Jane Karas and Matt Laughlin
Recorded
June 2, 2025
35:20 minutes
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mba000528
Description
Matt Laughlin [no age given] speaks with colleague Jane Karas [no age given] on the creation of the Wachholz College Center (WCC) at Flathead Valley Community College.Subject Log / Time Code
Matt Laughlin introduces the purpose of their conversation and Jane describes the Wachholz College Center (WCC.)
Jane Karas shares the vision behind the WCC and the reasons why it was developed.
Jane shares the development process of the WCC and how its design changed over time throughout the architectural and designing process.
Jane talks about the fundraising process to create the WCC and the role of Paul Wachholz, its namesake.
Jane remembers the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the WCC's development and her first impressions of the venue.
Jane and Matt remember the first performance in the WCC in fall 2022 and how it felt.
Jane shares what comes to mind when she sees the WCC today. Jane and Matt discuss the impact of the WCC. Jane shares her hopes for its future.
Jane shares the most rewarding part of helping to create the WCC. Jane shares her favorite performance at the WCC. Matt expresses his gratitude to Jane.
Participants
- Jane Karas
- Matt Laughlin