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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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Computer Science at CC Explores a More Accessible World
In a world increasingly affected by technology, CC students are learning new ways to incorporate the values of a liberal arts education in developing and implementing technology to better the world. One example of this can be found in the popular Computer Science course Accessible User Interfaces, taught by Dr. Varsha Koushik. “The class is… Read More
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Art Major Wins Edith Kirsch Prize to Perform Research in Southern Mexico and Central America
In alignment with the standard of experiential learning that she received at CC, Mariana Martin ’25 spent last summer in Central America and Southern Mexico studying ancient Maya architecture in person, rather than just reading about it, thanks to the Edith Kirsch Prize. “Winning the Edith Kirsch Prize meant the world to me – it… Read More
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Music Alum Reflects on Time at CC
When she’s not out fighting crime as a forensic social worker, Jessica Wright ’17 has a deep-seeded passion and investment in creating music as a Sufi dervish – a person that dedicates their practices to God through meditation, music, and poetry. She is part of the Nimatullahi Sufi Order in San Francisco, CA – the… Read More
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Film by CC Alum Featured at Sundance Film Festival
Guy Mossman ’95 is a director and cinematographer, best known for his dramatic photography on award-winning documentary films such as Buck (2011), Mariachi High (2012), Bending the Arc (2017), Owned: A Tale of Two Americas (2018), and Feels Good Man (2020). But before his years behind the camera began, he was a Studio Art major… Read More
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Music Department Boasts High Concert Attendance and Community Collaboration
As the final notes of Schubert’s Symphony No. 5 resonated through Packard Hall, the fading chord was met with a wave of applause and cheers from an enthusiastic audience of over 150. Despite it taking place during one of the harshest snowstorms of the season, nearly every seat in the hall was filled for the… Read More
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Study Abroad Prepared J.J. Gregg ’02 for Professional Sitar and Teaching Career
From hearing the sitar live for the first time in Packard Hall as first year student, to performing with the instrument in Packard Hall just four years later, J.J. Gregg ’02 credits his dream career to his time at CC, where he was inspired, mentored, and supported in his passion for South Asia and its… Read More
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Students Return to Non-Digital Media with CC Darkroom Club
Taking pictures is not new to this generation of CC students; in fact, many of them have grown up being able to snap a picture in an instant. What they may not have had much exposure to is non-digital media. The CC Darkroom Club is working to change that. Twice a week, a handful of… Read More
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ALHAMDU Archives the Present and Future at the FAC
The FAC recently welcomed its newest exhibition to campus. ALHAMDU | MUSLIM FUTURISM is an evolving multidisciplinary exhibition and archive created by MIPSTERZ, a non-traditional arts and culture collective for emerging Muslim, Muslim-adjacent, and allied creatives. The exhibition features a variety of work from paintings, photography, illustrations, and sculptures to installations, digital media, soundscapes, film,… Read More
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Finding an Avatar vs. Finding Recognition: Rebecca F. Kuang on Representation in Asian American Literature
In a thought-provoking lecture, acclaimed author Rebecca F. Kuang delved into the topic of Asian American representation in literature, exploring its evolution, impact, and the challenges it presents to writers today. Kuang, known for her bestselling works including the Poppy War Trilogy and Yellowface, drew from her personal experiences and extensive research to paint a… Read More
