Galveston College celebrates Whitecaps Day on Sept. 18

Galveston College and the Galveston College Foundation will celebrate Whitecaps Day and the college’s 58 years of service to the community on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, which marks the historic day GC first opened its doors to the community in 1967.

      

GC and the GCF invite the community to join the Whitecaps Day festivities on Sept. 18, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., which will include a celebration of college faculty, staff and alumni with photos, games, videos, selfie opportunities, giveaways and other activities. Community members are welcome and encouraged to join the celebration at GC’s main campus, located at 4015 Ave. Q in Galveston.

 

Galveston College was founded in 1967 and is a comprehensive community college providing the residents of Galveston Island and the surrounding region with academic, workforce development, continuing education and community service programs.

 

The Galveston College Foundation exists to support and enhance the ability of Galveston College to achieve its mission of advancing people’s lives through lifelong learning.