 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 to her title in December 2005. |
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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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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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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 assisting with their annual
induction service at Shove Chapel. Krissy's family includes her husband
Steve and their basset hounds Norman, Oliver and Lilly. |
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GERRI ANNE
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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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COLLEEN NUANES, STAFF ASSISTANT for Reunions
A lifetime resident of Colorado, but of many towns and cities of Colorado
such as Brighton, Denver, Pueblo, Lamar and now settled in Colorado Springs.
She enjoys spending time with her fiancé and step-daughters and
also enjoys snowboarding, riding bikes, working out and traveling. She
works in the Tutt House working with Alumni who are commemorating their
college reunions. |
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LISA ELLIS '82,
SR. DIRECTOR FOR ADVANCEMENT AND DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING |
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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, ANNUAL GIVING/ALUMNI & PARENT PROGRAMS
SPECIALIST
A military brat, Naomi moved to Colorado Springs from Los Angeles in 1986.
She holds a BFA in Graphic Design/Packaging 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 art business, Whole
CircleArt+Design, specializing in mixed media
artwork and communications design. She enjoys exercise, music, and travel, but her real passion
is her family and spending time with them. Naomi joined the Alumni office
in June of 2006. In addition to assisting with events and reunions, her
other projects include the CC
Parent Newsletter, the Benezet,
Worner & Riley Awards, and CyberTiger,
the CC e-newsletter. |
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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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