Crown Center for Teaching Block 2 Newsletter

From the Director: Here we are. Welcome to Block 2! The pacing of our academic calendar affords a special type of educational intensity, one where we dig deep and explore widely. Our Block 1 Crown Center Workshop focused on “Inclusive Participation.” Faculty and staff gathered over lunch to consider different modes and expectations of participation, ultimately …

Reminder: SPEAK. Screening and Panel Tomorrow at 6:30 p.m.

Don’t Miss An Evening of Film and Dialogue: SPEAK.  Be part of an unforgettable evening tomorrow, Wednesday, Sep. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in Celeste Theatre with SPEAK., the multi award winning Sundance documentary that captures the power of high school speech and debate. Follow five extraordinary students as they harness their voices to confront injustice …

Don’t Forget: CC’s Visual Expression (formerly Elevating CC)

Reminder: Your Session is Now CC’s Visual Expression Don’t forget the upcoming Work of the College Series event on Wednesday, Sep. 24, from 2–3 p.m. in Gaylord Hall. As a reminder, this session was originally titled Elevating CC: Our Brand, Our Story. Based on the overwhelming interest and feedback we’ve received, the event has been …

Have You Checked Your Total Rewards Statement?

Don’t Miss Your Total Rewards Statement On Friday, Sep. 12, we mailed your personalized Total Rewards Statements for Fiscal Year 2025 to your home address. This statement provides a summary of the comprehensive compensation and benefits you received as a valued member of the CC community. If you have not yet had a chance to …

Nominations Open for the President’s Leadership Awards!

Recognizing Excellence and Collaboration at CC Colorado College is striking a new rhythm in how we celebrate excellence. Beginning this year, the President’s Leadership Awards and the Just World Awards will now alternate annually at Spring Conference. This thoughtful approach allows each award to receive dedicated focus and year-round celebration. This year, we’re thrilled to …

Theatre and Dance Events and News – Block 2

  Why, 80 years after the end of the Second World War, do we still have wars? Internationally acclaimed artists Eiko Otake and Wen Hui return to CC with What is War, a haunting and powerful work they first developed here during a 2024–25 creative residency. Drawing on personal histories shaped by postwar Japan and …

Update: More Opportunities to Learn About CC’s Brand Refresh

Introducing the Brand Refresh Work of the College Miniseries Dear CC Community, Many of you have registered for the Office of Communications & Marketing’s upcoming Work of the College Series event, Elevating CC: Our Brand, Our Story, and many more have inquired about how they might join now that session capacity has been reached. We …

The Abbott Lecture – Tomorrow!

TOMORROW: Don’t Miss the 2025 Abbott Lecture Join Dr. Nadia Abu El-Haj’s talk, Illiberal War: Trauma, Intent, and the Gaza Genocide tomorrow, Monday, Sep. 22, from 4–5:30 p.m. in Celeste Theatre. Clear bags are required for this event. Bags, purses, backpacks, briefcases, and luggage are prohibited with the exception of: Bags that are clear plastic and …