Rural Community Immersion Project Half Block What’s this class about? Would you like to be part a team immersed in a Colorado rural community and grounded in service-learning theory, with the goal of developing community projects that connect schooling and economic development? This Dynamic Half Block will take place initially at Colorado College, then relocate on…
Public Policy-Making in the Era of Trump Half Block What’s this class about? After winning the electoral college but losing the popular vote, President Trump took office and pursued aggressive policy positions without a hint of compromising or building coalitions with his political opponents. After two years in office, has Trump become a transformative leader…
Our Careers in Climate Half Block What’s this class about? Our Careers in Climate is an interactive exploration of how to find personal and professional impact in fields related to environmental stewardship and climate change. This 5-day course exposes students to a range of fields, connects students with Colorado College alumni working in the climate…
Non-Profits & Philanthropy: You Really Can Change the World Half Block What’s this class about? From low-budget, two-person shops to century-old institutions with budgets in the millions, non-profits tackle some of our country’s most pressing challenges and preserve some of the world’s most precious places. This Half Block course will help you to think about the unique…
Journalism Boot Camp Half Block What’s this class about? Are you thinking about joining the Journalism minor or interested in the role of journalism in today’s society? This dynamic 9-day course provides you with the essential skills you’ll need to think like a journalist. In addition to focusing on writing and reporting, best practices, ethical…
Finding Your Power: Public Speaking Half Block What’s this class about? Caught off-guard in important social situations? Feel stymied when a well-intentioned, but meddling relative asks about your plans after college? Frustrated because the ‘right’ answer is always elusive in the moment? This Half-Block offers hands-on and dialogue-heavy activities in a low-stakes environment to tackle…
Excel at EXCEL: Skills to Get the Job You Want Half Block What’s this class about? This course is for the beginner who knows that they should know Excel but wants a coach to show them the ropes. We will start with the basics of data entry and formatting, cover most of the basic menus,…
Cross Examination & The Art of Trial Advocacy Half Block What’s this class about? “The first person to testify seems innocent, until the other comes and cross-examines him.” Join Senior District Judge Mike Mayes in this Half Block course, which will focus on the cross-examination of witnesses, especially experts, and the art of presenting a…
Computer Language as Language Half Block What’s this class about? Typically, computer programming classes approach programming from a mathematical problem solving approach, which fits with the reasoning strategies most frequently used in computer science. In this experimental non-credit course, we will approach computer programming as a communication problem and work from analogies with natural language…
The Big Idea Half Block What’s this class about? This workshop will be 100% focused on innovation and startup teams participating in the Big Idea program at Colorado College and will cover every element required to successfully compete in the Colorado College Big Idea, where $50,000 is in play for your startup idea. You and…
Being ____ In the Workplace Half Block What’s this class about? Being ____ in the Workplace is a 4-day long interactive course designed to provide students from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds with the hard and soft skills necessary to navigate the unique challenges that they face in the job search process and the workplace. The…
Art Education Teaching & Learning Laboratory Half Block What’s this class about? Are you interested in learning more about how to develop an effective art program, grounded in best educational practices? This dynamic 9-day course will provide you with background in effective educational practice, how to organize learning environments, and the logistics behind marketing and registering…
Keller Venture Grant Informational Session Join us for a lunch session to learn more about Venture Grants. Monday, October 29, 2018 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. South Commons Please R.S.V.P. for the Informational Session with Lisa Schwartz, Student Collaborative Research Program Coordinator Keller Venture Grant Forum Join the Colorado College Community for the Keller Family Venture Grant…
Thomas B. Edsall has been teaching political journalism at Columbia University since 2006. His column on strategic and demographic trends in American politics appears every Thursday in the New York Times. He has been a weekly contributor to the Times’ online opinion pages since 2011. He covered politics for the Washington Post from 1981 to…
