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Don’t Miss the Linnemann Lecture Next Thursday, April 23

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Dr. Jessica Hernandez

What can Indigenous knowledge teach us about the future of environmental science? Join us on Thursday, April 23, for the Timothy C. Linnemann Memorial Lecture on the Environment, featuring Dr. Jessica Hernandez. The evening begins with a book signing at 5 p.m. outside of Celeste Theatre, followed by the lecture at 6 p.m. inside Celeste Theatre.

Hernandez’s talk, “Rebuilding Environmental Science Through Indigenous Science: Lessons from Fresh Banana Leaves” examines the themes of Fresh Banana Leaves to show how Indigenous histories and knowledge systems make essential contributions to contemporary environmental science. Through her exploration of land stewardship, ecological reciprocity, and community-rooted science, the book demonstrates how Indigenous science offers holistic, place-based frameworks that address environmental challenges in ways Western science alone cannot. Highlighting examples such as forest management, ecological restoration, and climate resilience, the presentation illustrates how Indigenous knowledge strengthens scientific inquiry by centering relationality, interdependence, and long-term observation. By comparing Western scientific approaches with Indigenous ecological practices, we show how collaborative, decolonized research models lead to more ethical, resilient, and sustainable environmental outcomes. Ultimately, this presentation argues that embracing Indigenous science is not supplementary but foundational to building a more just and effective environmental science for the future.

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CC Leads the Pack of Top Peace Corps Volunteer-Producing Small Colleges

By Julia Fennell ’21

Colorado College is the top Peace Corps Volunteer-Producing Small College for 2026.

For the second year in a row, CC ranks as the number one Peace Corps Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities for institutions with fewer than 5,000 undergraduate students. This ranking considers the number of alumni serving as Peace Corps volunteers from October 2024 through September 2025.

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Pre-Law Student Wins Leaders in Law and Community Fellowship

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Ceyna Dawson ’26

By Julia Fennell ’21

Ceyna Dawson ’26 was recently awarded the Leaders in Law and Community Fellowship (LILAC) at the University of Colorado Law School. This fellowship is aimed at developing law leaders from communities that are underrepresented in the legal field and those who show a strong dedication to serving in public interest law.

“I am so grateful to receive this fellowship because it affirms my commitment to advocate for underrepresented communities through the law,” says Dawson, a Political Science major and Journalism minor.

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FAC Corner

Bemis Community Printshop: Block Printed Cards

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Photo provided by the FAC

In collaboration with the Department of Art, Bemis School of Art is thrilled to launch the Bemis Community Printshop—a new space for creative exploration! In this fun workshop, taking place Saturday, April 18, 12-3 p.m., you’ll learn the magic of reductive block printing, a technique where you progressively carve a single linoleum block to create a two-color design. Block printing is fun for everyone, regardless of drawing skill or art experience! Best of all, you’ll leave with ten beautiful hand-printed cards and envelopes.

Photo of the Week

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Charles Wetterer, Block Visitor in Physics, at the Phipps Observatory Cassegrain telescope on March 25 during his class, PC132: Observational Astronomy for Amateurs. Photo by Jamie Cotten / Colorado College.

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