{"id":4663,"date":"2025-02-28T08:30:24","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T15:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.coloradocollege.edu\/emailarchive\/?p=4663"},"modified":"2025-02-28T08:31:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T15:31:29","slug":"around-the-block-campus-news-61","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.coloradocollege.edu\/emailarchive\/2025\/02\/28\/around-the-block-campus-news-61\/","title":{"rendered":"Around the Block – Campus News"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Performers Wanted for the Drag Show<\/h1>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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The Queer and Trans Collective is looking for five students, staff, and\/or faculty performers for our Drag Show! If you are interested, please sign up<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Pikes Peak Regional History Day Competition 2025<\/h1>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Tomorrow, Saturday, Mar. 1<\/strong>, CC is hosting the Pikes Peak Regional History Day Competition. Over 200 local middle and high school students will present their history research projects based on the annual national theme, \u201cRights and Responsibilities in History.\u201d<\/p>\n

The public is welcome to view the documentary and performance presentations from 9 a.m.-noon<\/strong> in the 2nd and 3rd floor Armstrong classrooms and to view the other exhibitions from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.<\/strong> when the judging is not taking place. The awards ceremony occurs from 4-5 p.m.<\/strong> in Celeste Theatre.  <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Mark your calendars for the Board of Trustees Town Hall!<\/h1>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Happening on Tuesday, Mar. 4, from 2:30-3:30 p.m.,<\/strong> the Board of Trustees and Interim President Whitaker will share updates from the February Board Meeting. Please register in advance<\/a> to participate. Once you have registered, you will receive an Outlook invitation that includes the webinar link. The town hall will be recorded and shared with the campus community in the week following the event. <\/p>\n

Please visit Work of the College Series<\/a><\/em> for more information on the series or to check out the schedule of events for this academic year.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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CC is a Top Producer of Fulbright Students for the Fourth Time<\/h1>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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By Alexa Gromko<\/em><\/p>\n

The U.S. Department of State\u2019s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has recognized Colorado College for being one of the institutions of higher education that has the highest number of students selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.<\/p>\n

This is the third year in a row CC has made this list and the fourth time in the last five years. Fulbright Top Producing Institutions such as CC value global connection and support members of their campus communities across the U.S. to pursue international opportunities.<\/p>\n

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience, <\/em>running Feb. 28-Mar. 20<\/strong>,\u202fis a rock \u2018n roll parable with a significant\u202fmessage for today\u2019s audiences, based on the hit children\u2019s book by Mo Willems. Wilbur and all his fellow\u202fnaked mole rats in the Tunnel have always been, well\u2026 naked. Wondering what other possibilities are out there, Wilbur discovers a love for clothing and style. When word of his new passion turns the Tunnel upside\u202fdown, he proves to everyone that there\u2019s no need to be just like everyone else. Tickets start at $18<\/a>, and CC students get free tickets the day of the performance! <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Spring Museum Exhibitions Opening Celebration<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Museum patrons at the ALHAMDU | MUSLIM FUTURISM<\/em> exhibit at the FAC.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Join the FAC on Friday, Mar. 7, from 5-8 p.m.<\/strong>, for an evening of art and dialogue on First Friday! At 6 p.m., we invite you to experience insightful remarks from artist Alisa Banks and curator Jillian Sico about Banks’ exhibition Unerased<\/em><\/a>. Following their discussion, renowned artist Margarita Cabrera will speak about her compelling exhibitions, Space in Between<\/em> and CARE<\/em><\/a>. Don\u2019t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the world of contemporary art! <\/p>\n

Drinks will be available for purchase, and complimentary appetizers will be provided. This event is free and open to the public, RSVPs are requested<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Lauren Voinovich \u201927 soaks in the sun with a jasper stone at her center, which is said to help with knowledge and wisdom, on Monday, Feb. 3 on Tava Quad. Photo by Jamie Cotten<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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