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TRIO Day at the Capitol

From left, CMC Rifle TRIO Student Support Services students Ashleigh Isley, Rose Mehus, Ivette Salazar, Vanessa Mendoza, Isaac Hinojos, Lisandio Chacón and Adrian Hernandez were among those who spent TRIO Day at the Colorado Capitol. TRIO SSS is a federally funded educational support program that is administered locally through CMC.

CMC students ‘in the room where it happens’

Free youth outdoor leadership week offered at CMC Leadville

First Ascent Youth Leadership combines outdoor challenges with a unique leadership curriculum. At a 2016 First Ascent team-building exercise at Colorado Mountain College Leadville’s ropes course, students balance on two-by-fours. Maggie Friemel, in pink T-shirt, and Spencer Ellsperman, far right, attempt to position a third board for the team to stand on. This year, students will attend the youth leadership program July 8-13. Applications are due in April. Photo Matt Lit

First Ascent accepting applications until April 13 for July program

Twelve CMC graduation ceremonies set for May 4-13 throughout college district

Graduation season is once again coming to Colorado Mountain College, and scenes such as this of student Tarrah Suman and her family at Spring Valley's nursing graduation last year are sure to be repeated, each in their own unique way. Photo Ed Kosmicki

From May 4 through 13, students from Colorado Mountain College locations in Aspen, the lower Roaring Fork Valley, Rifle, Edwards, Steamboat Springs, Summit County and the Leadville area will celebrate their achievements at 12 graduation ceremonies. Commencements will be held at the following locations: Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs – Spring Valley All ceremonies… Continue reading Twelve CMC graduation ceremonies set for May 4-13 throughout college district

Craig, Cox named CMC-Steamboat’s full-time, adjunct Faculty of the Year

Stephen Craig teaches math at Colorado Mountain College’s campus in Steamboat Springs, and was named 2015 full-time Faculty of the Year for the campus.

Mathematics educators Stephen Craig and Lee Cox have been named 2015 full-time and adjunct, respectively, Faculty of the Year for Colorado Mountain College’s campus in Steamboat Springs. One of Craig’s students, Zack Greenberg, said in nominating his instructor, “He made me want to do my very best work for him as well as myself.” Another… Continue reading Craig, Cox named CMC-Steamboat’s full-time, adjunct Faculty of the Year

Editorial reflects on Colorado Mountain College’s value to Steamboat Springs

Colorado Mountain College received a thoughtful endorsement in the Steamboat Pilot’s editorial pages this week. The editorial reflected on CMC president Carrie Hauser’s recent visit to Steamboat Springs and the valuable role CMC plays in the Steamboat Springs community. The full editorial is reprinted below.  Our View: CMC elevates Steamboat’s educational offerings Colorado Mountain College’s… Continue reading Editorial reflects on Colorado Mountain College’s value to Steamboat Springs

CMC Sky Club’s Crystal Observatory through the lens

The Crystal Observatory, built by the Colorado Mountain College Sky Club, will be open four more days. If you can’t catch the sculpture in person today, Feb.6 through Sunday, Feb. 9, you can now check out this unique ice-and-snow sculpture on video, thanks to CMC student Ben Saheb. The unique ice and snow sculpture recreates… Continue reading CMC Sky Club’s Crystal Observatory through the lens

CMC Sky Club opens Crystal Observatory Jan. 31

Same group that operates popular Screamboat to showcase celestial wonders Members of the public and students and are invited to gaze at winter’s stars while strolling through an outdoor structure that’s part ice-and-snow sculpture and part outdoor mandala. The Crystal Observatory, built by the Colorado Mountain College Sky Club, will be up and running by… Continue reading CMC Sky Club opens Crystal Observatory Jan. 31

When snow gives way: The most dangerous snowpack in the world

Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Spring’s avalanche awareness class was featured in Sunday’s Steamboat Today newspaper, great coverage of a class that could save your life. The college still has open slots for late-starting avalanche courses. Click here to search for courses in Webadvisor. Select “Search for Credit Classes,” select “Spring 2014” for your term… Continue reading When snow gives way: The most dangerous snowpack in the world

CMC Sky Club heads to Alaska

CMC professor Jimmy Westlake and 22 CMC students, faculty, and staff — all members of the CMC SKY Club — are embarking on a five-day Alaska Northern Lights Expedition. The trip commences Thursday and includes stops in Anchorage, Denali National Park, Delta Junction, and Fairbanks. Westlake hopes the group of CMC astronomy buffs will be… Continue reading CMC Sky Club heads to Alaska