From the Director: When Curiosity Becomes Connectivity With Block 3 underway, we find ourselves in that familiar and fruitful middle ground of the academic year. We are finding a rhythm as we surpass 2/8 of the current academic year, yet plans for the next one are already emerging. Now is the time when course ideas …
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Dear Beloved Community, As we start to feel the crisp air and see the leaves change color with the shifting seasons, it is essential to remember the importance of community. While the beauty of seasonal changes charms some, it also signals the start of a difficult time for others. Amid increasing work and the fast …
Don’t Miss Faculty Lunch Block 3: Contemporary Cultural Representations of Motherhood in Latin America Join CC Associate Professor of Spanish & Portuguese Andreea Marinescu for the Block 3 Faculty Lunch talk, “Contemporary Cultural Representations of Motherhood in Latin America” on Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 12:15–1:30 p.m. in Bemis Great Hall. Faculty and staff are invited …
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Check out what’s happening in Block 3 in the Music Department. The Music Department hummed with the activity of innovative classes and dynamic performances in Block 2. We hope you can join us for more fun in Block 3! UPCOMING CONCERTS Tapestry of Sound: Marking Five Decades of Composition by Ofer Ben-Amots Thursday, Oct. …
Nominate, Volunteer, and Share Your Voice The President’s Leadership Awards recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions of CC faculty and staff—and they are made possible through the engagement of our community. Nominating a colleague is the most visible way to join in (start your nomination here) but there are many other meaningful ways to …
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Phi Beta Kappa Lecture: The Arts, Democracy, and Public Life How do the arts activate public life? What is the role of the arts in sustaining democracy? As the Phi Beta Kappa Society and the United States both mark their 250th anniversaries, this lecture presented by Dr. Shannon Jackson reflects on how the arts help …
AWS Outage Affecting Canvas There is a known global wide outage of AWS that is affecting Canvas. The outage is currently being monitored and ITS: is aware of the issue. Status of recovery can be viewed here. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we await the third party resolution to the ongoing problem. …
TOMORROW: Join the Conversation on CC’s Financial Future Don’t forget to join Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Lori Seager in the next Work of the College Series, Institutional Financial Planning, for an engaging discussion about the financial strategies that keep our college thriving. This session, happening tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 3-4 …
The Many Sides of Manya Whitaker Photo by Jamie Cotten/Colorado College As we approach her inauguration as the 15th President of Colorado College, we sat down with Dr. Manya Whitaker to learn more about the person behind the presidency. A scholar, educator, and leader with deep roots at CC, Manya brings passion and authenticity to …
Dear Students, If you did not complete the All-College Course Evaluation in your current class during the fourth week, please remember to login to Banner to complete the evaluation form, which will be accessible to you only until the second Monday of next block when course grades are submitted. Course evaluations are always anonymous, and …