CMC Day is just around the corner. The Day begins at 8:30 AM ending at 3:00 PM and will be held at the 4 Eagle Ranch on September 25th.
The day starts off with an early morning run with Benedictine Jeanson from 7:30 to 9:00 AM, followed by breakfast and networking from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. Dr. Jensen will give a “State of the College” address from 9:45 to 10:30, after which you can join on a hayride or one of the many breakout sessions, which explore everything from flycasting, mountain biking, and winemaking to website editing and mastering your email.
Don’t forget to bring your CMC badges; and remember which break-out sessions you sign up for- as no one else is keeping track of that information. And don’t forget, the number one rule for CMC Day is to have fun! Below is a list of the breakout sessions. Those arriving early for the early morning run should meet at the bottom parking lot of the ranch. The 4Eagle Ranch is located at 4098 Colorado 131, Wolcott, CO 81655
Breakout Sessions: 10:30-Noon and 2:15 – 3:00 pm
Sign up ahead of time for breakout sessions at: http://bit.ly/T0b4N0
Descriptions of different sessions below:
Edit your CMC website content – Frank Martin
CMC will be launching our new website! Come and see the changes.
Geocaching-GPS 101– Dan Eller
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. A brief how to use your GPS Device, Intro to the web site and other usage with Geocaching to be shown and performed. Preliminary review by participants can be helpful at http://www.geocaching.com/guide/ Bring your GPS devices !
Card Making with the Brit –Annie Stephens
We will make handmade cards using colorful card stock, rubber stamps/ink and a variety of embellishments. No drawing ability needed. Each session will begin with a demonstration. Being creative is a wonderful way to de-stress, get your blood pressure down and go home with a card or two. Kearstin will be on hand to assist with “bling”, and Annie will teach you how to speak with a British accent (tea and crumpets not included!)
Sit and Knit (a gathering for needleworkers)– Kristin Weber
Bring your latest project and bond while working together!
Fly Casting (on or off the river) – Mark Palz
Bring your fly rods (we cannot rent them, so if you are interested you need to bring one…or watch Mark’s presentation.
Winemaking – Brad Tyndall
“Home Winemaking: Brad will show you how to make wine from either a kit or from fresh fruit from scratch. He will show you what equipment you need and how you can add your own culinary flair but adjusting recipes.”
Digital Photography Basics – Mat Lit
Get to know your digital camera with a quick intro to the basics!
Yoga-Beginner- Jeanne McCann
An intro to Yoga class that begins with a little meditation and ends with feeling stretched and relaxed. We’ll work on breathing and asanas(postures) and have some fun! (Bring a mat!)
What’s up with Pluto? – Jimmy Westlake
What’s up with Pluto? Is it a planet or not? Come learn about the incredible story of Pluto’s discovery, the bitter controversy that eventually led to its demotion, and the NASA spacecraft, speeding towards Pluto at this moment, that proudly claims to be “the first spacecraft to the last planet.”
Email bankruptcy – Tips for pulling back from the brink – Daryl Yarrow
Is your inbox becoming unmanageable? Does the sheer number of messages waiting for your attention cause mental paralysis?
Before you decide to walk away from it all (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Email_bankruptcy), come get some help. In this session, we’ll look at some Outlook tools to manage your folders, discuss email tips, and kick around the concept of “inbox zero.”
Small Changes for a Healthier Life – Rebecca Loth Luetke
Dynamic Warm-up – Gabrielle Popoff
This gentle series of mindful movements will warm you up and get blood flowing to the muscles. Dynamic stretches are rhythmic exercises that anyone can do! Wear comfortable clothes, sensible or athletic shoes and (optional) bring a yoga mat. Gabrielle Popoff is a certified running coach with the Road Runners Club of America (rrca.org)
This Working Life: In the Employ of Ourselves – Nate Adams
What is your relationship with work? Do you ever feel like you “live there?” Where does work end and life begin? Those that are passionate about and dedicated to “what they do,” know that any such line may be obscure at-best. Alas, so do the overworked, the constantly-on-call, and any new parents! Working, in all its forms, consumes most of our waking life. How you separate or do not separate paid work from everything else, temporally, spatially, and conceptually has a massive impact on your identity and overall happiness. Join us for a discussion exploring the work-life relationship, and how the holistic integration of the two is more crucial than ever before.
Casual Mountain Bike Ride – Bill Sommers
Bring your bike and a helmet and enjoy a ride on some of the trails on the ranch.
Lose Your Too-Too’s – Rebecca Adair
Challenge your Fears
Literacy and Sustainability – Susie Leeson
“How come no one told me about…” – Peggy Curry/Paige Polson
“Communication between Administrators and Faculty can be challenging and rewarding. This seminar for administrators will ask participants to share their communication challenges and successes in communicating with college faculty. Input received will be included in the AQIP Action Team report” (for administrators)
“How come no one told me about…” – Brian Tinker/Suzanna Spaulding
“Communication between Administrators and Faculty can be challenging and rewarding. This seminar for faculty will ask participants to share their communication challenges and successes in communicating with administrators. Input received will be included in the AQIP Action Team report” (for faculty)
Conversation with the President – Dr. Jensen
Spend some time with our President, Dr. Jensen in a small group setting.
9:45 am – 10:30 am Dr. Jensen State of the College Address
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch/networking
1:00 – 2:00 pm awards