 The Tutt House was built as a private residence in 1898 by a Colorado Springs
contractor. Charles Tutt purchased the home in 1906 and lived in it with
his family until 1959, when he donated the home to Colorado College. For
many years, the house was rented as a single family residence in compliance
with zoning regulations. In 1985, after numerous attempts, the College received
a "conditional use variance". Under the guidelines of the variance,
the house may be used only for alumni program activities.
The main floor is used primarily for meetings, receptions, meals and general
entertaining. Many of the furnishings are donated or on loan. The seven
bedrooms of the second floor were transformed into staff offices in 1985.
The third floor, originally the servants' quarters, was converted to staff
offices in 2006. The basement houses a vault with seven-foot security doors
that hide a wine cellar. Legend has it that much of the Broadmoor Hotel's
wine collection spent the prohibition years in this wine cellar.
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Mission Statement:
The office of alumni & parent relations fosters life-long connections
with students, alumni, and their families by providing memorable experiences
and opportunities that inspire continued support of ColoradoCollege. |
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KARRIE
WILLIAMS P'09, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AND PARENT
RELATIONS
Karrie Williams has worked at CC since 1995, editing the alumni magazine
and as the associate director of college relations. Karrie was a newspaper
reporter for many years in New Mexico (she speaks fluent Spanish,
thanks to her high school days in Bogota, Colombia). She became director
of Alumni Relations in October 2001. Karrie works closely with the
Alumni Association Board, reunion classes, the nominating committee,
and the Alumni Leadership Forum. A Detroit native, she's a big Elvis
fan. Karrie has two daughters, including Claire, a member of the Colorado
College Class of 2009. Although the Alumni Office has long welcomed
parents at all events, the college formally added parent relations
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COURTNEY
ARNSTEIN, ALUMNI PROGRAM OFFICER FOR REGIONAL
NETWORKS
Courtney Arnstein is a 1993 graduate of Colorado State University
with a BA in journalism. She joined the Office of Alumni Relations
in June 2003 as the alumni specialist and was responsible for the
alumni e-newsletter, CyberTiger,
and the alumni office website. She assisted with the Alumni Association
Board’s annual Benezet, Worner
and Riley alumni awards, as well as reunion and event planning.
Courtney has a publishing, marketing and event/volunteer management
background and enjoys volunteering with the Junior League of Colorado
Springs. In March 2006, Courtney was promoted to Alumni Program Officer
for Regional Networks. She oversees event planning for 30 alumni
clubs and coordinates the college’s City Champions program.
Courtney and her husband Jim have a two-year-old daughter, Anja, and
a golden retriever, Remy. |
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KRISTIE
DAMGAARD, PROGRAM OFFICER FOR REUNIONS
Kristie is a third generation native of Colorado. She graduated from
Colorado State in 1999 with a B.A. in Business and Economics, and
moved to Colorado Springs shortly after. She has been at Colorado
College since 2000, most of that time recruiting and working with
alumni volunteers celebrating their reunions. Kristie is married and
has two sons, Denton and Tanner. Kristie and her family enjoy hiking
and camping. |
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LORI
BISSELL, ALUMNI AND PARENT PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Lori is originally from southern California and is a graduate of Arizona
State University with a degree in Elementary Education. She has been
in and out of the education field over the years and especially enjoyed
her latest assignment as a PE teacher in Colorado Springs. Lori’s
most recent position with Speed Stacks and the World Sport Stacking
Association helped prepare her for any event planning duties associated
with her position with the Parent and Alumni Association. Her duties
also include assisting the Director with the Alumni
Board, the Forum and Homecoming Registration. She has two boys
in college, and enjoys everything outdoors from gardening to skiing.
Lori joined the Parent and Alumni staff in February 2008. |
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JAYNE
BLEWITT, ALUMNI AND PARENT PROGRAMS SPECIALIST
A long time resident of Colorado Springs and a huge CC Tigers Hockey
fan, Jayne Blewitt joined the staff in September of 2009. Jayne is
a graduate of Kent State University with a B.S. in Dance. Jayne taught
Dance at Pikes Peak Community College for ten years and in local studios
for 18 years. She brings many years of event planning experience to
the Alumni and Parent Relation Office, having worked with two local
non-profits, the Performing Arts for Youth Organization (PAYO) and
The Colorado Springs Dance Theatre. She is currently on the Board
of Directors for PAYO and is a founding member of The Glass Artists
Association of the Pikes Peak Region (GAPPR). Jayne and her husband
Craig have two Children, Eric a junior at Colorado State University
and Carly a senior at Palmer High School. In her spare time she enjoys
making glass jewelry, hiking, riding her cruiser bike and spending
time with friends. |
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KRISSY
CAUDLE, ALUMNI AND PARENT PROGRAMS SPECIALIST
Originally from sunny San Diego, Krissy has lived in Colorado since
1979. She graduated from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
with a B.A. in Fine Art. Krissy joined the CC Office of Alumni Relations
in 2002 and works with events and reunions. She also enjoys the responsibilities
of supporting CC's Fifty Year Club
events in Colorado Springs and Denver, which includes planning their
annual induction service at Shove Chapel as well as their holiday
formal tea. Krissy's family includes her husband Steve and their basset
hounds Norman, Oliver and Lilly. |
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LISA
ELLIS '82, SR. DIRECTOR FOR ADVANCEMENT AND DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL
GIVING
Lisa joined CC in 2002 and has served her alma mater as
associate director of college relations, Bulletin editor,
external relations director and now senior director for advancement/director
of annual giving. Prior to CC, Lisa worked in the communications and
development fields, domestically and in thirty countries internationally,
for 20 years. Lisa was a Russian Studies major at CC, and holds
a master's degree in journalism-international communication. She
is now working toward her degree in "mothering a teenager"
with her son, Luke, as her primary case study. When she isn’t
on campus, Lisa can be found in waders fly-fishing in
Eleven-Mile Canyon or dressed in black tie on the ballroom
dance floor.
