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Campus Events Requests All Events for the Next Academic Year be Submitted by March 29.

Dear Colleagues,

One of the significant themes to come out of Project 2024 is the need to increase efficiency across campus. To that end, we are creating a collaborative governance structure for the college to enhance community engagement and facilitate informed decision-making processes and policies.
We formed the College Events Operational Group (CEOG), comprised of dedicated staff and faculty, aiming to streamline the campus events process to deliver the unified CC experience. To enhance support and promotion of your events, please submit your events for the next academic year no later than March 29 via the events management portal on the single sign-in page. This allows for sufficient time to review all requests and recommend events to be highlighted as part of CC’s 150th celebration.
The CEOG divided into smaller committees focusing on key aspects:
  1. Event Categories under Pillars (Student Transformation, Thriving Communities, Courageous Conversations, and Visibility):
    • Signature Events
    • College Business
    • Athletics
    • Student Events
    • Community Events
  2. Momentus (formerly Ungerboeck) Updates:
    • Inclusion of ALL event spaces
    • Requesting support from departments like Communications, Parking, and Campus Safety
    • Expanding required questions
  3. Campus Calendar Alignment:
    • To optimize resource allocation and prevent scheduling conflicts, we’re ensuring all events are on the campus calendar.
If you have any questions or concerns about getting your events submitted, please reach out to Don Herbst at dherbst@coloradocollege.edu.
Warmly,


Pedro

Dean of the College and COO
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Save the Date for Block 5 In the Loop

Sent on behalf of the Staff Council

Please save the date for the Block 5 In the Loop all-staff meeting on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 8:30 a.m.
Meet in Celeste Theatre inside Cornerstone Arts Center. The program will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. Stay afterward for a light breakfast and conversation in Cornerstone Main Space.
Submit good news, kudos, and questions by noon, Friday, Feb. 9.
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Career Center Newsletter 1/31/24

Career Center Highlights

Questions Corner: Your Questions Answered!

This week’s question is:  How does the Career Center help with Interview Prep? What are some tips for preparing for an interview? 

The Career Center can help with interview prep by talking about how to prepare for an interview and offering mock interview sessions. We also provide Big Interview, a great platform to learn interview best practices and how to craft answers to common questions. 

Some interview preparation tips include:
  • Watch the Big Interview Fast Track videos to understand interview fundamentals.
  • Review our interview resources on our website. Resources include our interviewing guide, STARR method resources, and industry-specific interview guides. 
  • Prepare answers to key questions, such as the top ten questions highlighted by Big Interview in their interview question library.
  • Research the organization you’re interviewing with to better understand who is interviewing you, how to prepare, and what questions you need to ask to understand the opportunity and the organization.
  • Practice! Practice your answers with the Career Center through an appointment (scheduled through Handshake), practice with your friends and family, and practice with other people in your network, such as alumni.

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.  

Have more questions?

Attend drop-in hours between 1-4pm 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: Competitve Business and Technology 
Leah: Careers for the Common Good (Education, Non-Profit, Government, International Careers, and Service)

Public Interest Fellowship Program (PIFP)
Check out the job postings and get your application submitted this week.

The Summer Fellowship is open to all CC students.

The Yearlong Fellowship is open to August 2023, December 2023, and May 2024 CC graduates.

Check out the available fellowships at: CCPublicInterest.com
Questions? Reach out: PublicInterest@ColoradoCollege.edu 

Upcoming Events

AI & Data Science Career Options

Date: Thursday, February 1, 2024; 1-2 p.m. 
Location: Career Center Carriage House

This talk will give you an overview of many career options within AI. This talk is for students who like to use math and data to solve problems and/or want to learn more about AI, math, and data. Register on Handshake. 

Careers in the U.S. Department of State: Panel Discussion

Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2024; 12:15-1:15 p.m. 
Location: Worner Campus Center, WES Room
Join three panelists from the U.S. Department of State to discuss their career journeys and answer questions about careers with the Department. Panelists include the Diplomat in Residence of the Rocky Mountains, Air Force Academy Department of State Visiting Professor in the Department of Political Science, and Colorado College alum and Foreign Service Officer, Brian Hall ’08. All majors are encouraged to attend, as roles search for candidates with skills from many disciplines. Lunch will be provided. RSVP Now!

FBI Internship Information Session

Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024; 3:30-5 p.m. 
Location: Palmer Hall, Palmer 17

Join three panelists from the U.S. Department of State to discuss their career journeys and answer questions about careers with the Department. Panelists include the Diplomat in Residence of the Rocky Mountains, Air Force Academy Department of State Visiting Professor in the Department of Political Science, and Colorado College alum and Foreign Service Officer, Brian Hall ’08. All majors are encouraged to attend, as roles search for candidates with skills from many disciplines. Lunch will be provided. RSVP Now! 

KRCC Southern Colorado NPR Internship Info Session

Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024; 2:30-3:30 p.m. 
Location: Career Center Carriage House

Come to this information session to learn more about the Summer 2024 Internship at KRCC. The KRCC News Team is seeking two individuals who are creative, self-motivated, and driven to join us as news interns. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to be heard by a potential audience of 900,000 listeners in southern Colorado and create news content that can be utilized on the statewide CPR network. The internship experience includes mentorship from news professionals, hands-on training and development, networking opportunities, and more. RSVP Now! 

