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Around the Block – Campus News

CC Athletics and Children’s Hospital Announce Innovative Partnership in Support of Mental Health and Well-Being
Colorado College Athletics and Children’s Hospital Colorado are excited to announce a pilot partnership designed to identify and support the mental health and wellness needs of CC’s student-athletes. 
 
“Mental health and well-being are critical issues facing students across the country and we believe this innovative partnership will help us learn new ways of supporting not just our athletes, but all students at Colorado College,” said CC’s Vice President and Director of Athletics Lesley Irvine.
 
Children’s Colorado’s evidence-based resiliency program has been used widely throughout Colorado Springs over the past three years. Outcomes studied in elementary and middle-school-aged kids have included a reduction in anxiety, depression, and negative emotions and an improvement in resiliency, efficacy, and positive emotions.
 
“Our resiliency program, initially piloted and launched right here in Colorado Springs, has been nationally recognized in numerous evidence-based medical journals for its innovative approach to mental health and well-being,” said Margaret Sabin, strategic advisor and past president for Children’s Colorado’s Southern Region. “CC will be the first to leverage its leadership in this area to the benefit of collegiate student-athletes. We believe, in time, this program will be considered best-in-class not only for student-athletes, but for any student facing the pressures of college.”

The Timothy C. Linnemann Memorial Lecture on the Environment Presents Robin Wall Kimmerer

Photo by Dale Kakkak
Don’t miss this exciting lecture, Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. in the Kathryn Mohrman Theatre in Armstrong Hall.
“Honorable Harvest” is a talk which focuses on Indigenous philosophy and practices which contribute to sustainability and conservation. It offers approaches to how Indigenous knowledge might contribute to a transformation in how we view our relationship to consumption and move us away from a profoundly dishonorable relationship with the Earth.

Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants,” which has earned Kimmerer wide acclaim. 

Nominate a Student for the Newman Civic Fellowship, 2023-24

Photo by Lonnie Timmons III
The Newman Civic Fellowship, supported by Campus Compact, recognizes and supports community-committed students who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. The fellowship is a one-year experience (starting early Fall 2023) in which fellows have access to in-person and virtual learning opportunities, networking events, and mentoring. By providing training and resources that nurture students’ assets and passions, the fellowship hopes to help students become effective agents of change in addressing public problems and building equitable communities. Fellows gather for a conference in the Fall Semester, all expenses paid. To nominate a student, click here to submit their name and a brief paragraph about their work due by midnight Dec.1! Questions? Email the Collaborative for Community Engagement.

“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” On Stage at the Fine Arts Center
Based on the story “The Greatest Gift,” by Philip Van Doren Stern, this beloved American holiday classic comes to life on stage as a captivating 1940s radio broadcast with the help of a virtuosic, tight-knit ensemble that embodies a few dozen characters and live foley artistry.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” runs Dec. 1-23 at the Fine Arts Center. Students can purchase rush tickets any time the day of the performance at the FAC front desk for $15, or get a free ticket one hour before the performance. Staff and faculty can purchase rush tickets the day of the performance at the FAC front desk for $25. Rush and free tickets are subject to availability and must be purchased in person. A CC Gold Card must be presented. For more information click here.

Quad Information for the Spring Program

Do you want to build your network, expand your experience, make an impact on your community, meet influential leaders, and open professional opportunities that will benefit you far beyond graduation? Come hear from the Quad Innovation Alliance and some CC alums on how to get involved with our program.
Join them on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 3-3:30 p.m. in the Morreale Carriage House to understand how the program works and how to apply. Light snacks will be provided.
Spring Program Information:
Program dates: Feb. 15-May 5.
Eligibility: open to any student or recent grad.
Other info: Approximately 10-15 hours weekly commitment. Work sessions will be held in-person and over Zoom. A $1,350 award is included with admission.
Application: Early admission deadline is Jan. 26 (all international students must apply by this date); regular admission deadline is Feb. 5. Apply here.
Please contact Belle Cotton McDonald, associate director, with any questions.
The Quad Innovation Alliance is a joint initiative between Colorado College, Pikes State Community College, and the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, and is supported by the U.S. Air Force Academy (insofar as authorized by federal law*). Students participate in problem-based consulting projects with community or local organizations and are given meaningful direction and assistance by professional management staff and advice from faculty with relevant subject matter expertise. Each project team is comprised of four to seven interdisciplinary students representing at least three of the Quad’s partner institutions.
The program offers students opportunities to develop professional experience, technical skills, and leadership abilities in a diverse, professional team environment. Research conducted through the Quad has catalyzed community impact ranging from affordable housing development to business growth. 
* The Quad is not an organization of the federal government and USAFA provides no underwriting or implied endorsement of the activities. 

