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 …
Don’t Forget to Register for Block 6 Faculty Lunch! Join CC’s Director of Field Study, Drew Cavin, for the Block 6 Faculty Lunch talk, “Get on the Bus: The past, present, and future of course field trips at CC” on Tuesday, Mar. 3 from 12:15–1:30 p.m. in Bemis Great Hall. Faculty and staff are invited to attend. Learn more about …
How Special Collections Supports Teaching, Research, and Discovery Join the campus community on Tuesday, March 10, from 3-4 p.m. in the Timothy Fuller Event Space for a Work of the College Series session exploring Tutt Library’s Special Collections. Whether you’ve been at CC for years or are new to campus, this session offers a unique opportunity to learn about rare books, …
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Hey Tigers, The Tiger Lookalike returns to the Student Event Space in Worner this Friday, Feb. 27. Doors open at 6 p.m., so come early for tarot card readings, corn hole, henna, tiger-themed snacks, face painting, and plenty of pre-show buzz. We’ll also have student comedy performances to warm up the crowd before the main …
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Don’t Miss the 2025-26 Roberts Lecture Rithya Kunnawalkam Elayavalli Join the CC community on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 5-6 p.m. in Kathryn Mohrman for a presentation by Rithya Kunnawalkam Elayavalli, Assistant Professor of Physics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Vanderbilt University. Come early for the cocktail hour from 4-5 p.m. in Armstrong Great Hall. The second half …
Upgrade to Time Sheets and Leave Reports As a reminder, you will see upgraded versions of time sheets and leave reports in Banner beginning Sunday, Feb. 22. These are direct replacements for the current pages, featuring a streamlined, modern, mobile-friendly interface. You can access your leave report and/or time sheet using the existing links: Or open the Employee dashboard and click the links in the right-hand panel: If you are a supervisor, you can …
Block 5 In the Loop Recording If you were unable to attend the Block 5 In the Loop last week, make sure to check out the PowerPoint presentation and recording on the Staff Council website. Topics covered include an overview of the upcoming Grow the Good Giving Week, a walkthrough of upgraded time sheet and …
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Events & Workshops Click on the links below to learn more about the event and/or RSVP for the event! Block 6 Week 1 Community Engaged Scholars Orientation Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. CCE (1008 N. Weber) BreakOut Leader Training Wednesday, Feb. 18 | noon-1 p.m. CCE (1008 N. Weber) Public Interest Fellowship Program (PIFP) …
Events & Workshops Click on the links below to learn more about the event and/or RSVP for the event. Block 6 Week 3 E-Waste Drop-Off Event Tuesday, March 3 | 1-2 p.m. Have college-owned e-waste to get rid of? Bring it to the e-waste drop-off event for proper electronic waste recycling at Breton Hall Garage …