Alumni News - Colorado College

Experience the Block Plan again or for the first time with an extended weekend retreat to CC’s Baca Campus at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Course Information:
The Olympics will return to Greece this summer so come and celebrate the games of the XXVIII Olympiad as Professors Barry Sarchett (English) and Lisa B. Hughes (Classics and Comparative Literature) present:

"Chariots of Fire: Olympics Myths and Hollywood Endings"

We'll study mythical and historical readings, films, and slides to pose questions about the enduring fascination with Olympic competition. Love and beauty, life and death, identity and nationalism, the "thrill of victory and the agony of defeat": these are just some of the themes we'll explore.

Professors Hughes and Sarchett will be joined by Alumni Association Board member Ed Goldstein ’79 who will lead a discussion on the modern Olympics from a social/political perspective.

Date:
July 30 - August 2, 2004, at the Baca Campus

Highlights of the weekend will include:
· Tour of the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs
· Time to explore the Baca Campus, visit local hot springs
· Greek food and libations
· Informal gatherings around the lodge’s courtyard fireplace
· Olympic “games” with medals ceremony

Cost:
The cost for the weekend is $275 per person and includes accommodations at the Baca Campus, meals (Friday lunch-Monday lunch) and bus transportation to and from the Baca from Colorado Springs.

Refunds:
NO REFUNDS AFTER JULY 2, 2004.

Children:
The Baca Mini-Blocka is for adults age 18 and older.

Pets:
Pets are not allowed at the Baca Campus

Traveling to Colorado Springs:
The Colorado Springs Airport is served by 9 major airlines including America West, American, Continental, Delta, United and US Airways. For more information on the Colorado Springs Airport, visit www.flycos.com. View lodging options.

The Baca Campus:
Colorado College’s Baca Campus is located at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo mountains on the northern end of the San Luis Valley, 175 miles from Colorado Springs. The elevation is 7,800 feet with unlimited views.

The College’s holdings include 300 acres of land, a Southwestern style lodge, library, computer lab and a conference center.

With its spectacular setting and well-planned facilities, the Baca is in constant demand. Nearly 2,000 students utilize the campus each year.

Reading Material:
Upon registration you will receive copies of the required reading material:

· ARETE Greek Sports from Ancient Sources
A Second and Expanded Edition by Stephen G. Miller

· OVID Metamorphoses

· The Iliad of Homer translated with an introduction by Richmond Lattimore

· Pindar – The Odes

· The Olympic Myth of Greek Amateur Athletics by David C. Young

Registration:
To participate in the 2004 Baca Mini-Blocka, contact the Alumni Office at 800-852-6519 to receive a registration packet. Your registration and payment are due on July 2. Space is limited.

Itinerary (subject to change)