Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) is proudly joining communities across the nation in celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a series of patriotic events, service projects, and educational programs designed to honor the nation’s history while investing in its future.
Under the banner “Happy 250th, America!” the College’s yearlong celebration reflects the spirit of service, civic engagement, and opportunity that defines both the United States and the community college mission.
“This milestone is an opportunity not only to celebrate our nation’s founding, but also to recommit ourselves to the ideals of service, freedom, opportunity, and unity,” said Dr. Kathy Murphy, WCCD President. “At Wallace, we are proud to celebrate our great nation alongside our students by giving back to the communities we serve and by preparing the next generation of leaders, workers, and citizens.”
WCCD’s faculty, staff, and students are leading “250th Service Projects” throughout the spring and fall semesters. The first service project, currently underway, is donating 250 cans of food or other nonperishable food items to local food banks. Some of the other 250 service projects include providing 250 health checks by Health Sciences students, 250 car checks by Automotive Technology students and Campus Police, 250 Cuts/Services by Cosmetology and Esthetics students, and 250 tech tips by Computer Information Sciences students.
WCCD students will also participate in the Clean Up Alabama service initiative along with other community colleges in the state.
These projects demonstrate the College’s commitment to meeting real community needs while giving students hands-on opportunities to serve.
Other semiquincentennial events will occur on the Dothan and Eufaula campuses. The WCCD History Department will present “America in Film”, exploring the nation’s story through cinema. April will recognize Community College Month, highlighting the critical role community colleges play in advancing the American Dream.
Other scheduled events include:
April 14 (Dothan Campus) and April 15 (Sparks Campus): Alabama Humanities Alliance Speaker Series presentations by author Mike Bunn on how the area that is today southern Alabama played a role in the Revolutionary War.
April 22: Spring Fling: Red, White and Blue Bash on both the Dothan and Sparks Campuses and Time Capsule Ceremony at the Dothan Campus, commemorating the 250th and preserving messages for future generations
July 1: America 250 Birthday Campus Cookout for faculty, staff and students
Dr. Murphy added, “For 250 years, our nation has been defined by resilience, innovation, and hope. As we celebrate this historic birthday, we want our students to understand that they are part of America’s ongoing story. Their education, their service, and their success represent the promise of the next 250 years.”
Through service, scholarship, and celebration, Wallace Community College-Dothan invites students, employees, and community members to join in honoring America’s past and building its future.