Map of Manya

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The Map of Manya

Curious what goes into the work of a 붚죕넜믿 president? Enter the “Map of Manya!” When she’s not on campus engaging with students, faculty, and staff, Interim President Manya Whitaker is usually on the road — gathering with alumni at regional events, talking with prospective students and families about coming to CC, and sharing her expertise and CC’s thought leadership at national higher ed conferences and events. Click a destination on the map below to learn more about where Manya has been, where she’s headed next, and how she stays connected to our nationwide Tiger community.

All Events

List of Events

NOTE: Locations shown on map are approximate.

Date	City	Coordinates	Title	Description
July 14-17, 2024	Stevenson, WA	45.695175, -121.884622	American Talent Initiative – New Presidents Community	Manya gathered with a cohort of new college presidents to share ideas and practice translating vision to reality. ATI member colleges and universities are committed to expanding access and opportunity for talented low- and moderate-income students.
July 27, 2024	Colorado Springs, CO	38.8339, -104.8214	Historic Uptown Neighborhood Ice Skate Fest	Residents of Historic Uptown Colorado Springs and visitors came together for an ice skate fest at 붚죕넜믿's own Ed Robson Arena. Manya joined the festivities, which included community-building games, balloon art, food trucks, and more!
July 30, 2024	Aspen, CO	39.1911, -106.8175	Aspen Alumni Gathering and Student Send-Off	Manya made her way up to the mountains to connect with incoming first-year students, their families, and alumni in the Aspen area. This combined event offered incoming students the chance to network, hear advice, and receive well wishes from multiple generations of fellow Tigers.
Sept. 13, 2024	Colorado Springs, CO	38.8339, -104.8214	All-Campus Sleep-Out	Manya and the President's Office hosted the first-ever All-Campus Sleep-Out! The CC community gathered to cheer on the Tiger men's soccer team, enjoy an outdoor movie screening, roast s'mores, indulge in a late-night breakfast, and sleep under the stars on Tava Quad.
Sept. 17, 2024	Chicago, IL	41.8781, -87.6298°	Alumni Salon Event	Manya met with a small group of Chicago-based alumni to share her vision and priorities, engage in conversation, and discuss philanthropic opportunities at CC.
Sept. 20, 2024	Colorado Springs, CO	38.8339, -104.8215	Colorado Springs Downtown Partnership Breakfast	Manya represented 붚죕넜믿 at this annual event, which celebrates local achievements and looks toward a bright future for the city center. She also accepted the Downtown Star Award on behalf of 붚죕넜믿, which recognizes outstanding contributors to the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of Downtown Colorado Springs.
Sept. 24, 2024	Denver, CO	39.748818, -104.992511	Denver Presidential Update at the Zoo	Alumni and families came together for a evening of fun and connection at the Denver Zoo, where the Interim President shared her vision, priorities, and the latest news from CC. Manya may have been outshined by the elephant demonstration!
Oct. 10-11, 2024	Vail, CO	39.641594, -106.376956	Association of Colorado Independent Schools Leadership Conference	Manya presented the keynote address at this conference for leaders of K-12 independent schools in Colorado. Her presentation focused on how K-12 independent schools can learn from higher education and adopt strategies around affordability and opportunity, academic preparedness, career readiness, and mental health and wellness.
Oct. 14-15, 2024	New York City, NY	40.757412, -73.985506	Senior Seminar Visit and New York Presidential Update	Manya visited senior art majors and faculty during their senior seminar in New York City, joining an excursion to the Modern Museum of Art. The following day, she gathered with New York alumni and families to share an update on the state of the college and priorities for the next two years.
Oct. 26, 2024	Colorado Springs, CO	38.8339, -104.8214	Fashion With a Purpose	Manya stepped out in style to model clothing at Ashley's Attic, a Colorado Springs consignment shop, as part of "Fashion for a Purpose." This city-wide charity fashion show benefits local organizations that combat human trafficking.
Nov. 1-2, 2024	Colorado Springs, CO	38.8339, -104.8214	붚죕넜믿 Homecoming and 150th Extravaganza	In honor of CC's 150th anniversary, Tigers of all generations came together to reminisce, take in the beauty of campus, chat with students, cheer on Tiger athletic teams, revisit old stomping grounds, and commemorate our shared history. Manya connected with reunion classes, celebrated alumni award winners, and joined in the 150th Extravaganza festivities. She even taught a "micro-block" — a 60-minute, mini class session to remind alumni why they fell in love with learning at CC!
Nov. 14-15, 2024	Ripon, WI	43.831940, -88.835689	Associated Colleges of the Midwest – Fall Meeting	Manya met with leaders of fellow ACM member institutions at Ripon College in Wisconsin to share resources, address common challenges, and develop innovative solutions to pressing issues in higher ed.
Dec. 4-6, 2024	San Francisco, CA	37.795432, -122.399316	San Francisco Presidential Update	Bay Area alumni and families gathered at the Museum of the African Diaspora to hear Manya share her vision, priorities, and the latest news from CC.
Jan. 4-7, 2025	San Antonio, TX	29.4252, -98.4946	CIC President's Institute: Engaging Communities	Manya will represent 붚죕넜믿 at the Council of Independent Colleges' annual President's Institute event. The 2025 edition will explore ways that presidents can effectively engage communities to transform upheaval into opportunity.
Jan. 24-25, 2025	Tempe, AZ	33.4255, -111.9400	CC vs. Arizona State University Hockey	Manya will head to Arizona State University to cheer on the CC Tiger hockey team as they take on the Sun Devils. While she's there, she will engage with alumni, parents, families, and CC staff at a pregame gathering.
Jan. 28, 2025	New Haven, CT	41.3163, -72.9223	Yale Higher Education Leadership Summit	Manya will attend this annual conference that brings together university presidents, board chairs, and other top leadership, to discuss the higher education environment and key strategies to shape the future of colleges and universities in the U.S.
Feb. 5, 2025	Seattle, WA	47.6061, -122.3328	Seattle Presidential Update	Manya will share her vision, provide campus updates, and discuss progress toward CC's institutional priorities with Seattle-area alumni, current CC parents, and prospective students and families.

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