Colorado Mountain College opens Continuing Education survey online By Jonathan Satz Over the past two years you may have heard about Colorado Mountain College’s new four-year degrees. Many people already know about CMC’s great tradition, for more than 40 years, of offering two-year degrees and occupational certificates. But perhaps you already have a college degree… Continue reading Tell us what you want to learn!
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CMC is one college under many roofs
This CMC Corner column was written by Joe Maestas. CMC is one college with many roofs. You can find us in 11 physical locations across north-central Colorado, as well as online. In your daily commute, you might pass by four or five of our buildings or campuses. Our students likewise intersect multiple communities, and many… Continue reading CMC is one college under many roofs
Colorado’s mining-skills competitions aren’t for the weak
CMC Leadville’s Jenna Hinds Dokken a perpetual contender This article was originally published in the August 8, 2011 Denver Post. By Claire Martin. One of Colorado’s most demanding athletic competitions is hand-mucking — a timed contest to fill an ore cart with 1 ton of three-quarter-inch gravel. “Someone who does shoveling in their backyard might… Continue reading Colorado’s mining-skills competitions aren’t for the weak
Velasquez-Schmahl wins 2011 ATHENA Award
CMC Youth Outreach Coordinator is recognized for community service This article first appeared in the 4/22/2011 Glenwood Springs Post Independent. By Heather McGregor http://www.postindependent.com/article/20110421/VALLEYNEWS/110429965/1083&ParentProfile=1074 Mariana Velasquez-Schmahl, the youth outreach coordinator for Colorado Mountain College, is the winner of the 2011 ATHENA Award. Amid tears and a standing ovation, Velasquez-Schmahl accepted the honor at the close… Continue reading Velasquez-Schmahl wins 2011 ATHENA Award
Colorado Culinary Hall of Fame Celebration
Celebration bestows top honors on CMC staff and students Colorado Mountain College Culinary instructor Travis Smith and a team of Colorado Mountain College Culinary Students were recognized last month at the American Culinary Federation’s (ACF) inaugural Culinary Hall of Fame celebration. Smith was crowned as the Colorado Chef of the Year. The students were chosen… Continue reading Colorado Culinary Hall of Fame Celebration
CMC staff in Edwards relocate temporarily March 5-13
Colorado Mountain College staff members in Edwards will take advantage of the college’s spring break to relocate temporarily to the Vail Daily building March 5-13 to allow for the current campus expansion project to progress rapidly. No public access will be allowed at the Edwards campus during this time. The campus phone at 970-569-2900 will… Continue reading CMC staff in Edwards relocate temporarily March 5-13
That’s a Take: Glasenapp Retires After 28-Plus Years
Found a camera and became a videographer This article was first published on PostIndependent.com, 12/28/2010 Written by John Stroud GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — Shortly after a Colorado Mountain College student named Terry Glasenapp took a job with the college as a custodian and front desk assistant back in 1982, he opened a closet door to… Continue reading That’s a Take: Glasenapp Retires After 28-Plus Years
CMC says ‘good-bye’ to Mike Doyle
Champion for students remembered as caring, passionate Mike Doyle, a longtime Colorado Mountain College employee, died in an automobile accident on Friday, November 12. His official role was an administrative assistant for the TRIO grant programs, Upward Bound and Student Support Services. But he is remembered by co-workers as a teacher, someone who used his… Continue reading CMC says ‘good-bye’ to Mike Doyle
R U Alert?
College’s emergency & weather closure notification system test is Sept. 29 Take a couple of minutes to update your Colorado Mountain College contact information. It could save you a lot of trouble down the road. On Sept. 29, the College will test CMC Alert, the notification system designed to notify students and employees about emergencies… Continue reading R U Alert?
Colorado Mountain College’s convocation offers students advice in Steamboat
By Scott Franz, Steamboat Pilot & Today Steamboat Springs — Pointing toward Mount Werner’s bare but clearly defined ski runs Friday, Peter Perhac talked about the importance of the classrooms that stood behind him. Perhac, the campus CEO at Colorado Mountain College’s Alpine Campus in Steamboat Springs, knew the mountain would be a large temptation… Continue reading Colorado Mountain College’s convocation offers students advice in Steamboat