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Diversity on the Rise Among College Presidents
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An article in Inside Higher Ed, written by Doug Lederman, discussing the rise in diversity among college presidents, features Colorado College’s own President Richardson.
“L. Song Richardson, who in early 2021 was named the first woman of color to lead Colorado College, doesn’t doubt that the pipeline of minority candidates has expanded, but she said that doesn’t come close to explaining the apparent upturn in hiring.
“ ‘We were always here,’ said Richardson, who is Black and Korean American. ‘What I think has changed most is something about this current moment we’re in that allowed people, maybe forced people, to be far more intentional to consider and find leaders of color.’ ”
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Gamelan Director Honored for Contributions, Excited About Performances This Year
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Made Lasmawan, the artistic director of the CC Balinese Gamelan orchestra, is now in his 29th year at CC. Lasmawan is considered one of the foremost experts in both Gamelan performance and Indonesian music; he has been aiding the Indonesian consulate, acting as an ambassador to bring his knowledge of music and Indonesia into an American space. Lasmawan brings his love for Indonesia, his love for music, and his love for teaching into his work at CC and elsewhere.
Story by Sarah Senese ’23
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Dolphins and Whales: Minds Beneath the Waves
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The Harold D. and Rhoda N. Roberts Memorial Lecture in the Natural Sciences on March 2 will be presented by Lori Marino, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and expert in animal behavior, intelligence, and welfare. She is the founder and executive director of the Kimmela Center for Animal Advocacy, which focuses on bridging the gap between academic scholarship and animal advocacy efforts. She is also the president of the Whale Sanctuary Project, whose mission is to create the first permanent seaside sanctuary for captive whales in North America.
Marino is internationally known for her work on the evolution of the brain and intelligence in dolphins and whales (as well as primates and farm animals). She has published over 130 peer-reviewed scientific papers, book chapters, and magazine articles on marine mammal biology and cognition, comparative brain anatomy, self-awareness in nonhuman animals, human-nonhuman animal relationships, and the evolution of the brain and intelligence. She has appeared in several films and television programs, including the 2013 documentary “Blackfish” about killer whale captivity.
If you cannot attend in person, there will be a Zoom webinar. Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The lecture is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the Colorado College Psychology Department.
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CC’s First African-American Alumnus: William Braddan
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William S. Braddan, an African-American clergyman born in 1871, attended Cutler Academy from 1891-1892, a preparatory school that was attached to Colorado College between 1889-1914. Braddan went on to serve as chaplain of the 370th Infantry, an African-American army unit, during World War I. He later wrote of his experiences in a 1928 memoir, “Under Fire,” the only first-person account of an African-American soldier serving in France.
Through the month of February, communities across the nation celebrate the achievements of and by Black Americans in recognition of their central role throughout U.S. history. Colorado College is committed to telling these stories year-round.
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Cynthia Chavez Lamar ’92 New Director of National Museum of the American Indian
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Farewell to SARC Anna Thompson
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Please thank Anna Thompson, sexual assault response coordinator, for her service over the last three years. During that time, she has provided support and advocacy for survivors of gender-based violence, helped members of the community build their own skills in supporting survivors, provided training for incoming students and the community at-large, and was a collaborative, caring, and kind colleague to many. Today is her last day at CC. She will be missed.
Until a new SARC can be hired, Heather Horton will serve as interim SARC. In this role she will serve as a confidential campus advocate for anyone harmed or affected by sexual and other gender-based violence and can be reached at sarc@coloradocollege.edu, (719) 227-8101 (office), and (719) 602-0960 (on-call).
Additional campus resources for anyone affected by sexual and other gender-based violence include:
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Photo by Lonnie Timmons III/Jazzphoto.com
World-renowned and Grammy-winning saxophonist Bobby Watson All-Star Sextet performs on Friday, February 4, 2022.
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