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Robin Walter ’12 Wins the 2024 Academy of American Poets First Book Award
Celebrated poet Victoria Chang has selected Robin Walter’s 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.”
INTRODUCING TIGER TAIL BLONDE ALE!
THE NEW CC BEER
Megan Clancy ’07
The votes are in and, with over 52% of the final tally, the name has been decided. In honor of CC’s upcoming 150th anniversary, we have collaborated with Goat Patch Brewing Company to rebrand its popular blonde ale as a CC beer. And now, we would like to introduce you to CC’s first ever branded beer… Tiger Tail Blonde Ale!
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COMMS INTERN INSPIRED TO PURSUE HIGHER ED COMMS CAREER
Julia Fennell ’21
When Miriam Brown ’21 first interned in the CC Office of Communications as a sophomore, she was looking for a flexible job that played to her strengths and allowed her to get some additional writing experience. What she didn’t expect, however, was for the internship to inspire her to pursue a career in higher education communications.
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TIGER ALUM USES LESSONS FROM CC TO SHOW UP FOR OTHERS
Julia Fennell ’21
Isabelle Aragon-Menzel ’21, a former CC student-athlete on the Women’s Volleyball Team, is now taking the lessons she’s learned, both on and off the court, and using them to focus on mental health at the community level. Aragon-Menzel is currently in her final semester of her two-year program at the Colorado School of Public Health.
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TIGER TITLES
The latest books published by CC alumni, faculty, staff, and students…
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LIFELONG LEARNING
FEATURED BLOCK 7 COURSE
BU110: The Creative Process of Designing Your Life
Each block, we feature one course that is being taught on campus. Included is the course description, a blurb about the course from the professor, and a reading list. Use these resources to dip your toe (or mind) back into the academic life of CC.
BOOK CLUBS
These are resources and guidance for alumni to read the books on their own or to coordinate a book club within their community. For each club, there is a book pick, short synopsis, and a list of discussion questions. Happy reading!
DID YOU KNOW…
As a CC alum, you still have access to many of Tutt Library’s resources! This includes borrowing books and database access. Find your next great read or research help at Tutt!
FEATURED TALKS
People of Action: Black Catholics on the Road to Sainthood
Apr. 8, 2024: This talk looks at what we know about Henriette Delille, Augustus Tolton, Thea Bowman, Mary Elizabeth Lange, Pierre Toussaint, and Julia Greeley, to situate them in their historical contexts and discuss similarities with earlier examples of a Christian vita activa. The lecture is generously sponsored by the Paul Frederick Sheffer Memorial Fund for Roman Catholic Studies.
Understanding, and Managing, Our New Age of Danger
Apr. 1, 2024: Thom Shanker ’78 helps us reimagine a better national security apparatus, arguing for expanding the definition of national security to truly keep Americans safe in this new “age of danger.” He states that American taxpayers pay for a national security machine that costs $1 trillion a year, yet too often the U.S. government gets it wrong on critical issues.
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CONFERENCES
Do you miss CC? The learning? The community? The dorms? CC is launching two on-campus conferences this June. Each will be limited to 20 alums and present an opportunity to relive the student experience – stay and dine on campus and learn from CC faculty and guest speakers.
Alumni Creative Confidence Project
June 7-9, 2024: During this two-day conference, learn how to build a flexible, life-long creative skill set that will enhance your problem-solving capacities and bring playfulness, exploration, and experimentation into your daily life. LEARN MORE »
Insider’s Look at 40 Years of the Summer Music Festival
June 11-14, 2025: The Summer Music Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024. Return to campus to experience three days at the heart of the festival with time to experience the beauty of summer on campus and other arts events. LEARN MORE »
upcoming events
April 10 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Denver, CO
Denver Alumni-Student Legal Networking Event: Calling all Denver alumni working in the legal profession! Connect with CC pre-law and speech and debate students. LEARN MORE & REGISTER »
April 11 | 1:30-5:30 p.m. | Colorado Springs, CO
MacLean Symposium on Narrative Medicine: Narrative medicine is a way of thinking about how medical care is shaped by our stories – not only the themes and content of these stories, but their structure, delivery, and influence. The symposium features two keynote speakers and a panel presentation. LEARN MORE »
April 23 | 6-8 p.m. | Eagan, MN
Presidential Update – Twin Cities: Hear from CC’s Interim President-Elect, Manya Whitaker, and connect with Twin Cities area alumni. LEARN MORE & REGISTER»
tiger travel
Uzbekistan: The Silk Road
SEPTEMBER 27–OCTOBER 6, 2024
CC alumni and families will travel to Uzbekistan and follow the legendary Silk Road. The tour includes stops in Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara, visiting multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites. Led by CC alum John Shors ’91, P ’26, this all-inclusive tour will feature a variety of cultural experiences, as well as an itinerary that simultaneously showcases many of Uzbekistan’s best sights while also giving guests ample free time to explore ancient pathways. LEARN MORE »
Italy: Tuscan Landscapes
OCTOBER 19-30, 2024
Dr. Susan Ashley, CC Professor Emerita of History, will lead a special trip in the fall of 2024 to Tuscany, Italy. Explore Florence, Pisa, Siena, Pienza Monticchiello, Montalcino, and Volpaia. Professor Ashley will introduce you to the geology and topography as well as to the secular and religious history of this dynamic region. There is also an optional extension to this trip! The Venetian Landscapes will continue on from the original trip from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2. LEARN MORE »
Antarctica: Expedition to Antarctica
JANUARY 28 – FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Experience the White Continent during the austral summer, retracing sea lanes navigated by storied explorers. Eric Leonard, CC Professor Emerita of Geology, will provide enriching presentations on this untouched wilderness and the history of exploration. Observe and photograph the Antarctic landscape and abundant wildlife, boarding Zodiacs for excursions ashore. Sail aboard L’Austral, a small and elegant ship awarded the prestigious Clean Ship Super certification. LEARN MORE »
CAREER RESOURCES
Alumni Career Resources Page
The CC Alumni website now has a new Career Resources page. It features internship and job boards, alumni career coaches, events, programming, and more! Check it out now!
volunteer opportunities
Tiger Link
Tiger Link is the official CC networking platform! Join this platform to make yourself available to participate in one-on-one flash mentoring opportunities, answer student questions, and help build your network.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Save the date for Homecoming!
Homecoming Weekend is Nov. 1-2, 2024! Reunion celebrations will include classes ending in a 4 or 9. We are still looking for class volunteers! Let us know if you’d like to join your reunion committee.
Do you need to update your information in the CC alumni database?
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