Western Colorado University Alumni

Western Colorado University Alumni Official University Account for Western Colorado University Alumni.

A place for Western Alumni to gather and share memories, keeping the Mountaineer spirit strong.

Classes are officially back in session on campus! 📚 to 1911, when classes first began at Western—then known as Colorado...
08/24/2026

Classes are officially back in session on campus! 📚

to 1911, when classes first began at Western—then known as Colorado Normal School.

What are your favorite memories from the first week of classes at Western? Share your favorite Mountaineer memories in the comments! 👇

Save the date, Mountaineers! Join fellow Western Colorado University alumni, family, and friends for a special Mountaine...
08/23/2026

Save the date, Mountaineers! Join fellow Western Colorado University alumni, family, and friends for a special Mountaineers at the Avalanche game on Saturday, January 30, 2027, as the Colorado Avalanche take on the Buffalo Sabres at Ball Arena! 🏒

📅 Saturday, January 30, 2027
⏰ 3:00 PM puck drop (pre-game meetup details coming soon)
📍 Ball Arena | Denver, CO

We’re putting together a Western Colorado Alumni game with special alumni pricing, group seating, and Mountaineer-only experiences. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow alumni, cheer on the Avs, and enjoy an afternoon at the rink together!

🎟️ Ticket link coming soon!

**Important: To receive the exclusive alumni pricing, group seating, and access to alumni-only experiences, tickets must be purchased through the official Western Colorado Alumni Night ticket link. Tickets purchased through other websites, ticket marketplaces, or ticket sources will not be eligible.

For now, save the date — January 30, 2027!

Freshman Move-In Day has officially arrived! to Move-In Day back in 1994!Do you remember your first move-in day at Wes...
08/19/2026

Freshman Move-In Day has officially arrived! to Move-In Day back in 1994!

Do you remember your first move-in day at Western? Share your favorite memory in the comments!

Join fellow Western Colorado University alumni and their families for a fun-filled evening at Fritzler Farm Park, Octobe...
08/14/2026

Join fellow Western Colorado University alumni and their families for a fun-filled evening at Fritzler Farm Park, October 9th! Registration includes admission to the park, including the corn maze, pumpkin patch, giant slides, pedal go-carts, games, races, photo ops and more! 🎃

We’ll have a reserved Mountaineer tent as our home base to reconnect, relax, and enjoy the evening together. Bring the family and come celebrate fall with your fellow Mountaineers!

Register today: https://pro.gofundme.com/event/mountaineer-fall-festival-2026/e830735

Homecoming 2026 is coming up FAST! 🎉Be sure to secure your lodging and register so you’re the first to know about all of...
08/11/2026

Homecoming 2026 is coming up FAST! 🎉Be sure to secure your lodging and register so you’re the first to know about all of the exciting new events we have planned!

This year, we’re taking Homecoming to the next level with guided hikes, climbing adventures, and group bike rides led by Wilderness Pursuits. PLUS, we’re co-hosting an official Lighting of the W Afterparty at The Whammy Bar following the Lighting of the W Party!

There’s so much more in store for our 125th Anniversary Homecoming & Family Weekend—you won’t want to miss it!

Don’t miss out—register, book your stay, and come celebrate 125 years of being a Mountaineer!

📅 September 25–27, 2026

Register here: https://pro.gofundme.com/event/homecoming-2026/e778685

08/11/2026

Hey Mountaineer fans,

All athletic venues are cashless. Please plan to use a debit/credit card or mobile payment.

Can't wait to see you this fall!

Have you started a new job, moved into your dream home, tied the knot, welcomed a new family member, or checked off a bu...
08/07/2026

Have you started a new job, moved into your dream home, tied the knot, welcomed a new family member, or checked off a bucket-list adventure? We want to celebrate your milestones with the Mountaineer community!

Submit a class note to share your latest news with the Mountaineer community—and you could be featured in a future edition of The Westerner alumni magazine.

Share your update at the link below! ⬇️
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/9aGdq0QASR

Mountaineers, we're heading to Pueblo! 🏈 Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 14 and join us for a Western Colorad...
08/05/2026

Mountaineers, we're heading to Pueblo! 🏈 Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 14 and join us for a Western Colorado University Alumni Tailgate before the Mountaineers take on the CSU Pueblo Thunderwolves.

Reconnect with fellow alumni, enjoy great game day food and fun, and cheer on the Mountaineers together. Register using the link below to reserve your spot!

https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=380300c1-d34c-4a87-b95a-d64041ebb7d3&envId=p-CjHGzaR0jUqqUQfbiHJ1ow&zone=usa

Join us in celebrating 25 years of Mountaineer Lacrosse during Homecoming & Family Weekend! Join former teammates, coach...
08/02/2026

Join us in celebrating 25 years of Mountaineer Lacrosse during Homecoming & Family Weekend! Join former teammates, coaches, and friends back in Gunnison as we honor the program's legacy and the memories that have brought us together.

As part of the celebration, we're releasing a special edition 25th Anniversary sticker—available exclusively at Homecoming while supplies last. We can't wait to celebrate this milestone with you. Register today and come home to Western!

What if you could spend a summer weekend back in the Gunnison Valley with fellow Mountaineers? Think outdoor adventures,...
07/30/2026

What if you could spend a summer weekend back in the Gunnison Valley with fellow Mountaineers? Think outdoor adventures, live music, campfires, local food & drinks, and plenty of time to reconnect with old friends while making new memories. 🏕️

We're exploring the idea of launching a Western Alumni Summer Camp in Summer 2027, and we want your input! Take our quick survey and help us create an unforgettable alumni experience.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VWMLLYV

This photo is a throwback from the early 1950s at Camp Casadilla.

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909 Escalante Drive
Gunnison, CO
81230

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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