Family Weekend Schedule of Events

WELCOME TO FAMILY WEEKEND AT CC!

If you missed the deadline to pre-register, on-site registration will be available during the weekend. Please come to the Charles L. Tutt Library when you arrive to campus to register and check in. Registration Central will be open Friday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m.—6 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m.—3 p.m. 

Need some CC spirit wear (or maybe just a warmer layer for the chilly temps)? Visit the CC Bookstore and show your HCFW nametag for a 10% discount on purchases. Go Tigers! The bookstore will be open

  • Thursday 10/12: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 
  • Friday 10/13: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 
  • Saturday 10/14: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 
  • Sunday 10/15: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Want to eat in Rastall Cafe this weekend? Bon Appetit will be offering a discounted rate for any attendees who would like to eat at Rastall’s while they are on campus. The rate is $11.76 for any meal period. HCFW guests will also receive $1 off for any specialty coffee at Colorado Coffee. No special coupon is needed; just say you are here for homecoming weekend, and you will receive the discounts.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 12

3-5:30 p.m. | Student Research Symposium
Cornerstone Arts Center

Oral presentations begin at 3 p.m. in the Richard F. Celeste Theatre followed by individual presentations in the main space and flex room.

The Student Research and Internship Symposium is the culminating event after a summer of collaborative research and internship experiences conducted by Colorado College students and faculty as well as through off-campus organizations. It brings the CC community together for a series of short presentations, poster sessions, and discussions across a variety of academic disciplines. 

 

FRIDAY, OCT. 13

9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Registration and Check-in
1st Floor, Charles L. Tutt Library
Upon arrival, all parents, families, and guests should check in to receive an official name tag.  This nametag will serve as your ticket to access campus buildings and all events throughout the weekend and your voucher to one complimentary hand crafted drink from Mountain Brews Coffee Truck located outside of Tutt Library.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. | "Preserving Colorado College's History," Special Collections Open Hours
Garden Level, Charles L. Tutt Library
Jessy Randall, archivist and curator of special collections, will share how the unique history of Colorado College is protected through the years.

10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Open hours at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W. Dale Street
Free admission to the museum with your official Family Weekend name tag.

12-4 p.m. | Academic Department Open Houses
Stop by and say hello!
Anthropology, 12-1 p.m. Speaker, 1-2:30 p.m. Reception, Room 412, Barnes Science Center
Classics and Comparative Literature
, 1-3 p.m., Room 201, Cossitt Hall
Environmental Studies Program
, 2-3 p.m., EV Admin Office, Room 125, Tutt Science Building
Feminist and Gender Studies, 1-4 p.m., ID House, 1115 N. Cascade Ave.
Molecular Biology, 1:30-3 p.m., Room 464, Olin Hall
Philosophy, 1-2 p.m., Room 130 (Department Lounge), Armstrong Hall
Southwest Studies, 12:30-2 p.m., Dern House, 1109 N. Cascade Ave.

1-4 p.m. | Student and Alumni Competitive Communications Open House and Reception
Competitive Communications House, 822 N. Weber St. (East Campus)
Please join us for an open house event showcasing our Competitive Communication teams which proudly encompass Speech and Debate, Mock Trial, and Model UN. Visit with Director Sarah Hinkle, head speech and debate coach, Dr. Jillian Jeager, Mock Trial Coach, Taylor Kelson, '14, other Competitive Communications staff and current team members, alumni, colleagues, and friends. Swing by to see updates and awards from recent national and international competitions, share memories and stories, and learn more about Competitive Communications recognition, planning, and funding. Light snacks and coffee will be served.

