Signup for the 3rd book in the antiracist book club series! Excellent read! All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to join us in reading the third selection for the Antiracist Book Club, White Tears/Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color by Ruby Hamad. Called “powerful and provocative” by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, author …
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Dear Campus Community, At CC we seek to “ignite the passion and potential of our students, and the entire CC community, to create a world that is more equitable, humane, and just.” That vision, along with our commitment to nurture and maintain a thriving community, led the college leadership and Project 2024 to revisit the …
Join us for the Marianne Lannon Lopat Lecture on April 1. Photo courtesy of Thom Shanker ’78 Please join us on Monday, April 1 from 4-5:30 pm in Gaylord Hall in the Worner Campus Center for the latest installment of the Marianne Lannon Lopat Memorial Lecture series, “Understanding and Managing Our New Age of Danger.” Thom Shanker …
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BREAKING NEWS FROM GLOBAL EDUCATION BLOCK AWAY AID JUST GOT BETTER!! Great news for any student who is eligible for need-based aid for a Block Away. A Global Ed proposal to remove the distinction between summer and academic year block away aid has been approved. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU? …
Psychology Professor Tomi-Ann Roberts Wins her Alma Mater’s Top Prize The citation with the Smith College Medal honoring Psychology Professor Tomi-Ann Roberts. Photo courtesy Tomi-Ann Roberts Photo courtesy Tomi-Ann Roberts By Alexa Gromko We talk about the benefits of a liberal arts education daily here at CC, and there is nothing more gratifying than when …
Not Seeing Giraffes Jessica Hunter, PhD Director of Creativity & Innovation While working in Uganda in 2015, members of the Giraffe Conservation Foundation and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute encountered a Nubian giraffe that measured just nine feet, four inches tall. (For context, the average height of a fully grown giraffe is 14 – 18 …
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Submit a Nomination for the Just World Awards Do you know an alum, student, retiree, or staff or faculty member who demonstrates a dedication to creating a more just and equitable world? We want to hear about them! The Just World Awards are given to members of the CC community who exemplify change-making actions, qualities, …
Dear CC Community, On Sunday, there was a protest by a small group of students at Tutt Library. The event raised some questions about our policies and procedures concerning student protest activities. We would like to take this opportunity to clarify for the community how we balance our commitment to freedom of expression and the …
Have you ever wanted to know more about the FAC, but haven’t been able to go? Come join the FAC leadership team as they delve into the intricacies of the museum, theater, and Bemis School of Art at this Work of the College event! The FAC leadership team will be in McHugh Commons on Monday, March 4, …
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Celebrating the Rich Heritage of Multiple Groups in March Women’s History Month The origins of Women’s History Month can be traced to the events of 1857 when women in New York City factories protested against inadequate working conditions. The initial celebration of Women’s Day in the United States took place in 1909. Over seven decades …