Colorado College

Guide Note

Colorado College is a private institution of higher learning that is located in the downtown area of Colorado Springs, Colorado at the foot of Pikes Peak along the front range of the Rocky Mountains. As a Liberal Arts college, Colorado College boasts an undergraduate enrollment of about 2,000 students each year. Founded by General William Palmer in 1874, the college is one of the premiere academic institutions in the region.

Fast Facts

1. Established: 1874
2. Location: Colorado Springs. CO
3. President: Richard Celeste
4. Faculty: Approx 200
5. Students: Approx 2,000
6. Nickname: Tigers
7. Motto: Scientia et Disciplina, (Knowledge and Discipline of Thought)
8. Acceptance rate: 34% accepted
9. Weather: Colorado Springs
10. Noted Programs: The Block Plan

The Block Plan

Academic classes at Colorado College are organized by a unique system called The Block Plan. Under the system, students attend a single class at time for one month. The academic year is divided up into eight "Blocks", each of which are separated by a five day "Block Break" in which students are allowed to take a rest between classes.

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1. Official University Site: Colorado College
2. Location Website: Colorado Springs, CO
3. Official Athletic Site: Colorado College Tigers Athletics
4. Graduate School Website: Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
5. Wikipedia: Colorado College
6. Princeton Review: Colorado College Profile
7. Official University Merchandise: Colorado College Bookstore

Colorado College News and Articles

• Official Site: Colorado College News & Events
• Campus Newspaper: Catalyst
• Colorado College Community Newsletter: around the Block
• Location Newspaper: The Colorado Springs Gazette
• Google News: Colorado College in the News

Colorado College Basics

• Official Site: Facts About Colorado College
• Founded: 1874
• Faculty: Appox 200 
• Undergraduates: Approx 2,000
• Postgraduates: Approx 100 (1.89 MB)  

Colorado College Leadership

• President: Richard Celeste
  • 2002-present: President
    • 1997-2001: US Ambassador to India
    • 1991-1997: Managing Partner, Celeste and Sabety Ltd. An Economic Development Consultancy
    • 1982-1990: Governor - State of Ohio

Colorado College Notable Alumni

• Lynne Cheney: is a novelist, scholar, and former member of the Lockheed Martin board of directors.
• Ken Salazar: United States Senator, Colorado.
• Diana DeGette: Representative, 1st Congressional District, Colorado
• James Heckman: Awarded the 2000 Nobel Prize for Economics.
• Tara Nott: Weightlifting Gold Medalist at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.
• Peggy Fleming: Figure Skater and won a gold medal at the 1968 Winter Olympics
• Glenna Goodacre: Artist, designed the Sacagawea Golden Dollar and the Vietnam Women’s Memorial

Studying at Colorado College

• Colorado College Undergraduate Schools
• Colorado College Graduate Schools: Masters of Arts in Teaching
• Colorado College Notable Programs of Study
  • Feminist and Gender Studies
  • Masters of Arts in Teaching
  • Southwest Studies
  • Studies In War & Peace In the Nuclear Age

Prospective Students for Colorado College

• Princeton Review: Colorado College Summary
• This information comes from the official site at Colorado College:
  • Undergraduate Application
  • Graduate Application
  • Admissions Checklist
  • Deadlines
  • Financial Aid
  • International Students
  • Transfer Students

Visiting Colorado College

Colorado College Hotels

• Frommers: Colorado Springs Hotels
• The Broadmoor
• Antlers Hilton Hotel
• Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn

Colorado College Restaurants

• Frommers: Colorado Springs Restaurants
• CommunityWalk: Downtown Colorado Springs Dining
• Bistro de Pinto
• Cliff House Dining Room
• PepperTree Restaurant

Colorado College Transportation

• Airport: Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) | Denver International Airport (DIA)
• Train: Amtrak Station - Colorado Springs, CO
• Bus: Greyhound Station - Colorado Springs, CO
• Local Transit: Mountain Metropolitan Transit (metro)
• DIA Shuttle: Colorado Springs Shuttle

Colorado College Student Life

• Frommers: Colorado Springs Vacation Guide
• Colorado College: Student Life | Greek Life | Center for Service & Learning
• Tiger Cycling Team
• Climbing Association of Colorado College
• Freeriders Union of Colorado College
• Virtual Tourist: Colorado Springs Nightlife
• Colorado Springs Sky Sox Baseball

Colorado College Student Life News

• The Catalyst: "Students Encounter Problems at the Polls (November 10, 2006)
• around the Block: "Students Head to Tanzania to Help Women, Children" (2007)(416 KB) 
• around the Block: "New Taco Shop Increases Dining Options on Campus" (2007) (371 KB) 

Colorado College Student Media

• Alternative Newsmagazine: The Cipher
• Literary Magazine: The Leviathan
• Newspaper: The Catalyst
• Radio Station: KRCC 91.5 FM
• Yearbook: The Nugget

Colorado College Blogs, and Forums

• Official Site: Colorado College Online Podcasts | Multimedia Materials for Selected Events
• Google Blog Search: Colorado College
• Diverse Podium.com: Colorado College Teaches One Class at a Time
• CSBJ Blog: El Pomar gives $10 Million to Colorado College (2007)

Colorado College Timeline

• 1874: Founded by General William Jackson Palmer
• 1880: Cutler Hall, the college's first building, is occupied
• 1882: The first bachelor's degrees are awarded
• 1904: Palmer Hall is completed
• 1908: Bemis Hall is completed
• 1930: The Shove Chapel is completed
• 1956: Loomis Hall is completed
• 1950: Wins the NCAA Division I Men's Hockey Championship
• 1957: Wins the NCAA Division I Men's Hockey Championship
• 1962: The Tutt Library opens, the south wing is added in 1980
• 1964: The Boettcher Health Center is completed
• 1970: The El Pomar Sports Center opens
• 1975: The Packard Hall of Music opens
• 1987: The Worner Student Center opens
• 1991: Purchased The Gaslight Plaza Building and renamed it the William I. Spencer Center
• 2002: Richard F. Celeste appointed 12th President of Colorado.

Colorado College Sports Teams

• Official Athletic Site: Colorado College Athletics
• Conference Sites: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference | Western Collegiate Hockey Association
• Basketball: Men's | Women's
• Football
• Ice Hockey
• Lacrosse: Men's | Women's
• Soccer: Men's | Women's

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