Around the Block – Around the Block – Taking a Bold and Courageous Stand

CC Withdraws from U.S. News & World Report Rankings President L. Song Richardson has announced that CC will no longer participate in the U.S. News & World Report college rankings. “Today, I’m proud to announce that we will once again be at the forefront of taking bold and courageous action in service of our mission, …

Using Your Ideas from Spring Conference 2023

Dear Staff and Faculty,   Thank you all who provided us with feedback about the Spring Conference 2023 experience. We want you to know you were heard, and we are using your thoughtful ideas to help inform future events.  Based on your submitted input, shared perspectives included appreciation for activities, especially those connected to ADEI; sending …

February 2023 Board of Trustees Update

Dear CC Community, The Colorado College Board of Trustees met on campus Feb. 16-18 for its regular spring meeting, which was filled with many inspiring and courageous conversations.  As the college approaches its 150th year, it was clear that the boldness and “leaning forward” that has been emblematic of CC throughout its history continues to …

Final Reminder to Submit for the Just World Awards

Dear Campus Community, This is a friendly reminder that nominations for the Just World Awards will close this Friday, March 3. If you have not yet submitted your nomination, please make sure you do so by Friday. These five awards recognize CC alumni, students, staff, faculty, and retirees who are dedicated to actions and principles that create …

Block 6 Music Events

Visiting Artists at Packard, plus free tickets to Intermezzo! Unless otherwise indicated, all concerts are in Packard Hall, are free, and require no tickets. Visiting Artists: Lawrence Stomberg, cello; Ketty Nez, piano 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9 Program: Leoš Janáček —  Pohádka Bohdana Frolyak —  Flutter Ketty Nez —  5 moments Gyula Bánkövi —  Douleur …

Career Center Newsletter 2/28/23

Career Center Newsletter Events and Opportunities The Summer Internship Funding Application is open for 2023. All applications must be submitted through Summit (under the Office of the Dean of the College). Funding is intended to increase the ability of CC students to participate in internships that are unpaid or underpaid. Each Colorado College student is eligible to receive one …

Don’t Forget: Board of Trustees Town Hall

Don’t Forget the Colorado College Board of Trustees Town Hall tomorrow, Feb. 28, 2-3 p.m.   Have you registered? Tomorrow, Tues., Feb. 28, 2-3 p.m. the Board of Trustees officers will join President L. Song Richardson for a town hall via Zoom to share an update from their meeting Feb. 16-18. Please register in advance to participate.  …

Updates on Our Commitment to Mental Health and Wellness

Update From the President’s Cabinet As we work together to make mental health and wellness a top priority on campus, we want to share recent progress toward that commitment. The mental health task force had its first meeting in January with more than 80 alumni, parents, students, staff, and faculty signed up to work on …

BLOCK 6: CROWN FORUM: ANTIRACISM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN GOALS

HOW TO INCREASE COMPOSITIONAL DIVERSITY OF CC COMMUNITY BLOCK 6: CROWN FORUM: ANTIRACISM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN GOALS How to Increase Compositional Diversity of CC Community The FEC’s number one priority this year is to support the college in implementing the antiracism plan goals while upholding academic freedom.  We are co-sponsoring a series of forums from Blocks …