Tag: West Garfield Campus
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Where the jobs are
Educating for science, technology, engineering and math skills This column first appeared in the Rifle Citizen Telegram December 6, 2012. By Sue Schmidt What if someone told you that there were three jobs available for every unemployed person, in a particular field of work? And that, outside of this particular field of work, the opposite is…
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New grant supports new approach to solar education, training
Colorado Mountain College to create mobile training lab This article first appeared in the Citizen Telegram By Rob Winn This fall at Colorado Mountain College in Rifle we are preparing for a whole new era of learning that will allow us to improve the way we deliver our integrated energy programs, which prepare students for…
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CMC-Rifle features free showing of ‘Half the Sky’
New film aims to turn oppression into opportunity for women around the globe Colorado Mountain College in Rifle and Chevron kick off the third year of free PBS Community Cinema screenings on Sept. 28 with “Half the Sky,” the story of turning oppression into opportunity for women throughout the world. The linked problems of sex…
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Energy abuzz at Colorado Mountain College
New faculty and integrated energy technology at CMC’s Rifle campus This article was first published in the Rifle Citizen Telegram. By Nancy Genova A new school year has started, marked by a new burst of energy from students and instructors alike. But there’s a different kind of energy bubbling at Colorado Mountain College – integrated…
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Pivotal force in indigenous flute, traditional hoop dance to electrify Rifle
Kevin Locke performs for free at CMC in Rifle Sept. 7 Kevin Locke is known throughout the world as the preeminent player of the indigenous Northern Plains flute, as well as an inspiring hoop dancer, traditional storyteller, cultural ambassador and educator. His memorable performance is coming to Colorado Mountain College in Rifle Sept. 7, and…
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Collaboration on solar project a bright idea
This article first appeared in the Glenwood Post Independent. By Emily Hisel. When the Garfield Public Library District began construction projects in 2009, having energy efficient buildings was a goal for all six libraries. The Parachute and Rifle branch libraries were the first buildings completed. Both were equipped with solar panels, and the Rifle Branch…
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The strongest woman in the world comes to Rifle
Colorado Mountain College partners to screen “Strong!” The next free film screening in the PBS Community Cinema series, sponsored by Colorado Mountain College in Rifle and Chevron, will feature “Strong!” on Friday, May 18. This film tells the story of Cheryl Haworth, a young woman with a big dream: to be the strongest woman in…
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Our People
Nicole Loschke – Colorado Mountain College Dual Credit Student Nicole Loschke graduated from Grand Valley High School in Parachute with 36 dual-enrollment credits from Colorado Mountain College. She was also a student leader in the First Ascent Leadership program run by the College each summer for District high school students.
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Ceramics instructor ‘makes it fun’ for CMC students
Grand Valley grad continues long family tradition of teaching