Andrew Han ’25

Andrew Han ’25 earned a Watson Fellowship for his project, “The Bicycle as a Tool for Community Empowerment.” The bicycle’s introduction two centuries ago ushered in a new form of social and economic mobility. Exploring global bicycle infrastructure and advocacy – from rural communities to congested urban streets – this project asks how these simple machines uplift communities, improve the environment, and address social inequity.

“My Watson project emerged from my lifelong love of bicycles but was deeply informed by my experiences working at the Bike & Ski Co-op here on campus and community organizations like PikeRide, Concrete Couch, and Kids on Bikes. Throughout my Watson year, I will connect with bike advocates and organizations in The Netherlands, Sierra Leone, and Bolivia (and perhaps a couple more countries) to empower communities through fixing, distributing, and riding bikes,” says Han. “I feel incredibly grateful for every mentor, advisor, professor, classmate, and friend that has shaped my time at CC. I am now equally excited and nervous for this next life-changing experience.”

Han would especially like to thank Rachael Abler, Associate Director of Outdoor Education, for her help during his time at CC and throughout the Watson application process.

Sabrina Liu ’27, Stewart Kristiansen ’27, Oliver Keeley ’26 

Sabrina Liu ’27, Stewart Kristiansen ’27, and Oliver Keeley ’26 have received a Life of the Mind Grant for the creation of a new student-produced STEM publication.

This project has two core components: Aperture, a STEM publication released once per semester, and Singularity, a weekly podcast. 

Aperture will feature a plethora of scientific and pre-professional writings, from brief and accessible introductions to scientific concepts and spotlights on student theses and faculty research, to alumni career paths and pieces of art. Although Aperture is primarily focused on the natural sciences, it also aims to facilitate and inspire conversation, communication, and collaboration between students, faculty, and alumni. 

The Singularity podcast aims to complement the publication by offering an accessible and more informal platform for students, alumni, and faculty to share their research projects and professional journeys on a more regular basis. One of the main goals of Singularity is to create a space to share ideas with minimal time commitment for the guest. It will be available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 

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Fear of failure, encountering hardship, or facing a challenge – these are universal experiences. We worry we may not be able to cope or that asking for help will diminish other’s belief in us or our belief in ourselves. But we can’t be perfect, we won’t always be able to do it all on our own, and we may not recognize our strength and ability to bounce back when we falter.

CC Bounces Back asks members of our campus community to share a story of an experience of failure or a challenge and how success, learning, or personal growth came through that failure. These stories, along with data from the 2023 National College Health Assessment, recognize our community’s internal resilience and ability to recover from challenges and combat grind culture.

Interested in sharing your own story? Fill out our interest form. Open to staff, faculty, students, and alumni.

As the academic year winds down, the Parking Office would like to remind the campus community of key updates regarding parking permit registration for the 2025–26 academic year. Registration opens for staff and faculty on Monday, Jun. 9 at 8 a.m., and for students on Monday, Jul. 7 at 8 a.m.

Due to limited availability, all permits will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that per housing contracts, first-year students are not permitted to bring vehicles to campus. As a reminder, the updated fee structures for staff and faculty were communicated via email from the Dean of the College on April 1.

Current parking permits remain valid through Sunday, Aug. 31. Step-by-step registration instructions and parking location options will be posted on the Parking Office website once registration opens. In August, an email notification will be sent informing you when your permit is ready to be picked up from Mail Services. Keep in mind that while you may select a preferred lot, assignments are not guaranteed and will be made as close to your request as possible.

CC students and alumni gather in Bemis Hall on Oct. 3, 2024 for Business Careers Night hosted by the Career Center. Photo provided by the Career Center.

By Zara Zafar ’27

In a lively evening that brought together the past and future of CC’s business community, the Career Center hosted Business Careers Night this past October. The event, an expansion of the previously held Finance Symposium, expanded its scope to encompass a broader range of business fields, offering students a broader perspective of potential career paths.

Over 100 students sat at tables with alumni whose career paths aligned with their interests, facilitating meaningful connections over dinner and dessert. This format created an intimate setting for students to gain insights from those who once walked the same campus and now navigate diverse business landscapes.

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Yucca Leaves Design #747. Photo provided by the FAC

With hundreds of designs embodying the spirit of Art Nouveau and glazes in dozens of colors, Van Briggle pottery has left a lasting impact in the world of art pottery. Ever wondered how these iconic designs and dazzling glazes came to be? Join FAC museum staff in the Agents of Care gallery on Friday, May 16 from 1-4 p.m. to view a selection of Van Briggle ceramics not currently on display and learn more about how Artus and Anne Van Briggle came to call Colorado Springs their home and base of operations. There will be a curatorial talk starting at 1 p.m. with drop-in hours in the Agents of Care gallery continuing until 4 p.m.

Connor Chen ’25, left, Ryan Bañagale ’00, center, Eliot Kirkham ’25, right, and Iyanla Ayite ’25 at the piano. Photo by Jamie Cotten