We’re less than one week out from the Inauguration of Dr. Manya Whitaker, 15th President of Colorado College! We hope to see you Saturday, Nov. 8, for this historic celebration bringing together students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and families, and friends of CC. Please review the details below to help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Event Schedule
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- Community Breakfast and Block Talks: 8:30 a.m. (doors open 8 a.m.)
Ed Robson Arena
- Inauguration Ceremony: 11 a.m. (doors open 10 a.m.; tickets required)
Celeste Theatre, Cornerstone Arts Center
Community livestream viewing (no tickets required): Screening Room, Cornerstone Arts Center
- Reception: Immediately following the ceremony
Ed Robson Arena
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Ticket Pickup
If you are attending the inauguration ceremony as a ticketed guest, your tickets will be available for pickup at the first event you attend:
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- If you RSVP’d for breakfast and Block Talks, pick up your ticket at Ed Robson Arena.
- If you RSVP’d for the ceremony only, pick up your ticket at Cornerstone Arts Center.
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Note: Ticketed guests will have a reserved seat in Celeste Theatre—so feel free to enjoy Block Talks without the rush!
Parking & Traffic Advisory
The Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade is also scheduled for Saturday morning, with heavy traffic and road closures on Tejon St. beginning at 9 a.m.
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- Ed Robson Arena Garage: Enter from Nevada Avenue onto the Dale Street entrance to avoid closures.
- Faculty, staff, and students with CC parking permits may also park in their designated areas.
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- Accessible parking is available in the Ed Robson Arena garage.
- All events in Ed Robson Arena are stair-free.
- Cornerstone Arts Center has elevators at the main space level (northwest and east entrances) or a ramp entrance at the southwest entrance that leads directly to the mezzanine level of Celeste Theatre.
- Block Talks will be live captioned on the jumbotron at Ed Robson Arena.
- Live captioning for the inauguration ceremony will be available on personal mobile devices (a QR code with the access link will be displayed in Cornerstone).
- For additional accessibility needs, please contact events@coloradocollege.edu.
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Share Your Congratulations
Want to leave your well-wishes for Dr. Whitaker, or share the ways she’s made an impact in your life? Submit a message (use the black + sign to add yours) to be displayed on the Inauguration website and on the jumbotron at Ed Robson Arena!
Remember to check coloradocollege.edu/15thpresident for complete event details, and contact events@coloradocollege.edu with questions.
Celebrating at Altitude
Colorado Springs sits at over 6,000 feet in elevation—be sure to drink plenty of water and pace yourself if you’re not used to the altitude!
We’ll see you on the big day!
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