Departmental Receptions
Mark your calendars for these department-specific events, which are taking place before or after the Baccalaureate ceremony on Saturday, May 27. Note, this list is evolving — if your department isn’t listed here, check back frequently for updates! Invitations will also be sent directly from departments.
|
Department |
Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 4:00-6:00 p.m. | Barnes 412 |
| Art Department | 4:00-6:00 p.m. | Smith Family Gallery in the Fine Arts Center |
| Athletics | Noon – 1:30 p.m. | El Pomar Sports Center Great Hall - Graduating student-athletes and their family members welcome |
| Chemistry / Biochemistry | 4:00-6:00 p.m. | Barnes Chemistry Library |
| Classics and Comp Lit | 4:00-6:00 p.m. | Cossitt Hall Faculty Lounge |
| Economics/Political Science | 4:00-6:00 p.m. | Gates Hall in Palmer Hall |
| Education | Sunday, 11:00-1:00 p.m. | Mierow House - By invitation only |
| English | 4:00-6:00 p.m. | Armstrong Great Hall |
| EV Studies Program | 10:30am-12:00 p.m. | Bemis Great Hall |
| Feminist & Gender Studies | 10:30am- 12:00 p.m. | Cornerstone Main Space |
| Film and Media Studies | 4:00-6:00 p.m. | Cornerstone Studio C & Main Space |
| French | 4:00-6:00 p.m. | Outside the French House (Inside French House if weather is bad) |
| Geology | 4:00 -6:00 p.m. | McHugh Commons |
| History | 4:00-6:00 p.m. | Gaylord Hall in Worner Campus Center |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 4:00-6:00 p.m. | Tutt Science 2nd Floor Atrium |
| Molecular Biology | 9:00am - 12:00 p.m. | Olin Fishbowl |
| Music | 11:30am - 1:30 p.m. | The home of Michael & Susan Grace (address to be included in invitation) |
| Organismal Biology & Ecology (OBE) | 4:00-5:00 p.m. | The Labyrinth (adjacent to Shove Memorial Chapel) |
| Political Science/Economics | 4:00-6:00 p.m. | Gates Hall in Palmer Hall |
| Psychology/ Neuroscience | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Bemis Great Hall |
| Sociology | 4:00-6:00 p.m. | Hybl Community Center |
| Southwest Studies | 12:00-1:30 p.m. | Southwest Studies House (Dern House) |
Know Before You Go
Livestream Information
For family, friends, and members of the campus community who are not attending Commencement or Baccalaureate in-person, both ceremonies will be livestreamed on the Commencement homepage. Honors Convocation will be livestreamed at coloradocollege.edu/live.
Lodging
Many lodging options are available in the Colorado Springs area, including the partners linked below.
The Antlers Hotel
4 S Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-955-5600
The Mining Exchange
8 S Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-323-2000
Hyatt Place
201 E Kiowa St
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-635-9663
(When booking online, select your dates of stay and press “search." The group code will automatically populate.)
Campus Housing (in South Hall)
Announcements and Orders
Order from Jostens
Grad Images
Grad Images will be available in the Perkins Lounge in Worner Campus Center from 1-4 p.m. on Friday, May 20, to take individual, professional photos of you in your cap and gown. Once images are processed, you will be able to review and select specific photos for purchase at GradImages.com.
Flowers for Sale on Sunday, May 22
Looking for a special way to honor your graduate? Want to skip the stop at the store on the way to Commencement? You're in luck! There will be flowers for sale at Ed Robson Arena when doors open at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 22. These flower sales are a fundraiser, with proceeds supporting the CC Pantry Exchange and Arts & Crafts Programs. Items for sale include half dozen roses, full dozen roses, double orchid leis, and stuffed graduation bears. Cost runs from $25-$60 for individual items and combo specials. First come, first served. Credit or debit card only.
Downloadable Logos for DIY Announcements
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Download .eps files: solid horizontal logo or horizontal logo with diagonal lines
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