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Mission Statement

Coloradan aims to inform, inspire and foster community among alumni, friends and admirers of the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ, and to engage them in the life of the university. Published by the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Alumni Association, the magazine appears in print three times annually (fall, spring and summer), and online.

Inclusive Storytelling and Communication

The Coloradan magazine strives to practice inclusive storytelling in every aspect of the publication — from generating ideas and considering pitches to interviewing sources and developing copy, photos and art. Our goal is to uplift and share stories that represent a wide range of Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder experiences while working to develop a deeper sense of belonging for all students, faculty, staff, alumni, fans, donors and community members. We take action through practices that support diversity, equity and inclusion — the cornerstones of our editorial decision-making. We follow the guidelines stated in the Inclusion, Diversity and Excellence in Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ (IDEA) Plan — Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder’s blueprint for diversity, equity and inclusive excellence — to positively contribute to the university’s goals for campus climate, infrastructure and leadership.Ìý

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The Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ, Colorado’s flagship university, honors and recognizes the many contributions of Indigenous peoples in our state. Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder acknowledges that it is located on the traditional territories and ancestral homelands of the Cheyenne, Arapaho, Ute and many other Native American nations. Their forced removal from these territories has caused devastating and lasting impacts. While the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ can never undo or rectify the devastation wrought on Indigenous peoples, we commit to improving and enhancing engagement with Indigenous peoples and issues locally and globally.

Editorial StaffÌý

Christie Sounart (Jour’12), Editor
Kelsey Yandura, Assistant Editor
Emily Wirtz, Assistant EditorÌý
Keeley Haynes (Jour’27), Editorial Assistant

Coloradan Advisory CouncilÌý

The Coloradan Advisory Council provides suggestions and perspective to the editor of the Coloradan magazine, including topics of coverage for each issue. Members draw from a number of sources, including Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØfaculty, alumni, students, donors and community members. This council facilitates connections with people inside and outside Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØwhose life, work and experiences represent the university. They also provide commentary on recent issues and offer guidance and expertise as the magazine and the Coloradan Conversations events evolve.

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