President Dr. Manya Whitaker, Photo by Jamie Cotten / Colorado College

On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Colorado College community will gather to honor the inauguration of Dr. Manya C. Whitaker as our 15th president.

Together, we’ll celebrate the innovative spirit of the Block Plan, the power of collaborative leadership, and the enduring purpose of the liberal arts. Festivities begin at 8:30 a.m. and last through midafternoon!

The only ticketed event is the 11 a.m. Inauguration Ceremony in Celeste Theatre (be sure to claim your tickets by Oct. 31). However, if you plan to join us for the community breakfast, Block Talks, group livestream viewing, or post-ceremony reception, please fill out this RSVP form by Oct. 31 so our events team can plan for food and space.

For more details and the full event schedule, visit coloradocollege.edu/15thpresident. Thank you!

Faculty, staff, and students volunteer during Week of Action on Jan. 14, 2025 at Concrete Couch south of town. Photo by Jamie Cotten / Colorado College

Join the Collaborative for Community Engagement (CCE) by engaging in the Week of Action, Jan. 12-16 2026, a week of opportunities and events that aim to mobilize and inspire staff and faculty to engage in local community-based volunteerism.   

We encourage departmental teams and individuals to sign up for a 2- to3-hour community engagement activity.  To express interest as a team or individually, please complete this form by Friday, Oct 31.  Questions can be emailed to cce@coloradocollege.edu.

Join President Manya Whitaker and Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Lori Seager on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 3-4 p.m. in the Timothy Fuller Space, Tutt Library, for an overview of CC’s transition to an All-Funds Budgeting model.

The All-Funds Budgeting approach will unify all our revenue sources, including tuition and fees, endowment payouts, gifts, and capital funds, into one strategic view. This comprehensive model allows us to align resources with our priorities, reduce reliance on student tuition, and create an equitable framework that supports the full scope of our mission.

Come learn more about this direction and how the All-Funds Budgeting model is designed to simplify department-level budget management, ensure responsible stewardship of donated funds, and help us resource all college priorities effectively. Whether you are curious about how CC invests in students’ education, want to understand how budget decisions are made, or are interested in the College’s long-term financial sustainability, this session will offer insight into how we are building a stronger foundation for our community’s future. Register today!

Jack Saccaro ’26, a Business, Economics, and Society major, spent the past summer interning with Baxter Credit Union on the Corporate Relations and Business Development team. Photo provided by Saccaro. 

By Julia Fennell ’21

Jack Saccaro ’26 spent the past summer using his Business, Economics, and Society (BESoc) major while interning at Baxter Credit Union (BCU) on the Business Development and Corporate Relations team.

“I felt well-prepared for the internship thanks to Colorado College’s Block Plan,” Saccaro says. “While I didn’t know everything going in, the model taught me how to quickly dive into a new environment, learn rapidly, and apply those skills. Within the BESoc major, my Statistics and Data, Math, and Modeling classes were especially valuable in preparing me for the analytical and model-building aspects of the work.”

Saccaro is passionate about using data and strategy to solve complicated problems. His classes at CC gave him a strong background in economics, business strategy, and analytical thinking, which he was able to use throughout his internship.

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Photo courtesy Creede Repertory Theatre

All Raquel wants to do is help her family run their campground in the Colorado mountains, but the worst has happened: summer school! She is having trouble reading but never fear, Pinkie the Purple Pineapple is here to save the day. Is Pinkie imaginary? Is she real? Maybe it doesn’t matter since she teaches Raquel to overcome her fears. In this bilingual show, you’ll hear a mix of English and Spanish. But don’t worry! No matter which language you speak, you and your kids will easily be able to follow along.

Raquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures opens at the FAC on Saturday, Oct. 25, and runs through Nov. 2. Tickets for this bilingual show start at $18, and CC students get free tickets the day of the performance. For more information on show times, check out the website.

Senior Art students and faculty with the Louise Bourgeois sculpture, Crouching Spider, at the Dia Beacon in Beacon, NY. The Art Senior Seminar class traveled to New York City for a week of engaging with the city's vibrant art scene. Photo by Drew Cavin

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