Highlighted Positions

Student Success Stories

Have you secured an internship or job this summer, been accepted into a post-graduate program, or been rewarded for an academic or research achievement? The Career Center would love to celebrate you and your achievements! Fill out the Student Success Story form in our bio to be featured next on our Instagram! 
@cc_careercenter
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Papercut Hive Reminder

Build a Sustainable Creative Career
Office of Sustainability

    Enhancing Educational Experiences within the Office of the Dean of the College

Welcome To Winter Starts

The Office of Sustainability (OOS) wishes to welcome the new Winter Start class to campus and introduce the role of the OOS at CC. The work of the OOS ranges from on-campus collaborations with students and offices to off-campus initiatives with local partners. Some of our more popular programs include the CC Exchange, Plant Exchange, and partnerships with PikeRide and Mountain Metro – both of which are free to CC students! Be sure to take advantage of what CC has to offer as you begin to explore around campus, and the surrounding Colorado Springs area! 

Passion to Action: Building a Sustainable Creative Career

The Career Center, Arts & Crafts, and the OOS have partnered to present a 3-part series titled “Passion to Action: Building a Sustainable Creative Career.” In the initial two sessions, you will be introduced to community partners and alumni who are currently navigating the intersection of art and sustainability, where they will be sharing insights into their artistic journey. The final session will focus on different practical aspects, such as portfolio development. We hope to see you there! 


Tuesday, Feb. 20, 5:30pm-7:00p.m. at Tutt Library 201 
Thursday, Feb. 22, 5:30pm-7:00p.m. at Cornerstone 131 
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 6:30pm-7:00p.m. at the Career Center Carriage House 

Meet the Stars Team

We are excited to introduce the Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS) team for this academic year, consisting of two interns: Brigitte Arcoite ‘24  and Louise Dellarco ‘26 alongside three volunteers: Mimi Allehaut ‘24, Ella Simons ‘25 and Jessie Squires ‘26. Annually, this team works with data stakeholders across the college to collect and input data into STARS. The system is administered by the Association of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) and is a comprehensive, self-reporting metric that tracks and rates institutions across broad sustainability efforts. CC has participated in STARS since 2014 and currently has a gold rating. In addition to the data collection for STARS, the team also works to create the State of Sustainability report which provides sustainability highlights from the year. 

Arcoite enjoys making measurable impacts to the CC community by helping with the collection and analysis of sustainability data, while Dellarco’s favorite part of the position includes getting a holistic view of all the sustainability efforts at CC. Thank you STARS team for all your hard work! 
Pictured above, left-right: Brigitte Arcoite ‘24 and Louise Dellarco ‘26

Sustainable Wednesdays 

In Block 5 our Exchange team is leading their first Sustainable Wednesday. They will be hosting scavanger hunt challanges for students. Students will be provided with a prompt that requires knowledge of the CC Exchange. If you get the answers right, you will get a little reward. This block’s sustainable Wednesday will take place on Feb.7, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Worner Campus Center. 

Professional Wear Clothing Drive

The Career Center and CC Exchange, an on-campus thrift store located in the basement of Worner, are organizing a Professional Wear Clothing Drive in an effort to support CC students in their professional development. They are looking for gently-used professional clothing. You may drop off your donations at: 

OOS: Monday-Friday, 9a.m.-5 p.m. 
Career Center: Monday-Frida,  8:30a.m.-5p.m. 
CC Exchange: Thursdays, 2-4p.m. 

Your donations will directly impact the lives of CC students by providing them with affordable and stylish professional attire to enhance their confidence and professionalism! 

Green Events


CC emphasizes sustainability in all aspects of campus life, extending to events like Homecoming, club meetings, and lecture series. The Green Event initiative, in partnership with CCSGA, encourages sustainable practices at campus events. The Green Event Guide, created by the Office of Sustainability, serves as a resource for students, faculty, and staff. Events receiving over $5,000 in CCSGA funds must be certified as Green Events, supporting CC’s larger sustainability goals. Certification involves a checklist review and a meeting with a member of the OOS. It’s an opportunity to showcase environmental responsibility and contribute to financial and resource savings.  

If you are interested in learning more about Green Events or would like additional support in planning a Green Event, please visit our Green Event webpage or contact the OOS at sustainability@coloradocollege.edu. 

Coming Soon..

Earth Week 2024 is right around the corner! Taking place from April 22-26, Earth Week is an annual celebration designed with the help of numerous campus groups and community partners who are united in an effort to bring awareness to sustainability and conservation. Earth Day was founded on Apr. 20, 1970, by Senator Gaylord Nelson in response to the lack of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and environmental protection policies. Since then, Earth Day has been celebrated in countless countries, demonstrating the vast support for our planet’s protection. Make sure you stay tuned for important Earth Week updates. 
Our role in Earth Week is creating a centralized webpage and marketing campaign to highlight all the Earth Week Programming. We also work to ensure that the programming is scheduled according to the campus events schedule and similar programs are collaborating with one another. Our office typically hosts/ cohosts one or two events during the week but welcomes other offices, departments and clubs to engage as well. Stay tuned for important Earth Week updates.  
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