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January 2, 2024

Website Icons These are Font Awesome icon. Colors are set depending upon use and background color; first choice is generally #003da5. Internal link: External link: / PDF: Location: Computer: Mobile device: / Email: Alert: / Information: Calendar: / Form / Register: / Social Media CMC Facebook page CMC Twitter CMC Youtube Channel CMC Youtube Channel CMC on Instagram CMC on Linkedin CMC on TikTok

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Hispanic Heritage Month

September 14, 2023
A latina CMC students gets a hug after her commencement ceremony.

Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 – October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 – October 15 Each year, Colorado Mountain College observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. CMC is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution, which means more than 25% of students identify as Hispanic or Latino. Events at CMC during Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month Explore more Hispanic Heritage Month stories, profiles and events.Hispanic Heritage Month / CMC Libraries Nuestro Legado – Outdoor Equity Summit Looking Back, Moving Forward Exploring the Legacy of Outdoor Recreation and Identity Saturday, September 16 The Outdoor Equity Summit will bring together professionals from the outdoor industry and the local Latine community as well as other underrepresented groups for a day of shared learning and growth. With the goal of creating a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable outdoor industry, the voices and experiences of marginalized populations will be uplifted and participants will have an opportunity to strategize ways to address inequities within the outdoor recreation industry. Topics will include the history of inequity in the outdoor recreation and environmental movement, cultivation of a sense of belonging in the outdoors, and authentic inclusion of queer, BIPOC, and alternatively- abled individuals in both the outdoor industry and the broader outdoor community. Nuestro Legado Buen Ambiente Monday, October 8, CMC Leadville Learn about attending college in Leadville Oct. 8 at this Spanish-language event. Colorado Mountain College is inviting Leadville’s Spanish-speaking community to learn about college education and financial aid. The event will be held completely in Spanish and free to the public. Come learn how to start a college career, regardless of immigration status. There will be… Read more: Hispanic Heritage Month

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Concussion Risk Awareness information

August 17, 2023

Concussion Risk Awareness information Learn about head injuries, symptoms of concussions, and when to consult a medical professional Colorado Mountain College is committed to providing a safe environment and protecting the health of students, employees, and visitors. This awareness program is intended to provide information about the risks of head injuries, symptoms of concussions, and when to consult a medical professional. CMC does not have physicians or other practicing medical professionals on staff. When necessary or appropriate, participants shall consult their primary care physician or local emergency medical facilities for evaluation and treatment. This protocol and related information is intended as a resource for faculty, staff, students, parents, and other participants in activities where a concussion risk may be present.  Additional concussion resources include: CDC Heads-up Program CDC Preventing Concussion NCAA Mayo Clinic The following concussion information is adapted from the CDC Heads Up Concussion Awareness Program. What Is a Concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI—caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells. Concussions Are Serious Medical providers may describe a concussion as a “mild” brain injury because concussions are usually not life-threatening. Even so, the effects of a concussion can be serious. Concussion Signs and Symptoms Individuals who show or report one or more of the signs and symptoms listed below, or simply say they just “don’t feel right” after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, may have a concussion or more serious brain injury.  An individual with a suspected concussion… Read more: Concussion Risk Awareness information

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