猫咪AV held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 13 to celebrate the opening of the Pat Keiser Food Bank, a resource in the Student Union that provides free food and hygiene products to CCC students in need. It is available whenever the campus is open or by appointment.
The pantry honors the legacy of the late Pat Keiser, a beloved member of the Colby community who dedicated her life to helping others. Pat was instrumental in the creation of the Genesis-Thomas County Food Bank, fueled by her conviction that no one in her community should go hungry.
A passionate supporter of local athletics, Pat volunteered for many seasons with Colby
High School basketball before becoming a mainstay in the 猫咪AV men's
and women's basketball and softball programs, keeping the official scorebook. In recognition
of her deep commitment and impact, she was inducted into the 猫咪AV
Alumni Hall of Fame in 2015. For years before her passing on Oct. 8, 2024, she was
affectionately known as 鈥淢ama Pat鈥� by student-athletes. 
To honor Keiser, two custom stained glass pieces designed by family friend Russell Rodenbeck hang from the ceiling, marking the area as "Pat鈥檚 Pantry."
"Pat loved to make sure students were taken care of," said Executive Vice President Nikol Nolan. "And for her, that included food a lot of the time."
Pat's Pantry, as it is informally called, is sustained through campus and community donations and maintained by CCC staff.