A sustainable transition: Langmaid joins CMC

September 17, 2019
Kim Langmaid

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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CMC Cross Country Team makes history

September 6, 2019

CMC Cross Country Team makes history Aug. 31, Colorado Mountain College Leadville hosted the 10,000 Foot Invite, officially introducing the college’s new cross country running team. The meet signified the first time CMC has ever had a sanctioned cross country team, which means it can now compete as part of the National Junior College Athletic Association. “I saw a lot of positive things today,” said Coach Darren Brungardt of the all-freshmen team, who competed against a cross country team from Colorado College. “These six men are trailblazers for the future of this team.” Brungardt recruited five runners from high schools in Colorado, and one runner from Kansas. “This is the highest collegiate cross country race in the galaxy,” Brungardt said, grinning, of the 10,000 Foot Invite. “Each man is dealing with our altitude in different ways. It is not easy, but they are a group that knew that this was going to be a challenge and are persevering.’ CMC’s Jason Macaluso graduated last June from Battle Mountain High School. He clocked the fastest time among CMC racers in the men’s 8K at Saturday’s 10,000-ft. Invite. With a time of 32:22, the CMC freshman vied for top spots with two Colorado College seniors who came in at 29:41 and 30:29, respectively. “Jason hung with runners that are, at sea level, 25:00 8K racers,” said Brungardt. Brungardt said that all of CMC’s runners ran their fastest time for an 8K at altitude. “We have been primarily working on being fast on our course,” Brungardt said following the race. “Now that we are done with the most challenging cross country meet of the season, we can focus on speed. “I am so proud of each guy,” said Brungardt. “These men made history today as the first ever collegiate cross country team to race… Read more: CMC Cross Country Team makes history

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