Author: coloradomountaincollege
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Love and Light 10K in honor of Lauren Hoover comes to Breck, June 18
Lauren Hoover was a 26-year-old Colorado Mountain College student who died last March. Drew Mikita teaches psychology at the college’s Summit campus, and he and his wife Molly have organized a 10k run on June 18 in Breckenridge to establish a CMC scholarship in Lauren Hoover’s name. For more about Lauren’s life and the event,…
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Colorado Mountain College to have 10 EV charging stations in its network
Colorado Mountain College will be adding four more electric vehicle charging stations to the six stations the college currently operates, thanks in large part to the Colorado Energy Office. The state’s energy office recently advised Pete Waller, the college’s facilities director, of a $25,040 grant awarded through Charge Ahead Colorado, a program that is providing…
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Nate’s Take: Top grad “Dr. William World”
Editor’s note: This article on CMC alumnus William Mundo was originally published in the University of Colorado Denver’s newsletter “The Connection,” by CU Denver student Nathan Fox. Graduating with undergraduate degrees in both Public Health and Ethnic Studies, William Mundo was one of more than 1500 students who crossed the University of Colorado Denver stage…
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Our Thoughts are with Orlando
Our hearts ache with the people of Orlando, and the LGBTQ community everywhere, following the weekend’s senseless tragedy in Florida. I am saddened to hear of yet another incident in which hate has driven someone to commit such a crime; it is only through compassion for others, acceptance of our differences and similarities, and kindness…
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1000 Words: Clough Scholars
Forty nine West Garfield County students were the recent joyful recipients of Clough Scholarships. The Clough Fellowship was created by Genevieve Clough in partnership with
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Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Colorado Mountain College collaborate on art exhibit
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Colorado Mountain College is hosting “Celebrating Community We Share,” a collaborative art exhibit featuring the works of 48 artists who are students or faculty from either institution. The college is on the verge of celebrating its own 50th anniversary, as well. An opening reception…
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Alpine Bank serves up funds for CMC’s Culinary Institute scholarships
At Colorado Mountain College Culinary Institute’s annual “Celebration of Haute Cuisine” benefit dinner earlier this year, diners enjoyed a sumptuous four-course meal at the Keystone Ranch Restaurant. Through ticket sales, they also contributed to the culinary institute’s student scholarship endowment, administered by the CMC Foundation. These funds, in addition to private gifts and pledges, provide…
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Sunday Profile: Why Jim Calaway is giving away all of his money
Jim Calaway, a renowned Carbondale business mogul, does not shy away from credit for the millions of dollars he’s poured into the Roaring Fork Valley’s nonprofits and charities.
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Grads reach for dreams for selves, family
Nearly two dozen Chaffee residents receive degrees at CMC commencement By Mike McKibbin BUENA VISTA – When and if she opens the restaurant of her dreams, Dona Andrea of Salida will have workers ready to cook and serve her customers. The recent Colorado Mountain College graduate – and grandmother of six – said her grandchildren…
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1000 Words: TRIO Upward Bound Graduation at CMC Rifle
Thursday, May 19, fifteen high school seniors enrolled in CMC’s TRIO Upward Bound program were honored at a graduation celebration held at CMC Rifle’s Clough Auditorium. Recent CMC graduate Alex Jaquez Caro shared words of encouragement as the featured graduation speaker and Senator Michael Bennet recognized their accomplishment with a letter of congratulations read by…