Update to Safety Notice
Colorado College was notified that Andrew Browning, the subject of a safety notice issued on Sept. 30, 2022, was arrested on Nov. 10, 2022, in Adams County, Colorado.   

Campus Safety encourages everyone to practice crime prevention strategies during Fall Break, including locking doors and windows, keeping valuables out of sight, and carrying a fully charged cellphone in case of an emergency.   

State of the Rockies Launches Anthropogenic Magazine
The State of the Rockies Project recently launched the inaugural edition of a new student-led magazine, Anthropogenic. The magazine features articles about recent student projects for State of the Rockies, including mapping the dark skies of the Rocky Mountain West, research on the oil and gas industry in Colorado, and photos from the 2022 Conservation in the West Student Photo Contest. The State of the Rockies Project was recently awarded a two-year $800,000 grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, which will support the magazine in the future, as well as the Conservation in the West polls and several student-focused projects.

Visiting Writers Series Returns to Campus for the 2022-23 Academic Year

Jessy Randall, archivist and curator of special collections at Tutt Library, gave a lecture on her book, “Mathematics for Ladies: Poems on Women in Science,” on Oct. 11 as part of the English Department’s Visiting Writers Series.
Photo by Mila Naumovska ’26
By Julia Fennell ’21

The Colorado College English Department’s MacLean Endowment is bringing a host of writers to campus for the 2022-23 Visiting Writers Series. As part of the series, one to two writers per block travel to Colorado College to speak to both the campus and the broader Colorado Springs community. All events are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required.

Steve Hayward, professor of English and director of the Journalism Institute, Brandon Shimoda, assistant professor of English, and Aline Lo, assistant professor of English, are members of the Visiting Writers Committee, which organized the Visiting Writers Series.

The Visiting Writers Series works to advance CC’s antiracism commitment in several ways.

“We often feature writers who write from perspectives that have been marginalized, often due to race. Many of the writers are committed to anti-racism via publishing practices, subject matter, or other projects,” says Lo.

Video of the Week

November is National Native American Heritage Month, designated to celebrate the achievements of Indigenous individuals and recognize their central role throughout U.S. history. Colorado College strives to tell these stories year-round and is working to increase access and reduce barriers in Indigenous communities. One of the ways the college has taken action is with the Dabb Fund to support Indigenous students by offering funding for student research, internships, emergency expenses, and more.
This video shows the Native American Student Union raising a tipi on Tava Quad in celebration.
Video by Simon Broan ’23
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A Daily Digest for Colorado College

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A Daily Digest for Colorado College

In Solidarity with Our Native and Indigenous Community
“Antiracism is the commitment to fight racism wherever you find it, including within yourself.”

– Ijeoma Oluo

Dear Students,

Every November, Colorado College honors Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month with lectures, lunches, community gatherings, and a long-standing tradition of erecting a tipi on Tava Quad. The tipi is a gift from our Indigenous community and provides an opportunity to share in the understanding and traditions that were once illegal for many to uphold in the United States.
The Native American Student Union tipi signifies the resilience and presence of Indigenous people and students. The word tipi means “to live at” in Lakota/Dakota, but a tipi is also a sacred place, symbolizing the interconnectedness of all things. 
Sadly, last year a devastating windstorm destroyed the tipi and we were unsure if we would be able to replace it. Through much hard work, a replacement was acquired just in time for us to honor this tradition this year.
As this gift is being shared with our community, it is essential that we remember our Community Standards and Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harrassment Policies apply for behavior that happens on campus, off campus, and online. Use of violent and racist rhetoric against any community is not aligned with our values.
Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequence. We will always be a place for learning and supporting those who seek to grow in their understanding of others, but hate has no home here.
We would like to extend gratitude to all those who took the time to stand in solidarity at the gathering with NASU, as well as those who helped to set it up and continue to support it through monitoring and providing security. For those who wish to take a stand now, we ask that you make time today to consider your ability to impact this campus community. It can be as simple as interrupting the status quo. When someone makes disrespectful or harmful remarks, simply asking for clarification, such as, “tell me more about…” can force someone to reflect on their words and their impact. Don’t let these heritage months go by as simply a box you check off, but find ways to meaningfully engage by learning about issues that impact marginalized communities and by supporting local businesses and community centers:
For our Native and Indigenous community: We see you. We hear you. We stand with you. In the words of John Trudell and shared by Elder-In-Residence Debbie Howell, “Today is a great day to be Indigenous!”
Sincerely,     

Rosalie M. Rodriguez

Senior Associate Dean of Students for Equity and Inclusion
Support Resources

Many support services are available to members of the CC community.

