Bulletin

As the nation deals with a growing number of notable cases of sexual harassment and sexual assault, a piece of CC’s own history has gained interest. Papers and articles have been written and discussed in the past, questioning the actions of William F. Slocum, CC president from 1888-1917, but additional work by CC Archivist and…

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a … solar eclipse!

We asked Professor of Geology Christine Siddoway What’s on Your Reading List? I am rereading a favorite book: “Full Tilt,” an account of a solo cycling trip from Dunkirk to Delhi, undertaken in the late 1950s. The author, Dervla Murphy, in her early 20s at that time, departed Ireland and rode her bicycle across Europe…

Rebecca Barnes, assistant professor in CC’s Environmental Program, is one of six co-principal investigators on a four-year, $1.1 million ADVANCE grant from the National Science Foundation that aims to increase the participation and advancement of women in academic science and engineering careers. The project, “From the Classroom to the Field: Improving the Workplace in the Geosciences,” includes…

2018 “Argentinian Patagonia,” Jan. 5-16, with Peter Blasenheim, professor of history “Theatre and Art in New York City,” April 18-22, with Tom Lindblade, professor of theatre and dance “Chicago: Architecture and Arts in the Windy City,” June 20-24, with Doug Monroy, professor and chair of history “Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice,” June 26-July 4,…

The renovated Tutt Library has earned kudos for its energy efficiency design. It’s also a huge hit with students.

Colorado College launched a comprehensive fundraising campaign on Oct. 14, during the dedication of the renovated Charles L. Tutt Library. The $435 million campaign is the most ambitious fundraising initiative the college has undertaken in its 143-year history, and is among the 15 largest fundraising campaigns launched by a liberal arts college. “We are embarking on…

Kip Thorne, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics this fall, presented “Exploring the Universe with Gravitational Waves” in the Cornerstone Arts Center. He delivered the annual Roberts Lecture at CC as part of a retirement celebration for Professor of Physics Barbara Whitten. Thorne, a professor of physics at the California Institute of Technology,…

Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends, As we move from one season into another, I am pleased to share the latest Bulletin with you. Autumn at Colorado College is a special time, and Fall 2017 was particularly memorable. Starting with Family and Friends Weekend in early October, the college held 10 days of events that included…