2-4 p.m. | Outdoor Education’s Fall Bike & Gear Sale
Donald Autrey/Yampa Field
If you or your student are in the market for discounted bikes, backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, outdoor attire, or other outdoorsy goods, this is going to be the place for you. We're going to have a TON of bikes and gear available for sale, so don't miss out! This isn't just a buying event—you can also sell! Just bring your items to Yampa by 1:45 p.m. to set up and stage your gear. You'll be responsible for your own transactions, so please be present when selling your items. Outdoor Education accepts debit, credit, cash or check, but we highly recommend coming with cash to expedite your checkout, as the line to pay with card can get really LONG. For paying private sellers—we recommend Venmo or cash as the best option for buying and selling with other students, families, faculty, and staff.

2-5 p.m. | CC Arts & Crafts Open Studios
Basement, Worner Campus Center
Please join us in our newly renovated studio to make art! During open studios we will have demos, art making stations, and guided experiences where you can create ceramics, works in fiber, block printing, and painting and drawing. Everyone is welcome and no prior experience in art is needed to join in on the fun! Arts & Crafts is co-curricular program that supports students, staff, and faculty to experiment and engage with art and craft processes and histories.

3-5 p.m. | Film and Media Studies: Outstanding Student Film Screening and Reception
Screening Room and Film Garage, Cornerstone Arts Center
Please join us for a screening of recent outstanding student film work, followed by a reception in the Cornerstone Arts Center where you can meet past and current Film and Media Studies students, faculty, and staff.

3-5 p.m. | LGBTQIA+ Reception
Tutt Alumni House

4-5 p.m. | CC Music Celebration
Packard Hall
A multi-genre concert featuring fabulous ensembles from the music department, including CC Bluegrass, Tiger Jazz, Mariachi, Chamber Chorus, and the Gamelan.

4-5 p.m. | CC Tiger Alumni and Parents Athletic Reception
Room 339, Louis Multi-Purpose Room, El Pomar Sports Center
Calling all former CC student-athletes and families of current student-athletes. Join us to connect with one another, share stories, and reminisce with past teammates. Meet the current CC Athletics Director, Lesley Irvine, as well as coaches and department leaders. Go Tigers!

4 p.m. | Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving vs. Trinity University
Schlessman Natatorium

4 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. Southwestern
Stewart Field

5-7:30 p.m. | Tiger Tailgate: All-Campus Celebration
Tava Quad Tents
Join us for food trucks, refreshments, music entertainment, and more! With several food trucks to choose from, there's sure to be one that tempts your tastebuds. See the food truck options here.

This event is free to attend, but please note food and drinks are self-pay to give you the flexibility to enjoy as you choose. All registered guests over the age of 21 will receive one free drink ticket to use upon admission to the tailgate.

5:30-7 p.m. | Donor Reception with College Leadership (invitation only)
Chapman Room, Ed Robson Arena
Includes limited standing-room-only hockey tickets.

6 p.m. | Cutthroat Women's Rugby vs. USAFA
Washburn Field

6 p.m. | Sacrosanto: An Evening with Santos and Song
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 W. Dale Street
This three-part event will begin in the Mi Gente: Manifestations of Community in the Southwest exhibition space with a musical performance of traditional Nuevomexicano liturgical music by Dr. Theresa J. Córdova and William Córdova. Following their performance, we will move to the Agents of Care space to hear an excerpt from the newly acquired Padre Jaramillo Archive and listen to an artist talk by Vicente Telles, a contemporary Santero. Free and open to the public. This program is co-presented by the Colorado College Southwest Studies Department and the Fine Arts Center Museum.

7 p.m. | CC Hockey vs. Union College
Ed Robson Arena, CC Campus
Limited game tickets will be available for purchase via Colorado College Ticketmaster. Please click on the purple Family Weekend Hockey button on the right side of your screen for details.

Can’t get tickets? Friday night’s game will be shown on the TVs at local restaurant, Fat Sully’s, in downtown Colorado Springs. Feel free to grab some family and friends and head down after the Tiger Tailgate to watch the game together.

7:30 p.m. | Night at The Theater, "Misery"
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
Tickets will be available online through the FAC.

