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Block 1 Week 1

Tabling Event for First Year Students

Friday, Aug. 29 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. Worner Campus Center

Join the State of the Rockies tabling event this First Friday to kick off the school year! First-years can grab a free 2025 Vintage Poster and learn about Rockies opportunities.

Block 1 Week 2

Student Employment & Volunteer Fair

Tuesday, Sep. 2 | Noon-1:30 p.m. Worner Campus Center

Come learn about on-campus employment opportunities from CC departments and off- campus engagement opportunities from local nonprofits. 

Semester Study Away Fair

Wednesday, Sep. 3 | Noon-2 p.m. Worner Campus Center Lobby

Engage with representatives of more than 150 semester study away opportunities.  

Community Engaged Scholars (CES) Orientation (Lunch Provided)

Wednesday, Sep. 3 | 12:30-2 p.m. South Hall Commons

Bates White Consulting Information Session

Wednesday, Sep. 3 | 1-2 p.m. Virtual on Handshake

Join alum Sienna Blelloch ’22 to learn about Bates White Economic Consulting. Get insights into the industry, their work with law firms, Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, the internship application process, and take part in a mock case interview.

Bonner Information Session

Wednesday, Sep. 3 | 2-3 p.m. Hybl Community Center Classroom

The Bonner Fellowship is a nationally recognized, cohort based, paid civic leadership program. Come attend the Bonner information session to learn more. Register in Summit. 

Changemaker Workshop: Asset and Power Mapping (Lunch Provided)

Tuesday, Sep. 9 | 1-2 p.m.    Career Center Carriage House

Block 1 Week 3

FTI Consulting Information Session

Tuesday, Sep. 9 | 1-2 p.m.    Career Center Carriage House

FTI Consulting is a trusted consulting firm with locations in 33 countries. Join to learn about the company, internship and post-graduate opportunities, and their recruitment process.

Employer Session: SRAM

Wednesday, Sep. 10 | 1-2 p.m.    Career Center Carriage House

Meet a SRAM recruiter from a global company that designs and manufactures bicycle components to learn about internship opportunities and entry-level qualifications.

Study Away Virtual Q&A Session

Wednesday, Sep. 10 | 4-5 p.m.

A virtual session on Zoom for new and returning students to learn about Study Away.

Block 1 Week 4

CO Water Tour During Block Break 1

Wednesday, Sep. 17, 1:30 p.m. - Friday, Sep, 19. 6 p.m. 

Join the Office of Sustainability’s 3-day CO Water Tour to explore the water system with lodging at Cottonwood Hot Springs. Register on Summit by Wednesday, Sep. 10.

PikeRide, Colorado Springs’ nonprofit bike share system, is hiring a Bike Share Fleet Mechanic for the academic year through the Office of Sustainability. Work with a fleet of e-assist bikes and support sustainable transportation in our community. Apply on Handshake by Sunday, Sep. 7 at 11:59 p.m.  

The Bonner Fellowship is a nationally recognized, cohort based, paid civic leadership program. Students get an opportunity to do deep and impactful work, reflect on their engagement experiences, and build a community with other students who want to make an impact in their communities. Bonners commit to 24 hours a block of paid community engagement, community building, and learning and reflection.

The CCE is recruiting first year students to the fellowship. Work study students prioritized. Applications are due on Sunday, Sep. 14 in Summit. The link to the application can be found in Handshake.  

The Priority Deadline to apply for all Spring Semester Study Away programs—including all partner-led semesters and CC 2- or 4-block programs in Asia, Latin America, or France—is Wednesday, Oct. 1. 

The deadline for withdrawing from all Blocks Away in Block 5 or Block 6 is Wednesday, Oct. 1. Withdrawals after that date are charged 25% of the program fee. Withdrawals must be made on Summit.  

Join the Office of Sustainability for an eco-tourism adventure! This summer, travel to Peru’s Sacred Valley on a unique eco-tourism trip that blends sustainability with exploration. Experience breathtaking landscapes, ancient ruins, and lush cloud forests—culminating in a sunrise arrival at Machu Picchu. Interested in joining? Be sure to attend one of the required info sessions before applying. The application will open on Thursday, Sep. 25 and close on Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Plant Library Program: “Check out” a houseplant and discover the mental and environmental benefits of indoor greenery. Come to our Block 1 pop-up event to learn more!

Campus Compost Program: Turn your food waste into soil. This opt-in program gives students living on or off campus the chance to compost. Starting Monday, Sep. 1, fill out a quick form and pick up your compost bucket at the Office of Sustainability. Both programs require a fully refundable deposit at the time of the items returned.  

Click here to take the Summer Experience Survey for your chance to win a Panino's Gift Card.

Whether your summer plans included an internship, research, service, study abroad, skill-building projects, or other experiences, we’d love to hear about it. This information can help future students discover possibilities as they explore summer options. *If you completed the survey prior to your summer experience, no need to fill it out again. If you aren't sure, please complete it now. Complete the survey by Sunday, Sep. 7 to be entered in a drawing for one of 10 Panino’s Gift Cards. Thanks for sharing your plans. 

Sign up to be matched with a CC alum or friend of the college mentor by Tuesday, Sep. 16. Learn about career opportunities and explore your interests with a working professional, develop your networking skills, ask questions about different industries, and receive guidance and support in creating and meeting your goals. Create a Tiger Link account and complete your profile. Join the mentoring program under the “Connect” tab.

Share a photo, share an experience. Global Education & Field Study is interested in the stories you bring back from CC Study Away. Our student interns will regularly post stories and photos to Instagram to promote study away at CC and we would love to share your story. If you participated in a CC faculty-led study away program over the past year and you would like to share one of your experiences or just a photo you love, send it in, along with which program you were on, to the Global & Field Student Interns to be considered. 

Did you know that the CCE offers a workshop series that aims to build changemaking skills and generate dialogue around self, community impact and issues, and theories of social change?  You can find more information and RSVP for all workshops here.  

Stop by the CC Exchange during open hours: Thursdays from 2–4 p.m. (Weeks 1–3 of each block). Run by the Office of Sustainability, the CC Exchange is a free resource for students to find everything from flair and professional wear to textbooks, art supplies, winter jackets, and more. Come browse, donate, or pick up what you need—at no cost!

Support your fellow students during the Research and Internship Symposium as they share their summer research and internship experiences. It brings the CC community together for a series of short presentations, poster sessions, and discussions across a variety of academic disciplines. The experiences presented are funded by the Office of the Dean of the College's Faculty Student Collaborative Grant, departmental funds, internal grants, external research grants and the Career Center’s Student Internship Funding Program. Save the date: Friday, Sep. 26, 3-5:30 p.m. in the Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center.

The CCE posts upcoming and ongoing volunteer opportunities with local nonprofits and government agencies on our website. Explore ways to engage off campus and get directly connected to our community partners. Check back often as new opportunities get added regularly.

Did you know CC students get free access to PikeRide, Colorado Springs’ bike share system (those purple and white bikes around campus), and Mountain Metro Transit (MMT) buses? Sign up for PikeRide with your CC email or simply hop on an MMT bus with your student ID to start exploring your new home with alternative transportation.

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Join BreakOut, a student organization committed to direct engagement and learning opportunities with communities off campus on Saturdays and during block breaks. Keep an eye on our BreakOut page for upcoming opportunities.