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April is National Arab American Heritage Month!
Last Saturday was the start of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM).
“National Arab American Heritage Month is a movement to reclaim our narrative, history, language, music, food, and to exercise our civic duty as Arab Americans,” said Warren David, president of Arab America.
Every April, the Arab America Foundation hosts a national event in Washington, D.C., celebrating NAAHM. The event is attended by members of Congress, state and local leaders, and members of the Arab American community, celebrating with Arab cuisine and cultural presentations.
This year, the AAF is seeking recognition from all 50 states.
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New Podcast to Feature President Richardson
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The brand new “What’s Your Why? Advice from Higher Ed Leadership” podcast was established after a group of higher education leaders began sharing stories on why they chose this field and how their purpose guides them through this challenging work. President L. Song Richardson recently joined the podcast for the inaugural episode to talk about her vision for Colorado College: preparing students to create a more just world by igniting their potential.
Through this podcast, listeners will gain valuable insight into navigating difficult situations, building support on campus, and advocating for students. Listen here: http://wywpodcast.com/
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Mayotte Signs Contract Extension Through 2027-28 Season
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Kris Mayotte, who guided the Colorado College hockey team to its first appearance in the NCHC Championship Game last weekend, has signed a contract extension securing him as the head coach of the Tigers through 2028, Vice President and Director of Athletics Lesley Irvine announced last week.
“Kris is a special and complete coach,” said Irvine. “He is an elite recruiter and talent developer, and has quickly become a valued member of this entire community. He has built an incredible staff and we feel strongly that he is the right person to lead our program to chase championships. We couldn’t be more excited about the future.”
Mayotte, who recently finished his second year behind the CC bench, led the Tigers to the most victories in one season since the 2018-19 campaign. His team collected five wins over nationally-ranked teams, including a 4-2 triumph on the road over No. 3-ranked St. Cloud State. The Tigers were outstanding defensively all season, posting six shutouts, the most in one season since the 2001-02 campaign (8), and allowed two goals or less in 20 games.
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CCE is Currently Accepting Nominations for Community Engagement Awards.
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Colorado College Justice Watch Club Launches Two New Projects
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Denton Aingworth ’26, Koray Gates ’25, Neharika Arora ’24, and Emma Jones ’26 are pictured on Oct. 13, 2022, prior to court watching.
Photo submitted by Koray Gates ’25.
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By Julia Fennell ’21
Students in the Justice Watch club participate in court watching, where they sit in on sessions in the El Paso County Courthouse, to help keep judges accountable and aid the public’s understanding of what judges in their community are doing.
One of the club’s primary goals is to increase fairness in the judicial system. “Some of us come from a prison abolition angle and see this work as a stepping stone, while others don’t contest the validity of the court system but want to keep judges accountable to the community,” says Emma Fowkes ’24, co-chair of the club.
“I chose to become a co-chair of Justice Watch because there is a lot wrong with the court system and its treatment of individuals,” says Koray Gates ’25, co-chair of the club.
The Justice Watch club helps advance CC’s commitment to antiracism in several ways, including working to increase transparency and give the public a greater role in who gets to work in a system that determines the fates of members in our society.
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Professor Natalie Gosnell’s “The Gift” Now at FAC
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Photo by Michael Christiano
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“The Gift,” running now through June 18 at the Fine Arts Center, explores the humanness of the astrophysical phenomenon involving a transfer of energy between two stars — one star loses its mass to another.
The co-creators of “ The Gift,” Natalie Gosnell ’08, assistant professor of physics, Janani Balasubramanian, and Andrew Kircher, are facilitating a workshop on exploring metaphors we use in everyday life, and how we can shift those metaphors to set new futures in motion. Attendees should visit the exhibition prior to the workshop April 8, 5 p.m. and sign up in advance.
Project collaborators Gosnell, Balasubramanian, and Kircher will discuss “ The Gift” in a panel discussion April 8, 7 p.m. Register in advance.
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Sam Johnson ’25, Alex Rhodes ’25, and Anna Brief ’24 play guitar and sing in Packard Hall, April 5.
Photo by Lonnie Timmons III
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