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One of the first things you notice at the World Arena is the different banners — those for Miami University and Western Michigan University — hanging from the rafters. While the rest of the new National Collegiate Hockey Conference, which officially made its debut in early October after more than two years of preparation and anticipation, are…

Photos by Esther Chan ’16 and Veronica Spann ’15.

A new mural, installed in Spring 2013 in Cossitt Hall, pays tribute to the contributions of legendary dance artist and instructor Hanya Holm. For 43 summers, beginning in 1941, Holm conducted a summer course in dance at CC, mostly taught in Cossitt Gymnasium. Holm, a native of Germany, was a leading dance artist of the…

Megan Nicklaus, Career Center director, comes from Vanderbilt University, where she served as the associate director of the Center for Student Professional Development. As the associate director, she oversaw the shift from an advising approach to coaching, and moved the center from traditional “career search mechanics” to broader “professional development opportunities.” She also served as…

Students at Colorado College can now major in education, a change that recognizes shifts in society and educational norms. The new major at CC was recently profiled in Inside Higher Ed. Before the major was approved, the focus of the department was on the master of arts in teaching, which is still an important emphasis…

There are many traditions that influence the adventure of the CC experience. Some are academic, some are social, but few compare to that of the senior class gift. Each year, the senior class votes to support a specific area on campus, to make their mark, and leave their legacy. An education at Colorado College embraces…

The Big Idea revs up this year with more resources, mentors, and a new director to continue to build on last year’s success. The program focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship at Colorado College, one of the elements of CC’s new strategic plan. Patrick Bultema, the new executive director of The Big Idea, plans to host regular…

CC is charging ahead with a new on-campus electric vehicle charging station, courtesy of Jim Burness ’90. Burness, the CEO of National Car Charging, arranged for the donation of the charging station from ChargePoint, the nation’s largest electric vehicle charging network. The new EV charging station is located at 830 N. Nevada Ave., in the…