Dear CC Community, On Sunday, we celebrated the Class of 2024 in a moving Commencement ceremony at Ed Robson Arena. This class of graduates has demonstrated resilience, courage, leadership, and compassion throughout their time at Colorado College. Now, they will take those gifts into the world as part of our global alumni community. Where is …
Category Archives: Messages from Manya Whitaker
A Message from the President and Interim President-Elect
Dear CC Community, At CC we believe a liberal arts education must be grounded in humanity, at its core and as its outcome. In the last eight months, our community has experienced intense grief and anguish as we bear witness to devastating losses of Palestinian, Israeli, and other lives in Gaza, Palestine, and Israel. …
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Coming Together
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 …
Your Vote Counts – Let Your Voice Be Heard
Dear Students, As you may know, there is an important mayoral runoff election occurring in Colorado Springs. The results will be significant to the Springs and to Colorado College. I’m writing to encourage you to vote if you are eligible to do so. At CC, we practice critical thinking, courageous conversations, civil discourse, and …
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