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THE EAGLE
News from the Colorado Mountain College Foundation
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CMC Board Of Trustees approves CMC’s 8th bachelor’s degree
At their meeting on March 14, the Colorado Mountain College (CMC) Board of Trustees approved a new Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Media, which will be offered at its Spring Valley campus in Glenwood Springs. This new degree program, offered through CMC’s Isaacson School for Communication, Arts & Media, is designed to prepare students for careers in marketing, strategic communication in digital spaces and more.
“Our faculty developed this bachelor’s degree in response to demand from employers who need well-rounded communicators to help companies, nonprofits, and organizations like hospitals and local governments tell their story,” said the Dean of CMC’s Isaacson School for Communication, Arts & Media Dr. Jess Guarnero.
“This will be an attractive degree for students new to CMC, as well as students pursuing associate degrees in our professional photography, graphic design, digital media, and ski and snowboard business programs,” added Guarnero.
Classes for the new bachelor’s degree will begin this fall.
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Alpine Bank: Celebrating 50 years - A Win for CMC and the Community
This year, Alpine Bank reaches its 50th anniversary milestone, Colorado Mountain College celebrates this milestone and has benefitted from their success. Both the college and the bank literally grew up together and have operated in nearly all the same towns and counties over five decades. The college was founded in 1967 and the bank in 1973.
Alpine Bank founder and chairman Bob Young has always placed an exceptionally high value on education. “Our bank is only as strong as the community it serves,” he said. There is no better way to make a difference in someone’s life than to offer them a way to make a difference for themselves.” Bob served on the CMC Foundation Board of Directors from 1999-2004 and is a former member of CMC’s President’s Advisory Council.
As Alpine Bank celebrates its anniversary, one way to show appreciation to both the college and the bank is by using a CMC Loyalty Debit Card, which funds scholarships for nontraditional students. Every time a CMC card is used, the CMC Foundation receives 10 cents from Alpine Bank to go towards these scholarships. To date, those dimes have raised over $900,000 since 2007.
Alpine Bank customers can easily join this effort by selecting CMC as your preferred debit card. Non-customers may also join in this innovative fundraising program by setting up an account at any Alpine Bank branch, or online.
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How to unlock debt-free federal financial aid for college
For many students, the cost of a college education can seem like a roadblock, despite the potentially life-changing opportunities provided by postsecondary studies. However, students should know that they have access to a range of funding opportunities, including free grants, scholarships, on-campus employment programs and traditional student loans - by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). Otherwise, they might be leaving money on the table.
Jesse Moreno is completing his Associate of Applied Science degree in paralegal at Colorado Mountain College's Salida campus. Moreno says his FAFSA application was a game-changer, allowing him access to funding that's given him the chance to commit full-time to his studies.
"I hadn't been in school for 20 years, and I was looking for something with a lot of flexibility, especially after the pandemic," Moreno says. "This has set me on a new path in life. I was uncertain about school and getting into debt, and wondering if I could make enough money while studying. But the after-effects of applying for financial aid absolutely changed my life."
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Tax season have you thinking about finances?
Tax season is upon us, the time of year that we all take a long hard look at our finances and our plans for the time ahead. Tax season is also the perfect opportunity to set your intentions for the future of your estate. The CMC Foundation's partnership with FreeWill provides a user-friendly and completely free estate plan tool, that you can use from anywhere with an internet connection.
Free Will offers a simple and user-friendly platform to create a customized estate plan that includes a variety of ways to include charitable giving to any organization you find dear. These estate gifts can be designated to ensure that the things you valued most in life are preserved.
With a legacy gift to the CMC Foundation, you can secure that your legacy will live on supporting the vital needs of our mountain communities for generations. Don't let this tax season pass without considering the power of charitable giving and estate planning.
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March 25
CMC Steamboat Springs
BALL OBSERVATORY STAR PARTY / Join the Colorado Mountain College Sky Club from 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm for an exciting evening (weather permitting) of exploring the universe at CMC’s Ball Observatory on campus in Steamboat Springs. All are welcome. No previous knowledge necessary. Learn More »
March 27-30
CMC All Campuses
MEET THE AUTHOR - CMC COMMON READER PROGRAM / Join your fellow CMC community members in person at a variety of CMC campuses or online for a shared discussion on our 2023 Common Reader Woman of Light with author Kali Fajardo-Anstine. View the author's visit schedule »
The CMC Common Reader works to bring the community together through thoughtful discussion over a shared book. This year's novel, Woman of Light, is a historical fiction about the Chicana/o experience in the 1930s in Denver, Colorado. Learn where to get your copy of Woman of Light »
April 7
CMC All Campuses
CMC SKI DAY AT A-BASIN / Join the Colorado Mountain College Alumni Association for a day of beachin' at the basin with lunch and swag giveaways. $89 discount lift tickets will be available for those who mention CMC at the ticket window. All are welcome. Please RSVP if you plan to attend so that we can accurately plan for food. RSVP Here »
June 25
CMC All Campuses
CMC DAY AT THE COLORADO ROCKIES / Join the CMC community as we watch the Colorado Rockies take on the Los Angeles Angels. The game starts at 1:05 pm on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Coors Field, Denver. Tickets are $28 per person (price increases closer to July 31) with $5 benefiting the Colorado Mountain College Alumni Association Scholarship. Click here to purchase tickets »
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June 25 - July 20
ECUADOR & THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
This comprehensive study abroad program will allow you to not only learn, but also become part of Ecuador. The trip will visit three distinct regions: the Sierra of the Andes, the Amazon jungle, and the Galápagos Islands. Participants will experience all three environments, immersing themselves in the language and culture. While also engaging with two of the most environmentally diverse and important regions in the world to understand basic concepts of ecology and the relationship between environmental problems and biological systems. Learn More »
September 25 – October 5
OAXACA, MEXICO
Culture and cuisine are inseparable. To study a culture, you must also understand its traditions concerning food. To study food, you also must understand the culture in which the food is/was created. The goal of the trip is to provide students the opportunity to study, and more importantly, experience the cultural and food traditions of Oaxaca.
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October 28 - November 19
BHUTAN EXPERIENCE
Located in the Himalayan Mountains, just south of Tibet and east of Nepal, Bhutan is one of the most unique places in the world. Participants will be immersed in Bhutanese culture while learning about the country’s commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable practices, entrepreneurship, Buddhism, and the arts. Learn More »
January 12-21
THE JAPANESE EXPERIENCE
Japan is the hub of action-sport winter media. With the effect of global warming, the ability to capture high-quality action in perfect conditions has become a difficult reality for the snowsport industry for their promotional media needs. In turn, this makes Japan the natural choice to study action-sport media and distribution. Learn More »
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CMC Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Our tax exempt ID # is: 74-2393418.
Gifts to the CMC Foundation can be made in honor of, in memory of, or to thank a loved one. For more information call 970.947.8378.
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