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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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Pre-Health Profession Club Prepares Pre-Health Students for Careers
CC’s Pre-Health Profession Club (HPC) works to prepare students for careers in medical professions, including the medical, dental, and veterinarian fields. The club is run almost entirely by students, which both empowers older students to share their experiences on the pre-med track, while also giving younger students an opportunity to learn from their peers who… Read More
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Battle of the Bands Roars at Cornerstone
Back and even better than before: February 23 saw the long-awaited return of CC’s Battle of the Bands in the Cornerstone Arts Center. This first round of the competition was hosted by Sounds of Colorado College (SOCC). Completely run by students, SOCC gives student bands a chance to perform live in front of their peers.… Read More
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Object Photography Event Opens Up FAC Collection to Public
On Friday, February 16, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College (FAC) hosted “Museum Object Photography” in the new Agents of Care gallery space. Museum staff set up their object photography studio in the gallery and pulled selections from the museum’s tactile collection to photograph. Visitors were invited to drop by and ask… Read More
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$18 Million Gift from Alum Opens Doors for Future Students
Largest cash gift in CC’s history will support need-based scholarships Colorado College announced today a high-impact gift of more than $18 million from the estate of the late William “Bill” Clement, a CC alum from the class of ’42. The bequest represents the largest cash gift from an individual in the college’s history. Clement attended CC on… Read More
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CC Enseña Club Makes Big Impact on Local Elementary Students
Members of the CC Enseña Club spend several hours a week teaching local elementary school students Spanish through hands-on activities, resulting in bonds and mentorships that go beyond teaching a language. “Our purpose is to get kids excited about learning Spanish, teaching them some fundamentals in an interesting way that gets them engaged,” says Gabe… Read More
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Block 5 Class Analyzes Race and the Great Outdoors
Julia Fennell ’21 This month, 12 students in the Environmental Studies and Sciences course Race, Racism, and the Great Outdoors will spend three-and-a-half weeks studying how race and racism affect place and participation in the outdoors through the lens of systemic racism and settler colonialism. The students will focus their studies on the lived experiences… Read More
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Widely Popular Personal Financial Planning Half Block Fills Two Classes
Julia Fennell ’21 Over 50 students are spending part of their Winter Break on campus, learning about financial planning, investing, and budgeting. Personal Financial Planning has been a Half Block at CC for over ten years and is often an incredibly popular class with a waitlist. The course is being offered twice this Half Block… Read More
