Tag: Leadville
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Finding a home at Colorado Mountain College, thanks to Google
Sara Pederson discovers a home and a passion in Leadville Sara Pederson landed at Colorado Mountain College in Leadville thanks to a random Google search. Now she’s found there’s no other place that’s ever felt so much like home. “I Googled all the things I wanted to learn in college, and CMC came up first…
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Outdoor Grad Inspires Youth in Nepal
Chelsilyn Ball earned an outdoor degree at CMC, then put it to use teaching paddling, climbing and leadership skills to youth and orphans in Nepal. Our latest Leadville video short shares her inspiring story. Thanks to our video editor, Brent Neumeier!
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Sustainability Day reflects CMC student, community involvement
“Green Team” students teach what they are learning Shoshanah Ferguson was stationed in a corner of the Coronado Café at Colorado Mountain College’s campus in Leadville, but it wasn’t to have lunch. The CMC sustainability studies student was one of about a half-dozen students and community members presenting information at the campus on Sustainability Day…
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Don Hix Memorial Gazebo honors CMC leader’s legacy
LEADVILLE – Don Hix – Colorado Mountain College pioneer, leader and visionary – died in 1983 at age 60, though his significant guiding influence continues to make an indelible impact on the college. On Oct. 23, dozens of people attended a dedication of the Don Hix Memorial Gazebo, a large, wood-and-steel, open-air gazebo at CMC’s…
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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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Colorado Mountain College hosts Veterans in Higher Education Summit
CMC finds creative ways to support veterans, military By Stefanie Kilts [LEADVILLE] – Educational professionals and student veterans will travel to Colorado Mountain College in Leadville on Aug. 2 to attend the Colorado Veterans in Higher Education Summit, an annual conference. The attendees will discuss strategies and best practices for creating veteran-friendly college campuses, said…
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Jonathan King named interim vice president at CMC campus
Dr. Jonathan King, who for the past year has served as the campus dean of academic affairs for Colorado Mountain College in Lake and Chaffee counties, has been named the interim vice president for the campus. Previous vice president Mike Simon has accepted the presidency of Dawson Community College in Montana. “I am very excited about the…
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Zikr Dance Ensemble combines ancient ritual with contemporary ballet
Professional dance company to perform at Tabor Opera House July 26 By Stefanie Kilts “This isn’t your typical dance production,” said the artistic director of the Zikr Dance Ensemble, Dave Taylor. The Zikr Dance Ensemble, founded by Taylor in 2009, combines transcendent dance rituals from ancient world cultures with original and contemporary dance influences. The…
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Video Profile: CMC Leadville Outdoor Studies grad Anna Boyd
CMC Leadville’s outdoor studies program helped graduate Anna Boyd gain the confidence and skills to expand the opportunities available to her in her career as a female raft guide and outdoor educator. Anna thoughtfully shares how her CMC education helped make a difference – and can encourage other women in the outdoor field – in…
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Teacher finds new opportunities at Colorado Mountain College
Angelica Mascarenas joins first class of bachelor’s grads at ceremony May 3 [LEADVILLE] – Angelica Mascarenas is a teacher at heart. When she lived in her native country, Mexico, she taught English as a Second Language courses for students as young as kindergarten-aged all the way up to adults. Mascarenas comes from a well-educated family…