Award-winning spoken word artist, author, and activist Olivia Gatwood is coming to CC! Join us this Thursday 10/25 at 6PM before the performance for a dinner reception in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn about organizations on campus and in the Colorado Springs community working to address gender-based violence. A performance from CC student…
It’s finally here! You can now register for skill-building, resume-boosting classes that take place during Winter Break. Learn new skills, boost your resume, prepare for grad school, and try out new careers! When is Half Block? Half Block takes place over Winter Break, from January 7-17, 2019. How do I register? Register on Summit: Student Life.…
How does one communicate their work visually? Come eat, think, and talk your way through potential solutions as we discuss what a portfolio is and what to include, and go through examples. This workshop is meant for all students (art, science, music majors and beyond) who think they may need to communicate their creative works…
Join Scott Jarrell, partner at Ernst & Young Forensics, for an exciting demonstration of how accounting firms help banks to manage the risks of financial and cyber crime, and how they build better surveillance systems through automation and artificial intelligence. Scott graduated from CC in 1999 with an IPE degree. Since then, he has had an incredible…
IBM Global Business Services (GBS) is now hiring Entry-level Commercial Sector Business Consultants. As an Entry-level Business Consultant, you will have the opportunity to join our world class leadership and development program designed to groom top talent entry-level consultants into tomorrow’s leaders. IBM GBS consultants help organizations fundamentally redesign experiences to create new sources of…
BNP PARIBAS NORTH AMERICA- NEW YORK CITY BNP Paribas has been present in the United States since 1919 and currently has over 16,000 employees in North America. The region is a key hub for the Bank’s global network of 74 countries and 192,000 employees, where digital innovation plays a major role. BNP Paribas primarily operates…
U.S. Bank 2019 Summer Internship Program – Audit/Accounting – Portland, OR At U.S. Bank, we’re passionate about helping customers and the communities where we live and work. The fifth-largest bank in the United States, we’re one of the country’s most respected, innovative and successful financial institutions. U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed…
Twitter is currently recruiting and hiring interns for the spring and summer, as well seniors and recent grads seeking full-time opportunities. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all roles are filled, so if you’re interested apply now using the link below. Be sure to use either Chrome or Firefox to complete…
Working with Peak Startup This year, Peak Startup is thinking bigger. Through a community-driven strategic plan we are answering the question of how to scale our impact. Interns with Peak Startup will be considered thought-partners and help to develop this strategic plan and tactics for implementation. In addition, interns will have the opportunity to lead…
Research. Banks. Insurance. Mergers. Acquisitions. Economics. SLAC is a great way to apply for jobs in the teaching field, get fabulous experience and really learn more than you ever thought possible. There are 20 different positions you can apply to with organizations such as Economist Incorporated, BDO USA LLP, Federal Communications Commission, PURE Insurance, FDIC…
Thinking about policy? Is research your thing? Want to make a difference behind the scenes? SLAC is a great way to apply for jobs in the teaching field, get fabulous experience and really learn more than you ever thought possible. There are several different positions you can apply to with agencies such as Mathematica Policy…
Calling all teachers! SLAC is a great way to apply for jobs in the teaching field, get fabulous experience and really learn more than you ever thought possible. There are 10 different positions you can apply to with agencies such as Ascend Public Charter Schools, Carney Sandoe & Associates, Classical Charter Schools, Teach Kentucky, Coney…
Is law school in your future? Do you know that’s what you want to do but need to take a break? Wondering if this is the right industry for you? Try it out for a year or 2 to make sure! SLAC is a great way to apply for jobs in prestigious law firms, get…
Did you love your study abroad experience? Would you love to go abroad again? Ever thought about working abroad? Find out how you can do all of this and more. Thursday, November 1st at 12:15 Career Center Carriage House
The PPIA program prepares undergraduates to be competitive candidates for top degree programs in the fields of public policy, public administration or international affairs through participation in a Junior Summer Institute (JSI). The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute (JSI) is a national fellowship program that prepares students for an advanced…
Join us for special guest, Jim Childress, principal at Centerbrook Architects in Connecticut for his presentation of an anthology of highlighted works from the last 15 years with emphasis on the firm’s work at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Childress was selected as one of the decades “40 National Architects under 40” by the…
