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Around the Block: New Assistant Vice President and Title IX Coordinator Hired

New Assistant Vice President and Title IX Coordinator Hired 

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CC welcomes Tashana Taylor as assistant vice president and Title IX coordinator. Taylor is currently director of civil rights and investigations for the Colorado Community College Systems, and was previously senior investigator at the University of Colorado Boulder. She also served as an investigator and mediator for the Colorado Civil Rights Division. Her educational background includes a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver and Bachelor of Arts in German and political science from Central Michigan University. Taylor starts at CC on March 21. 

State of the Rockies Conservation in the West Poll Results

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The Colorado College State of the Rockies Project has released the results of the 2022 Conservation in the West Survey. Polling in eight western states explores voters’ bipartisan opinions in each state and of the Rocky Mountain West. View the full report. We’ll highlight key findings over the next several weeks in this newsletter and on social media.

This week’s highlight: 74 percent of Westerners say the presence of public lands in their state helps the local economy.

Action Words Virtual Discussion with Professor Dr. Heidi R. Lewis and Director Betty Hart

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Photo by T.D.C Photography/Jeff Kearney
Last week, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College held an “Action Words virtual discussion” about the current theatre production “By the Way, Meet Vera Stark” with CC’s Director and Associate Professor of Feminist and Gender Studies Dr. Heidi R. Lewis and students of her Feminist Theory course. The group discussed how various feminist theoretical frameworks might influence interpretations of the show. A recording can be accessed here

The “Actions Words” series is a FAC Connect program devoted to conversation and literary arts that respond to social issues and collective conversation. “By the Way, Meet Vera Stark” runs through March 20 and tickets start at $20. The final performance on March 20 will be followed by a talkback with cast and director Betty Hart.

Nine CC Students Named Fulbright Semifinalists

Since 1949, 55 Colorado College students have been named Fulbright grantees; this year, nine students are waiting to hear if they will join their ranks in the prestigious program.
The semifinalists are:
  • Kathryn Barnes ’19, study award in computer science to Hungary
  • Samantha Caro ’22, research award in economics and mathematics to Norway
  • Nick Cleveland-Stout ’22, research award in international relations to Brazil
  • Grace Evans ’22, English Teaching Assistant award to Greenland
  • Mabel Gardner ’22, English Teaching Assistant award to Spain
  • Claire McCallum ’22, English Teaching Assistant award to Germany
  • Sophie Pelletier ’22, English Teaching Assistant award to Mexico
  • Isabelle Smith ’21, research award in political science to Senegal
  • Tia Vierling ’22, English Teaching Assistant award to Kenya
“Our students are genuinely interested in connecting with the world, and these semifinalists exemplify that in practice,” says Roy Jo Sartin, CC’s Fulbright adviser since 2015. “All of their proposed Fulbright projects, from graduate study to independent research to English language teaching, will allow them to engage meaningfully not only with their own passions, but also with the peoples and cultures of their chosen host countries.”
“The goal of the Fulbright program is to create mutual understanding between nations through person-to-person cultural exchange, and thus all countries that participate in the program do so as equal partners with the U.S. State Department. This philosophy resonates strongly with CC students,” Sartin says.
She explains that the Fulbright program receives about 10,000 applications every year and bestows about 2,000 awards.
For information about the application process, email Sartin at rsartin@coloradocollege.edu.

Because of CC: Jeremy Zucker ’18

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Photo by Olivier Simille
From pre-med major at CC studying molecular biology to songwriter, producer, artist, and singer, Jeremy Zucker ’18 will embark on a world tour starting in July. Zucker — who describes his music as “alt/indie-pop” — admits he never considered music as a viable career path. “That’s why I decided to study molecular biology. I’ve always said that science is my interest and music is my passion. And no matter how many hours I was studying, I always found my way to my makeshift studio in the basement of Mathias.” Learn more about Zucker in the latest edition of the Bulletin.

Local community engagement opportunities hosted by the CCE and BreakOut the week of spring break!

Staff and faculty are welcome to participate by emailing cce@coloradocollege.edu. Students should sign up ASAP through the CCE Summit page.

  • Monday, March 21st:
    • Morning with the CC Farm, 9am-11am on campus (snacks provided, meet at the CCE at 8:45am)
    • Afternoon with Concrete Couch at the Manitou Art Center 12:15pm-3:15pm (lunch and transportation provided, meet at the CCE house)
  • Tuesday, March 22nd: Habitat Restore South 9:30am-2:15pm (transportation and lunch provided, meet at the CCE house)
  • Wednesday, March 23rd: Marian House Food Service 9:15am-12:45pm (walking from campus, box lunch provided on campus after)
  • Thursday, March 24th: Habitat Restore South 9:30am-2:15pm (lunch and transportation provided, meet at the CCE House)
  • Friday, March 25th: Sign Painting with Food to Power 12:30-3:15pm (snacks and transportation provided, meet at the CCE house)

Photo of the Week

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Cutler Hall after a snow storm on Thursday, February 3. Photo by Lonnie Timmons III
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Submit Proposals for Fall Conference 2022

The Academic Events Committee is soliciting proposals for Fall Conference workshops and classes.

Please take a moment to submit a proposal for Fall Conference 2022. Currently, Fall Conference 2022 is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 25. This event traditionally marks the beginning of the academic year and is a time for faculty and staff connect with one another and hear updates from campus leaders. Participants then break out into smaller groups to attend workshops and classes on a variety of topics. 

Please submit your proposals for Fall Conference workshops or classes using the questionnaire on the AEC website. You are encouraged to incorporate themes of diversity, inclusion, and antiracism.

The deadline for submitting proposals is Thursday, March 31.

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Prepare for Hazardous Travel

Winter weather is in the forecast for today and Thursday. If you plan to travel during this time, allow for extra time and check road conditions.

The storm is expected to have a major impact on Monument Hill and Interstate 25 to the north of Colorado Springs. Be prepared for winter driving conditions if you are traveling to Denver International Airport during this timeframe. 

CC airport shuttles are expected to run as scheduled today and Thursday morning. If shuttles are canceled or delayed, those who have signed up will be notified via email.

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