Dear Beloved Community, Three hundred ninety-seven thousand four hundred forty minutes. 397,440 moments so dear. How do you measure an academic year? In papers written at the last minute? In dance workshop rehearsals, in lab hours, in long athletic practices and longer campus sleep out nights? Perhaps in laughter that carried you and in moments …
Author Archives: belonging
IEB Newsletter Block 7
Dear Beloved Community, Recently, a colleague shared something that’s stayed with me: she values how much we laugh in meetings and that she can bring her dry British humor into the room, knowing it will land. I told her the greatest compliment I can receive is knowing someone feels they can simply be themselves with …
IEB Newsletter Block 6
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” — Audre Lorde Dear Beloved Community, We are at an inflection point. One year after a major shift in how we understand our rights and responsibilities in higher education and across the country, I find myself struggling to …
IEB Newsletter Block 5
Dear Beloved Community, As we begin another semester, my hope is that we do so in solidarity: holding both a vision for what could be and clarity of what is. Each year, the U.S. pauses to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Too often, we do this with ceremonial …
MLK Day 2026 Events and Info
Dear Beloved Community, Each year on the third Monday of January, we pause to reflect on the activism and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and recommit ourselves to justice, service, equity, and inclusion. Here in Colorado Springs, the Rev Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Preservation Society honors his enduring legacy through events …
IEB Newsletter- Block 4
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 …
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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