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Other Sustainability News

Learn about the great news on the sustainability front at CC, including a special certification for the Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, the aCClimate 14 conservation campaign, a car sharing program, and accolades for CC green efforts.

Issue: November 2009

President Celeste Signs Climate Commitment

In the fight to cut greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality on college campuses, college presidents are signing the Presidents Climate Commitment. Learn about what CC is doing, as a signatory to the PCC, to become carbon neutral.

Issue: November 2009

The Bemis Family: A Deep-Rooted Legacy

Colorado College would be a different place were it not for its significant and storied relationship with the Bemis family, whose roots at the college reach from present day back to the late 1800s. Learn more about the history of the Bemises at CC.

Issue: November 2009

Homecoming and Parents Weekend 2009

Along with many CC alumni and parents, an unexpected guest showed up for Homecoming 2009 in October. This Homecoming’s theme — “Camp Colorado College” — was fitting as the celebration included a bonfire, chilly weather, wildlife, and lots of spirited merrymaking.

Issue: November 2009

Achieving Our Vision FY 08-09 Update

During the college’s fiscal year that ended June 30, donors continued to invest generously in the college despite some of the worst economic times imaginable. The college received gifts totaling $14.2 million, compared to $22.6 million the previous year (an all-time record) and $13.3 million the year before. Payments on multi-year pledges from foundations and individuals held strong. Foundations led the way, gracing CC with $6.3 million of the total. Alumni and parents gave $4.1 million. A total of 13,143 donors contributed to advancing CC’s mission throughout the year. The economy affected new, major commitments to the Achieving Our Vision campaign. Commitments slowed to $11.3 million from a pace of…

Issue: November 2009

Living Her Dreams

An unexpected pregnancy while she was a freshman at CC changed life for Lily Newman ’00. A scholarship for single parents helped her continue her CC education while raising her son. Read about Lily’s story and what she has achieved.

Issue: November 2009

Colorado College Alumni Tapped to Serve the Nation

For a small college, CC is making a big impact in U.S. government service. Five CC alumni now serve in influential positions within the current presidential administration, and several more are working in other roles. Read about the alumni who are serving at the request of the president.

Issue: November 2009

Athletics Briefs

Men’s Soccer Horst Richardson, men’s soccer head coach, joined an exclusive group on Sept. 26 when he picked up career victory No. 500. Sadly, he wasn’t around to enjoy it. While the Tigers defeated the University of Dallas, 40, at CC’s Stewart Field, Richardson was approximately 1,500 miles away near Chicago, attending the funeral of Chris Quon ’09, a former player who passed away September 19. “I’m happy about achieving the milestone,” Richardson said, “But I wish I could enjoy it under different circumstances.” Richardson joins Ohio Wesleyan’s Jay Martin (557), Keene State’s Ron Butcher (545) and Rowan’s Dan Gilmore (514) as the only Division III coaches to reach the…

Issue: November 2009

How CC is Dealing with H1N1A

Most of the nation’s colleges and universities will be affected in some way by the H1N1A influenza virus in the 2009-10 academic year. Colorado College is well positioned to deal with this virus, says Dr. Judith Reynolds, medical director at Boettcher Health Center. Six years ago when the SARS virus broke out, the college established an interdepartmental team to develop a strategy in the case of a flu pandemic. The group later evolved into the Emergency Management Planning Team (PreEMPT) and has been in place since then. PreEMPT was working on the college’s response to a pandemic long before the emergence of the H1N1A virus was detected last spring. Before…

Issue: November 2009

Radio Making Waves at CC

Radio at Colorado College is on the move as The SOCC, the student-run station, relocated to new quarters and KRCC, the college’s NPR member station, takes to the streets. The SOCC (the Sound of Colorado College), which first went on the air in spring 2008 from its birthplace in the basement of KRCC, moved to what was formerly the piano room on the first floor of Loomis Hall. Matt Baer ’10, SOCC general manager, says the new location gives the station more visibility. “We have a much greater connection to the campus being based in Loomis,” he says. “It’s great, because students are walking by all the time, asking questions,…