Chris Gruschow ’26 earned the Award for Academic Achievement Abroad from the Forum on Education Abroad for his research on health anxiety. 

By Julia Fennell ’21

After spending a semester in Copenhagen conducting research on health anxiety, CC senior Chris Gruschow ’26 earned the Award for Academic Achievement Abroad from the nonprofit Forum on Education Abroad.  

“Receiving the Award for Academic Achievement Abroad for my project on health anxiety means a great deal to me,” says Gruschow, a Neuroscience major. “It serves both as recognition of the hard work my coauthors and I put into this study, and as an acknowledgement of how transformative studying abroad was for me as well as how impactful it can be for many others.”

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Students in Spring 2024 “Warfare in Greece and Rome” simulate being hoplites by wearing two backpacks, a helmet, and using cardboard silhouettes of a hoplite’s shield and of his weapons, which were cut PVC pipe segments. Photo by Eileen Broderick.

By Julia Fennell ’21

Students employed different military strategies from the Roman Empire and experienced what wielding ancient Greek and Roman armor was like through hands-on simulations in their Warfare in Greece and Rome class.

Associate Professor and Chair of Classics Richard Fernando Buxton taught students in Block 5 about how warfare was conducted in ancient Greece and Rome, the impact war had on society, and the development of military strategy and technology. Students learned why some forms of combat, such as that of the Roman legions, proved to be so effective.

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The CCE is now accepting nominations for their annual Community Engagement Recognition Night (CERN) awards! These awards recognize students, faculty, staff, and community organizations who have gone above and beyond in contributing to the public good. Nominations are accepted until midnight on Monday, April 6. To nominate a student, faculty or staff member, or community organization, review awards and sample nominations here, and then simply fill out this form. Accompanying cash awards are generously supported by the Class of 1981. Questions? Email cce@coloradocollege.edu. 

 Recipients will be honored at CERN on Thursday, April 30, from 4:30-6 p.m. in Bemis Great Hall. All are invited, we hope you can join us!

Wednesday, April 1, 3-4 p.m. | Bemis Great Hall

What does it really take to compete in both Division I and Division III? Join Vice President and Director of Athletics Lesley Irvine for a closer look at CC’s unique athletics model. This Work of the College Series session will unpack how the College balances two distinct divisions, what it means for student-athletes, and the differences in recruiting, scholarships, training, and competition. You’ll also learn how athletics contributes to the broader CC experience.

Be sure to register today!

Friday, March 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Hans and Margaret Rey’s Curious George series is one of the most beloved and successful picture-book series of all time. The texts’ enduring power stems partly from the timeless beauty of Hans Rey’s illustrations, and partly from the (cautious) celebration of the title character’s curiosity, and, by extension, the celebration of childhood innocence. This talk will frame the Curious George series in the larger context of mid-twentieth century children’s picture books, and also, in the context of the Reys’ remarkable success story as Jewish refugees and immigrants who went on to live the American dream.   

This lecture coincides with the upcoming theatre show Curious George: The Golden Meatball, on stage from July 25-August 2.

Themed Cocktail: Cheeky Monkey
Lecturer: Marc Napolitano, Assistant Professor of English, United States Air Force Academy
Tickets: $24 ($18 for FAC Members), includes your first drink

First-place winners of the Tiger Lookalike, Willa McLaughlin ’27, Gabby Marchant ’27, Molly Vance ’27 pose with their prize. Photo by Jamie Cotten / Colorado College