Commencement is Only Days Away!

We’re just days away from CC’s biggest celebration of the year: Commencement 2024! 

Here are the final details for Commencement weekend festivities. 

Commencement Weekend:  

  • Baccalaureate, Saturday, May 18, 3-4 p.m., in Shove Memorial Chapel  
    This event kicks off Commencement weekend with a chance to reflect and express gratitude. Rebecca Garcia, CC Professor of Mathematics, will give the Baccalaureate address. Be sure to add your Baccalaureate Blessings here!
  • Commencement, Sunday, May 19, 8:30 a.m., in Ed Robson Arena
    This is the culmination of the academic year, and a time to honor the graduates of the Class of 2024. Frieda Ekotto ’86 will deliver the Commencement address. 

NOTE: Baccalaureate and Commencement are open only to graduates and ticketed guests. A livestream for both ceremonies will be available online for those unable to attend in person. 

Staff and Faculty Commencement Tickets

The deadline for graduates to claim guest tickets for Commencement is 5 p.m. this Wednesday, May 15. Following that deadline, remaining tickets will be made available to staff and faculty who would like to attend and are not marching. Tickets will be available via CC’s Ticketmaster site on a first-come, first-served basis with a limit of one ticket per staff or faculty member. 

Remember, by accepting this ticket, you agree to the guidelines set out in the college’s Freedom of Expression policy. In addition, please remember that Ed Robson Arena has a clear bag policy that will be enforced for all Commencement guests and no empty bottles, cans, or containers of ANY kind will be permitted into Ed Robson Arena.  

President’s Reception 

Immediately following Commencement, the campus community is invited to attend the President’s Reception held on Tava Quad from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Parking and Road Closures

On Commencement morning, guests and volunteers may park anywhere on campus (no fees or permits apply), except the third floor of the Ed Robson Arena parking garage on East Dale St., which is reserved for guests with limited mobility who require parking close to the venue. Golf carts will also be available from parking areas across campus to transport guests to Ed Robson Arena. 

Accessible parking is available on all levels of the Ed Robson Arena parking garage and in other parking lots on campus. 

On Sunday, May 19, expect traffic congestion in the area throughout the morning. The following roads will be closed for Commencement activities:
  • Cache La Poudre St. from N. Nevada Ave. to N. Cascade Ave.
  • Tejon St. from E. Dale St. to E. Cache La Poudre St. 
Remember to share your experiences using #ColoradoCollege2024 on social media!

Freedom of Expression

At CC, we understand that freedom of thought and expression are essential to any institution of higher learning and are vital components of academic freedom. Please see CC’s Freedom of Expression policy
Find all Commencement details including the full schedule, speaker info, ticket details, parking, accessibility information, and more at: coloradocollege.edu/commencement.
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Commencement is Only Days Away!

We’re just days away from CC’s biggest celebration of the year: Commencement 2024! 

Dear Graduates, 

The time has come! This weekend, you will graduate and become alumni of Colorado College. We are so proud of you and look forward to honoring your achievements throughout Commencement weekend. Remember to share your experiences using #ColoradoCollege2024 on social media! 

Here are the final details and key reminders for Commencement 2024. 

Commencement Weekend:  

  • Baccalaureate, Saturday, May 18, 3-4 p.m., in Shove Memorial Chapel
    This event kicks off Commencement weekend with a chance to reflect and express gratitude. Rebecca Garcia, CC Professor of Mathematics, will give the Baccalaureate address.   
     
    Graduates will gather on the steps of Palmer Hall for the senior class photo at 2 p.m., then proceed directly to Shove Memorial Chapel to assemble for Baccalaureate. 
     
  • Commencement, Sunday, May 19, 8:30 a.m., in Ed Robson Arena
    This is the culmination of the academic year and a time to honor you, the graduates of the Class of 2024. Frieda Ekotto ’86 will deliver the Commencement address. Please remember to bring only your cell phone to Commencement, as there will be no storage option. Every graduate will be required to have gowns unzipped prior to entering into the arena. 

    Call time for graduates is 7:30 a.m. Graduates assemble on the quad between South Hall and Shove Memorial Chapel.  

  • Important Reminders: 
    Bring only your cell phone to Commencement, as there will be no storage option for graduates. Every graduate will be required to have gowns unzipped prior to entering the arena and no empty bottles, cans, or containers of ANY kind will be permitted into the event. 
     
