Dear Campus Community, CC leadership understands that the Israel-Hamas war continues to have significant impact on members of our campus community. In an effort to support everyone, we have developed a dedicated webpage to centralize communications, actions, and resources. This webpage serves as a comprehensive resource hub, providing up-to-date learning opportunities, relevant messaging, and avenues …
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Dear Students, The next two sessions in our Conversations Towards Healing series are scheduled to take place during the following times: Thursday, Dec. 14, 12:45-1:45 p.m., in-person at the Ombuds office; co-facilitated by Professor Inara Rodis and myself. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 12:45-1:45 p.m., in-person at the Ombuds office; co-facilitated by our chaplain Kate Holbrook and myself. As a reminder, …
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CORRECTION: Updated Information for the Training Webinars Please note we have updated the time for the antimsemitism training webinar. The correct timing for these sessions are as follows: Monday, December 11, at 1:30 p.m., please join an antisemitism training webinar with Kirsten Fermaglich, Professor of History and Jewish Studies at Michigan State University. Register in advance. Tuesday, December …
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Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, I am excited to join the CC community as the new Assistant Vice President for Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator. I come to CC after having spent over a decade conducting employment and housing discrimination cases for the State of Utah Labor Commission before moving to Salt Lake Community …
How Did We Get Here? And How Do We Go Forward? The email you received earlier today was sent in error. Please note the corrected information below, with the correct date of Tuesday, Nov. 28, and the addition of a registration link. We apologize for any inconvenience. The Israel-Hamas War: How Did We Get Here? …
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How Did We Get Here? And How Do We Go Forward? The Israel-Hamas War: How Did We Get Here? And How Do We Go Forward? The horrific attack by Hamas on Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, and the military retaliation in Gaza by the Israel Defense Forces, raise many questions. Protests for and against both …
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Dear Students, The first facilitated conversation will take place next week. For this first conversation, there are two options in which to participate: Monday, Nov. 13, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., on Zoom; co-facilitated by Professor Inara Rodis and myself. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., in-person at Sacred Grounds; co-facilitated by our chaplain Kate Holbrook …
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Dear Fellow Tigers, Are you currently experiencing angst about the Israel-Palestine conflict? Do you feel the notion of solidarity demands that you add your own clamoring voice to the noise? But do you also fear—in spite of your well-intentioned activism—that you might drown out the voice of someone more informed or more personally impacted? You …
I believe in our community and the values that we share. Dear CC Community, Thank you for taking the time to reach out to me to share your views about the horrific violence, death, and destruction taking place in Israel and Gaza. I share your anguish. Speaking on behalf of myself and Cabinet, we condemn …
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Dear Colorado College Community, We heard from many of you yesterday and write to acknowledge the pain and grief felt across our CC community. We are grappling with the death and destruction precipitated by the attack and kidnapping of Israeli citizens and others by Hamas and the resulting war in the region. The sheer scope …
