In Loving Memory of Dr. Dwanna McKay Our beloved Sister, Friend, Colleague, and Mentor. Dr. McKay dedicated her life to truth-telling, justice, and liberation. She was a fierce advocate for Indigenous peoples, a fearless scholar-activist, and a radiant force for social change and antiracism. Her voice challenged inequity, and her compassion built community. We invite …
Author Archives: belonging
Belonging Newsletter Block 3
Dear Beloved Community, As we start to feel the crisp air and see the leaves change color with the shifting seasons, it is essential to remember the importance of community. While the beauty of seasonal changes charms some, it also signals the start of a difficult time for others. Amid increasing work and the fast …
Belonging Newsletter Block 2
Dear Beloved Community, We wish you all a joyful fall season and a great start to Block 2. May we find comfort in the possibility that accompanies new beginnings. This block we hope you make new connections and create new possibilities at one of the many justice-centered program offerings that our campus is privileged to …
Belonging Newsletter Block 1
Dear Beloved Community, As we step into a new school year, one filled with possibility, energy, and purpose, I am thrilled to share exciting updates about the Division of Institutional Equity and Belonging (IEB) and our plans for the year ahead. At CC, our mission reminds us that everything we do begins and ends with …
Navigating Impacts on International Community Members
Dear CC Community, Recent developments—such as delays in visa processing, threats to visa and citizenship status, expanded travel restrictions, and increased immigration enforcement—have created fear and uncertainty for many in our international community. Please know that you are not alone. Colorado College is committed to standing with every student, scholar and staff member affected through …
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June Events with the Office of Institutional Equity and Belonging
Dear CC Community, The summer brings with it the opportunity to refocus our energies and commitments both on campus and in our city of Colorado Springs. June is a festive month, offering national and local events celebrating Pride Month and Juneteenth. Colorado Springs is home to abounding organizing efforts that celebrate community, activism, and the …
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Belonging Newsletter Block 8
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” ~ Audre Lorde Dear Beloved Community, As the 2024-25 academic year comes to a close, I want to end with a note of gratitude. Uncertainty in the national landscape continues to color our experiences and impact us …
Belonging Newsletter Block 7
Dear Beloved Community, Antiracism. Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. For years, CC has used the acronym ADEI, often known nationally as DEI, but it is important that we state with intentionality these full words and not allow their meaning to be distorted. Paraphrasing Paulette Granberry Russell, president of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, …
Guidance on Federal Changes Regarding Gender Identity
Dear Campus Community, Colorado College remains committed to our strategy of creating a more just CC anchored in the liberal arts traditions of free academic inquiry, humanity, and social responsibility. Even as new federal orders understandably raise uncertainty and concern, our commitment to antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion remains unchanged. We continue to protect …
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Belonging Newsletter Block 6
Dear Beloved Community, I am using this space today to affirm that Colorado College remains committed to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments for everyone in our community, regardless of race, creed, color, caste, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, or genetic information. We are all, at …