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Colorado College is excited to announce a $1.8 million gift to Athletics from the estate of Pat Lyon, honoring the lasting legacy of Pat and her late husband George Lyon P’78, P’87, P’92. The Lyon family’s generosity reflects decades of commitment to Tiger Athletics and to the holistic development of CC student-athletes.

The gift will help expand access and opportunity, support competitive excellence, and reinforce the championship culture that defines Athletics at CC—on the field, in the classroom, and beyond.

We are deeply grateful to the Lyon family and to all those whose philanthropy helps propel CC forward.

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Yolanda King answers questions from a panel of area students about social justice, on Sunday, Jan. 18 in Richard F. Celeste Theatre. Photo by Jamie Cotten

By Alexa Gromko

At 17, Yolanda King is already making a name for herself while spreading her late grandfather’s message of peace and interconnectedness. CC’s Office of Institutional Equity and Belonging brought King to campus on Sunday, January 18, the eve of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, to talk about his legacy in the modern world, share her own perspectives, and answer questions from a panel of area students.

“How does civic engagement strengthen the nonviolent social justice movement?” came the first question from Kasey Cross, a student at Pikes Peak State College.

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Noah Furuseth ’26, Riss Banuelos ’26, Professor of Anthropology Dr. Sarah Hautzinger, and Havalin Haskell ’26 outside a COP30 venue in November 2025. Photo provided by Banuelos. 

By Julia Fennell ’21

For the first time in history, the United States did not send an official government delegation under the Trump Administration to COP30, the United Nations’ conference on climate change which took place in November in Belém, Brazil. While the absence cast a shadow over much of the conversation, 194 “parties” did attend and Colorado College students, faculty, and alumni were among them.

This year was CC’s most diverse virtual delegation so far, with five faculty, five students, and several alumni attending COP30 virtually, highlighting how important climate action is to the CC community.

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Do you have an awesome photo that captures the magic of your time at CC? We want to see it. Whether it’s a snapshot of campus life, your latest CC adventure, or something uniquely "you," your photo could be featured as the Photo of the Week in Around the Block, or even on the single sign-in page for all to admire.

Send your masterpieces to mroth@coloradocollege.edu, include a caption, and let your creativity shine. Who knows? Your photo could be the next CC spotlight!

Get ready to relive your childhood at Spark: A Night of Creativity—an after-hours adventure where grown-ups get to play! Step into the FAC as it transforms into a vibrant playground of art, nostalgia, and pure fun.

Craft your own masterpiece with Shrinky Dinks or spin art (with a cocktail in hand), join a table of classic board games in our lounge, or embark on a side-splitting, comedian-led tour of the museum galleries. Relive your favorite childhood moments with a creative twist—minus the curfew.

Date: Saturday, Jan. 31, 6-9 p.m.
Ages: 18+
Attire: ’80s or ’90s themed (encouraged, not required!)

Naomi Trujillo P’20, Serena Wolford P’27, and Jamie Cotten, all members of the Office of Communications & Marketing team, volunteering at Care and Share on Thursday, Jan. 15 during CC's Week of Action. Photo by Alexa Gromko

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