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Faces of Innovation

They come from different eras and have taken divergent paths, but these outstanding and innovative members of the CC community express similar sentiments about what they do and how they maintain their momentum toward changing the world. First and foremost, they all have passion for their life’s work and know that will keep them engaged…

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Ideas Into Action

Strengthening CC’s emphasis on innovation will benefit students and the community

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Enga Returns to CC

  R.J. Enga ’95, who played in 158 games as a Tiger and served as an assistant coach during the 2008-09 campaign, became the first member of Mike Haviland’s coaching staff on June 16. Enga’s on-ice responsibilities will include working with the forwards and power play unit. He’ll also be heavily involved in the program’s…

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Athletics

Men’s Lacrosse CC earned its second consecutive berth in the NCAA Division III Men’s Lacrosse Championship, but dropped a 13-11 decision at No. 14 Amherst College in a first-round matchup May 7. The Tigers retained possession of the Locker-Stabler Cup for the fourth year in a row with an 11-10 overtime defeat of Whittier College…

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Colorado Springs Applauds CC Artists

Andy Tirado, 3D arts supervisor for CC’s Art Department, Visiting Art Professor Jean Gumpper, and Colorado Springs artist Eric Bransby ’47 have been recognized as leading artists in the region. “Lacuna,” a sculpture by Tirado, was selected for the 2014-2015 Art on the Streets juried sculpture exhibition and went on to win the $10,000 Juror’s…

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Smith Named Director of Parent and Family Giving

Roger Smith first came to Colorado College during the summer of 2008. He served as the director of the Office of Minority and International Students (OMIS) before stepping into his new role as director of parent and family giving, based in CC’s advancement division. Smith was born in Saint Albert, Alberta, Canada, and, after working…

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Zarecky Takes on Leadership of Parent and Family Relations

Hardly a newcomer to Colorado College, Debra Zarecky started at CC in 2005 as the office coordinator in the Dean of Students Office. After a short stint managing the Chaplain’s Office last year, Zarecky is now the director of parent and family relations. A graduate of Allegheny College, a small liberal arts school, Zarecky moved…

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New Block Break Offerings: A Space Between Dorms and Ski Slopes

A program aimed at addressing an increasingly diverse student body is the result of an initiative developed by Eli Michaels ’13, who recently served as the Sociology Department’s paraprofessional. “Block breaks are a big divider on campus,” she said. “A lot of kids go off on trips, but a lot of others can’t, for a…

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Buckley to Lead Butler Center

Paul Buckley has been hired as the college’s inaugural assistant vice president/director of the Butler Center. He will provide vision and leadership designed to advance and support issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity for the campus community. As a member of the Student Life division, he will work with the Dean’s Office to create student-centered…

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From the President

Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends of Colorado College, “Are you ready?” I asked the Class of 2014 on a brilliant Commencement morning in May. Hoots and cheers rose from the crowd. Yes, after four years of developing the knowledge, skills, and character to help them become lifelong learners, imaginative individuals, and inspired leaders, they are…

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