Marina Eckler may be the new assistant to the curator at the I.D.E.A. Space, but she’s not new to Colorado College. Eckler was the print shop technician for CC’s art department from 2006-08, where she managed studio space for classes and open work sessions, provided technical assistance to students, and helped to develop workshops for …
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Lief Carter to Receive National Teaching and Mentoring Award
Lief Carter, Colorado College professor emeritus in political science, will receive this year’s national Teaching and Mentoring Award in law and politics. This award, given annually by the American Political Science Association and co-sponsored by the Public Education Division of the American Bar Association, recognizes exceptional contributions to teaching of law-related issues from the perspective …
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Eric Leonard Awarded $110,866 NSF Grant
Colorado College Geology Professor Eric Leonard has been awarded $110,866 from the National Science Foundation. The award is part of a collaborative grant with State University of New York at Geneseo to develop an understanding of paleoclimates associated with past glaciation of the Rocky Mountains. The results may also provide insight into the reliability of …
Jane Cauvel: CC’s New Ombuds
The ombuds office is located on the second floor of Tutt Library, Room 212. Cauvel is experimenting with hours in order to be available when convenient for the most number of people. During August and September, her office hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, and by appointment. She also …
Get to Know: Aaron Cohick
Aaron Cohick, proprietor of NewLights Press, an independent publisher of experimental literature and artists’ books, has been named the new printer at The Press at Colorado College. He received a BFA in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2002, and an MFA in printmaking from Arizona State University in 2007. For the …
Steve Elder Named to CASE Board of Trustees
Stephen Elder, vice president for advancement, has been elected to the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Board of Trustees. Elder was appointed as a trustee-at-large and will serve a three-year term, which took effect in July. Elder previously held positions as CC’s associate vice president for development and director of development. In …
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Dave Armstrong’s Collaborative Book Featured at Release Party Aug. 17
A release party for a new book by Dave Armstrong, CC’s director of information management division, will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17 in the Learning Commons Living Room at Tutt Library. Armstrong’s book, “The Burden of the Beholder – Dave Armstrong and the Art of Collage, features 18 high-quality prints of his …
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CC well-represented in Teach for America
Colorado College has nine recent graduates participating in Teach For America, placing it among comparably sized liberal arts schools with the highest number of participants. Career Center Director Geoff Falen says that Colorado College has a long, strong tradition of service, and Teach For America provides an opportunity for CC graduates to contribute their skills, …
Extension Of Coverage For Dependent Children Up To Age 26
Colorado College will voluntarily implement the dependent children provision of federal health care reform, which states that employers must allow the coverage of child dependents, regardless of marital status, up to the age of 26. Coverage for these dependents must begin no later than the college’s next plan year, beginning July 1, 2011. However, with …
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Summer Reading List Dwindling? Check Out Class of 2014 Assignments
What are college students reading this summer? In preparation for New Student Orientation, CC’s Class of 2014 is reading “Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Cure the World ” by Tracy Kidder. Popular themes at other colleges include the Middle East, climate change, social justice, race in America, world politics, …
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