Start Block 4 with the campus community and our First Mondays speaker, Monday, Nov. 28 at 11:15 a.m. Kathryn Lofton, a Phi Beta Kappa visiting scholar, presents “The Pulpit of Performative Reason: Transphobia as Religious Practice.” Being queer is never safe. This talk thinks about where that lack of safety begins, focusing on the relationship …
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Follow-Up on Club Q Tragedy
Dear CC Community, Our Colorado Springs and campus community are working toward healing in the wake of the tragic Club Q shooting last weekend. Based on information from the Colorado Springs Police Department, there were no current members of the campus community who lost their lives or were physically injured at the club on Saturday. …
UPDATED: In Support and Care
We apologize for the missing digit in the CC Counseling Center phone number in our previous message. The correct information is: Students can be immediately connected with a licensed mental health provider by calling the Counseling Center, (719) 389-6093 and then dialing 2. Dear CC Community, We are heartbroken and shaken to learn of the …
In Support and Care
Dear CC Community, We are heartbroken and shaken to learn of the tragic shooting at an LGBTQIA+ club in Colorado Springs. On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, the planned gatherings to remember those who have been harmed and murdered as a result of transphobia have now become vigils. We acknowledge this grief upon grief. Know …
Holding Our CC Family Close
Dear CC Family, I woke up this morning once again to news of senseless violence against the LGBTQIA+ community. This time, tragically at a nightclub in our hometown of Colorado Springs. My heart goes out to everyone impacted by what we can only imagine is a hate crime. Horrendous acts like this affect us all, and rates …
Fall Break Wishes
Dear CC Community, I am filled with gratitude for the Colorado College community. From the dedication of our professors, to the support of our staff, to the compassion of our students, I’ve seen over and over that this is a remarkable place with a special bond. I hope during Fall Break you can connect …
Around the Block – Campus News
CC Athletics and Children’s Hospital Announce Innovative Partnership in Support of Mental Health and Well-Being Colorado College Athletics and Children’s Hospital Colorado are excited to announce a pilot partnership designed to identify and support the mental health and wellness needs of CC’s student-athletes. “Mental health and well-being are critical issues facing students across the country and …
In Solidarity with Our Native and Indigenous Community
“Antiracism is the commitment to fight racism wherever you find it, including within yourself.” – Ijeoma Oluo Dear Students, Every November, Colorado College honors Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month with lectures, lunches, community gatherings, and a long-standing tradition of erecting a tipi on Tava Quad. The tipi is a gift from our Indigenous …
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In Solidarity with Our Native and Indigenous Community
I shared this message with students earlier today and I want to make sure you have the same information as you support our students and the whole campus community. Rosalie M. Rodriguez Senior Associate Dean of Students for Equity and Inclusion “Antiracism is the commitment to fight racism wherever you find it, including within yourself.” …
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A Generous Gift to Support Student Success and Well-Being
Inasmuch Foundation has committed $3 million to CC to honor Mike Edmonds. Dear CC Community, Today, I am pleased to share the news of a major philanthropic gift to CC, which will have an enduring impact on students while commemorating Senior Vice President Mike Edmonds, a beloved member of our CC family. We are incredibly …
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