The Buter Center

Chaplain’s Office:
Chaplain Kate Holbrook, a confidential resource, chaplainsoffice@coloradocollege.edu or (719) 389-6638.
Elder-in-Residence Debbie Howell, dhowell@coloradocollege.edu or (719) 389-7941.

Counseling Center

Community Standards/Title IX/Anti-discrimination:
Derrell Stinson, community standards and care manager, dstinson@coloradocollege.edu or (719) 389-6810.

CC’s Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, a confidential resource, for all students, faculty, and staff: sarc@coloradocollege.edu or (719) 227-8101. For support after normal business hours, the advocate on call can be reached at (719) 602-0960.

Wellness Resource Center
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In Solidarity with Our Native and Indigenous Community
I shared this message with students earlier today and I want to make sure you have the same information as you support our students and the whole campus community.

Rosalie M. Rodriguez

Senior Associate Dean of Students for Equity and Inclusion
“Antiracism is the commitment to fight racism wherever you find it, including within yourself.”

– Ijeoma Oluo

Dear Students,

Every November, Colorado College honors Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month with lectures, lunches, community gatherings, and a long-standing tradition of erecting a tipi on Tava Quad. The tipi is a gift from our Indigenous community and provides an opportunity to share in the understanding and traditions that were once illegal for many to uphold in the United States.
The Native American Student Union tipi signifies the resilience and presence of Indigenous people and students. The word tipi means “to live at” in Lakota/Dakota, but a tipi is also a sacred place, symbolizing the interconnectedness of all things. 
Sadly, last year a devastating windstorm destroyed the tipi and we were unsure if we would be able to replace it. Through much hard work, a replacement was acquired just in time for us to honor this tradition this year.
As this gift is being shared with our community, it is essential that we remember our Community Standards and Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harrassment Policies apply for behavior that happens on campus, off campus, and online. Use of violent and racist rhetoric against any community is not aligned with our values.
Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequence. We will always be a place for learning and supporting those who seek to grow in their understanding of others, but hate has no home here.
We would like to extend gratitude to all those who took the time to stand in solidarity at the gathering with NASU, as well as those who helped to set it up and continue to support it through monitoring and providing security. For those who wish to take a stand now, we ask that you make time today to consider your ability to impact this campus community. It can be as simple as interrupting the status quo. When someone makes disrespectful or harmful remarks, simply asking for clarification, such as, “tell me more about…” can force someone to reflect on their words and their impact. Don’t let these heritage months go by as simply a box you check off, but find ways to meaningfully engage by learning about issues that impact marginalized communities and by supporting local businesses and community centers:
For our Native and Indigenous community: We see you. We hear you. We stand with you. In the words of John Trudell and shared by Elder-In-Residence Debbie Howell, “Today is a great day to be Indigenous!”
Sincerely,     

Rosalie M. Rodriguez

Senior Associate Dean of Students for Equity and Inclusion
Support Resources

Many support services are available to members of the CC community.

The Buter Center

Chaplain’s Office:
Chaplain Kate Holbrook, a confidential resource, chaplainsoffice@coloradocollege.edu or (719) 389-6638.
Elder-in-Residence Debbie Howell, dhowell@coloradocollege.edu or (719) 389-7941.

Counseling Center

Community Standards/Title IX/Anti-discrimination:
Derrell Stinson, community standards and care manager, dstinson@coloradocollege.edu or (719) 389-6810.

CC’s Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, a confidential resource, for all students, faculty, and staff: sarc@coloradocollege.edu or (719) 227-8101. For support after normal business hours, the advocate on call can be reached at (719) 602-0960.

Wellness Resource Center
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A Generous Gift to Support Student Success and Well-Being

Inasmuch Foundation has committed $3 million to CC to honor Mike Edmonds.

