Commencement is just over 50 days away!

Dear CC Seniors and MAT grads, 

The finish line is just a couple blocks away – you’re almost there!  

Commencement is just over 50 days away! 

In the weeks ahead, you will receive periodic Commencement emails with important information leading up to the big day. Please keep a close eye on your inbox and the Commencement 2024 webpage to ensure you have all the information you need to plan for this important occasion. 

First things first – Don’t forget to apply to graduate! 

Graduating seniors must submit their application to graduate by Friday, April 19 in order to walk in the ceremony this spring. If eligible, you will find the link to the application on your student menu in Banner SSB. It only takes a few minutes to opt in to the ceremony, provide height information for a gown, and confirm other important details. Please also record your name in Canvas to ensure proper pronunciation at the ceremony. 

IMPORTANT: You will not be able to claim guest tickets for Commencement or Baccalaureate events until you complete the registration process.  

Commencement 2024 

Sunday, May 19, 8:30 a.m., Ed Robson Arena  

Commencement Speaker – The college is pleased to welcome Frieda Ekotto ’86 back to campus to deliver the 2024 Commencement address. Ekotto is the Lorna Goodison Collegiate Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies, Comparative Literature, and Francophone Studies at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
In 1986, Ekotto became the first African woman to graduate from Colorado College. She went on to earn a Ph.D. in French and Comparative Literature from the University of Minnesota and began teaching in 1994 at the University of Michigan. In addition to her academic work, she is also a creative writer and CC Trustee. Learn more about Ekotto in this “Untold Stories” feature. 

We look forward to the valuable insights Ekotto will share with our graduates as they head into their next chapter.
Immediately following the ceremony, President L. Song Richardson will host a reception for all to enjoy on Tava Quad. 
In addition to Commencement, other related events and festivities include: 

 

Honors Convocation 

Tuesday, May 7, 11 a.m., Shove Memorial Chapel 

This is CC’s opportunity to honor outstanding students and faculty. The annual program includes departmental awards, all-college awards, faculty teaching and professorships, and awards from the CC Student Government Association. All members of the campus community are welcome to attend.  
To further honor CC’s commitment to our students for the past 150 years, the campus community is invited to a special sesquicentennial ice cream social on Tava Quad immediately following the ceremony. This will also be an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to bid farewell to our outgoing President, L. Song Richardson. 


Baccalaureate 

Saturday, May 18, 3 p.m., Shove Memorial Chapel 

Baccalaureate is a centuries-old graduation tradition, providing an opportunity to reflect on this rite of passage, hear from a faculty member, and celebrate our talented students. Seniors who have applied to graduate will receive an email in the coming weeks with instructions for how to claim tickets (up to two guests per student) to the Baccalaureate ceremony through Ticketmaster. A livestream of the ceremony will also be available online. 


Departmental Receptions             

Academic departments typically hold receptions on the Saturday afternoon following Baccalaureate, at locations on and off campus. Stay tuned for more details on the Commencement website and watch for an invitation directly from your academic department. 


Commencement Ticket Information 

You will have access to five seated and two standing-room-only guest tickets at no cost. You will be able to start claiming these free tickets through Ticketmaster at the beginning of May, with specific instructions to come. Tickets must be claimed by May 15. Should you need additional tickets, fellow graduates are permitted to transfer any unused tickets to other individuals. You should request and coordinate transfer with other graduates directly.    

Livestreaming will be available online for Commencement, Honors Convocation, and Baccalaureate.  
On behalf of the entire CC community, we are so proud to honor the many accomplishments of this class as well as the MAT graduates! 


The CC Commencement Team 
View this email online
14 E. W. Cache La Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, CO | 80903 US
This email was sent to commsemailarchive@coloradocollege.edu.
To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.
powered by emma

Save the Date for the MacLean Symposium: Narrative Medicine on April 11

It’s Time for the MacLean Symposium!

Join us on Thursday, April 11 in Celeste Theatre from 1:30-5:30 p.m. for the MacLean Symposium: Narrative Medicine. There are three sessions available: two keynote speakers and a panel. The keynote speakers’ books will be available for purchase and both speakers will be available to sign books. Light refreshments will be served in between sessions.


What is Narrative Medicine?

