For National Voter Education Week, CC Votes will be passing out burritos and providing information on ballot initiatives, along with helping get people registered to vote, on Monday, Oct. 7 from noon-2 p.m. Find them at the crosswalk between Boettcher Center and Tutt Library, near the newly installed ballot drop box. Come grab a burrito and learn more about what’s on the ballot!
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Finding an Avatar vs. Finding Recognition
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By Zara Zafar ’27
In a thought-provoking lecture, acclaimed author Rebecca F. Kuang delved into the topic of Asian American representation in literature, exploring its evolution, impact, and the challenges it presents to writers today. Kuang, known for her bestselling works including the Poppy War Trilogy and Yellowface, drew from her personal experiences and extensive research to paint a nuanced picture of representation in Asian American literature.
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CC’s 150th Extravaganza is just around the corner – and you are invited!
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In less than one month, more than 1,000 CC faculty, staff, alumni, and students will come together on campus to celebrate Homecoming Weekend. The celebration will culminate with THE event of the year – the 150th Extravaganza – on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8-11 p.m. Join us for a night filled with live music, dancing, casino games, and an after-party drone show over Tava Quad.
Exclusive Deal for Faculty & Staff: Tickets are just $25, which includes access to the entire weekend’s events and two drink tickets for the big night. Register now!
Want to attend for FREE? Volunteer for two shifts, and your Extravaganza ticket is on us! Interested in volunteering? Check with your supervisor about department support and email Kristie Damgaard to sign up.
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CC Earns Second HEED Award,
New CDO Looks Ahead
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By Alexa Gromko
For the second year in a row, CC has won a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. The award is given to higher ed institutions that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and comes after years of hard work put forth through an institutional commitment to antiracism and a focus on social mobility and access. CC’s two-time winning of this award is in large part thanks to the efforts of its new Chief Diversity Officer, Rosalie Rodriguez.
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Vintage Market Pop-up & Live Music
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Today, Friday, Oct. 4 from 1-3 p.m. you’re invited to a vintage market and live music event in Hybl Community Center. CCSGA, in partnership with EcoVillage, The Hause Collective Thrift and Lounge, and CC Mobile Arts, has created this event to center connection with the Colorado Springs community, sustainable consumption, and appreciation for student music on campus. Fill a bag with clothes for just $20 while listening to some amazing bands, including Sallie and the Swamp Goblins!
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CC Professor Heads to Costa Rica as Fulbright Scholar
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By Megan Clancy ’07
In April, Dr. Corina McKendry was selected as a Fulbright Scholar for 2024-25. In January, she’ll head to Costa Rica for six months to study local governments’ climate actions.
“Costa Rica is well known for its commitment to addressing climate change and for being a leader in conservation,” says McKendry. “In many ways, this tiny country sets the global standard for what’s possible. But I’m interested in what these efforts look like at the municipal level.”
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ALHAMDU Archives the Present and Future at the FAC
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By Megan Clancy ’07
The FAC recently welcomed its newest exhibition to campus. ALHAMDU | MUSLIM FUTURISM is an evolving multidisciplinary exhibition and archive created by MIPSTERZ, a non-traditional arts and culture collective for emerging Muslim, Muslim-adjacent, and allied creatives. The exhibition features a variety of work from paintings, photography, illustrations, and sculptures to installations, digital media, soundscapes, film, virtual reality, and interactive experiences.
ALHAMDU’s presence on campus is an event three years in the making, requiring the efforts of countless people at the FAC, CC, and in the Colorado Springs community. It now takes up the entirety of the FAC’s second floor and is the largest temporary exhibition to ever show in the museum.
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Captain Isaac Becker ’17 and other Blue Angels pilots with Professor Mike Taber ’86 and his wife, Kara Taber ’85 (center) on August 16. Photo provided by Mike Taber.
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