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Get your tickets now for the CMC Virtual Culinary Dinner - April 21! Please join us for a very special virtual dinner to celebrate and support the Culinary Arts Program at CMC Breckenridge. This year's unique virtual format features an in-home cooking class taught by Chef Kevin Clarke, CMC Culinary Arts Professor. You will learn how to prepare a delicious gourmet appetizer, main dish and dessert. No experience required! Learn more »

Norling appointed dean at CMC Steamboat Springs Jonathan “JC” Norling has been appointed as the vice president and campus dean of CMC Steamboat Springs. Norling has been providing interim campus leadership at the Steamboat Springs campus following the retirement of former campus vice president, Kathy Kiser-Miller last September. Prior to that, he had been the associate dean of academic affairs and has also held leadership roles at the CMC Edwards Campus. “Sometimes you don’t have to look far to find the right candidate,” explained Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, CMC president and CEO. Learn More » 

Are you an alum? Join the CMC Alumni Association Maybe you graduated from CMC with an AA back in the 70’s, or a BA in 2018. Did you take a photography class at Spring Valley? Or were you in the Ski Area Ops program at the Leadville campus like the fellows in the photo above? All are welcome! The CMC Alumni Association is actively recruiting YOU to grow our list of alumni and there are many reasons to join. Stay tuned for our monthly alumni column in this newsletter and click the link below to learn more about the program and to sign up. Send your questions and suggestions to alumni@coloradomtn.edu.   CMC Alumni Association »

"Expanding for Impact" by CMC's President Hauser Recently, I received my first COVID-19 vaccination. As the nurse who administered my shot – a Colorado Mountain College nursing program graduate – placed a small bandage on the injection site, I was once again energized by the contributions CMC makes to our state. This “shot in the arm” was both cause for optimism and a symbolic reminder that many challenges still lie ahead. While it has been an exhausting year, it has also been inspiring and transformational. Ever since the pandemic rocked our world in March 2020, our team never missed a beat... Read More »

EVENTS For a full list of events at CMC please visit coloradomtn.edu/events

Through April 25 Sopris Theatre Company at CMC’s virtual performance of "The Nina Variations" Written by Colorado native Steven Dietz, "The Nina Variations" pays homage to Chekhov’s classic, “The Seagull,” while taking aim at modern misunderstandings of romantic love. In 43 variations of the final scene, Chekhov’s star-crossed lovers, Nina and Treplev, rehash what went wrong in their relationship and explore how they might have prevented it. Learn More »

April 19 Online - CMC Aspen CREATING A SUCCESSFUL LANDLORD-TENANT RELATIONSHIP / This course is designed to help landlords and tenants build safe, stable, and successful rental relationships. Learn More » April 20 In-Person CMC Edwards BUYING AND SELLING ON EBAY / By the end of this class, you'll be able to purchase items on eBay with confidence, and you'll be on your way to listing your prized possessions in the digital marketplace. You will need to fill out a health survey each day and wear a mask while on campus. Learn More » April 20 Online - CMC Summit County ARTISAN PIZZA / Get an interactive experience that's just like having a chef with you in your home kitchen while you cook! Interact live via WebEx video with the chef and ask questions in real-time while you prepare the evening's recipes. Learn More » April 21 In-Person - CMC Rifle MAKE & TAKE MOSAIC / One-day workshop No experience required! All supplies included! Students will create a MOSAIC WALL-HANGING utilizing stained glass, ceramics, beads, and other fun embellishments. Learn More » April 21 In-Person with Online Option - CMC Glenwood Springs BEYOND THE GUIDEBOOK - ROCK CLIMBING / Go 'beyond the guidebook' with climbing guide, instructor and guidebook author Mike Schneiter. Learn some of the ins and outs of climbing outside with information that's not easily gleaned from the glossy pages of the latest guidebook. Learn More »

April 23 CMC’s ‘Envision Sustainability 2021’ online conference Colorado Mountain College will host its fifth sustainability conference, presented by the Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies program. Renowned photographer, filmmaker and writer Pete McBride will provide the keynote address, discussing his perspectives on environmental and social stewardship. Learn More »

April 26 In-Person - CMC Leadville WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER / Students will receive Wilderness First Responder certification from SOLO. Learn More » May 7 & 8 Collegewide COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES / Planning is underway! Learn More »

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