Around the Block – Campus News

Begin 2023 by Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Colorado College will continue its tradition of hosting a community-wide celebration in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., gathering in-person for the first time in three years.

On Monday, Jan. 16, the community is invited to begin the day with the All People’s Breakfast and social hour from 7:30-8:30 a.m. in Ed Robson Arena. The breakfast is followed by this year’s keynote presentation featuring speaker Mike Edmonds and focusing on the theme “It Starts with Me: Cultivating a Beloved Community Mindset to Transform Unjust Systems.” Reserve your seat now at Eventbrite.

At 10:15 a.m., participate in a Unity March from the CC campus at the corner of Cache La Poudre and Tejon St., to Acacia Park, where the program features local dance and musical performers and guest speaker Sharon Tunson.

The world-renowned Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble will wrap up the day’s events at 7 p.m. in the Mohrman Theatre in Armstrong Hall, with special guests, the Colorado Springs Chapter Choir of the Gospel Music Workshop of America, also performing.

All events are free and open to the public.

Student Lounge Named After Rochelle Dickey

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During Homecoming and Family Weekend 2022, CC hosted a ribbon cutting of its first-ever multicultural student lounge: The Rochelle T. Dickey Student Lounge. This was made possible through a collaboration between CCSGA and the Butler Center. The space honors Dickey, who retires after 32 years of service (36 years at CC if you count her time as a student!) in Spring 2023.

Winter Break Information

Adam F. Press Fitness Center:

Winter Break Operating Hours

  • Wednesday, Dec. 21: 6:30-9 a.m. and 12:15-7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 22 through Wednesday, Jan. 4: CLOSED

Half Block Operating Hours

  • Thursday, Jan. 5 and Friday, Jan. 6: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 7 and Sunday Jan. 8: CLOSED
  • Monday, Jan. 9-Friday, Jan. 13: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 14 and Sunday Jan. 15: CLOSED
  • Monday, Jan. 16-Friday, Jan. 20: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 21 and Sunday, Jan. 22: CLOSED
  • Monday, Jan. 23-Friday, Jan. 27: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Normal Operating Hours Resume

  • Saturday, Jan. 28: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 
  • Sunday, Jan. 29: 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
CC Mail Center Open Limited Hours for Winter Break
Staff will be on hand to receive deliveries from Amazon, USPS, UPS, and FedEx and to release mail and packages to students on the following days:
  • Tuesday, Dec. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 
As a reminder, students have access to the package lockers everyday 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 
Bookstore:
  • Wednesday, Dec. 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.  
    • All rental returns are due by 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 
  • Friday, Dec. 23, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 
  • Saturday, Dec. 24-Monday, Jan. 2: CLOSED
  • January 3-27: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 
The Counseling Center
There is always a 24/7 counselor on call as well as after-hours phone counselors available at (719) 389-6093, press 2; or by contacting Campus Safety.   

Campus Safety Tips If You’re Away During Winter Break

 
Protect Your Belongings
  • Bring valuables with you or stow them out of sight in a closet, locked trunk, or lockable storage area.
  • Do NOT leave your bike on a rack! Take bicycles home or bring them inside a locked residence hall room or office. During breaks, we see a large increase in bike thefts.
  • IF you are leaving a bike on campus for Winter Break:
    • Campus Safety will be tagging bikes for removal bikes from racks if they are missing parts, haven’t moved in a long time, or appear abandoned. If you receive an orange band on your bike, contact Campus Safety so your bike lock does not get cut!
    • All bikes collected will be reserved for 30 days, then will be donated. 
    • If you have a bike you no longer use, you can donate the bike to the CC Bike and Ski Co-op; drop it off at Campus Safety or the Outdoor Education Center.
  • Make sure your bike is registered.
Lock Up
  • No matter what floor, lock all exterior windows and doors and remind roommates/other family members to do the same.
  • Take out the trash.
  • Clean out the refrigerator and remove anything that could go bad.
  • Unplug electrical appliances including space heaters.
  • Leave the heat on in buildings to prevent pipes from freezing.
  • Extension cords are designed for short term use. UNPLUG all extension cords.

    Secure Vehicles
    • If you’re leaving your vehicle on campus, email parking@coloradocollege.edu BEFORE departure to make appropriate accommodations for permitted lots and street zones.
    • The Parking Office will be closed during Winter Break.
    • If leaving a vehicle in a university parking lot or garage over the break, remove all valuables, close the windows tightly, and lock the doors.
    Campus Safety support during Winter Break
    Normal coverage, 24/7/365
    Non-emergency number, (719) 389-6707
    Emergency number, (719) 389-6911
    Stay connected using RAVE Guardian App
    If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Campus Safety, campussafety@coloradocolledge.edu and find additional resources.

    Robert G. Moore to Retire in Spring 2023

    ID: caucasian man with very little white hair, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, blue stripe tie, smiling at the camera.
    By Julia Fennell ’21

    Robert G. Moore, senior vice president for Finance and Administration, chief financial officer, and chief operating officer, will retire in Spring 2023.

    “It has been a privilege to serve CC, its students, and employees throughout the past 14 years,” Moore says. “Colorado College is a rare place where the dedication and drive of the entire campus community make it possible to achieve, solve, and innovate every day. I am grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to build on CC’s strengths and to have a part in creating the unparalleled experience we provide for CC students.”

    Photo of the Week

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    Cutler Hall, Dec. 7.
    Photo by Lonnie Timmons III 
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