Narrative Medicine is a way of thinking about how medical care is shaped by our stories – not only the themes and content of these stories, but their structure, delivery, and influence. Basic questions like “who tells the story?”, “who’s the audience?”, and “what’s the genre of the story?” can tell us a lot about the narrative and what impact it may have.

Narrative Medicine pays attention to structure, imagery, tone, character types, genre, story logic, and narrators. Each of these affects how care in medicine and the health care system itself is directed and delivered. 

Learn more about the speakers and view the entire afternoon’s schedule on the MacLean Symposium website. 
Add this event to your calendar.

The event is generously supported by The D.J. MacLean Endowment for English.
View this email online
14 E. W. Cache La Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, CO | 80903 US
This email was sent to commsemailarchive@coloradocollege.edu.
To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.
powered by emma

Today at CC Digest for Students

A Daily Digest for Colorado College

Today at CC Digest

A Daily Digest for Colorado College

CC Needs Your Help!

Dear CC Community,

As part of a campus-wide planning effort, CC would like your help in understanding collaboration across campus and beyond. The goal of this effort is to uncover broad patterns of collaboration to better inform program spatial proximity, collaboration centers, and space utilization.

What is the Collaboration Survey?

An online survey that maps internal and external collaborations at CC.

What data are we requesting and how will we use it?

We’re requesting your department(s), primary location on campus, groups that you collaborate with, and what types of spaces support that collaboration. We will use the data to map clusters of connections on campus and beyond. Survey responses are anonymous.

How do I take the survey?

Just click this link to get started! The survey typically takes no more than 5-10 minutes to complete. Participation from a broad range of the campus community is critical to the success of our planning efforts. 

We will be collecting responses from Wednesday, March 27-Friday, April 5.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

Sincerely, 

Amber Brannigan

Associate Vice President, Campus Operations & Facilities Services

View this email online
14 E. W. Cache La Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, CO | 80903 US
This email was sent to commsemailarchive@coloradocollege.edu.
To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.
powered by emma

A Test of the Emergency Notification System
Campus Safety will conduct a test of the Rave Emergency Notification System some time during the week of April 1. This system is used to notify the campus community of any unsafe conditions on campus using the Standard Response Protocol. All CC students, faculty, and staff are automatically enrolled in the emergency notification system using their CC email. To receive notifications via text or voice to your mobile phone, you must register the number. If you have not registered your mobile phone number, notifications will only be received via your desk phone and your CC email address.

If you do not receive the test during the week of April 1, please opt in by texting CCSafe to 226787 (Campus).
All students are encouraged to download the free companion app, Rave Guardian for mobile phones. Rave Guardian expands the platform of services to include Safe Walk and real time texting with Campus Safety.

With Safe Walk, once you’ve downloaded Rave Guardian to your mobile phone, you can invite friends and family to join your network as “guardians,” even if they don’t have the Rave Guardian app installed on their phone. You can invite guardians to virtually join you during a timed session, such as a walk home late at night or a trip to a new area. Here’s how it works:

  • Select anyone from your phone’s contact list to be your guardian(s) to join you virtually during a timed trip.
  • Add a note explaining to your guardian(s) where you’re going.
  • Set the timer for how long you think your trip will take.
  • Hit “Start Timer” button, and Rave Guardian will automatically invite your selected guardian(s) and start counting down the trip.
  • During the timed trip, Rave Guardian will share your approximate location and route with your appointed guardian(s). Remember, ONLY the guardian(s) you choose for the trip can see this data.
  • If you discover the time for the trip has changed, use the “Add 1 Minute” or “Subtract 1 Minute” buttons to adjust your time.
  • Deactivate the timer when you arrive safely at your destination. If you don’t deactivate the timer, Rave Guardian automatically messages your guardian(s) when it expires.

