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Celebrate the research, internships, and experiential learning of Colorado College students at the annual Research and Internship Symposium, part of Family Weekend 2026.

The symposium brings the CC community together for short oral presentations, poster and story map sessions, and conversations highlighting summer research and internship experiences across a range of academic disciplines.

The event takes place Friday, Sept. 25, from 3-5 p.m. Oral presentations begin promptly at 3 p.m. in Celeste Theatre, followed by poster and story map presentations from 4-5 p.m. in Cornerstone Main Space.

The symposium is open to students, staff, and faculty. Save the date and come celebrate the work of CC students!

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Explore the sacred images of New Mexican santeros during “Transforming Images: New Mexican Santos in-between Worlds,” a free two-day program at the Fine Arts Center. A panel discussion on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 5-6:30 p.m. will examine the spiritual, artistic, and cultural dimensions of these works. On Friday, Sept. 25, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., art historian Claire Farago will use historical New Mexican Christian religious images to explore the contested interpretation of sacred objects and questions of cultural identity, power, and interpretative privilege. A reception will follow in Smith Family Gallery.

Support for this program is generously provided by the Sheffer Fund for Roman Catholic Studies.

Christopher Cross has called Monument home for most of his life and has been with Bon Appétit at Colorado College for almost four years. He now serves as Café Manager in Worner after roles in catering, Ed Robson Arena, and administration. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking for his roommates and their dog, Lady May, and relaxing at home.

Shaunah Trumbull is originally from the Bay Area and began working in food service at age 13, starting as a dishwasher and moving to front of house. She has worked with Bon Appétit at Colorado College for a year and was recently promoted to Catering Manager. Outside of work, she enjoys dancing and spending time with family and friends.

This past July, Professor of Feminist & Gender Studies Heidi R. Lewis  hosted “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Proposal?: An Intensive Academic Writing Retreat” at CC’s Baca Campus. The retreat was designed to support scholars developing academic book proposals in Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies and related disciplines like Black Studies and Disability Studies. Through writing workshops, independent writing blocks, accountability partnerships, and 1:1 meetings, Professor Lewis supported 15 colleagues from the U.S. and Canada by demystifying the publishing process and helping them develop strong, competitive proposals.

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Continue the conversation surrounding David Mamet’s Oleanna at a free talkback and reception on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 5-6:30 p.m., following that day’s 1 p.m. performance.

Written in 1992 in response to the Anita Hill–Clarence Thomas hearings, Oleanna explores gender, authority, power, and education through increasingly fraught conversations between a university professor and his student. The play asks audiences to consider how assumptions, personal biases, and failures of communication can turn differences into divisions.

Colorado College President Manya Whitaker will moderate the discussion. Refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres will be served, and talkback attendees may also receive a complimentary ticket to that evening’s performance of Come From Away, capacity permitting.

The talkback and reception are free and open to the public. RSVPs are strongly encouraged.

Hamster Soccer on Worner Quad at Worner After Dark, Friday, Sept. 4. Photo by Parker Seibold / Colorado College