  • President’s Reception, Sunday, May 19, 11 a.m.
    Immediately following the Commencement ceremony, please join President L. Song Richardson on Tava Quad for light refreshments. 
NOTE: Baccalaureate and Commencement are open only to graduates and ticketed guests. A livestream for both ceremonies will be available online for those unable to attend in person.
 

Key Reminders 

  • Transfer tickets to your guests: The deadline for graduates to claim guest tickets is Wednesday, May 15. Don’t forget to transfer tickets to your guests via CC Ticketmaster. Guests must also create an account to claim transferred tickets and enter the venue (detailed transfer instructions are available here). All tickets are electronic and must be scanned from a mobile device.  
  • Cap and gown pickup: Be sure to pick up your regalia from the CC Bookstore between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 or Friday, May 17.  
  • Mandatory Commencement rehearsal: Friday, May 17, 11 a.m. (10:45 a.m. line up at the quad between South Hall and Shove Memorial Chapel). All graduates are required to attend rehearsal in order to walk in Sunday’s ceremony. After the rehearsal, graduates are invited to stick around for a celebratory BBQ lunch on the concourse level of Ed Robson Arena, hosted by the annual giving and alumni offices (this event is for seniors only).
  • GradImages: Friday, May 17, 1-4 p.m. GradImages will be available in the Chapman Room of Ed Robson Arena to take individual and group photos of graduates in their Commencement regalia (cap and gown). Once images are processed, you will be able to review and select specific photos for purchase at gradimages.com. 
  • Senior class photo: Saturday, May 18, 2 p.m. Graduates will gather on the steps of Palmer Hall for a group photo with their classmates. Cap and gown required.
  • Call time for graduates on Commencement morning is 7:30 a.m. Graduates will assemble on the quad between South Hall and Shove Memorial Chapel. Doors to Ed Robson Arena will open to guests at 7:30 a.m. Guests should be seated by 8:20 a.m. The event will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and will conclude by 11 a.m. Please allow ample time for traffic, parking, and entry into the venue. 
  • Departmental Receptions: Review the full schedule of department-specific receptions, most of which take place Saturday afternoon after Baccalaureate. Students will receive invitations directly from their academic departments. 
  • FREE admission to the FAC during Commencement weekend
    The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College is offering free admission to the museum May 17-18 for friends and families in town for Commencement weekend. Use code Commencement2024 if purchasing tickets online, or let the front desk know when you arrive. PLUS, Friday night only, get BOGO tickets to Rent on stage in the FAC theatre. (Discount code: GradFamBOGO).  

Parking and Road Closures 

On Commencement morning, guests and volunteers may park anywhere on campus (no fees or permits apply), except the third floor of the Ed Robson Arena parking garage on East Dale St., which is reserved for guests with limited mobility who require parking close to the venue. Golf carts will also be available from parking areas across campus to transport guests to Ed Robson Arena. 

Accessible parking is available on all levels of the Ed Robson Arena parking garage and in other parking lots on campus. 

On Sunday, May 19, expect traffic congestion in the area throughout the morning.  

The following roads will be closed for Commencement activities:

  • Cache La Poudre St. from N. Nevada Ave. to N. Cascade Ave.
  • Tejon St. from E. Dale St. to E. Cache La Poudre St. 

Freedom of Expression

At CC, we understand that freedom of thought and expression are essential to any institution of higher learning and are vital components of academic freedom. Please see CC’s Freedom of Expression policy
Find all Commencement details including the full schedule, speaker info, ticket details, parking, accessibility information, and more at: coloradocollege.edu/commencement. 

Congratulations graduates! 
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Huge Thanks for Your Help

Dear Campus Community,

The College Events Operational Group (CEOG) would like to extend a hearty thank you for your partnership and diligently putting your events into Momentus after our request February 1. We received over 1500 event requests! Your invaluable collaboration not only helps us plan our resources better for each event, but also helps Facilities proactively plan needed maintenance in our spaces, as they are able to schedule far in advance.

