Drop in with questions about the PIFP application process or to have pieces of your PIFP application reviewed. Deadline for all fellowships: Friday, March 6, 5 p.m.

Changemaker Workshop: Sustaining Joy While Working for Change

Monday, March 2 | 3:30-5 p.m.
Hybl Community Classroom

Internship Search Guided Lab

Tuesday, March 3 | 2:30-4 p.m.
Career Center Carriage House

Bring your computer and actively search and apply for internships with on-site support from Career Center staff.

Senator Bennet (CO) Internships Information Session

Thursday, March 5 | 2-3 p.m.
Career Center Carriage House

Deadlines

Spring Break Trip with BreakOut

Are you interested in a community engaged spring break trip focused on farming March 12-17? If so, please fill out this form by Thursday, Feb. 19. Questions? Email BreakOut.

The Office of Sustainability is Hiring

If you’re passionate about climate action, campus impact, and building a more sustainable future, this is your chance to get involved and get paid for it. Open positions will be posted on Handshake starting Sunday, March 1, and we’re looking for students to join the following teams:

- Campus Operations
- Institutional Data & Insights
- Sustainability Engagement & Experiences

Whether you are interested in hands-on sustainability projects, analyzing data to drive change, or creating engaging programs and events, you will play a role in advancing sustainability efforts across campus.

Upcoming Summer and Blocks Away Deadlines

Students may withdraw from any summer 2026 Off Campus Block Away course by Sunday, March 1 without incurring program fee charges. Later withdrawals will lead to a portion of the program fee being billed to the student as a nonrefundable charge. For the 2026–27 Block Away Primary Application window, applications are open on Summit from Jan. 29-March 15. Students who apply during this period are reviewed for aid eligibility, and aid awards are issued in late March. Applications may be accepted after the window closes; however, financial aid may not be available for submissions received after Sunday, March 15.

Public Interest Fellowship Program (PIFP) Applications due Friday, March 6, 5 p.m.

Look for all available positions in Handshake. Gain experience with Colorado nonprofits. test your interest in the social sector, make an impact on your community. All CC students are eligible for paid, full-time summer fellowships. Graduating seniors are eligible for paid, full-time yearlong fellowships.

Sense of Place: Farm to Fork Tour During Block Break 7

Join the Office of Sustainability’s new Sense of Place Farm to Fork Tour in partnership with Bon Appétit during Block Break 7. Explore the journey your food takes from local farms to your plate. This immersive and educational experience offers a behind-the-scenes look at the food system—from production and processing to preparation and consumption—all rooted in our local community. Along the way, you'll visit sustainable farms, meet local producers, enjoy fresh, thoughtfully prepared meals, and deepen your understanding of sustainability, local economies, and food justice. Sign up before Wednesday, April 8.

Calls to Action

Summer Internship Funding

The application for Summer Internship Funding is now open. All applications must be submitted through Summit under the Office of the Dean of the College. Apply early! You do not need to have a position secured to apply. For more information, join an information session hosted through the Career Center, or visit the website and FAQ page. Questions? Email Sarah Fillman.

The William P. Dean Memorial Fund

This fund supports undergraduate initiatives and projects that collaborate with a community nonprofit to address the needs of marginalized populations. The maximum award is $1,000, with up to three awards granted in an academic year. Any student-initiated project that works with a community nonprofit partner to address a social need will be eligible. Applicants should be students who are actively engaged in community-based work in the local Colorado Springs community or in the student’s home community. Learn more and apply.

Conservation in the West Poll Release

Explore the latest findings from the State of the Rockies 2025 Conservation in the West Poll to learn how people across the Rocky Mountain West view key environmental issues, including climate change, water supply, land use, and conservation.

Community Engagement Access Fund

Do you need transportation support or a background check for a community engagement activity? Learn more and apply for funding.

Data Viz Night Save-the-Date

Join the State of the Rockies for Data Viz Night on Thursday, Apr. 9 from 6–8:30 p.m. in Cornerstone Art Center, featuring a film premiere, interactive GIS mapping, and student poster contest winners. Enjoy an engaging evening of visuals, data, and student creativity, complete with food and drinks in a semi‑formal setting. Additional event details will be announced on Monday, March 9, so stay tuned.

Changemaker Workshop: Exploring Careers for the Public Good: Pathways to Changemaking

Vintage Poster Contest Winners Announcement

The winning entries from the 2026 Vintage Poster Contest are now available to view on the State of the Rockies website. Don’t miss the chance to see the standout designs that captured the spirit of the Rockies this year.

Community Engagement Microgrants

Need funding for a community project? The Collaborative for Community Engagement Microgrants for Community Impact provides up to $1000 in funding to support CC students in their community service initiatives with the Colorado Springs and El Paso County communities. Learn more and apply today.

Gaia Masquerade Ball During Earth Week

Celebrate Earth Week in style at the Gaia Masquerade Ball hosted by State of the Rockies on Wednesday, Apr. 22, from 6-8:30 p.m. in Bemis Great Hall. Join us in your best for a special semi‑formal evening; masks are required for entry. RSVPs are due by Wednesday, Apr. 15, and additional details will be shared by Wednesday, Apr. 1.

Save the Date Community Engagement Recognition Night (CERN)

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