Tag: Programs
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Don’t impact the wilderness, but do let it impact you
CMC Corner by Dr. Bruce Kime In my 23 years of teaching in the outdoor education program at Colorado Mountain College, I’ve led some 2,001 student field classes, totaling 1,124 field days, to the peaks of Colorado’s high country, through Utah’s canyon country, and to the deserts of the Four Corners and Arizona. I don’t…
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Taste of Keystone 2013
The annual ‘Taste of Keystone’ events offers visitors a chance to sample dishes from Keystone’s amazing restaurants. Spotted amid the talented chefs from the Ski Tip Lodge, Keystone Ranch and other renowned fine dining establishments were several CMC Culinary Institute graduates and apprentices. Catch a glimpse of them in the slide show below. The event…
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Colorado Mountain College in Edwards offers certificate in sustainability leadership
Vail area businesses help CMC develop new program Anyone who lives in the Vail Valley knows what a special place it is. The environment, the sense of community and the economy are all worth protecting and preserving. But do we have the right people with the right leadership skills to make our home truly sustainable?…
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New Honors Classes at CMC
Colorado Mountain College is introducing its first honors classes this fall. The classes are intended to give students the opportunity to enhance their learning through critical thinking, service learning, practical application and sustainability. Five sections of honors classes will be offered as part of a pilot project during the fall 2013 semester. The courses are:…
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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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Graduation
Steamboat Springs student Dustin Eldridge has worked as a blogger and photographer for Colorado Mountain College for two years, sharing his insights and vision about CMC’s outdoor programs and the Steamboat community. Dustin recently graduated with an AA in Outdoor Education and is moving on to Jackson Hole to explore new adventures. Dustin’s last post,…
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New Media Storytelling class work on Vimeo
Colorado Mountain College’s Professional Photography Program has started a Vimeo Channel to showcase the work being done in our New Media Storytelling class. The students have recently put up some compelling, beautiful work. You can check out a promotional pieces for the program created by our students below:
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Professional Photography Portfolio Review
The work of CMC’s Professional Photography Program students has been recognized by the Colorado Press Association and the prestigious College Photographer of the Year (CPOY) competitions this year. You can see their powerful photographs, and meet the students in person, at CMC Spring Valley today, April 25th, from 4:30-6:30 pm in the photography studio at…
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CMC Theatre Interviews: Graeme Duke
CMC student Eldomir Vasquez is a second-year student at Colorado Mountain College. A writer and poet, Eldomir also works backstage in CMC Theatre productions. He recently interviewed several CMC Theatre students to offer an insider’s view of the program. The first of his interviews, published below, first appeared in Eldomir’s blog, Elevate and Grow. CMC…
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CNG-powered truck to support mobile learning for energy courses
By Rob Winn If you’ve spotted a white truck with green leaves on it at Colorado Mountain College’s Rifle campus, you’ve seen the latest addition to our integrated energy technology programs. The truck, a 2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty, runs on compressed natural gas, a fossil fuel composed mostly of methane. CNG is an emerging…