J A N U A R Y

50th AnniversaryLaunch Party

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INVITATION

PROGRAM

PHOTOS: http://smu.gs/2nXlKie

NEWS RELEASE + MEDIA COVERAGE : http://bit.ly/2xDOlji

VIDEOS: http://bit.ly/2Eb0LPOhttp://bit.ly/2xDdHhg (Living History played at launch party)

PROCLAMATIONS: http://bit.ly/2okJEUJ

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F E B R U A R Y

GroundVark Day

Loveland Campus Fire& Ice Festival Sculpture

Arty Gras

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ARTY GRAS

NEWS RELEASE + MEDIA COVERAGE: GroundVark Day: http://bit.ly/2yddtyeFire & Ice: http://bit.ly/2x0YcA1Arty Gras: http://bit.ly/2fE2AOc

PHOTOS: GroundVark Day http://smu.gs/2nPdjpCFire & Ice: http://smu.gs/2GXXgOeArty Gras: http://smu.gs/2FWV4oW

FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL

GROUNDVARK DAY

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M A R C H

50TH ART DISPLAY50TH QUILT PROJECT & NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY

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NEWS RELEASE + MEDIA COVERAGE: 50TH Art Display: http://bit.ly/2kcQk8X50th Quilt & Ag Day: http://bit.ly/2xCRwI2

PHOTOS: 50th Art Display: http://smu.gs/2nO4D3750th Quilt & Ag Day: http://smu.gs/2Ed7FIm

VIDEOS:National Agriculture Day: http://bit.ly/2sJNkVy

50th Quilt: http://bit.ly/2FhDFIl

ART DISPLAY

50TH QUILT

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A P R I L

AIM HIGH COMMUNITYKITE FLIGHTAARDVARK FUN RUNPUBLIC SAFETY DAY

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NEWS RELEASE + MEDIA COVERAGE: Kite Flight: http://bit.ly/2yxR76FFun Run: http://bit.ly/2EGJk9WPublic Safety Day: http://bit.ly/2ofpufX

PHOTOS: Kite Flight: http://smu.gs/2C5YTWsFun Run: http://smu.gs/2Hy6hOuPublic Safety Day: http://smu.gs/2Gwad0G

VIDEO: Fun Run: http://bit.ly/2HysU59

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M A Y

PAINT THE TOWN RED50TH COMMENCEMENTLEARN TO FLY DAY

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NEWS RELEASE + MEDIA COVERAGE: Commencement: http://bit.ly/2kaKfJN50TH Magazine: http://bit.ly/2x0WrD7Learn to Fly Day: http://bit.ly/2omfVuz

PHOTOS: Commencement: http://smu.gs/2nQdpgTLearn to Fly Day: http://smu.gs/2CA9fy9

VIDEO:

Learn to Fly Day: http://bit.ly/2CAbi5b

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A LOOK BACK

aardvark as the mascot. The Saint Bernard replaced the

aardvark two years later. In the early 1980s the aardvark made

its triumphant return in the form of Arty the Aardvark.

1968 First graduating class. Three students received degrees.

1969 A permanent 175-acre site for the College was purchased for

$350,000, $2,000 per acre, on the western edge of Greeley.

1970 (August) Aims paid $500,000 to acquire a 47,000 sq. ft.

electronics component building, now Cornerstone, on 10

acres adjacent to the campus.

Greeley site to its current site.

1971 (September) The 30,160 sq. ft. Trades and Industry Building

was completed.17,260 square feet of classroom space at a cost of $700,000.

In 1984 the building was renamed Horizon Hall.

1975 The Skills Center was completed at a cost of $150,000. The

10,600 sq. ft. center was constructed by Aims students.

50 Years of Accomplishments: A Quick Look Back

We may never know who had the original idea to

start a community college in Weld County. We

do know this, however. Kirby Hart of Greeley

suggested that a two-year college should be considered

for Northern Colorado. That quickly led to the

establishment of a feasibility committee consisting of

several school district representatives. Upon completion

of the committee’s study, which showed strong support,

the Colorado State Board of Education gave its blessing

to the plan and encouraged the committee to proceed.

