Programs
Sustainable Educator of the Year
Yampa Valley Sustainability Council honors Dr. Nathan Stewart, CMC Sustainability Studies Associate Professor and Program Chair.
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Read MoreCMC photography student accepted into prestigious workshop
Laurel Smith of Carbondale recently returned from Jeffersonville, New York, where she attended the international Eddie Adams Workshop, an intense, four-day gathering of top photography professionals. Read more: CMC photography student accepted into prestigious workshop
Read MoreCMC Professor Staib Wins an Emmy
CMC Professor Patrick Staib won an Emmy for his work as Producer/Co-Host for the “A Sentimental Journey Through Nicaragua”- A Taste of History TV series.
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Read MoreSustainability Studies to Sustainable Jobs
“One of the things I liked about getting my degree with CMC’s sustainability program,” Matthews, 32, said, “was that there was no preaching. Mercedes [Associate Professor of Sustainability Studies Dr. Mercedes Quesada-Embid] is brilliant. She teaches without judgment. She gives her students the power to decide. And it was affordable. I was able to graduate without a huge student loan.” Read more: Sustainability Studies to Sustainable Jobs
Read More'Snowboarding forever' with the Ski Area Ops program
At twenty-seven years old, Colin Whitaker’s resume is impressive; Four years of ski patrol, a degree in Ski Area Operations with a certificate in Slope and Trail Maintenance, and exposure to all aspects of mountain operations at various resorts around Colorado. Read more: ‘Snowboarding forever’ with the Ski Area Ops program
Read MoreA sustainable transition: Langmaid joins CMC
A sustainable transition: Langmaid joins CMC Dr. Kim Langmaid, the founder and vice president of sustainability at Walking Mountains Science Center, has accepted a position as associate professor of sustainability studies at Colorado Mountain College Vail Valley at Edwards. Langmaid began her work at CMC this week. Markian Feduschak, president of Walking Mountains, offered his gratitude and congratulations to Langford. “On behalf of Walking Mountains’ board and staff, we wish Kim all the best in her new role,” said Feduschak. “While she will certainly be missed in her full-time role here, we are pleased that she will maintain a senior consulting role at Walking Mountains and remain engaged with our board of directors. We are excited about the positive influence she will have on our local students and community leading the sustainability studies program at CMC Vail Valley.” Dr. Anne Moll, dean of the School of Humanities, Social Sciences, Sustainability and Education at CMC, said the combination of Langmaid’s exceptional educational background, leadership skills, deep community involvement, and longstanding teaching and curriculum development at the college determined her appointment. “She is a visionary individual, with the creation and development of Walking Mountains as a testament to her dedication and capacity to think locally but impact globally,” said Moll. “We are excited to have her vision of sustainability not only for rural mountain communities but for global impact.” ‘A commitment to inspire’ When Langmaid founded Walking Mountains in 1998 it reached 900 people, according to Paul Abling, Walking Mountains marketing and communications director. Today, the organization reaches more than 169,000 annually by providing opportunities to learn about the mountain environment through natural science and sustainability programs. “All of my experiences starting and working with Walking Mountains have been driven by a commitment to inspire and develop our community through experiential environmental… Read more: A sustainable transition: Langmaid joins CMC
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