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Summer Session is Off and Running!
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Photo submitted by Jennifer Coombes
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Summer Session 2023 is off to an exhilarating start, delivering a vibrant and impactful learning experience to students. With 146 students enrolled in eight off-campus courses and 265 students enrolled in 23 on-campus courses, this summer term is set to leave a lasting impression.
The off-campus courses have captured the imagination of students, with topics ranging from the complex relationship between Indigenous communities and the State under colonial and postcolonial conditions in Professor Hernandez-Lemus’s course in Kenya, to the origins and impact of Montessori and other educational pedagogies in Professor Nicki Coomer’s course in Italy. These thought-provoking courses offer profound insights and the chance for students to expand their horizons.
On-campus, students are immersing themselves in hands-on learning experiences. Field-based courses, such as BE202 Field Botany and GY135 Geology of the Pikes Peak Region, provide invaluable opportunities for students to apply their classroom knowledge in real-world settings, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Additionally, the remote course offerings in Block C are enabling students to explore sought-after subjects that are typically not available during the academic year.
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Hey Class of 2023! You just graduated, but don’t move too far!
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By Megan Clancy ’07
The Zillow report states that Colorado Springs is “the top market for college grads in 2023, exemplifying how markets with a smaller population, relatively affordable rents and lots of career prospects contribute to a high quality of life for individuals beginning a new phase in their lives.” In its story on the report, MSNBC specifically noted that Colorado College is one of the assets, offering “employment opportunities to their own recent grads and graduates of nearby colleges.”
The Zillow index calculates that, in the Springs, the typical recent graduate can expect to make around $63,000 annually. While the typical graduate will spend about 35% of their income on rent without roommates.
Most CC graduates will agree, Colorado Springs is a great place to go to college. The experts now agree that it’s a great place to stay after you’re done.
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Men’s Ultimate Frisbee Team Wins D-III Nationals
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Photos submitted by Wasabi Ultimate
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By Julia Fennell ’21
Wasabi was undefeated all weekend and ultimately beat Middlebury College 15-11 to take home the national title.
“Wasabi played like the best team at this tournament because, frankly, they were,” a writer for Ulti World wrote. “Their perfect blend of star power, depth, adaptability, and athleticism was a recipe for national success.”
“The win means so much to me and I’m so proud of my teammates for all they accomplished during this season,” says Grench. “But what means more to me are the relationships I was able to build with my teammates and coaches throughout this season and the three prior seasons.”
The D-III National College Championships took place May 20-22 in Obetz, Ohio.
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Celebrate Juneteenth with a Virtual Event
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Next Wed., June 14, 2-3:30 p.m., learn about the history of Juneteenth from author, national public speaker, and education juggernaut, Adam Smith. Celebrate the talent of the local community and find out how you can get involved in Juneteenth activities near you! All members of the Colorado College community, including students, faculty and staff, alumni, and families, are invited to attend.
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The American Numismatic Association Offers a Summer Seminar
Summer Seminar is a once-a-year opportunity for numismatic learning and camaraderie that offers students a varied selection of weeklong courses designed for discovery or continued study.
For many students, Summer Seminar is a life-changing event; it has catapulted the careers of several of the nation’s most respected collectors, authors, and dealers.
Classes are designed to suit every collector’s interests and include courses such as: Grading U.S. Coins, Detecting Counterfeit and Altered Coins, ancient Greek and Roman coinage, Early American Copper Coinage, Colonial Americana, Morgan Dollars, World Numismatics, and much more.
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Tom Byron ’23 Wins Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs
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By Julia Fennell ’21
Tom Byron ’23 has won a Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs, which will allow him to work at several different organizations over nine months, gaining invaluable experience and professional development skills. The Coro Fellows Program aims to equip upcoming leaders with knowledge, skills, and networks to create positive change. Fellows gain a wide range of experiences in different types of work as a result of rotating through organizations.
“Tom might be one of the most motivated students I’ve worked with,” says Gretchen Wardell, student success specialist who worked with Byron throughout his time at CC. “Tom’s passion for politics is unmatched, and Coro will provide him with practical experience and knowledge about communities, politics, and organizing. While the mission of the Coro Fellowship is to train the new generation of leaders, Tom is already a leader, and Coro will be a great jumpstart to a promising future!”
“I think CC was some of the best preparation I could have for Coro,” says Byron, a political science major. “The program works by cycling us through different organizations every six weeks for nine months, so it’s kind of like the Block Plan for jobs. We might work for a government agency, then a nonprofit, then a corporation, then a political campaign, then a labor union, all to teach us about how power works in American cities.”
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If you’re looking to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community, you can participate in your local pride fest! Pikes Peak Pride 2023, happening June 10-11, is a community event expected to gather thousands of visitors together from across the Pikes Peak Region into downtown Colorado Springs. There will be two full days of vendor booths, food trucks, a beer garden, and entertainment to include a fabulous parade on Sunday starting at 11 a.m.
Free for everyone and beginning at Alamo Square Park, this year’s theme is “The Power of Pride” and will feature a commemoration and tribute ceremony on June 10 at 11 a.m., to honor the Club Q victims. Both days will run from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Come celebrate and support our local LGTBQ+ community!
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What’s Happening On Campus
June 11-17:
- USA Hockey will have approximately 275 people on campus for their camps.
June 14-16:
- CC Conference in Geometric Topology will be happening.
- Association of Intermountain Housing Officers will be having summer workshops on campus.
June 16-30:
- Vocal Arts Festival begins their three week summer seminars and performances.
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Concrete Couch Founder Steve Wood ’84 Given the Livesay Award for Social Change
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Executive Director and Founder of Concrete Couch, Steve Wood ’84, has been given the Livesay Award for Social Change at the Community Engagement Recognition Night.
Wood, who studied geology and studio art at CC, is an artist first and foremost. After graduation, he worked with Colorado Springs master muralist Eric Bransby. His public art career started as a freelance independent contractor which eventually led to the creation of Concrete Couch, the 501(c)(3) we know today. He has been teaching children, teens, and adults in Colorado Springs for over 30 years.
Wood’s lifework exemplifies the mission and vision of the Public Interest Fellowship Program. Concrete Couch is not just a non-profit that exists to build community through creative projects. Under Wood’s leadership, it has provided a vibrant network of community partners and learners across the state of Colorado to experience the impact of a non-profit. These opportunities not only provide beautiful civic artifacts for current and future generations but experiences for people to learn how to be in community with each other.
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New graduates celebrate following Commencement for the Class of 2023 Sunday, May 28.
Photo by Mark Reis
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