The voters in 11 of the Weld County’s 12 public school

districts approved a community college district, and

Aims Community College opened its doors in 1967 to

since, Aims Community College has continued to create

a history rich with accomplishments and demonstrated

excellence. In 1969, a permanent 175-acre site, previously a farm,

was purchased for $350,000. Original board member

Margaret Houtchens joined with a local realtor to

purchase property after Aims leased Lincoln Elementary

new site was purchased for the Greeley campus and

the Trades & Industry, Emergency Services, & Welding

Technology buildings were subsequently built. It later

became home to 11 buildings, including Allied Health,

nursing and surgical and radiation tech programs, and

Aims added campus locations in Fort Lupton, Loveland

and Windsor. And the beat goes on:

1968

Dr. Ed Beatty

1967

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J U N E

FOREVER AIMS REUNION

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NEWS RELEASE + MEDIA COVERAGE: http://bit.ly/2xHBLgz

VIDEO: http://bit.ly/2BJ185s

PHOTOS: http://smu.gs/2EdOluA

INVITATION

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J U L Y

CAR SHOW

AARDVARKS IN THE DARKPRESENT MOVIE UNDER THE STARS

L I N K S

NEWS RELEASE + MEDIA COVERAGE: Movie Under the Stars: http://bit.ly/2odkl88Car Show: http://bit.ly/2sKb5wI

PHOTOS:Car Show: http://smu.gs/2odKxPU

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A U G U S T

FALL-IN BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIRS – ALL CAMPUSES

TOTAL SOLARECLIPSE VIEWING

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NEWS RELEASE + MEDIA COVERAGE: Solar Eclipse: http://bit.ly/2HwzoSk

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S E P T E M B E R

THE GREAT AARDVARK EMBARK HOT AIR BALLOON LAUNCH

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NEWS RELEASE + MEDIA COVERAGE: http://bit.ly/2fwUFOO

PHOTOS: http://smu.gs/2GWsHIN

VIDEO: http://bit.ly/2fEM64Lhttp://bit.ly/2xbaANZ

POSTER + SOCIAL

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O C T O B E R

AARDVARKS IN THE DARK PRESENT CONCERT UNDER THE STARS

ARTY UNDERGROUND: THE LEGACY CONTINUES TIMECAPSULE DEDICATION

COOKED & CARVED EMPLOYEE CHILI & PUMPKIN CONTEST

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NEWS RELEASE + MEDIA COVERAGE: Concert: http://bit.ly/2xEKDG0http://bit.ly/2ES7523Time Capsule: http://bit.ly/2sg9TBb

PHOTOS:Concert: http://smu.gs/2ESZwG8Time Capsule: http://smu.gs/2H1hx5u

VIDEOS:Concert: http://bit.ly/2GxlvSGTime Capsule: http://bit.ly/2ocWCVs

POSTERS, INVITATIONS + SOCIAL10

N O V E M B E R

THE BEAT GOES ONTOASTING THE FUTURE OFAIMS 50TH CELEBRATION

$55K Raised to support student scholarships221 Guests75 auction items

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CELEBRATION WEBPAGE: http://bit.ly/2fXjrYZ

NEWS RELEASE + MEDIA COVERAGE: The Beat Goes On: http://bit.ly/2E7Rnk5

PHOTOS: http://smu.gs/2BiSw5tVIDEOS: http://bit.ly/2Cz2mNFShown at the event: http://bit.ly/2CzaJZq

INVITATION

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D E C E M B E R

EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY PARTY

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PHOTOS:http://smu.gs/2EqBhBo

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50TH ANNIVERSARYTHANK YOU T-SHIRT

50TH ANNIVERSARY LOGO

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PRINT, TV + RADIO

50TH PRINT ADVERTISING

RADIO + TV SPOTSRADIO SPOTS for Launch Party, Learn to Fly Day, Concert

Under the Stars

https://spaces.hightail.com/space/WJS17Qcmvp

TV COMMERCIAL

https://spaces.hightail.com/space/FHSbZ

There are many reasons Aims Community

College is Your First Choice for higher

educat ion, and one of those reasons is

that You are Not a Number!

We support and value student

success with more than 160 degree

and cert ifica t e pr ograms at the most

affordable tuit ion

in northern Colorado.

With four campuses, day and evening

classes, extensive online course offerings

and top-rated faculty, it ’s easy to see why

Aims is your First Choice!

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Aims Community College is an EEO Employer and an equal opportunity educat ional inst itut ion. 50 Years of A

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5 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y W E B S I T E

THEN + NOWSTORIESTIMELINEGUESTBOOKVOLUNTEEREVENTS

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50TH WEB PAGE: http://bit.ly/2wowDfH

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REACH FOR JANUARY - DECEMBER

50TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT ATTENDEES:

262,000 PEOPLE

50TH ANNIVERSARY TOTAL ADVERTISING REACH:

232 MILLION

Questions? Contact Communications and Public Information at communications@aims.edu

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