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One for the books: Colorado Mountain College student balances skiing, class
This article appeared in the Steamboat Today. By Joel Reichenberger. Steamboat Springs — Brett Somen can’t make it across Gondola Square without seeing five people he knows, and that’s before he even makes it into the gondola building, where the lift operators know him and often greet him by name, as well. That’s one of…
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“CMC Recommends” is looking for your submission!
The CMC Libraries are looking for a few good recommendations! If you are a CMC student, staff, faculty, tell us your favorite book or film – one that is ideal for long summer days. It’s easy to add your two cents, just use the online submission form here. The recommendations will be distributed to the…
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Lindsey Thomson earns collegewide recognition
Edwards adjunct Faculty of Year named awardee for all CMC campuses On a recent Wednesday night, Colorado Mountain College President Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, along with several faculty and staff, burst into adjunct instructor Lindsey Thomson’s classroom in Edwards to surprise her with an announcement: She has been honored as adjunct Faculty of the Year…
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CMC Theatre’s ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ pulls out all stops
Raucous musical comedy combines vaudeville antics with Broadway song, dance Colorado Mountain College Theatre’s production of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” capitalizes on all of vaudeville’s most beloved gags: zany one-liners, bad puns, physical humor and slapstick comedy. The result is an extravaganza of hilarity that makes fun of one…
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‘Big Water, Little Boats’ author Tom Martin coming to Colorado Mountain College
CMC in Carbondale and Breckenridge to host free talks Tom Martin, author of “Big Water, Little Boats,” a history of river-running on the Colorado River from the 1940s and ’50s, will speak at two April appearances at Colorado Mountain College. The free, 45-minute program features original photographs from various Grand Canyon river trips over several…
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GarCo Sewing Works stitches lives back together
This article was published in the Post Independent. By Amy Hadden Marsh. GarCo Sewing Works celebrates its second anniversary this month. Founded with the goal of lifting single mothers out of welfare by teaching skills and providing work, the organization has helped 11 women so far find meaningful employment. The women, referred by Garfield County’s…
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Princeton Review founder to speak about technology in education
[Edwards] – On Tuesday, April 8, The Princeton Review founder and lifelong education entrepreneur John Katzman will speak at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards. Doors to the event open at 5 p.m., the talk begins at 5:30 p.m. and a VIP cocktail reception with Katzman will follow immediately afterwards. The presentation, entitled “Gradually, then Suddenly:…
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CMC Ski & Snowboard Business students hone their skills in the backcountry
CMC class travels to Wyoming to boost their skills A class of prospective guides taking part in Colorado Mountain College’s Professional Ski & Snowboard Guide Certificate program caught sunset recently during a ski tour at Wyoming’s Three Rivers Ranch. The program introduces students to guiding techniques, risk management, Snow Cat and Heli-Skiing operations and small business…
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Cambodian Relief Fund presentation at CMC Breckenridge Friday
This article was printed in the Summit Daily News. By Jessica Smith. Summit County charitable fund supports Cambodian fire stations Engine 633 leaks oil. However, the firefighters who use it aren’t complaining — they’re just grateful they have one. As a small fire station in Prey Nup, Cambodia, and the only fire response team for…
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One Book, One Valley author event at CMC in Edwards tonight
Reprinted from an April 2, 2014 Vail Daily News staff report EDWARDS — This year’s One Book, One Valley book selection, “Finders Keepers,” by Craig Childs, brings together this community through The Bookworm of Edwards and local libraries, local readers and book clubs. Thursday at 6 p.m. at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards, author Craig…