Category: News Releases
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Local students win Isaacson School new media contest
New generation wins prize money in digital media contest sponsored by Colorado Mountain College Nine local high school and middle school students learned recently that they had won a share of more than $2,000 in prize money for successfully competing in a digital media contest. The contest was sponsored by Colorado Mountain College’s newly launched…
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Play launched at CMC wins multiple awards
Aspen Stage production on gay marriage advances to regional contest A play that debuted at Colorado Mountain College in Spring Valley, and which features CMC faculty and staff in numerous roles on and behind the stage, placed second overall at a statewide theater competition in Salida last weekend. “Unmarried in America” was written by Glenwood…
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Summit County students find angels to support learning
CMC scholarship campaign celebrates halfway mark [BRECKENRIDGE] More local students than ever are finding a college education within reach, thanks to the generosity of Summit County donors. A $1 million scholarship campaign at Colorado Mountain College has just passed the halfway mark, thanks to new commitments from High Country Healthcare, Genia and Gary Gallagher, and…
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‘Moonshine in Breckenridge’ this weekend
Weekend getaway offers luxury, learning and history This weekend Colorado Mountain College in Breckenridge hosts a two-day getaway centered on fine dining and spirits, set in a historical context. On Saturday, July 28, learn from distiller Jordan Via how mountain snowmelt has helped to create Gold Medal-winning Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey, made by Breckenridge Distillery. Then…
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ASCENT program provides free tuition for rising high school seniors
Students from Eagle County Schools take on new challenges at Colorado Mountain College Eagle, CO — A wise man once said that you can have everything in this world if you sacrifice everything for it, but what he meant was nothing comes without a price. Eagle County Schools (ECS) and Colorado Mountain College (CMC) are…
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Firefighter training to cause visible smoke
[EDWARDS] – Colorado Mountain College is conducting training for current and future Colorado firefighters. The class is based on National Fire Protection Association 1001 – Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, and teaches basic firefighting skills. Those attending the class will receive practice extinguishing training fires at Colorado Mountain College’s fire service training site in…
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Isaacson School for New Media Dedication Day July 18
Public invited to meet Walter Isaacson and learn about CMC’s new school in Aspen and Glenwood Springs On July 18 Colorado Mountain College will celebrate the Dedication Day of its new Isaacson School for New Media, with numerous events at the Aspen District Theatre. Free events open to the public are: • 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Dedication…
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Trustees approve college budget for 2012-13
ASPEN – At Monday’s meeting of the Colorado Mountain College Board of Trustees, the board voted to approve the college’s overall $63.1 million budget for 2012-13. That amount covers the combined operating and capital budgets for the academic year. The general operating budget, of $54.5 million, represents a 4 percent increase over the current year.…
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Road work part of construction at Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs
12th Street realignment begins Monday The realignment of 12th Street in Steamboat Springs began Monday, June 11, resulting in some detours within the neighborhood. During construction, access to 12th Street is restricted to everyone but area residents. Work is to be completed by Aug. 23. Contractors working for Colorado Mountain College are realigning the street…
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Carbondale teen earns CMC scholarship from Alpine Bank
Roaring Fork High School grad Tena selected as one of 13 Hispanic/Latino scholars By Kristin Carlson [CARBONDALE] – Math always came easily to Oscar Tena, but he knew that his college dreams would be hard-won, if not impossible, without a scholarship. Enter Alpine Bank. “When they called,” Tena said, “I was amazed.” The middle child…