By Shannon Zander Note: The majority of this interview conducted in early July 2020 with the exception of the two questions on COVID-19 which were added in early September. Welcome to Edwin Hamada, who joined Colorado College as our new assistant vice president for the Residential Experience as of September 1. For the month of …
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Congratulations to the Winners of the Inaugural Esports Awards
By Shannon Zander The inaugural esports awards — the Alaska award and the MysticMonk3y award — were given to Caroline Li ’20 and Andrew Choy ’23, respectively. These two awards, with a prize of $500 each, were generously created by an anonymous donor in the summer of 2019. The donor established the criteria for each award, …
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“Thorne Miniatures” Thesis Piano Composition Dedicated to Two Music Faculty
By Grace Hale ’20 “Thorne Miniatures” is a collection of six miniature piano compositions each inspired by one of Narcissa Thorne’s miniature rooms found in the basement of the Art Institute of Chicago. Thorne’s miniature rooms are best described as model rooms of mostly European and American interiors built during the 1930s and 1940s. One …
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Career Center Adapts to Support Students Virtually
By: Miriam Brown ’21 The Career Center’s virtual doors didn’t close after the transition to distance-learning, and they won’t close when the school year ends. In addition to scheduling calls for students to talk with career coaches, the Career Center has developed a guide to frequently asked “Career Questions & Concerns Amidst COVID-19,” recorded on-demand …
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CC’s Hidden Caretakers
By Leslie Weddell Colorado College continues to operate smoothly, thanks in large part to the important, behind the scenes work that so many do. Here is a quick look at seven of CC’s “hidden caretakers.” Justin Porter, Central Plant supervisor Porter has been working at Colorado College for 19 months with a team of …
Acknowledging and Supporting Those Observing Ramadan
By Jen Kulier The holy month of Ramadan began at sundown on Friday, April 23, over block break, and runs throughout Block 8, ending around May 23 in North America. Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, extra prayer, reflection, and increased charity and generosity. It is also a time of community, celebration, and joy. A commemoration of …
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What is Mindfulness: Molly Seaman ’21
In this series we ask people around campus what mindfulness means to them and how they are surviving and thriving in the new circumstances we find ourselves in. Here, we talk to Molly Seaman ’21. What does mindfulness mean to you? Mindfulness may evoke meditation, yoga, art therapy, and other anxiety-reducing therapeutic techniques, but to …
What is Mindfulness with Kara Thomas ’21
In this series we ask people around campus what mindfulness means to them and how they are surviving and thriving in the new circumstances we find ourselves in. Here, we talk to Kara Thomas ’21. What does mindfulness mean to you? To me, mindfulness means being present, which includes being aware of changes in your …
What is Mindfulness with Isabel Lanzetta Marshall ’22
In this series we ask people around campus what mindfulness means to them and how they are surviving and thriving in the new circumstances we find ourselves in. Here, we talk to Isabel Lanzetta Marshall ’22 What does mindfulness mean to you? In my mind, mindfulness is the embodiment of my most authentic self. …
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What is Mindfulness with Cosette “Coco” Turvold ’21
In this series we ask people around campus what mindfulness means to them and how they are surviving and thriving in the new circumstances we find ourselves in. Here, we talk to Cosette “Coco” Turvold ’21 What does mindfulness mean to you? Mindfulness is grounding, appreciative practices that help you connect your mind and body. The most successful …
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