Around the Block: Celebrating the Doers and the Makers

President Richardson Named to U.S. Air Force Academy Honorary Commanders Program By Julia Fennell ’21 Colorado College President L. Song Richardson has been named to the United States Air Force Academy Honorary Commanders Program. Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Richard Clark named Richardson, along with about 20 other community members, to the next term …

Mellon “Humanities For All Times” Grant

Fall 2022 Update — Cancellation Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Mellon “Humanities For All Times” Grant Fall 2022 Update  Unfortunately, the workshop with traci kato-kiriyama scheduled for October 19 has been cancelled. If you would like a copy of her book, Navigating With(out) Instruments, please email Chet (clisiecki@coloradocollege.edu) by October 19. If you request a copy, …

Around the Block – Campus News

Rochelle Dickey to Retire in Spring 2023 After more than 30 years at Colorado College, Rochelle T. Dickey ’83, P’19, dean of students and vice president for student life, will retire in Spring 2023. Dickey has worked to improve the lives of students by fostering constructive conversations and building bridges throughout her time at CC. …

Attend our Dismantling Hate Talk with Kirsten Fermaglich

Join us for Dismantling Hate: An Educational Series Toward Understanding and Action talk presented by the ADEI Team. This block’s speaker is Kirsten Fermaglich. She Presents: Uncovering the Origins of Pittsburgh and Poway: Addressing American Antisemitism Past and Present Antisemitism has become more visible and violent in the United States in the past decade than ever …

News from Global Education & Field Study

News, Events, Deadlines, & Updates from the Center for Global Education & Field Study Block 2, 2022:  Special Pumpkin Spiced Edition Considering a Summer Block Away for 2023?:,The deadline for proposals to lead a 2023 Summer Block Away are due on Summit by Friday, October 7.  Proposals should include course information (a draft syllabus) as …

Sitting in Community with You

Dear Students, Like many of you, I have been processing the tragic losses our community has experienced over the last few months. Nothing about this is easy. Each of us will feel different emotions, and respond and cope in our own unique ways. At times like these, it is often difficult to know what to …

Now Accepting Course Proposals for Summer 2023

The dates for Summer Session 2023 dates are set and faculty are invited to submit proposals to teach on- and off-campus courses in Blocks A, B, and/or C. The dates for Summer 2023 are: Block A: Tuesday, May 30-Friday, June 23 (No class Monday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth) Block B: Monday, June 26-Thursday, …

Rochelle Dickey to Retire after 32 Years of Service to CC

Dear CC Community, It is with deep gratitude that I share bittersweet news about one of our remarkable leaders. Rochelle T. Dickey ’83, P’19, dean of students/vice president for student life, will retire in Spring 2023.   Rochelle has made a powerful impact on members of our CC community for generations. Since 1990, she has …

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