Please note, Rave Guardian location information is only enabled when you choose to make an emergency call, send a tip, or when your safety timer expires, alerting your guardian(s) to your location. You share your location on your terms, either sharing your location once or with streaming capabilities.
Rave Guardian in Apple App Store
Rave Guardian in Google App Store
View this email online
14 E. W. Cache La Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, CO | 80903 US
This email was sent to commsemailarchive@coloradocollege.edu.
To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.
powered by emma

Campus Safety to Test RAVE Notification System
Campus Safety will conduct a test of the Rave Emergency Notification System some time during the week of April 1. This system is used to notify the campus community of any unsafe conditions on campus using the Standard Response Protocol. All CC students, faculty, and staff are automatically enrolled in the emergency notification system using their CC email. To receive notifications via text or voice to your mobile phone, you must register the number. If you have not registered your mobile phone number, notifications will only be received via your desk phone and your CC email address.

If you do not receive the test during the week of April 1, please opt in by texting CCSafe to 226787 (Campus).
View this email online
14 E. W. Cache La Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, CO | 80903 US
This email was sent to commsemailarchive@coloradocollege.edu.
To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.
powered by emma

Crown Center Updates – Block 7

Building Into The Future

Building Into The Future

Career Center Newsletter 3/27/24

Career Center Highlights

Questions Corner 

Question: How can I make my application more compelling for professional and educational opportunities? 

These tips can make applying for opportunities more productive in the long run. Understanding your audience, and tailoring your application to the needs and values of the opportunity or organization is important for cultivating a strong application for any professional or educational opportunity. Here are some ways to help you get started:

  • Tailoring your application materials to the job description. By using similar language and highlighting relevant experiences, you can show your qualifications and interest in the position. 
  • Networking or understanding the job position you are applying for. This can involve one-on-one scheduled conversations with people currently working at the organization or familiarizing yourself with the position. Networking can help you better understand the organization’s role and responsibilities and help you build your career readiness competencies, which will help you be more successful in future opportunities. 
  • Understanding the job position you are applying for. Taking time to research the organization or company you are interested in shows your enthusiasm and dedication, and can be a good way to align your experiences with their specific needs.
For additional help, visit our website or schedule an appointment with a Career Consultant at the Career Center! 

Have any more questions for us?

Attend drop-in hours between 1-4 pm Monday-Thursday or schedule an appointment on Handshake to meet with our Career Consultants!
Emma Fairburn, Megan Mrkonjich, Sarah Reinbrecht, and Leah Brown (Left to Right)
Pathways:
Emma: Arts, Media, and Communications  
Megan: Science, Research, Outdoor Industry 
Sarah: Competitive Business and Technology 
Leah: Careers for the Common Good (Education, Non-Profit, Government, International Careers, and Service)
We support all students regardless of pathway! If your interests do not fit with a listed pathway, schedule a getting started or general questions appointment to receive career guidance.

Highlighted Resources

Pathway U

Exploring career options and deciding on a direction can be overwhelming, particularly when you have diverse interests. Thankfully, PathwayU simplifies the process. In just 20-25 minutes, it assesses your interests, values, personality, and workplace preferences. Afterward, you receive a comprehensive explanation of your results and guidance for future career planning. 
  • For PathwayU platform guidance, watch this video.
  • After you complete PathwayU, check out the Career Center to learn more about our resources.  

Upcoming Events 

Consulting Application & Interview Process: Student Share Out

Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024; 1-2 p.m. 
Location: Career Center Carriage House
Interested in Consulting? Curious about the application and interview process? Hear firsthand from your peers to learn more about the application and interview process from a range of consulting firms. All major and class years are welcome! Register on Handshake! 

Bain & Company Information Session

Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024; 2-3:30 p.m. 
Location: Tutt Library Room 201, Timothy Fuller Event Space 

Connect with Bain & Company, a top 3 consulting firm, to learn about internships and full-time opportunities. The event will be a great opportunity to learn about consulting, working at Bain, and how to do a case interview while also connecting with current Bain employees. Professional attire is expected. Register on Handshake!

How To Get Hands-On Patient Care Before Med or PA School

Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024; 4:30-5:30 p.m. 
Location: Career Center Carriage House

Join us for an information session with the hiring team at Vanguard Skin Specialists to learn about our Pre-Health Program. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Join Vanguard’s Pre-Health Program to prepare for graduate school and gain hands-on paid clinical experience! Register on Handshake!

Highlighted Positions
View this email online
14 E. W. Cache La Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, CO | 80903 US
This email was sent to commsemailarchive@coloradocollege.edu.
To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.
powered by emma

Today at CC Digest for Students

A Daily Digest for Colorado College