ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Washtenaw Community College wrapped up its annual Free College Week on Saturday, capping a full week of no-cost learning and community events in honor of National Community College Month.
The week, which ran April 13–18, featured more than 100 free virtual classes covering everything from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to ballroom dancing and ceramics. It also marked a milestone — WCC’s 60th year of serving its community.
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Saturday’s on-campus celebration brought the week to a close with campus tours, food, hands-on demonstrations and activities for all ages. The morning kicked off with “Cars with Coffee,” a show for car enthusiasts running from 9 a.m. to noon. Among the highlights was WCC’s new EV Volkswagen Buzz alongside a vintage 1974 VW Thing — a vehicle transportation technologies students plan to convert into an all-electric car this summer.
Afternoon activities ran from noon to 4 p.m. and included a Teddy Bear Clinic where children could bring stuffed animals for a wellness check led by dental and health care simulation students. WCC’s mascot, Alpha, also hosted a youth literacy and storytelling session. Teens had the chance to compete in a Super Smash Bros. Esports tournament with parent or guardian supervision.