Tag: Students
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Layman reaching summit of uphill battle
CMC Outdoor Education grad Bobby Layman works through TBI to help others This article was first published in the Glenwood Post Independent. By Jessica Pain. SILT — On Dec. 23, 2003, Bobby Layman, then 16 was skiing his last run of the day at Snowmass when he flew off a jump, spun a 360, and…
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CMC alums Katie Uhlaender and Chris Klug in Liberty Mutual Olympic campaign
Liberty Mutual Insurance is running a campaign highlighting Olympic athletes past and present. Each athlete’s story illustrates the campaign’s theme that every setback in life also affords an opportunity for a come back. Two former CMC students, Katie Uhlaender and Chris Klug, are among the athletes featured in the campaign. To see Klug’s feature, click…
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Sochi Winter Olympics and Colorado Mountain College
Eight athletes taking part in the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games studied at Colorado Mountain College in their past. Wishing the best of luck to former students Bill Demong, Chris Del Bosco, Bryan Fletcher, Taylor Fletcher, Simi Hamilton, Heidi Kloser, Justin Reiter and Katie Uhlaender! The Games start today. Cheer on our former students! Find schedules…
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Pair of Hearts — Fold Community Kitchen brings small bites to Woody Creek Distillers
CMC Sustainable Cuisine student Tracey Snow helps guide sustainable choices for Woody Creek distillers This article first appeared in the Aspen Times Weekly. By Amanda Rae. Here in the Roaring Fork Valley, the old adage rings true: when one door closes, another one opens. Even better is finding a cocktail waiting waiting to greet you.…
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CMC photography program gains international exposure
Students earn CPOY awards, publication, career advancement The professional photography program at Colorado Mountain College is gaining momentum and earning national and international recognition, as students and alumni earn awards and build careers. “It’s rewarding,” said CMC photography professor Derek Johnston, “to see our students succeed like they have.” The photography program has most recently…
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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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CMC alumnus works for famous chef in Las Vegas
Work experience at college’s Culinary Institute helped to secure job Like many aspiring chefs, Aaron Cousineau grew up watching the Food Network and experimenting in the kitchen. He decided to pursue his culinary dreams in college after looking up to one well-known star on the Food Network: Bobby Flay, a TV personality, chef and restaurateur.…
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Morrison, Meadowcroft lauded at regional energy awards
Colorado Mountain College clean energy efforts awarded At the 2013 Garfield Clean Energy Innovation Awards, a recent Colorado Mountain College graduate and a staff member each snagged special “Clean Energy Innovation” awards. Rob Morrison ’13 (Bachelor of Arts in sustainability studies), who has also earned an associate degree at CMC, was praised for his leadership…
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CMC Sky Club heads to Alaska
CMC professor Jimmy Westlake and 22 CMC students, faculty, and staff — all members of the CMC SKY Club — are embarking on a five-day Alaska Northern Lights Expedition. The trip commences Thursday and includes stops in Anchorage, Denali National Park, Delta Junction, and Fairbanks. Westlake hopes the group of CMC astronomy buffs will be…
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GED candidates urged to complete exam
Important nationwide changes in GED testing coming soon Colorado Mountain College encourages all students and community members working toward a GED to complete the existing exam by Dec. 31, before the new, strictly computerized test is put into place across the country. Completing the exam before Jan. 1, 2014, is especially important to anyone who…