The CEOG will be going through each event request, making sure we have no large events that conflict, and determining which of these events will be branded for the 150th Celebration. If your event needs to be moved or your event is chosen to be a 150th branded event, someone from College Events will reach out to you directly by early August. For those hosting events that have not yet been entered into Momentus, please reach out to events@coloradocollege.edu directly instead of putting them into the system.

We have decided to continue the CEOG indefinitely, but with changes to the members as the directives for the group change. We are still working on categorization and policy updates for events in order to be more proactive and efficient in our planning structure. More work in streamlining is happening, and we will continue to share our progress with you.

Warmly,

Brenda Soto

Assistant Vice President for College Events

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Around the Block – Commencement Season is Here

CC Senior Prom
ID: A woman of color in a pin prom dress dancing in a circle of people cheering her on ID: a caucasian couple posing together to have their photo taken
ID: two young caucasian men in tuxedos and sunglasses dancing together in a group surrounding them ID: 3 young women in prom dresses, posing for the camera
The 2024 graduates were not able to have a high school senior prom four years ago due to the pandemic, and so they decided to host a CC Senior Prom!
ID: a young caucasian woman with curly hair, wearing a black dress, dancing with her hand up in a group of dancers ID: A young woman of color in a cobalt blue prom dress, smiling while surrounded by other prom goers
ID: A young caucasian woman in a wheelchair, wearing a gold prom dress, smiling as someone puts a crown on her head

All photos by Jamie Cotten
ID: prom organizers, a young woman of color and young caucasian man, standing together with their arms around each other, smiling at the camera

Commencement Special for Grads and Their Families

The FAC is offering free admission to the museum May 17-18 for families that are visiting for Commencement. Use code Commencement2024 if purchasing tickets online, or let the front desk know when you arrive. In addition, for Friday only, get buy-one-get-one tickets to see Rent
ID: Trailer for Rent

Video by Ray Bailey

CC Refugee Alliance Connects CC Community with Local Refugees
ID: several people in a room at tables set up in a square shape, papers on the tables and images on projector screen

The CC Refugee Alliance hosted an English as a Second Language training session in February 2024 to teach students how to tutor refugees trying to learn English. Photo provided by co-chair Maya Elias ’25.
By Julia Fennell ’21

The CC Refugee Alliance (CCRA) provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to help support local refugees and asylum seekers in Colorado Springs, as well as participate in advocacy campaigns to support immigrants across the country.

The CCRA partners with Lutheran Family Services (LFS) to connect campus community members with opportunities to support local refugees. Through LFS, CCRA members train students to host English as a Second Language tutoring sessions for refugees trying to learn English.

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Baccalaureate is Saturday, May 18

Be sure to add your Baccalaureate Blessings here!

Denise Geronimo ’24 Wins Fulbright Research Award in the Philippines
ID: headshot of a woman of color with long, straight, dark hair wearing a white tshirt and black blazer, looking at the camera
By Julia Fennell ’21

Denise Sievert Geronimo ’24 has been awarded a Fulbright Research Award in the Philippines for her project, Passports to Pixels: Unraveling the Transformative Role of ICT in Workforce Migration. Geronimo will spend nine months in the Philippines, conducting research to discover how Information and Communications Technology developments impacts the Filipino labor diasporas.

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Robin Walter ’12 Wins the 2024 Academy of American Poets First Book Award
ID: headshot of Robin Walter with text saying 2024 First Book Award Winner
Celebrated poet Victoria Chang has selected Robin Walter ’12, with her upcoming debut Little Mercy, as the recipient of the 2024 Academy of American Poets’ First Book Award.

“The beautiful and meditative poems in Little Mercy are painterly, showcasing a perceptive speaker with a keen eye,” says Chang. “These poems quietly and gently ask us to look at all the natural beauty and cruelty (but mostly beauty) we face each day, every minute, every second of our strange time on this earth.”

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FAC Corner

Object Housing & Storage Mounts
ID: a rack room with art being stored
Join the museum collections team on Friday, May 17 in the Agents of Care gallery from 1-4 p.m. to learn how the museum cares for its collections while in storage. See examples of storage mounts and custom-designed enclosures and explore some of the tools and archival supplies used to create them. This is a drop-in program that is free and open to the public.

Photo of the Week

Kaelin Woodruff, midfield. CC Women’s Soccer played a game against Kansas State University April 14 at Stewart Field. Photo by Jamie Cotten
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