11/30/22 | Climbing | Remembering Ed Webster, 66
“As a Colorado College student from 1974 to 1978, Ed cranked almost daily at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs and climbed extensively at Colorado’s Eldorado Canyon and Rocky Mountain National Park, Arizona’s Sedona Spires and Granite Mountain, and in the red rock country surrounding Moab.”
11/29/22 | Office of Special Investigations | Therapy dog brings natural skillset to OSI mission
“So far, Oliver has brought his special therapy to residents and staff at the Cedar Springs Behavioral Health center, the USAFA Doggies and Dessert event for cadets, employees at the Amazon Distribution Center, and Colorado College students.”
11/24/22 | Style | Meet Walmart heir Lukas Walton, one of the richest millennials in the world: with a US$20 billion net worth at 36, he’s focusing on philanthropy over the retail empire his grandad Sam Walton founded
“According to Business Insider, the young heir attended Colorado College and majored in environmental science and economics. Forbes estimated his wealth to be US$20.5 billion and named him among the top 10 youngest American billionaires in 2022.”
11/23/22 | Vail Daily | Anna Baker: When hitting for average isn’t enough
“The senior’s shortlist of colleges includes Pepperdine University, Colorado State University, Colorado College and the University of Utah — tennis, her favorite sport, is still in the cards, but she’s closed the last softball chapter.”
11/23/22 | Colorado Springs Indy | Springs Utilities adopts new programs to curtail demand on electricity generation
“Early on, the pilot program triggered construction of several projects by startup SunShare, launched by a Colorado College grad, Davie Amster-Olszewski.”
11/17/22 | The Gazette | New mental health initiatives at Colorado College include resiliency building using Children’s Hospital model
“New initiatives to support mental wellness are taking shape at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, following two students dying by suicide on campus since spring and a third student death of an unknown cause off campus.”
11/17/22 | Local Today | New mental health initiatives at Colorado College include building resilience using the Children’s Hospital model
“At Colorado College in Colorado Springs, new initiatives to support mental wellbeing are taking shape after two students died by suicide on campus since spring and a third student died off campus from unknown causes.”
11/15/22 | Pikes Peak Courier | One year later in Afghanistan | From My Perspective
“In September, Dr. Nina Ansary spoke about the history and status of women in Afghanistan at Colorado College at the invitation of the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council.”
11/14/22 | The Gazette | The names behind some of Colorado Springs’ most beloved trails
“Mount Cutler Trail: Philanthropist Henry Cutler saw to some of Colorado College’s first buildings. His contributions were enough to have him honored by a mountain in view; one of North Cheyenne Cañon Park’s most popular trails goes up it.”
11/12/22 | KOAA | Women’s Film Festival celebrate 35th year
“The 35th annual Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival was held on the Colorado College campus.”
11/11/22 | NIM Political Report | Conservation candidates won elections, now must rise to address challenges like climate change
“This was not fully surprising as polls like the Colorado College State of the Rockies’ 2022 poll have shown voters in the western United States largely support conservation measures.”
11/9/22 | CS Indy | Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival: The 35th annual festival celebrates women in difficult times
“Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival is in its 35th year and has grown substantially since its debut, taking place over three days and four screens at Colorado College.”
11/5/22 | Nature World News | Grieving Mother Elephant Carries Body of Dead Calf for Two Days
“According to Colorado College professor Bob Jacobs, elephants and other mammals share the same fundamental neural structures as people. Jacob’s field is neuroanatomy and non-human animal communication.”