Greetings, here is your monthly CMC Foundation news update

Meet the Skigles!

Last season produced our best-ever results with race wins, podium finishes and top-30 placings in several Collegiate, FIS and Nor-Am races. This year the Eagles anticipate continuing their upward flight, with a dedicated group of returning athletes and perhaps our most promising group of new freshmen.

The CMC Eagles Ski Team offers a solid path for talented skiers looking to compete at the highest levels of the sport, while pursuing a college education. This team, unlike other college teams and elite training programs, offers the highest level of coaching and training, as well as a broad range of educational opportunities, all in the closest proximity to its alpine training venues. Our team trains just minutes/steps from campus at Steamboat Resort and Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs. 

Want to cheer on your CMC Skigles? Come to CMC for post-race refreshments and to meet the athletes, coaches, and other Skigles supporters after the Murphy Roberts Holiday Classic on December 19th from 5 - 6 pm at the CMC Steamboat – Academic Center 1275 Crawford Avenue – 3rd Floor Eagle’s Nest. Please contact Amy Stern to RSVP – alstern@coloradomtn.edu

Or catch the Skigles at a mountain near you in the 22-23 season ▼

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CMC Foundation launches employee assistance fund

The CMCF is excited to announce our new Employee Emergency Fund to provide additional support for CMC employees. The fund will be distributed to faculty and staff who are experiencing financial hardship such as a sudden change in living situation, effects from a natural disaster, or impacts felt from an unprecedented circumstance. Funds are distributed on a case-by-case basis and can cover anything from groceries to utility bills to car repairs.

This is a new way we can ensure that those who dedicate themselves to doing everything possible to help our students succeed have the support they need when they need it most.

This new fund is a reflection of the already existing Student Emergency Fund (a/k/a the “No Barriers” Fund) which offers assistance for student emergencies or unexpected needs. Awards from this fund have an immediate impact and have made a significant difference in the lives of hundreds of CMC students.

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Summit County Nursing Simulation & Outdoor Skills Lab

CMC is responding to the growing need for trained healthcare providers in our mountain community by constructing a new high-fidelity nursing simulation lab at the CMC Breckenridge campus that will double the number of nursing students the campus can enroll annually.

Plans for the Breckenridge campus also include the addition of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) / Outdoor Education Technician (OUT) / Wilderness Emergency Medical Services (WEMS) skills lab, including a two-story repelling wall, to facilitate training of qualified graduates that can respond during emergency care situations.

The CMC Foundation is currently seeking donors to help raise the $2 million needed to finance the construction of this 7,761-square-foot facility.

Your gift to the Summit County Skills Lab is more than just a donation, it is an investment in your health and safety as you live, work and play in these beautiful mountain communities.

Watch a brief video on the new skills lab »

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Looking for a new years resolution with real impact?



Want a simple resolution that makes an impact and pays it forward to the next generation of CMC students? Kickstarting your legacy by including the CMC Foundation in your estate plan is one significant way to make a transformative impact this year without having it cost you anything right now!

When you include the CMC Foundation in your plans, no matter the size of your gift, you create a legacy that:

● Stands with your values and passes them on to the next generation

● Secures the future of Colorado Mountain College as we continue to support students in their academic pursuits

● Has a transformative impact and stands the length of time

Our partner, FreeWill’s free online will-writing platform, guides you through the process of creating your plan online in under 20 minutes at no cost to community members.

Start Your Legacy

Thank you for being a part of this mission and Happy New Year! 

SCHOLARSHIP SHOWCASE

For a full list of scholarships available at CMC please visit coloradomtn.edu/scholarships/

Calaway Scholars

QUALIFIED STUDENTS CAN RECEIVE UP TO $2,500 / Knowing that there are deserving students who lack the means to attend college, Mr. Jim Calaway decided to create his plan for a special team of students who would get help achieving their goals. The most important characteristic looked for is the students determination to get a college education and willingness to work toward a brighter tomorrow. Learn More »

December 17

CMC Steamboat Springs

BALL OBSERVATORY STAR PARTY / Join the Colorado Mountain College Sky Club for an exciting evening (weather permitting) of exploring the universe at CMC’s Ball Observatory on campus here in Steamboat Springs. All are welcome. No previous knowledge necessary. Learn More »

December 23 - January 2

CMC All Campuses

WINTER BREAK / All campuses will be closed for winter break. Time to get out and enjoy the snow! However, there is still time to make a donation to the CMC Foundation before the year's end. To make your donation this tax year, it must be received by December 31 so don’t delay – your support makes a world of difference for our students!

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