Caring for Ourselves and Each Other This Season As we approach the final months of 2025, many of us are preparing for Fall and Winter Breaks—a time to pause, reflect, and recharge. These breaks are not just moments to rest, but opportunities to recognize the dedication, collaboration, and care that define our CC community. The …
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Dear Faculty and Staff, Fall Break is just around the corner! The Payroll Office will be closed during the break and will process payroll on Wednesday, Nov. 19, to ensure employees are paid Friday, Nov. 28. Because of this adjusted schedule, timesheets for the Nov. 7–21 pay period are due early: Employees: Submit timesheets by …
Celebrate the Inauguration of President Whitaker! Tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 8, CC proudly celebrates the Inauguration of our 15th President, Dr. Manya Whitaker! Join a full morning of festivities, beginning with breakfast and inspiring Block Talks in Robson Arena, followed by the ceremony in Celeste Theatre (tickets required) and a live watch party in the Screening Room at Cornerstone. …
Managing Your Voluntary Retirement Savings Just Got Easier. CC has added some enhancements to the Colorado College Voluntary Retirement Plan to give you more flexibility when contributing to your voluntary retirement account. As a reminder, you cannot make changes to your mandatory plan. For details on CC’s retirement plans, please reference the 2026 Benefits Guide. …
Reminder: Keller Family Venture Grant Presentations Tomorrow Be sure to come to Celeste Theatre tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 6, at 5:15 p.m. for the Keller Family Venture Grant Presentations and Reception! Hear from student recipients as they share their innovative research and experiential projects, then stop by the reception in Cornerstone Main Space to connect with presenters …
Save the Date for the Board of Trustees Town Hall Join President Whitaker and Officers of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 2-3 p.m., for a virtual town hall following the Board of Trustees meeting. This is your opportunity to hear directly from college leadership about recent board discussions, institutional priorities, and …
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Colorado College Amazon Business Account Goes Live Today! Colorado College has opened a new Amazon Business account for all future Amazon purchases. As we previously shared with the community, CC has transitioned to an Amazon Business account, which goes into effect today. Why are we making this change? The new business account will simplify the …
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 Community Breakfast and Block Talks: 8:30 a.m. (doors …
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Dear Colorado College Student Body, Over the weekend, federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was not renewed due to the ongoing government shutdown. I’m extraordinarily disheartened by this news, but I am in no way surprised. Over the last week, the Colorado College Student Government Association (CCSGA) has dedicated our time …
Changing Our Relationship to Failure Creativity is an “engagement with the unfamiliar and a willingness to approach the familiar in unfamiliar ways.” (Glăveanu & Beghetto, 2020) Creativity Mindset: Risk Failure Cultivating creativity involves a willingness to take productive risks and fail. When we become more willing to fail (and when we are allowed to), …
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