8 p.m. | Men's Club Rugby vs. USAFA-B
Washburn Field

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SATURDAY, OCT. 14

9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Registration and Check-In
1st Floor, Charles L. Tutt Library
Upon arrival, all parents, families, and guests should check in to receive an official name tag.  This nametag will serve as your ticket to access campus buildings and all events throughout the weekend and your voucher to one complimentary hand crafted drink from Mountain Brews Coffee Truck located outside of Tutt Library.

9-9:45 a.m. | Salute to the Movies of the 1960s and Movie Music of the 1950s-1980s
Packard Theatre, Packard Hall
A morning recital including an 11-minute film featuring clips from favorite movies of the '60s and the Linda Seger Piano Quartet playing movie music of the 1950s to 1980s.

9:30-10:30 a.m. | Parents of NCAA Student-Athletes Gathering
UPDATED LOCATION: McHugh Commons, John Lord Knight Apartments (above The Preserve)
Come and meet the team behind the Tiger teams! Hear updates and ways to support from Vice President Lesley Irvine & the support staff from the Athletic division.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Annual Athletics Gear Sale
South end of the Frank Flood Track/Washburn Field
Please come and look for all of your athletic gear needs at the annual Athletics Gear Sale. All items are priced to go! Most gear will be priced at $5, $10, or $20 each, depending on the item. We can only accept cash or Venmo at the sale. Come and get decked out in some new and used gear from your favorite varsity CC Tiger teams!

10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Open hours at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W. Dale Street
Free admission to the museum with your official Family Weekend name tag.

11 a.m. | Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving vs. Trinity University
Schlessman Natatorium

12-2 p.m. | Rugby Alumni vs. Student Match
Donald Autrey Field

1-1:45 p.m. | Panel Featuring President L. Song Richardson and College Leaders
Richard F. Celeste Theatre, Cornerstone Arts Center

2-4 p.m. | Tiger Talks
Richard F. Celeste Theatre, Cornerstone Arts Center
Join us for a shorter version of Ted Talks where CC alumni, faculty, students, parents, and staff present on a topic of personal expertise to show the impact the college is making on campus and beyond.

Presentations to include: 

  • Dr. Steven Hayward, "Is It Time for the One-Week Semester?"
  • Sarah Jacobson '13, "A Journey Into the Minds of Elephants"
  • Dr. Kristi Erdal P'21, "The Adulteration of Children's Sports"
  • Brook Nunn '98, "Building NASA's Next Mission to Detect Life"
  • Dr. Tomi-Ann Roberts P'13, "Slow Looking and Being Moved"
  • Dr. Amanda Minervini, "Our Equine Teachers"

Student presentations will be finalized in September.  

4-5:30 p.m. | Regional Family Receptions
Various locations throughout downtown Colorado Springs
Students, parents, families, and their guests are invited to get to know others from their home region while enjoying food, drinks, and fun at various downtown restaurants.

Eastern Time families will meet at The Well

Central Time families will meet at Trainwreck

Mountain Time and International families will meet at Fat Sully's

Pacific Time families will meet at Oskar Blues

4:30-6 p.m. | Community of Color Reception
Chapman Room, Ed Robson Arena
Includes limited standing-room-only tickets.

6 p.m. | CC Hockey vs. Union College
Ed Robson Arena, CC Campus
Limited game tickets will be available for purchase via Colorado College Ticketmaster. Please click on the purple Family Weekend Hockey button on the right side of your screen for details.

7 p.m. | Men's Club Soccer Game
Stewart Field

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SUNDAY, OCT. 15

10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Donuts, Coffee, and Open Skate
Ed Robson Arena
Enjoy specialty coffee with a full espresso bar from local coffee carts Blossom Coffee Co. and Selah Coffee Cart and donuts from local favorite, Happy Hour Donuts, along with the opportunity to skate on the CC Tigers' home ice. Rental skates included! 

12 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. Texas Lutheran
Stewart Field

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