All faculty, staff, and students are invited to celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend, Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15.
With more than 2,000 parents, families, alumni, and guests registered to attend HCFW this coming weekend, we know the energy and excitement will be felt across campus. So many guests will also likely mean parking congestion and more pedestrian traffic around campus and in buildings. Thanks in advance for your patience, and for welcoming parents, families, alumni, and guests back to campus for this CC tradition.
While some weekend events require pre-registration and fees, there are many events the entire campus is invited to attend. Whether it’s attending one of the many athletic competitions, various lectures, departmental events, or the highlighted activities listed below, we hope you’ll find a way to be part of the festivities throughout the weekend. Plus be sure to stop by the Outdoor Ed and Athletics gear sales for great deals on CC gear and equipment for all your adventure needs.
Friday, October 13
1:15-3 p.m. | 50 Years: CC Then and Now
Richard F. Celeste Theatre, Cornerstone Arts Center
The Class of 1973 invites all Homecoming attendees to join them for a robust discussion of the change in student perspectives from 1973-2023. Panelists include Professor Emeritus Horst Richardson, Professor Murphy Brasuel ’96, Molly Squires ’73, and Zoë Zizzo ’25. Moderated by Ann Blumberg Frick ’73.
5:30-7:30 p.m. | Tiger Tailgate: All-Campus Celebration
Tent, Worner Quad
Kick off the weekend with food trucks, music, a 360 photo booth, and more! With seven food trucks to choose from, there’s sure to be one that tempts your tastebuds. Please bring your CC ID (Gold Card) for entrance into the event. (This event is free to attend and includes one free drink ticket, but please note food and additional drinks are self-pay to give everyone the flexibility to enjoy as they choose.)
Saturday, Oct. 14
9-9:45 a.m. | Salute to the Movies of the 1960s and Movie Music of the 1950s-1980s Packard Theatre, Packard Hall A morning recital including an 11-minute film featuring clips from favorite movies of the ’60s and the Linda Seger Piano Quartet playing movie music of the 1950s to 1980s.
10-11:15 a.m. | Alumni Awards Ceremony and Recipient Discussion
Richard F. Celeste Theatre, Cornerstone Arts Center
Presentation of the Benezet, Worner, Riley, and Spirit of Adventure Awards. Learn more about this year’s award recipients.
4-5 p.m. | Professor Fred Sondermann “Return” Documentary
Screening Room, Cornerstone Arts Center
Fred Sondermann was a beloved and respected CC professor for over 25 years, and an influential contributor to the life of Colorado Springs as a city councilman and key member of Temple Shalom. His family fled Germany just two days before the start of World War II in Europe. In 1969, he journeyed back to trace his history. Filmmaker Cyd Cohn will share her film about his “Return,” followed by recollections from his family, friends, and colleagues.
2-4 p.m. | Tiger Talks
Richard F. Celeste Theatre, Cornerstone Arts Center
Join us for a shorter version of “Ted Talks” where CC alumni, faculty, students, parents, and staff can present on a topic of personal expertise to show the impact that the college is making beyond campus.
- Dr. Steven Hayward, “Is It Time for the One-Week Semester?”
- Sarah Jacobson ’13, “A Journey Into the Minds of Elephants”
- Dr. Kristi Erdal P’21, “The Adulteration of Children’s Sports”
- Vicente Blas-Taijeron ’24, CCSGA Student Body President
- Brook Nunn ’98, “Building NASA’s Next Mission to Detect Life”
- Dr. Tomi-Ann Roberts P’13, “Slow Looking and Being Moved”
- Dr. Amanda Minervini, “Our Equine Teachers”