Inasmuch Foundation has committed $3 million to CC to honor Mike Edmonds.

Dear CC Community, 


Today, I am pleased to share the news of a major philanthropic gift to CC, which will have an enduring impact on students while commemorating Senior Vice President Mike Edmonds, a beloved member of our CC family. 

We are incredibly grateful to Inasmuch Foundation, which has been one of the college’s most significant benefactors for decades. This generous gift will be transformative for our student body, and it serves as a meaningful way to honor Edmonds’ outstanding career. 
 
Sincerely, 

Mary Ann Graffeo

Vice President for Advancement

Inasmuch Foundation Commits $3 Million Toward Student Success and Well-being


Court at Reid Arena to be named in honor of Senior Vice President, longtime Dean of Students, and former Interim President Mike Edmonds

Colorado College today announced that Inasmuch Foundation has committed a $3 million gift to CC in honor of retiring Senior Vice President Mike Edmonds. Funds will support student success and well-being.

The gift commemorates Edmonds’ three decades of service to the college and the indelible impact he has made on students and the CC community. Edmonds announced earlier this year that he will retire in May 2023.

In connection with the gift, the basketball and volleyball court within Reid Arena will be named in Edmonds’ honor.

“This gift is in recognition of a leader who, more than anything else, was focused on the success of the student at CC,” said Robert J. Ross, Chairman and CEO of Inasmuch Foundation. “Never has there been a time when student success, health, and wellness have been so intrinsically linked. We hope this gift will help to put inspired students out into the world to solve some of society’s most pressing issues. Naming the basketball court in Mike’s honor is a special way to recognize his legacy and commitment to student-centered leadership.”

Throughout his tenure at CC, Edmonds changed the landscape of the college and illustrated the power of inclusive leadership. From July 2020 through June 2021, Edmonds served as interim co-president of the college with Robert G. Moore; he was the first Black leader to serve as president in the college’s history.

“Concern and care for the CC student has been my guiding principle since my arrival at CC,” Edmonds said. “This incredible gift from Inasmuch Foundation continues my commitment to and faith in the CC student long after my departure. Inasmuch Foundation has touched my soul and core with this gift.”

Edmonds, who currently serves as senior vice president, has been integral to advancing the college’s institutional initiatives including its commitment to antiracism, creating greater access for students, and the partnership with the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. He served and mentored countless students, including many student athletes, through his years leading Student Life, and has fostered and cultivated countless relationships with community partners in Colorado Springs and beyond.

“As a leader, teacher, collaborator, and most importantly mentor and friend to thousands of CC students, Mike’s impact has inspired generations. This gift supports our steadfast focus on student success, mental health, and well-being,” said CC President L. Song Richardson. “We are so grateful to Inasmuch Foundation for their foresight and commitment to what our CC students need.”

Edmonds has a strong presence in Oklahoma City, where Inasmuch Foundation is based, serving as Memorial Board Trustee of the Oklahoma City Memorial Museum.

Reid Arena is named after the late J. Juan Reid ’32, who served the college for nearly half a century in multiple roles including coach, dean of men, and director of alumni affairs. The naming of the court within Reid Arena in honor of Edmonds connects two remarkable legacies of service to the college and its students.

A court dedication will take place Friday evening, Feb. 17, at the double-header men’s and women’s basketball games vs. the University of St. Thomas. An athletics alumni reunion and additional festivities will be held throughout the weekend. Details will be shared soon.

Inasmuch Foundation is one of the college’s most significant benefactors, and the connections between Inasmuch Foundation and the college are significant and longstanding. Edith Kinney Gaylord, founder of Inasmuch Foundation, was a charter trustee of the college and was awarded an honorary doctor of humane letters degree in 1992. In addition, the foundation’s chairman and CEO, Robert J. Ross, currently serves as a Colorado College trustee. Jill Tiefenthaler P’21, P’24, former president of the college, serves on the Inasmuch Foundation Board of Directors, and Barbara Yalich ’53, former vice president of development and alumni affairs at Colorado College, provided decades of service as an Inasmuch Foundation Advisory Board member. Learn more about Inasmuch Foundation.

In recognition of Edmonds’ retirement, the college has also established the Mike Edmonds Legacy Fund made possible with the support of lead donors. The fund will provide resources for future generations of students of all backgrounds and expand access to all CC has to offer. Learn more about the Mike Edmonds Legacy Fund.
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