It’s officially week two, and you’ve survived the joy and chaos of the start of the year: preseason, Bridge, International Student Orientation, New Student Orientation, or maybe all of the above. Congratulations!
By now, you’ve probably figured out where the dining hall is. You know that Rastall to Barnes takes more than three minutes, the line at Benji’s isn’t the “quick caffeine fix” you planned, and the back row isn’t really an option in a class of 15. Maybe you’ve even found a favorite tree on Ta’va Quad or scoped out your Block Crush. In other words, you’re a little less lost than you were a week ago.
But finding your way around campus and finding your place on campus aren’t quite the same thing.
If you’re still figuring out where you fit, who your people are, or even who you want to be here, you’re not behind. A new academic year asks all of us to find our footing again, including faculty and staff. Belonging rarely happens all at once. It grows through small moments: recognizing a familiar face, trying something new, showing up a second time, or finding somewhere you can exhale.
So keep finding your way. Wander into that speaker you saw on the bathroom flyer. Visit the Career Center—FINALLY! Join that club. Introduce yourself to your Block Crush.
You don’t have to have CC, or yourself at CC, figured out yet. None of us do.
So here’s to being a little less lost, a little more connected, and making room for each other along the way. Like the video below states, you belong at Colorado College.
In Community,
Rosalie
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National Topic of Interest
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On July 23, the Department of Education announced that it would no longer enforce Title VI using a disparate-impact standard—this is the principle that a policy can raise civil rights concerns because of its discriminatory effects even without evidence of discriminatory intent. As reported by the AP, “The Education Department will no longer consider school policies that disproportionately harm one group of students as discriminatory unless the discrimination is intentional, rescinding a decades-long standard for civil rights enforcement.” You can read more about this on the Associated Press.
This, however, does not mean that CC will use this standard to identify and address discrimination. If you have a concern about harassment or discrimination contact David Jensen, AVP for Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator.
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All three of CC’s ADEI-related committees will be up and running beginning in Block 1. If you serve on one, check your email for invitations, information, and meeting dates. If you just want to know what all these acronyms mean, here’s a quick primer: IDEAL (Institutional Diversity, Equity & Accessibility Leadership Team) is an operational governance group made up of campus leaders with formal responsibility for advancing ADEI work across the College. IPP (International People & Practices) is a subcommittee of IDEAL focused on coordinating institutional practices and navigating the increasingly complex immigration landscape affecting our international community. ACC (Antiracism Commitment Committee) is a representative body with members from across campus charged with helping hold the institution accountable to its commitments to antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Climb the Bell Tower
Weeks 1-3, Fridays at 1:15 p.m.
Shove Chapel
Jewish High Holiday Sign Up
Contact Jewishlife@coloradocollege.edu
Shove Council: A Cozy Lunchtime Student Discussion Group
Weeks 1-3, Wednesdays from 12:15 p.m./after class-1:15 p.m.
Sacred Grounds
A student-led group fostering meaningful conversations about life and spirituality. A CC tradition since 1978.
Meditation at CC
Mondays at 6 p.m., Tuesdays at 4 p.m., Thursdays at 8 a.m.
Substance-Free Mixer (Co-sponsored with the Wellness Resource Center)
Friday, Sept. 4, 5-6 p.m.
Sacred Grounds
Come connect with other students interested in substance-free living. Pizza provided.
Student Grief Support Community Meal
Monday, Sept. 7, 5-6 p.m.
Sacred Grounds
An Informal space to be in community with other students experiencing and/or living with grief
Introduction to Qigong
Sept. 8, 4-5 p.m.
Side Chapel of Shove
Welcome Back Dinner
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 5-6 p.m.
Sacred Grounds
Join the Chaplain’s Office for dinner and community as we start a new year. Come connect with new and returning friends. Learn about spiritual community at CC.
Medicine Bag Making
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6-9 p.m.
Sacred Grounds
Sabor! Taste of Latin America
Friday, Sept. 11, 12:30-2 p.m.
Gaylord Hall
Fall Equinox Smudge Ceremony with Lee Plenty Wolf
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6-7:30 p.m.
Tutt Event Space
UndocuJoy Celebration
Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 12:30-2 p.m.
Gaylord Hall
Staff and Faculty Spirituality Meet-Up
Thursday, Sept. 24, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Sacred Grounds
Curious to get to know other staff and faculty who have an interest in spirituality, religion, and contemplative practices? Join the Chaplain’s Office over lunch. Bring your own and/or enjoy a simple meal with vegetarian soup.
Fireside Chat with Ken Salazar
Sept. 28, 6:30-8 p.m.
Celeste Theater
Ken Salazar ’77, former U.S. Senator, Secretary of the Interior, and Ambassador to Mexico, will be on campus for a fireside chat with Santiago Guerra, Professor of Southwest Studies, and Rosalie Rodriguez, College Diversity Officer. Salazar will discuss his belief that diversity is America’s superpower and his call for a new North American Alliance. Seating is limited so be sure to register.
Sense of Place field engagement: Truth and Remembrance—The Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
Saturday, Oct. 3
If you are interested in learning more, please fill out the sign-up sheet.
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Religious and Cultural Observances
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Photo by Lonnie Timmons III/Colorado College
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Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange is this semester’s Antiracist Book Club selection. This work, and your conversations, are sure to shape our campus culture and communities. Please organize amongst yourselves and/or join us for our ABC related programming.
Both a prequel and sequel to There There (2018), Wandering Stars “traces the legacies of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School through to the shattering aftermath of Orvil Red Feather’s shooting in There There.”
Wandering Stars is now available at the CC Bookstore. Pick up your copy with your CC ID. Limited digital and audio versions will also be available through Tutt Library. Join the conversation, access more resources, and learn about upcoming related events at Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange | Antiracist Book Club.
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IEB Co-Sponsorship Program
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Institutional Equity & Belonging (IEB) offers up to $250 in co-sponsorship funding for campus events that promote equity and justice. Departments, offices, student groups, and athletic teams may apply by submitting the request form and required materials. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with decisions issued within two weeks. Funded events must acknowledge IEB’s support and include the IEB logo on all promotional materials. For questions, contact IEB or review this form to apply.
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ACE Grants—Fall Deadline is Oct. 1
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The IEB grant program helps reduce financial barriers to professional development and programming that advance antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI). Grants may support participation in, attendance at, or creation of opportunities that further the College’s mission and individual growth.
Complete this form describing your funding needs.
Applications for fall 2026 funding are due Oct. 1; applications for spring 2027 funding are due March 1, 2027. Because review and decisions require at least two weeks, we strongly recommend applying at least one month before your activity.
The IEB leadership team will review requests for alignment with its mission and vision and notify applicants by email within two weeks. The grant will remain open until funds are exhausted, at which point the campus will be notified.
Office hours will be held Tuesdays, Sept. 9, 16, and 30, from 1-3 p.m. in Worner 216 for anyone who would like to discuss a potential submission before the Oct. 1 deadline.
Please visit us on the web for information on how to apply.
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