By Leah Veldhuisen Hone your chess skills and take a quiet break from the hustle and bustle of the Block Plan by visiting Bruce Munro’s “Thank You for a Very Enjoyable Game,” exhibit, currently on display at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. The exhibit invites museum-goers to interact with the chess-themed …
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Bridge Scholars Dance, Climb, and Connect During First Days at CC
From ropes courses to hip-hop dancing to re-enacting art, Bridge Scholars immerse themselves in a multi-disicplinary introduction that brings the CC liberal arts experience to life. See how they engaged with CC’s vibrant community of scholars.
Resistance and Resilience: Navigating Patriarchy and Colonialism in Higher Education
Professor Dwanna Robertson and Judy Fisher ’20 are working together on research that is not only academically relevant, but also meaningful to them both on a personal level. “Our research is so relevant, not just to Judy or me, but to all Native scholars,” says Robertson, assistant professor of race, ethnicity, and migration studies. As part …
Gifted and Talented+ Program Engages Students of All Ages
Middle schooler Sydney Murphy took the phrase “embracing the concepts” to a whole new level during her summer course. Holding a baby goat, she got up close with the farm animal, which was brought to her Caring for Critters class for a petting and milking demonstration. Throughout the class, co-taught by Scott Purdy ’18 MAT, …
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Students Explore Ecotourism on Summer Trip to Iceland
From waterfalls to greenhouses to a glacial lagoon, students explored the far reaches of the Icelandic landscape, immersing themselves in the country’s culture and thriving ecotourism industry. This summer, two guides and 10 students embarked on the second-ever international trip with the Office of Outdoor Education, a partnership with the Office of Sustainability. “Iceland has …
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Students Spend Summer Solving Community Problems with Quad Innovation Partnership
This summer, 25 students from four different area colleges and universities came together to solve challenges facing our community. In its third year, the Quad Innovation Project Summer Intensive brought together 10 CC students, along with recent graduates and peers from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, the United States Air Force Academy, and Pikes Peak …
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Welcome JoAnn Jacoby as New CC Library Director
JoAnn Jacoby will join CC in August as the new library director. Most recently, Jacoby served as associate dean for user services in the University of Illinois Library, the largest publicly funded academic library in the U.S. She has spent most of her professional career at Illinois in a number of roles over the last 18 years, including head of research and information services, coordinator …
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Outdoor Education Center Annex Provides Gear and Access
In just a few weeks, the shelves will be stocked and garage door will be open wide to Autrey Field, as the Outdoor Education Center Annex makes its home on campus as a resource for all things related to outdoor recreation. “We’re striving to decrease the barriers to participate in the outdoors, and encouraging everyone …
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Welcome Alex Hernandez-Siegel as New CC Chaplain
The Student Life Division is thrilled to announce Alex Hernandez-Siegel will join CC in August as the new chaplain and associate dean of students. In his role, Hernandez-Siegel will provide leadership in in the ethical, religious, and spiritual dimensions of community life at CC, serving the entire campus community including students, faculty, and staff. Hernandez-Siegel …
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Bridge Scholars Expand Leadership Skillset on Colombia Trek
This spring, ten Bridge Scholars embarked on a trek through the steamy tropical jungles of Colombia in search of a lost ancient city. It was the first trip of its kind: Taking the outdoor education experience to an international location. When they returned, they brought back much more than the physical mettle they earned on …
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