Schoolcraft College is celebrating its 50th Anniversary throughout the 2011-12 academic year. Students, faculty, staff, volunteers, alumni and friends are planning a variety of events and activities in celebration of this important milestone and we encourage the community to join us.
As part of Schoolcraft College’s 50th anniversary celebration we wanted to honor the college’s 50-year legacy of serving this community by recognizing the people who have created that legacy and have helped make the college and the community what it is today.
The Golden Gala event on Saturday, October 22, 2011, marks the 50th Anniversary with a special evening of celebration. The festivities include special tours, historical displays, the gala event, and ceremonial activities. Tickets for this special event are limited.
Throughout this year-long celebration of Schoolcraft College’s 50th Anniversary, we welcome everyone to take advantage of the opportunity to visit the campus, take a tour, and see how far we’ve come. Click here to learn more about the tours offered and to schedule your tour today.
From its earliest days as a cornfield and a dream to a bustling campus educating 36,000 students a year, learn more about Schoolcraft College’s milestones by visiting the Schoolcraft College Timeline.
Using the Schoolcraft Digital Archive Collection you can search through thousands of photos, newspaper articles, and publications from the college’s 50 year history.
The Fall 2011 issue of the Bell Tower Magazine, the college’s alumni and friends’ magazine, provides a unique perspective on the college’s history. In addition to a pictorial timeline highlighting the school’s history, alumni, students, faculty, staff, retirees, and board members share their recollections and appreciation for Schoolcraft College through the years.
Throughout the year Schoolcraft College will host events dedicated to the 50th Anniversary celebration. For more information visit the Schoolcraft College WebCalendar.
