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Erin Burk ’17 Works Dream Job Climbing Sequoia Trees
When Erin Burk ’17 decided to start rock climbing in high school, she had no idea it would lead to her dream position climbing sequoia trees for a living. However, following inspiration and support from CC’s Environmental Studies and Science Program and the campus climbing community, Burk now works full time as a canopy science… Read More
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Tiger Travel Trip Turns New Zealand into a Living Classroom for Alumni
For the group of alums who took the recent Tiger Travel trip “Volcanoes, Glaciers, Walks, and Wine: A New Zealand Journey”—it was all that and more. The travelers stepped into a living classroom that provided opportunities to connect with fellow alumni in beautiful, diverse settings on a journey shaped by CC’s culture of lifelong learning.… Read More
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BOOKS PUBLISHED BY CC ALUMNI, FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS In Jean-Luc Godard: Philosopher/Insurgent, Jonathan Scott Lee contends that renowned filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard can be most accurately considered as a philosopher who uses cinema and video as his media to develop provocative aesthetic interventions into contemporary political situations and dilemmas. Rather than attempting to write a “definitive”… Read More
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Get to Know CC Board of Trustees Chair Kyle Samuel ’92
We sat down with Kyle Samuel ’92, who began his term as Chair of the Colorado College Board of Trustees on July 1, to get to know him better. He graciously answered our questions and gave us a glimpse into his world. CC: Tell us about yourself. Where are you from? Kyle Samuel: Denver is… Read More
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Carrello ’25 Wins Archaeological Field School Scholarship
Gracie Isabella Carrello ’25 was recently awarded the American School of Prehistoric Research Archaeological Field School Scholarship from the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), allowing them to spend the summer in Greece studying human remains. “I’m extremely honored to have been selected for this award,” says Carrello, a Classics and Anthropology major who hopes to… Read More
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Molecular Biology Alum Pursues Patent Legal Career
At the beginning of her sophomore year, Evie Biggs ’25 knew two things: she was going to pursue medicine or law and she wanted to graduate in three years. “I wanted a challenging career that was constantly evolving and required a lot of me ethically, socially, and intellectually,” says Biggs, a Molecular Biology major who… Read More
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Wilkinson ’16, Poet and CC Press Alum, Continues to Grow
In 2022, Nico Wilkinson ’16 gained widespread recognition online for their poem “trans day of i love you.” They are now publishing their debut full-length poetry collection, The Weeds Grow Anyway – a meditation on queerness, survival, and audacity in the face of adversity. “A lot of the poetry within is very personal and specific… Read More
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Consulting Club Collaborates with Office of Alumni Relations
The Office of Alumni Relations approached the CC Consulting Club last fall about looking into how their office could effectively increase the number of alumni engaged with the College, with a particular focus on increasing and maintaining the number of relationships with young alumni (those that have graduated within the last six years). Alumni Relations… Read More
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Students Find Inspiration and Future in Human Neuropsychology
A Full-Circle Moment In 2011, Psychology Professor Dr. Kristi Erdal took her Human Neuropsychology class to visit the Craig Hospital, a world-renowned rehabilitation hospital specializing in neurorehabilitation. One of the students in that class was Christina Draganich ’12, a Neuroscience major. In a full-circle moment, this past Block 6, Erdal took her 2025 Human Neuropsychology… Read More
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CC’s Newest Class of Hall of Fame Inductees to Be Honored This Weekend
On Saturday, April 26, CC will celebrate its Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees at the CC Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Robson Arena. The event, which happens every other year, recognizes individuals who have made great contributions to Tiger Athletics, its culture of champions, and the legacy of athletic prowess… Read More