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KELLY
SLATER BANET '02,
PROGRAM OFFICER FOR YOUNG ALUMNI AND CURRENT
STUDENTS
A native of Minnesota, Kelly is a 2002 graduate of Colorado College
with a B.A. in International Political Economy and in December 2008,
she will complete her M.B.A. at the University of Colorado-Colorado
Springs. She joined the Colorado College staff in May 2008 and works
primarily with young alumni and current students while serving as
a member of the annual giving team. She also serves as the liaison
for the AppreCCiate
Scholarship and Student/Alumni
Association. Prior to Colorado College, Kelly worked at the Mountain
West Conference for nearly six years, most recently as the Director
of Championships. She lives near campus with her husband, Nate, and
enjoys playing tennis, skiing, golfing and running in her spare time.
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KELLY
HUGGER '08, ALUMNI & STUDENT EVENTS COORDINATOR
Kelly is a 2008 graduate of Colorado College where she majored in
economics. A Colorado native, she enjoys a variety of activities including
hiking, camping, skiing, attending sporting events, and dancing. In
addition to her duties as Alumni Events Coordinator, Kelly works closely
with current Colorado College students as advisor to both the Class
Officer Program and the Tiger Eyes Dance Team. |
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NAOMI
RENE TRUJILLO, PROGRAM OFFICER/MULTIMEDIA DESIGN
A military brat, Naomi moved to Colorado Springs from Los Angeles
in 1986. She holds a BFA in Graphic Design/Packaging with honors from
the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena and an MA in Art Therapy
from Vermont College in Montpelier, VT. Naomi has her own business,
Whole CircleArt+Design
(specializing in mixed media artwork and communications design) and
has exhibited her artwork professionally. She enjoys exercise, music,
travel, and most of all, her family. Naomi joined the Alumni office
in June of 2006 and moved to the Annual Giving team in 2008. |
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ANDREA
PACHECO, DIALOGUE CENTER PROGRAM OFFICER
Andrea Pacheco joined the Colorado College staff in the summer of
2005. She graduated from Smith College in 2002 with a BA in Sociology.
She has found her experience as a student caller for her own alma
mater extremely helpful now that she is working with CC’s DIALogue
Center. A Colorado Springs native, Andrea is enjoying being close
to the mountains and her family after living in Seattle post-graduation.
In her spare time, Andrea enjoys hiking and camping. |
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JIM
GREY, DIALOGUE CENTER COORDINATOR
Jim moved to Colorado in 1986 to attend college. He graduated from
Colorado State University in 1991. After graduation he moved to Alaska
for a time, but his love of Colorado brought him back in 1999. He
believes his previous position as Office Supervisor for Advancement
Services give him a unique perspective on the critical role donors
play in the success of Colorado College and how the DIALogue Center
fits into that mission. When not at work Jim enjoys spending time
with his family – especially his grandchildren – and exploring
all the natural splendor Colorado has to offer. |
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KRISTIN
LYNCH, Coordinator, 1874 Society
Originally from Southern California, Kristin moved to Colorado Springs
shortly after graduating from Princeton University in 2005. After
working as a Fellow with the United States Golf Association for two
years, Kristin joined the CC team in the summer of 2007 and has been
coordinating the 1874 Society, a gift society for alumni, parents,
and friends who give $1,874 or more in unrestricted funds annually,
ever since. In her spare time Kristin helps coach the CC women’s
basketball team, writes on a freelance basis, and enjoys yoga, reading,
and surfing (whenever she gets back to California, that is). |
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AVA
SHAWKINS, STAFF ASSISTANT for Development Events
and 1874 Society
Originally from West Virginia, Ava has lived in various parts of the
country due to her husband's career as an active duty Army officer.
She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University
of Louisville and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal
Studies from Marshall University. She has worked in a variety of law
firms focusing on such areas of law as trademark protection, bankruptcy,
insurance defense, employment, and complex civil litigation. She has
also volunteered her time as an income tax preparer for deployed soldiers
and their families. She joined the Colorado College Development Office
in 2006, and although her work at Colorado College is not law-related,
she obtains great satisfaction in her current role as support staff
for Development Events and the 1874 Society. According to
Ava, she loves working at CC "because of the open-minded, intellectual,
and highly creative atmosphere of the campus." Her current position
affords her many opportunities to use her interpersonal and organizational
skills, as well as her creativity, to the fullest. Ava enjoys riding
her mountain bike, taking her English bulldog “Holly”
for long walks, skiing, working on craft projects, and spending time
with family and friends. |
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Email:
Alumni@ColoradoCollege.edu
AnnualGiving@ColoradoCollege.edu
Mailing Address:
Colorado College
14 East Cache La Poudre Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 389-6773
Toll free: (800) 852-6519
Fax: (719) 389-6271
Visiting Address:
Tutt House
1205 North Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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