Tag: Students
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It’s never too late to earn a GED
At 52, man receives diploma, improves job prospects By Beth Zukowski Had he not earned his GED last year, John Baker says, “I’d still be looking for work.” In 2010, Baker was unemployed. He and his family moved to the Roaring Fork Valley from Dolores, Colo., so that his sons could attend the Waldorf School.…
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Four Year Stories Project: Georgie Weber
Colorado Mountain College’s “Four Year Stories Project” shares the stories of our inaugural class of bachelor’s degree students, who received degrees in May. Next up in our series: Georgie Weber from Steamboat Springs. Read on! When Colorado Mountain College began offering bachelor’s degrees two years ago, Steamboat Springs resident Georgie Weber was ecstatic. “I knew…
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Four Year Stories Project: Kyle Ballinghoff
Colorado Mountain College’s “Four Year Stories Project” shares the stories of our inaugural class of bachelor’s degree students, who are receiving degrees this weekend. Next up in our series: Kyle Ballinghoff from Steamboat Springs. Read on! Kyle Ballinghoff had already worked his way up the ladder to an upper management position at Surefoot‘s retail store…
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Four Year Stories: Stacey Novak
Colorado Mountain College’s “Four Year Stories Project” shares the stories of our inaugural class of bachelor’s degree students, who received degrees this May. Next up in our series: Stacey Novak from Glenwood Springs. Read on! Stacey Novak initially had every intention of going to a large university after graduating from high school in the Roaring…
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1000 Words
They say a photo is sometimes worth a thousand words. Here’s one from Steamboat’s graduation last Saturday that we think captures it all, from photographer Ed Kosmicki. Congratulations to all our recent graduates!
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Genuine Steamboat Story Contest
Last winter, the Genuine Steamboat Story contest, sponsored by Steamboat Group Realty, proposed the question: “Why do you think Steamboat Springs is a Genuine Place to Live or Visit?” The group’s web community voted on their favorite entry, and CMC student Dustin Eldridge was the winner. Dustin’s entry was printed in Steamboat Magazine. We’ve reprinted…
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Four Year Stories Project, Colorado Mountain College
The “Four Year Stories Project” was created to illuminate the stories of Colorado Mountain College’s first class of graduating bachelor’s degree students, and share the value they found in their journey through CMC. Some of these students have been accepted to prestigious graduate schools; others have already turned their new knowledge into new careers. You…
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CMC students tackle coaching roles at Lake County High School
By Kristin Carlson “It can be a struggle in certain sports to find coaches,” said Mike Vagher, athletic director and assistant principal of Lake County High School. He certainly didn’t expect to find two college-age candidates while working out at his local gym. But that’s just what happened. “I was lifting weights,” recounted Vagher, “and…
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SW Field: Sunrise Thoughts From Sitting Above the Navajo Nation
CMC’s Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Outdoor Education field program field courses are always deeply thought-provoking. This post is an excerpt from CMC student Dustin Eldridge’s journal on the last morning of a Southwest Field Course. I woke up with the sunrise this morning. I’m especially glad because last night’s events were too hectic to record…
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On Campus Living at Colorado Mountain College
We just created a new video to show off the great opportunities and value of living on campus at Colorado Mountain College. Check it out and share it! An engaging, fun glimpse into student life on campus at CMC.