Dr. Traci Brynne Voyles

The History Department invites you to this year’s Pettit Lecture, “Bodily Natures, Natural Bodies: Settler Colonialism, Indigenous Motherhood, and the Dispossessive Politics of Reproduction,” to be delivered by Dr. Traci Brynne Voyles, on Tuesday, September 3 at 4:30 p.m. in the Tim Fuller Event Space in Tutt Library. Light refreshments will be provided.

This talk examines late nineteenth century ideas about the naturalness – or not – of childbirth. In 1889, a doctor named A.F. King weighed in on a debate among his colleagues about whether or not childbirth was natural: “If we would understand natural parturition, pure and simple, we must study primitive woman – woman of the forest and the field.”

The Pettit Lecture series was established by family and friends in honor of Arthur G. Pettit, a distinguished scholar, teacher, and historian who was an associate professor of History at CC until his death in 1977.

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Join us Friday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. in Celeste Theatre for an evening with author Rebecca F. Kuang as she discusses her novel Yellowface – the audacious novel that’s entertained and challenged readers worldwide.

A blistering satire of publishing, Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the alienation of social media. A Marshall Scholar with degrees from Cambridge and Oxford, Kuang is also the author of The Poppy War trilogy and Babel. She is currently completing a PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale.

This talk is generously sponsored by Humanities for Our Times: From Epistemologies and Methodologies to Liberatory Creative Practice and Social Justice.

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We wanted to inform you of some changes to our free, 24/7 Mental Health Support offered to students. We have a new provider, Uwill, which should improve the services for our community. In order to use the 24/7 service, students must complete a one-time registration by visiting this page. If you are facing a mental health emergency, call 1-833-646-1526 to reach one of Uwill’s licensed therapists trained in crisis response. For medical emergencies, please call 911.

Photo by Jamie Cotten

Mark your calendars! Interim President Manya Whitaker will present a Virtual College Update on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 12-1 p.m. MT. While information will be geared toward alumni, parents, and families, members of the campus community are also invited to tune in. In addition to Interim President Whitaker’s remarks, Vice President for Enrollment Tony Cabasco and Associate Vice President for Student Success Aaron Stoller will share highlights from the entering Class of 2028 and the latest news on our student success initiatives.

If you would like to attend live, please use this Zoom link: https://coloradocollege.zoom.us/j/91598625723. We know this conflicts with the Block 1 Faculty lunch, so please note that recording will also be available, and published in The Peak following the event.

Photo provided by Neena Grover

By Alexa Gromko

Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Neena Grover is being recognized by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for being a leader in her field. Grover has received the organization’s William C. Rose Award for Exemplary Contributions to Education through teaching and supporting emerging scientists.

Grover’s lab at CC studies the role of sequence on small RNA motif stability. She and her students are particularly interested in the interactions between RNA and metal ions. Grover is a founding member of the ASBMB Undergraduate Student Chapters program and serves as the adviser for the K-12 science outreach program at CC.

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Ready to embrace your artistic side this fall? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, Bemis School of Art at the FAC has a wide range of classes to spark your imagination and enhance your skills.

CC faculty and staff receive discounts on classes! Just become a FAC Member (50% off for faculty and staff) and then you’ll receive the Member price on Bemis classes. Email fac.membership@coloradocollege.edu for more info about membership.

Around 450 incoming first-year students formed the number “150” in honor of CC’s 150th anniversary on August 21 at Washburn Field during New Student Orientation week. Photo by Jamie Cotten