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ALUM IN FOREIGN SERVICE: Ashley Ndir ’06
During her time at CC, Ashley Ndir ’06 constantly worked to build and support her community. She was a member of the Women’s Basketball team and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, and served as an Economics FYE Mentor. Since graduating, she has continued her drive to serve and better the world. She is now the… Read More
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ALUM IN ENERGY: Mike Turner ’04
Since graduation, Mike Turner’s career path has been immersed in the world of environmental innovation. He was a clean energy consultant for the United Nations Environmental Programme in Uganda and served as a climate change consultant and the clean energy policy and program director for the State of Colorado. Now, Turner is the Director of… Read More
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Taking Music Education on the Road
Every summer Keith Reed, CC Director of Bluegrass Ensembles, and a small group of students spend a block traveling around the West Coast, attending and performing at music festivals in Reed’s On the Road: American Bluegrass class. “I learned so much, was exposed to so much, and grew so much as a human and a… Read More
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History Majors Spend Block Studying at Newberry Library
Eight History majors spent Block 5 at the Newberry Library in Chicago, where they conducted hands-on, in-depth research on their thesis topics in preparation for Block 6, when they will head back to campus to complete their theses using the materials they gathered in Chicago. The first block, taught by Professor of History Dr. Carol… Read More
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Campus Community Benefits from On-Campus GIS Lab
From the Sociology Department to the Environmental Studies Program, CC’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Lab (The Helen and Arthur E. Johnson GIS Lab), located inside the Colket Center for Academic Excellence, continues to help students, faculty, and staff with projects, training, career preparation, and more. “GIS allows for the exploration of our world in ways… Read More
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New ‘Agents of Care’ Gallery Spaces Connects Public to Fine Arts Center
The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College’s Agents of Care: A Collections Transparency Project exhibition space is strengthening the relationship between the Fine Arts Center (FAC) and the Colorado Springs community by increasing access to FAC collections. Agents of Care allows FAC guests to interact with previously behind-the-scenes collection items, as well as directly learn… Read More
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History Students Dive into Bias Against Africa with LEGO
At CC, students in Dr. Danielle Sanchez’s Global Africa course learn about and discuss preconceived notions and biases in African history, culminating in a LEGO build of the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, Ghana. This course focuses on how Africa transitioned politically, socially, economically, and culturally from 1960 to present day. Sanchez, Assistant Professor of History,… Read More
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AI Camera Brings New Views to CC Athletics
If you take a peek at the south wall of CC’s Reid Arena, you will notice a compact piece of equipment that has transformed the streaming capabilities for CC volleyball and basketball games. Thanks to a generous donation from Lisa Remey Hastings ’91 (CC Trustee) and Mark Hastings ’90, the CC Athletic Department purchased and installed… Read More
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Colorado College Awarded Newman Civic Fellowship Campus Innovation Cohort
Campus Compact has selected CC to receive funding as part of the Newman Civic Fellowship Campus Innovation Cohort. This funding will improve the college’s mentorship process and experience for the Newman Civic Fellowship program, coordinated by the Collaborative for Community Engagement (CCE). Campus Compact, a national collation of colleges and universities dedicated to pursuing the… Read More
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Creativity and Innovation: An Interview with Elizabeth Bruce ’74
Elizabeth Bruce ’74 is a alum working at the intersection of creativity and innovation. Her podcast, “Creativists in Dialogue”, looks at how this intersection plays out with individuals across the occupation spectrum. The Peak recently spoke with Bruce about her current role, how it has evolved in her life, and how it grew from her… Read More
