College educates adults in automotive technology

August 20, 2010

Colorado Mountain College students Ian Talbot (left) and Brooke Tulk now work at Dutch Automotive in Minturn after taking automotive classes, which helped them get their feet in the door for employment. Photo Suzie RomigRecessionary layoffs hit Gypsum resident and father Brooke Tulk hard.

In April 2009 the 40-year-old lost his sales job of five years at a local lumber yard. Read the rest of this entry »


Fall class registration underway at CMC

August 20, 2010

Registration for Colorado Mountain College’s fall semester is underway. Many classes at the college’s 11 locations or via distance learning start the week of Aug. 30, and additional classes start throughout the semester. Read the rest of this entry »


Culinary event raises $10K for scholarships

August 13, 2010

Colorado Mountain College Culinary Institute students Eric DeVault and Caroline Kilpatrick helped to prepare the delicious food at the fundraiser dinner at Vail Mountain.

A summertime dinner extraordinaire attended by more than 100 food and wine lovers atop Game Creek at Vail Mountain raised more than $10,000 for student scholarships at Colorado Mountain College’s Culinary Institute in Edwards. Read the rest of this entry »


College offers studies in sustainable cuisine

August 6, 2010

Colorado Mountain College’s campus in Edwards is launching two new certificate programs in sustainable cuisine, in an effort to bring greater environmental awareness to the food we all buy, prepare and enjoy.Remember when your mother used to remind you to eat your greens?

In the world of food, “green” used to only refer to vegetables. But now the broader concept of green – as in sustainability – has reached the culinary arts. Read the rest of this entry »


‘Discover CMC’ open house July 29 in Edwards

July 26, 2010

Colorado Mountain College in Edwards offers classes in beginning and advanced certified court interpretation.The community is invited to an insider’s look at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards during the Discover CMC open house set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at the campus. Read the rest of this entry »


Colorado Mountain College paramedic grad serves the community

May 6, 2010

Colorado Mountain College instructor and paramedic program graduate Kirk Pliske (right) leads a team of students during a mock rescue exercise. Pliske was among 13 this week to receive a certificate or associate degree through the college’s Vail-Eagle Valley Campus. Graduation ceremonies occurred May 1.Pliske one of 13 graduating with paramedic certificate from Edwards campus

By Suzie Romig

Edwards resident Kirk Pliske hopes his training from Colorado Mountain College will ensure he will never have to feel helpless in an emergency medical situation.

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Student perseveres to earn college degree

May 3, 2010

Amanda Varela is one of 112 students earning associate degrees or occupational certificates at Colorado Mountain College's graduation ceremonies in Edwards May 1. Photo Robyn JeepAcquaintances are quick to describe Avon resident Amanda Varela as one of the sweetest people they have ever met. But Varela also is a determined and persistent young woman who is one of the first in her family to graduate from college in the U.S.

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Support Upward Bound college-prep program at Smiling Moose fundraiser May 1

April 30, 2010

Eagle County high school students in the Upward Bound program invite the community to attend a fundraiser night on Saturday, May 1, at the Smiling Moose restaurant in Edwards.

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Our People – Joey DeLia

April 28, 2010

Vail Valley 17-year-old gets college degree

By Sarah Mausolf, Vail Daily

VAIL VALLEY, Colorado — Joey DeLia will be double-fisting diplomas this spring.

He’s just 17, but he’s already graduating from Colorado Mountain College with an associate of science degree May 1.

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Cap and gown time at CMC campuses

April 21, 2010

Graduation ceremonies to occur April 30-May 1

Spring commencement, or graduation, ceremonies for Colorado Mountain College students will take place either Friday, April 30 or Saturday, May 1 across the college district.

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