Glen Oaks Community College to celebrate 60th anniversary with community event
The event is free and open to the public. Food and merchandise will be available for purchase. Donations will also be accepted throughout the day to benefit Affinity House, a St. Joseph County nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and providing local resources.
Glen Oaks Community College will celebrate its 60th anniversary on Saturday, October 4, with a community-wide event featuring a full day of activities to honor the college’s legacy and ongoing impact in the region.
Festivities will begin with the Affinity House “Stomping Out the Stigma” 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m. near the campus ball fields. The event aims to raise awareness and support for local mental health initiatives in St. Joseph County. Participants can register on site. For more information, click here.
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities, including hayrides, a bounce house, additional kids’ games, food trucks, and a car and tractor show. Prize giveaways and a special raffle for 60th anniversary merchandise will be held throughout the day. Commemorative items will also be available for purchase at the event or online at https://www.clcdesigns.store/go60. A portion of the proceeds from merchandise sales will be donated to the Glen Oaks Community College Foundation to support students.
The celebration continues into the afternoon as the Glen Oaks Vikings softball team hosts Indiana University South Bend in a doubleheader starting at 11 a.m., with the second game at approximately 1 p.m. Community members are invited to bring their Viking spirit and cheer on the home team.
“This anniversary is not only a chance to celebrate Glen Oaks’ history, but also to thank the community that has supported us for six decades,” said Dr. Bryan Newton, president of Glen Oaks. “We’re proud of the thousands of graduates who began their educational journey here and went on to make an impact locally and beyond. We invite everyone to join us on campus to celebrate the past and look ahead to the future.”
The event is free and open to the public. Food and merchandise will be available for purchase. Donations will also be accepted throughout the day to benefit Affinity House, a St. Joseph County nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and providing local resources.
Please note: The Sauger Lake Road entrance to campus is currently closed due to construction. Visitors should use the main entrance off Shimmel Road to access the event.
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