 in Columbus
All events are free and open to alumni and the community.
Events
Friday, February 24
Campus Tours
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Campus tours will be available for those who want a one-on-one look at our new building, updated facilities, and a general overview of our beautiful campus. Each tour can be tailored to specific areas of interest or generalized so our friends and alumni can see everything CCC-Columbus has to offer. Tours will be guided by current students, faculty and staff.
Tours will be Friday (1:00 – 4:00 p.m.) and Saturday (11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
Tours can be set up in advance by calling Kathy Margheim at (402) 562-1257.
Columbus Innovation Center
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Columbus Innovation Center Gallery
1365 24th Ave
(Enter North Doors off 14th St.)
CCC will be partnering with the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce for a Business After Hours networking event for CCC Alumni and friends, students, faculty, staff, and Chamber members. Complimentary appetizers and refreshments will be provided.
Contact Karin Rieger krieger@cccneb.edu 402.562.1222
Saturday, February 25
Family Fun Day & Burger Lunch
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Family Fun Day & Burger Lunch: A fun time for all, enjoy learning more about CCC – Columbus while enjoying some sweet treats and lunch on us.
Virtual reality game, cotton candy & snow cones, nursing simulators & activities, fire safety & activities, welding simulator, and many other fun activities.
Joshua York, 402-562-1405, or joshuayork@cccneb.edu
Raider Basketball vs Southeast CC
2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
It’s GAME DAY on the Columbus Campus! Raiders will face Region 9 foe, Southeast Community College at 2 pm and 4 pm in the Raider Fieldhouse. Admission is free! Go Big Green!
2 p.m. Women’s Basketball Game at Raider Field House- Free admission for everyone. Southeast Community College at Central Community College-Columbus
4 p.m. Men’s Basketball Game at Raider field House-Free Admission for everyone. Southeast Community College at Central Community College-Columbus.
Get ready for Alumni Weekend with Central Raider Apparel. Shop and pay at the link below. The order deadline is February 12th. All orders will need to be picked up at the Raider Fieldhouse on February 24th or 25th.
https://raideralumni23.itemorder.com/shop/home/
2023 Athletic Hall of Fame
6:00 p.m.
The Central Community College Athletic Hall of Fame will add three individuals and one team during induction ceremonies on Saturday, Feb 25, 2023. The event will be held at the Columbus Innovation Center, 1365 24th Ave., and begins with a social hour at 6:00 p.m. followed by the induction at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased online until February 13. After the 13th, please call Sara Rood in the athletic office for availability. 402-562-1254
Register for the Athletic Hall of Fame
The 2023 inductees include:
- Jack Gutierrez
- Riley Callan Smith
- Lindsay Larson
- 1999-2000 Men’s Basketball Team
For additional details, please contact Sara Rood in the CCC athletic department at 402-562-1254 or via email, sararood@cccneb.edu.
Sunday, February 26
Band Concert & Fine Arts Showcase
3:00 p.m.
Wrap up your Alumni Weekend activities with a music concert and art display. Come listen to the Central Community College Band under the direction of Dr. Krista Connelly-Vazquez perform in the Fine and Performing Arts Theater. The concert will include musical selections accompanied by projected art. Also, tour the works of art produced by CCC students before and after the concert that will be displayed in the building.
Contact Tod Heier todheier@cccneb.edu 402-562-1294
Lodging Information
Sleep Inn Columbus(402.562.5200) 10% CCC discount20% veterans discount |
Holiday Inn Express(402.564.2566) AARP discount avaliable |
Hampton Inn(402.835.2099) Discounts Avaliable |
Ramada(402.564.1492) CCC discount |
For more Alumni discounts: http://www.alumnibenefits.org/cccneb/
Contact
Campus ToursKathy Margheim Columbus Innovation CenterKarin Rieger 2023 Athletic Hall of FameSara Rood |
Family Fun DayJoshua York Band Concert & Fine Arts ShowcaseTod Heier |