Category: News Releases
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Proposed president Hauser receives praise from college employees, supporters
Colorado Mountain College supporters and employees reacted positively to news that the board of trustees is negotiating to hire Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser as the college’s next president. Many stated they were excited at the news, or impressed with Hauser’s experience and presence. “She’s a perfect fit,” said Edwards resident Doris Dewton, vice chair of…
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‘Amadeus’ – winner of multiple Tony and Academy Awards – opens CMC Theatre season
Mozart’s music will fill the theater in a much-lauded story that explores the dark depths of jealousy and genius. “Amadeus,” winner of five Tony Awards including Best Play, will open CMC Theatre’s 2013-14 season Oct. 18. Written by Peter Shaffer, “Amadeus” is a fictionalized account of the interweaving lives of composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and…
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CMC board votes to enter into negotiations with presidential finalist Hauser
After conducting a second round of public interviews with two finalists for the position of president of Colorado Mountain College, today the college’s board of trustees voted to enter into contract negotiations with Dr. Carrie Hauser regarding joining CMC as its ninth president. “We had two very strong candidates,” said Glenn Davis, president of the…
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CMC’s Isaacson School for New Media hires new director
Robert Martin is the new director and full-time faculty at Colorado Mountain College’s Isaacson School for New Media. Martin had previously worked at the Eagle Valley School District as a senior systems administrator and an instructor at Grand Valley High School in Parachute. He has also worked as a photojournalist, graphic designer, department head in…
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Sustainability scholar Thomashow gives free lecture at CMC-Edwards Oct. 4
The public is invited to spend an evening with Dr. Mitchell Thomashow, a well-known scholar in environmental and sustainability studies. He will be giving a free talk at Colorado Mountain College’s campus in Edwards on Friday, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. This lecture is open to students of all disciplines, faculty, staff and the public.…
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The Met: Live in HD starts season at CMC-Breckenridge Oct. 5
The National Repertory Orchestra in conjunction with Colorado Mountain College proudly present the Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD. This partnership brings 10 live, high-definition simulcasts of world-class operas to Breckenridge this season. The first performance this year is Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin” [o-NAY-ginn] on Saturday, Oct. 5th, in the Finkel Auditorium at CMC in Breckenridge. More…
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Whimsical mixed-media sculptures mix edgy, playful
Exhibit opens at CMC ArtShare Gallery Oct. 11 When Janet Nelson started looking for sculptures to include in her upcoming show at the CMC ArtShare Gallery, she was drawn to her more unusual pieces. “I have a dark humor and I have a silly side,” said Nelson. “This show is a reflection of me. The…
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CMC-Leadville hosts Colorado High School Cycling League race
Colorado Mountain College’s campus in Leadville transformed into a mountain bike course on Sept. 22 when cyclists competed at the Cloud City Challenge, a cross-country mountain biking race for ninth- to 12th-graders. The race is part of a four-race series held by the Colorado High School Cycling League. A total of 450 students from around…
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The Rifters bring Southwestern influences to music about the West
Band plays free concert at Colorado Mountain College in Rifle Sept. 27 The word “rift” may refer to a split, but the Rifters have found more success as a band in coming together to perform their acoustic Americana music about living in the West. “It’s funny to think what makes a good Rifters song. It…
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College to bring back two presidential candidates for more interviews
In the next stage of its search for the ninth president of Colorado Mountain College, the college’s board of trustees voted today to conduct additional interviews with Dr. Carrie Hauser and Dr. Alan Walker. The trustees are interested in additional in-depth conversation with Dr. Hauser and Dr. Walker to help assess their skills and experience…