Innovation at CC
CC has always done things differently. For this issue’s cover story, we’re looking at ways that Tigers continue to push their fields in new, innovative ways, in the classroom, on campus, and beyond.
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Dr. Garcia Puente Awarded NSF Grant for Enumerative Geometry Workshop
Professor and co-chair of CC’s Mathematics and Computer Science Department Dr. Luis David Garcia Puente has been awarded $22,500 from the National Science Foundation to support a workshop on computational and applied enumerative geometry at the Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences in Toronto.
Students Awarded Davis Project for Peace to Turn Weapons into Tools
Kupai Marx ’24 and Kieran Blood ’24 have been awarded a Davis Project for Peace for their project on turning weapons into community-based art in Hawai’i. “We aim to support the mission of addressing gun violence and promoting peacebuilding through creative activism,” says Marx.
CC Refugee Alliance Connects CC Community with Local Refugees
The CC Refugee Alliance 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.
Earlier this year, two CC students set out on the ultimate adventure, making it to the top of El Cap and back in a Block Break.
A CC alum founds an outdoor school, State of the Rockies polling, students study race and the great outdoors, and more!
Battle of the Bands is back, the FAC opens its collection to the public, a music alum makes it big in orchestral composition, and more!
CC Basketball star wins pair of big honors, Lacrosse coach earns 300th win, Track & Field records broken, and more!
COLORADO COLLEGE IN THE NEWS
Dartmouth and CC Presidents Weigh in on Pro-Palestinian Encampments
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In her final week as president, L. Song Richardson made headlines when asked about how CC handled the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. Her comments came at the Aspen Ideas Festival and appeared in the Jewish Insider, which was picked up by Yahoo News.
Panino’s Turns 50 and Celebrates Former CC Hockey Player, Coach
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The memory of former CC Hockey player and coach Tony Frasca ’52 was celebrated last weekend at Panino’s, the restaurant he founded. The pizzeria just turned 50! Frasca’s family runs the restaurant on Tejon. They shared historical CC Hockey photos with KXRM FOX 21’s “Loving Living Local” show.
A “Joyful Conclusion” for CC Summer Music Festival
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The Gazette featured a final review of this year’s 40th season of the CC Summer Music Festival ending on a high note.