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Jimmy Westlake: First comet landing
The first successful landing of a space probe onto a comet took place yesterday. CMC physics professor Jimmy Westlake’s column, written the day before Wednesday’s successful landing in the Steamboat Today and reprinted here, gives the back story on this landmark event. Steamboat Springs — If all goes according to plan, a little space probe…
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CMC professor starts running target club on campus, eyes big future
This article was printed in the Steamboat Today. By Ben Ingersoll. Steamboat Springs — Colorado Mountain College math professor Alex Krolik longs to bring a different kind of Olympic sport to Steamboat Springs. It’s no secret that the city has pumped out more Winter Olympians than any other in North America. But Krolik has a…
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From CMCLeadville Student to Alaskan Heli-Skiing Tour Guide
“Every day I wake up and I do the thing I love.” CMC Leadville Outdoor Recreation Leadership student Brett Menter is pursuing his dream career as a snowboard guide with Majestic HeliSki guiding company in Alaska.
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Vail Daily column: Education is an economic driver
Dr. Jason Glass, superintendent of Eagle County Schools; Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, president and CEO of Colorado Mountain College; and Chris Romer president and CEO of Vail Valley Partnership, co-authored this editorial, first published in the Vail Daily. A healthy and diverse economy pays almost innumerable benefits to a community. A few of these positive…
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What It Takes to Keep a Community Theater Running
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article on the diverse, innovative approaches community theaters around the country are utilizing to stay afloat. The long running Aspen Community Theatre and Colorado Mountain College theatre program faculty Brad Moore were featured in the article by Kevin Brass. All the world may be a stage, but theater…
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A celebration of 50 years of Colorado wilderness
Photographer John Fielder to present wilderness images at CMC Edwards In celebration of the 50th anniversary of America’s Wilderness Act, renowned photographer John Fielder will present his favorite wilderness images at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, from 3-5 pm. Fielder has been photographing the beauty of Colorado for 40 years.…
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16th annual Screamboat Chamber of Horrors is back with a few new surprises
This article was printed in Explore Steamboat. By Audrey Dwyer. Steamboat Springs — As students and faculty diligently work on preparations for the 16th annual Screamboat Chamber of Horror, they can’t help but think of the emotional roller coaster the brave guests will experience. “It makes them feel the goosebumps, the hairs standing up on…
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Best of the Boat: Jimmy Westlake voted best professor
CMC outdoor education professor John Saunders takes runner-up honors This article was printed in the Steamboat Today. By Teresa Ristrow. It’s not hard to find out why Colorado Mountain College Professor Jimmy Westlake is considered a star among the community — not a shooting one, but a shining one.… The diehard astronomy professor, who moved…
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Eagle and Pitkin counties host open house events for veterans
Eagle County Veteran’s Services Officers Pat Hammon and Tyson Ivie will host two open houses in October to allow veterans and their families to meet them and receive information regarding veterans’ services and benefits. The first open house will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 29 in room 258 at Colorado Mountain College…
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Novak passes presidential baton for ACCT Professional Board Staff Network
October’s Association of Community College Trustees Annual Congress marked the ending of an era for Debbie Novak, executive assistant to Colorado Mountain College’s president and staff secretary to the CMC Board of Trustees. For the past year Novak has been the president of the Professional Board Staff Network of ACCT, and at the annual congress…