Author: coloradomountaincollege
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Teens invited to learn about sustainability
This article was first published in the Summit Daily News. Because sustainability is such an all-encompassing term, it can be difficult to understand, said Colorado Mountain College student Ashlee Elliott. She plans to break it down into fun and practical concepts teenagers can incorporate into their everyday lives through a summer sustainability program. The CMC…
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2013-2014 Club Rotario Scholars
Club Rotario, the Rotary Club of the Roaring Fork Valley, awarded more than $15,000 in scholarships to 22 CMC students. The Club Rotario Roaring Fork CMC Scholarship Award was created by local Rotarians dedicated to promoting diversity and providing access to education regardless of a student’s background. Pictured here are student recipients who attended yesterday’s…
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Students urged to finish GED before January
Time is running out for students to complete current test By Kristin Carlson Paty Cruz is working hard to complete her general equivalency diploma before the existing test is retired in January. “I’m trying to beat the baby,” said Cruz, a student at the Colorado Mountain College Learning Lab in Glenwood Springs who is expecting…
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Interns help grow Summit County community garden program
This article first appeared in the Summit Daily News. Colorado Mountain College interns are helping the High Country Conservation Center provide freshly grown goods in Summit County. Local gardeners said it can be daunting to attempt to grow vegetables in the High Country, but it’s far from impossible. A wide variety of seeds are currently…
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It’s never too late to earn a GED
At 52, man receives diploma, improves job prospects By Beth Zukowski Had he not earned his GED last year, John Baker says, “I’d still be looking for work.” In 2010, Baker was unemployed. He and his family moved to the Roaring Fork Valley from Dolores, Colo., so that his sons could attend the Waldorf School.…
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Four Year Stories Project: Georgie Weber
Colorado Mountain College’s “Four Year Stories Project” shares the stories of our inaugural class of bachelor’s degree students, who received degrees in May. Next up in our series: Georgie Weber from Steamboat Springs. Read on! When Colorado Mountain College began offering bachelor’s degrees two years ago, Steamboat Springs resident Georgie Weber was ecstatic. “I knew…
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High Country RSVP receives $10,000 grant
Grant will assist with operational costs for senior programs The local nonprofit High Country RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) has received a $10,000 grant from the Aspen Community Foundation to assist with operational costs for their senior programs. Patty Daniells, director of RSVP, said funds from the grant will support the tax and Medicare programs,…
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Students get second chance at education at CMC
Jaywalker U is collaboration between Jaywalker Lodge, CMC By Stefanie Kilts Mike F. and Brian B. are like many typical college students. They’ve each been taking 15 credits at Colorado Mountain College, working hard to earn good grades, and balancing their studies with outdoor and social activities. However, this is the second round of college…
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Four Year Stories Project: Kyle Ballinghoff
Colorado Mountain College’s “Four Year Stories Project” shares the stories of our inaugural class of bachelor’s degree students, who are receiving degrees this weekend. Next up in our series: Kyle Ballinghoff from Steamboat Springs. Read on! Kyle Ballinghoff had already worked his way up the ladder to an upper management position at Surefoot‘s retail store…
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A comprehensive education: exploring unlimited potential
By Mariah Loraine To some, college is a place of study, not to be taken lightly – to others, it is a hotspot for diverse, uncharted social interaction. And while no method is incorrect, I spent my first year somewhat differently, exploring my options, more like a child in a candy store than a young…