In the days leading up to her inauguration on Monday, Aug. 29, we’re helping you get to know a little bit more about President L. Song Richardson. Did you know that President Richardson loves roller coasters? “I love anything that gets my adrenaline flowing: roller coasters and other amusement park rides; obstacle courses; rope courses; …
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To help the CC community get to know the college’s 14th president, L. Song Richardson, before her inauguration Aug. 29, we asked her a few personal questions: On what occasion do you do a “happy dance?” After a fabulous meal. I appreciate good food whether high-end/Michelin star restaurants or hole in the wall places. I collect …
Vincent Rougeau Sonya Malunda Ryan Haygood ’97 As part of the events leading up to the inauguration of President L. Song Richardson, CC hosts a BIPOC Presidents’ Roundtable conversation, happening at Fall Conference 2022 on Thursday, Aug. 25, at 8 a.m. The roundtable will include President Richardson, Associated Colleges of the Midwest President Sonya Malunda, and …
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In the days leading up to her inauguration, we’re helping you get to know more about CC’s 14th president, L. Song Richardson. Can you guess what’s on her bucket list? “To play Beethoven’s Triple Concerto with my brothers and the CC Summer Music Festival orchestra members.” This may be less surprising if you already knew …
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Sunday, Aug. 28 is Community Day at CC! As part of the celebrations leading up to the inauguration of CC’s 14th President, L. Song Richardson, we invite everyone from CC and the broader community to campus to join in on fun and free activities throughout the day. Stop by the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College …
Stroud Scholars Preview Life at CC During Summer Experience Photo by Lonnie Timmons III By Caryn Maconi More than 60 students from 18 Pikes Peak region high schools got a taste of life on the CC campus during the Stroud Scholars summer experience, which ran July 11 through July 29. The Stroud Scholars program honors the legacy …
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Ofer Ben-Amots Jaiel Mitchell ’18 Made Lasmawan of the Gamelan Orchestra Colorado College will celebrate and honor its 14th president at L. Song Richardson’s inauguration ceremony on Monday, Aug. 29, the start of the new academic year. Professor of Music Ofer Ben-Amots composed the inaugural fanfare which will be performed by Benjamin Paille on trumpet, …
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Tomorrow, Aug. 19, is your last chance to register for Fall Conference! Fall Conference is Thursday, Aug. 25, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tava Quad. Light breakfast is served beginning at 7:45 a.m., and programming begins promptly at 8 a.m. This year Fall Conference will serve as the kick-off for the inauguration festivities for the 14th …
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Did you know … Right now, President Richardson is reading nonfiction by Michael Sandel, “The Tyranny of Merit: What’s Become of the Common Good” and is anxiously awaiting a new fiction novel, Louise Penny’s new Inspector Gamache mystery titled “A World of Curiosities.” “I love books on leadership,” Richardson says. “My most recent read is Chip Conley’s ‘Peak: …
Over the next 14 days, learn more about CC’s 14th president, about the events and performers who will be on campus as part of inauguration festivities, and find out how you can participate, wherever you are. You are invited to celebrate the start of CC’s 149th academic year and President L. Song Richardson’s inauguration on Monday, …
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