Tag: CMC Foundation
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Jack Robert’s paintings on display at CMC in Rifle
Opening reception to take place November 30 This article was first published in the Rifle Citizen Telegram. By Kristin Carlson. Captured by the spirit of the West, in all its glory and infamy, Jack Roberts translated the story of the region into art for more than 50 years. Now, western Garfield County residents can see…
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Eclectic quartet melds string improvisations, voices
Bay area musicians to play at three Colorado Mountain College locations How did an all-female group of musicians and vocalists from San Francisco’s Bay Area end up shattering preconceived notions of string quartets, folk harmonies and world music? Real Vocal String Quartet began with violinist Irene Sazer’s inspiration to combine her musical passions: chamber music,…
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CMC starts new chapter in Steamboat with opening of building
This article first appeared in the Steamboat Today. By Scott Franz Steamboat Springs — As she looked up and admired the atrium of the new academic center at Colorado Mountain College’s Alpine Campus on Thursday night, Bonnie Bogue was thinking about her mom. “In my heart, I know she would have loved this building,” Bogue…
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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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Alpine Bank awards CMC scholarship to local student
Summit High’s Edeyanira Martinez earns assistance to attend Colorado Mountain College “Do it for your future.” Edeyanira Martinez can still hear her father’s words in her mind as she studies, does her homework and prepares for college. Her father passed away several years ago, leaving behind Edeyanira, her three sisters and her mother. “My father’s…
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Alpine Bank awards scholarships
Three area students earn assistance to attend Colorado Mountain College This year’s Alpine Bank Latino/Hispanic Scholarship program is helping 13 students from 12 Western Slope high schools attend Colorado Mountain College this fall. Among this year’s scholars are three recent graduates from Eagle County: Levi Ernest from Red Canyon High School, Stella Martinez from Battle…
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Two local grads earn Alpine Bank scholarships
Acosta, Cuadras to attend Colorado Mountain College [RIFLE] Heidi Acosta and Venezia Cuadras had a few things in common before they were both named Alpine Bank Latino/Hispanic Scholars. Each had a big dream, and each believed that college was out of reach. Acosta, inspired by her work as a volunteer catechism instructor at her church,…
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Glenwood Springs High School grad earns Alpine Bank scholarship
Dolly Contreras selected as one of 13 Latino/Hispanic scholars Dolly Contreras said she was “in shock” when she learned she’d been awarded an Alpine Bank Latino/Hispanic Scholarship to attend Colorado Mountain College. “I was so happy and really proud of myself.” According to science teacher Joe Mollica, who recommended Contreras, she has every right to…
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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…
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Local philanthropist Eileen Finkel dies
Memorial service today at CMC Breckenridge This article was first printed in the May 13, 2012, Summit Daily News. Eileen B. Finkel, 69, a full time resident of Breckenridge since 1998 and a part time resident for eight years before that died Saturday from complications of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She is survived by her husband…