President L. Song Richardson’s Bucket List

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 …

You’re invited to Community Day at CC!

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 …

Around the Block Campus News – Giving Students Extraordinary Expieriences

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 …

Musical Guests Take the Stage at Inauguration

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, …

Don’t Forget to Register for Fall Conference 2022

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 …

Get to Know President L. Song Richardson

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: …

You’re Invited to President Richardson’s Inauguration

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, …

Need to Know Details of CC’s COVID-19 Plan

The following message was shared directly with students and families earlier today. We are sharing this with you to keep you in the loop about the protocols in place for the 2022-23 academic year. Visit CC’s COVID-19 webpage for additional information. Dear Students and Families, I am sure you have a lot of questions on how …