Science at Colorado College: Past, Present, and Future
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CC has a long history as an institution of unparalleled science education. For 150 years, the College has produced scientists who are not only skilled in their fields, but equipped with the holistic, critical thinking that is earned through an education in the liberal arts. In this Block 5 Cover Story, we look at alums who have excelled in the sciences after graduation, explore some of the ways that science is taught on campus today, and look forward to improvements to come in the world of science education at CC.
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The Tiger Lookalike Contest
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Join us on Friday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in Cornerstone for the most epic event of the year: The Tiger Lookalike Contest! While this contest is for student participants only, staff and faculty are welcome to join the fun!
Here’s how it works: Dress up as your best “tiger” self—go bold, creative, and over the top! Strut your stuff on the catwalk to the song of your choice for our celebrity judges:
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- President Manya Whitaker (in her Tiger best)
- CCGSA President Koray Gates
- Mike from Benji’s (yes, THAT Mike)
- Professor Lora Louise Broady ’83
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Why should you compete? The prizes are legendary!
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- A life-sized tiger plushie (perfect for your dorm)
- A life-sized tiger cardboard cutout (the ultimate selfie partner)
- A tall tiger trophy to flex your win
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Even if competing isn’t your vibe, come hang out. We’ll have:
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- Tiger-themed treats and drinks
- Fun games and activities
- A guaranteed good time with your squad
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Organismal Biology & Ecology Alum Uses Liberal Arts Education to Increase Plant Awareness
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Josh Felton ’22. Photo provided by Felton.
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By Julia Fennell ’21
CC is known for its strong liberal arts education, where students are taught to think critically, express themselves articulately, and share ideas in a way that others can understand. These lessons, combined with CC’s strong science programs, has set Josh Felton ’22 up for a successful career in botany, the scientific study of plants.
“CC was a transformative experience that shaped both my personal and professional growth as a person in the broader society and as an academic,” says Felton, a former Organismal Biology and Ecology major. “Across my 32 blocks, I cultivated creativity in my classes and thought, which I now channel into hobbies like playing guitar and film photography.”
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Film by CC Alum Featured at Sundance Film Festival
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Guy Mossman ’95. Photo provided by Mossman.
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By Megan Clancy ’07
Guy Mossman ’95 is a director and cinematographer, best known for his dramatic photography on award-winning documentary films such as Buck (2011), Mariachi High (2012), Bending the Arc (2017), Owned: A Tale of Two Americas (2018), and Feels Good Man (2020). But before his years behind the camera began, he was a Studio Art major at CC, playing soccer for Horst Richardson and spending time off campus snowboarding and rock climbing.
“I fell in love with the Block Plan right away,” says Mossman. “I had a very artistic experience, a very creative experience at CC. I was doing sculptures with Carl Reed. I was doing theater with Thaddeus Phillips and all the people there in the theater department. And then I was playing soccer. And then I would go hiking and rock climbing. It was this experience where you get to try so many things, and you can break any stereotype. CC was that place.”
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Enjoy First Friday at the FAC
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Photo provided by the FAC.
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Join us for the February First Friday on Friday, Feb. 7 from 5-8 p.m. It is opening day for the museum’s newest exhibition, Alisa Banks: Unerased, curated by Jillian Sico, Printer of The Press at CC.
First Friday offers free admission to all current exhibitions, and faculty and staff can enjoy BOGO drinks in Deco Lounge from 4:30-5:30 p.m., with drinks and snacks available for purchase throughout the event. Don’t miss it!
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Kate Nelson ’17, RKM Coordinator for Outdoor Education, climbing out of the water with students Eliza Blanning ’26, Olivia Grubb ’25, and Kelli Daugherty ’25 looking on during an Outdoor Ed trip to Thailand during the summer of 2024. Photo provided by Amy Yang ’27.
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