Demystifying the Comprehensive Fee: Encore Session In case you missed the recent Work of the College Series event “Demystifying the Comprehensive Fee,” we’re offering another opportunity to join the conversation. Join President Manya Whitaker and the Campus Budget Committee Co-Chairs on Monday, March 9, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Bemis Great Hall, for a session focused on the recently announced …
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Creativity is an “engagement with the unfamiliar and a willingness to approach the familiar in unfamiliar ways.” (Glăveanu & Beghetto, 2021, p. 75). An evidence-based invitation to play Last block, CC students from across disciplines were given something familiar to many—LEGO®—and then asked to approach the small plastic blocks in unfamiliar ways. Working with changing …
Dear Students and Families, At Colorado College, we believe in the value of the liberal arts to prepare students not only for successful careers, but for lives of purpose and engaged citizenship. Our immersive model brings this to life—creating the conditions for deep focus, close mentorship, and personal growth that extends well beyond the classroom. …
Don’t Miss the Board of Trustees Town Hall Tomorrow The Board of Trustees Town Hall is coming up soon! Remember to tune in to the virtual town hall tomorrow, Monday, March 2 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. to hear from Board of Trustees Chair Kyle Samuel and President Manya Whitaker as they report on the latest Board …
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Five CC Students and Alums Advance as Fulbright Semifinalists Fulbright semifinalist Brett LeVan ’26, Study Award for University of Roehampton in Dance, United Kingdom. Photo provided by LeVan. By Khloe Haney Colorado College has announced that five of its 11 Fulbright U.S. Student Program applicants have advanced to semifinalist status for the 2026-27 competition cycle. …
Tigers, The moment has arrived—tomorrow night, Worner transforms into tiger central for the Second Annual Tiger Lookalike! Where: Student Event Space (basement of Worner) When: Friday, Feb. 27 | 6-8 p.m. Stop by starting at 6 p.m. for: Live comedy shows from your favorite student comedy groups Arts and crafts, tarot card readings, henna, and …
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Reminder: Don’t Miss the Roberts Lecture Tomorrow Rithya Kunnawalkam Elayavalli Join the CC community tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 26 from 5-6 p.m. in Kathryn Mohrman Theatre for “Gaps in our fundamentals! Back to quark and gluon physics in the future” by Dr. Rithya Kunnawalkam Elayavalli, Assistant Professor of Physics at Vanderbilt University. This lecture will explore …
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WORK OF THE COLLEGE Welcome back! Once again, every second Wednesday of the block, we will share updates about various college initiatives including progress reports of the standing operational groups and temporary operational groups, important organizational and operational updates, College policy administration, Work of the College Series events, and other helpful information. Shared Governance Spotlight …
Dear Community, It is with sadness that we share that John Simons, Professor Emeritus of English, died at his home on February 12 after an illness. John taught at Colorado College for 46 years, retiring in 2017. After retirement, he continued to teach occasional classes until 2023. Known for his dedication, John inspired generations of …
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Dear CC Staff, To support transparency and shared understanding across the college, Staff Council will share a weekly summary of key operational updates discussed at the College Operational Leadership Team (COLT) meeting. Please review this week’s summary. If you are interested in learning more about Colorado College’s operational governance framework, including the purpose and current work …