Category: News Releases
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Morrison, Meadowcroft lauded at regional energy awards
Colorado Mountain College clean energy efforts awarded At the 2013 Garfield Clean Energy Innovation Awards, a recent Colorado Mountain College graduate and a staff member each snagged special “Clean Energy Innovation” awards. Rob Morrison ’13 (Bachelor of Arts in sustainability studies), who has also earned an associate degree at CMC, was praised for his leadership…
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Don Hix Memorial Gazebo honors CMC leader’s legacy
LEADVILLE – Don Hix – Colorado Mountain College pioneer, leader and visionary – died in 1983 at age 60, though his significant guiding influence continues to make an indelible impact on the college. On Oct. 23, dozens of people attended a dedication of the Don Hix Memorial Gazebo, a large, wood-and-steel, open-air gazebo at CMC’s…
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FirstBank funds scholarship for Colorado Mountain College student
SUMMIT COUNTY – A student from Colorado Mountain College’s campus in Summit County has received the FirstBank First in Family scholarship. Ismael Quijada will receive up to $2,735 for tuition, books and fees. In total, four students were awarded the scholarship for first-generation students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or associate degree at the college’s locations…
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Hugo Kosteski named CMC automotive service program coordinator
Colorado Mountain College in Edwards recently appointed Hugo Kosteski as the new instructor and program coordinator for the college’s automotive service program. Kosteski worked as a lab assistant, teaching assistant and adjunct instructor in the automotive technology department at the College of Lake County in Grayslake, Ill., since 2005. Before teaching, Kosteski also worked as…
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Chuck House named CMC fire science program coordinator
Colorado Mountain College in Edwards recently appointed Chuck House as the new instructor and program coordinator for the college’s fire science program. Kurt Keiser, the previous fire science program coordinator, retired in June after serving the college for 10 years. House worked as a deputy and police officer for the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office and…
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CMC sponsors creative writing and art contest for community
As part of this year’s Common Reader programming, Colorado Mountain College students and members of the public are invited to submit entries to an art and creative writing contest sponsored by the college. All entries are to be inspired by this year’s Common Reader book, Mishna Wolff’s frank and funny memoir, “I’m Down.” The theme…
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FirstBank funds scholarships to Colorado Mountain College students
EDWARDS – Five students from Colorado Mountain College’s campus in Edwards have received scholarships funded by FirstBank. Celia Franklin received the FirstBank First in Family scholarship. She will receive up to $2,735 for tuition, books and fees. In total, four students were awarded this particular scholarship for first-generation students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or associate…
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FirstBank funds scholarships for Colorado Mountain College students
GLENWOOD SPRINGS – Two students from Colorado Mountain College’s campus at Spring Valley have received the FirstBank First in Family scholarships. Angela Boyer and Vanessa Smith will each receive up to $2,735 for tuition, books and fees. In total, four students were awarded the scholarship for first-generation students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or associate degree…
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Author Mishna Wolff explores identity, belonging at Common Reader talks
Readings at seven Colorado Mountain College locations, Oct. 21-28 This year’s Common Reader selection, “I’m Down” by Mishna Wolff, is a frank and funny memoir that offers solace, humor and a swift kick in the pants to anyone who has ever wallowed in the angst of being an outsider. And who hasn’t? “The human mind…
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CMC in Breckenridge dedicates the Gene Baker Outdoor Classroom and thanks Summit community
BRECKENRIDGE – Some men are memorialized with bronze statues. For the late Gene Baker – a longtime Breckenridge architect, community member, avid skier, outdoorsman and Colorado Mountain College instructor – a set of three ski lift towers that stand amidst an outdoor classroom that bears his name is a more fitting tribute. Nearly 100 college…