CMC 50th Anniversary Campus Celebrations
Because of you – the theme for CMC’s 50th anniversary year – the college continues to evolve, thrive and reinvest where we all live and play. Starting this month and continuing over the next year, we will celebrate five decades of serving our communities – and we invite you to join us.
Thanks to our 50th Anniversary sponsors for supporting our celebrations...
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Aspen | Breckenridge/Dillon | Chaffee County | Glenwood Center/Spring Valley/Carbondale | Leadville | Rifle | Steamboat Springs | Vail Valley/Edwards
ASPEN
Reminisce: A Tribute to 50 Years of Art
A survey of artwork by CMC Western Region's faculty and staff, past and present.
Art Reception following CMC 50th Anniversary Program and Celebration.
Watch Video of the Aspen Event...
EVENT SPONSORS
Sopris Engineering
Mountain Temp Services
BRECKENRIDGE/DILLON
Welcome Back To School & Reunion
CMC Open House at both Breckenridge and Dillon sites, followed by 50th Anniversary Celebration & Reunion at the Breckenridge campus.
CMC Dillon:
10am - 12 noon
Join us for some birthday cake and see what makes Summit's Dillon campus unique and how we've grown over the years. Families welcome!
10-11:30 am
- Student Showcase Exhibit (Lobby)
- Lake Dillon Historical Walking Tours with Dr. Sandra Mather, Summit Historical Society (every 20 minutes)
- Drop in Zumba Dance demonstrations with Letica Diaz (Room 101)
- Children’s tent with CMC Mascot “Swoop”
10:30-11:30 am
Indoor Plant Initiative Tours with Stephanie Beste (every 20 minutes)
11:30 am- 12 noon
Welcome and 50th anniversary cake cutting with Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, CMC President & CEO, and Dave Askeland, CMC Vice President Summit Campus
Snack at the Farmer's Market before heading to Summit's Breckenridge campus.
CMC Breckenridge:
1 - 3:15pm
Back to School Open House, campus tours of new housing facilities, and faculty led mini-classes including culinary demonstration by Chef Ian Buchanan. Come be a "student for a day” and get a taste of student life and all CMC Summit has to offer.
3:30 - 4:45 pm
50th Anniversary Program, Finkel Auditorium
5 - 7pm
50th Anniversary Celebration & Party. Evening reception of culinary delights prepared by our very own culinary institute students in partnership with Keystone Resort
Save the date! Please check back frequently for additional information and details.
50th Celebration / Summit County
DATE: August 25, 2017
TIME: Dillon campus 10am - 12 noon
Breckenridge campus 1-7pm
CMC Dillon
333 Fiedler Avenue
Dillon, CO 80435
CMC Breckenridge
107 Denison Placer Road
Breckenridge, CO 80424
FREE
INFORMATION: Call 970-453-6757 / Breckenridge
970-468-5989 / Dillon
EVENT SPONSORS
BreckCreate
GoBreck.com
CHAFFEE COUNTY
50th Celebration / Chaffee County
Giving Back To Our Community
CMC Team Build Day at Habitat for Humanity work site
DATE: August 16, 2017
Please contact Amy Dennis at 719-395-8419 or akdennis@coloradomtn.edu if interested in volunteering or for additional information.
GLENWOOD SPRINGS/SPRING VALLEY/CARBONDALE
Uncle Jimmy’s Pig Roast and Carnival
CMC 50th Anniversary celebration followed by a Pig Roast luncheon and carnival. Pig donated by Uncle Jimmy & family (aka the Nieslanik Family).
- 9:30am — Dedication of Dr. Carter Jackson’s memorial tree (meet at the Vet Tech farm parking lot)
- 9:30-10:30am — Check-in: Student Services, Spring Valley Center. Light refreshments and pastries served.
- 10am - 10:30 am — Welcome Reception (Summit Student Center)
- 10:30am - 11:45am — 50th Anniversary Program (Summit Student Center Gymnasium)
- 11:45am - 2pm — Uncle Jimmy's Pig Roast & Carnival (Dining Hall and Center Lawn)
Friends of CMC, graduates, students, former and current staff, faculty and children are invited.
Attend our family-friendly event that will be filled with carnival events, face painting, a magic show, campus tours, storytelling with Radio CMC and more!
Parking is available in the Calaway Building Lot, Soccer Field Lots and behind the Summit Student Center and Quigley Library.
50th Celebration / Glenwood Springs, Spring Valley, Carbondale
EVENT SPONSORS
Sopris Engineering
Sweet Coloradough
Mountain Temp Services
Bethel Party Rentals
LEADVILLE
50 Years of Historical Treasures
Get decked out in 60s-70s clothes and join us for a celebratory reception. Enjoy heavy hors d’ oeuvres and a DJ spinning groovy tunes while perusing displays of 50 years of CMC history. CMC Leadville archives and plans for organizing, preserving and providing online access for years to come will be exhibited.
1:30 - 3:30pm – 50th Anniversary 50hm (5k) races. Skate Ski, Fat Bike Race, Snowshoe Race
1:30pm- Skate Ski 5km Race
2:15pm- Fat Bike 5 km Race
3:00pm- Snowshoe 5 km Race
3 - 4pm – Campus Tours, Art Exhibit
4-5pm – Reception, hors d’oeuvres, DJ spinning 1967 tunes, view archives and speak with presenters
5-6:15pm – 50th Anniversary Program
6:15-7pm – Dessert Reception
50th Celebration / Leadville
EVENT SPONSORS
RIFLE
Fine Art Show
Join us for a special Art Opening Reception during our Annual Fine Art Show and a 50th Anniversary program and dessert celebration. Enjoy beautiful hors d’oeuvres and beverages, music and conversation, and connect with old friends and new while perusing a wide variety of fine art created by our diverse artist community here in Garfield County.
- 6:30 – 7:30pm - Welcome Reception and Art Opening
- 7:30 - 8:30pm - 50th Anniversary Program and Celebration
- 8:30 – 9pm - 50th Anniversary Cake and Reception
Colorado Mountain College Rifle has invited artists living within Garfield County to enter works in all media (2- and 3-dimensional) in our spring juried fine art exhibit. Prizes will be awarded: 1st - $250; 2nd - $150; 3rd - $50. Awards will be announced the night of the opening reception.
Download the Rifle Campus Slideshow (.ppsx)
EVENT SPONSORS
Alpine Bank
New Castle,
Rifle & Parachute Branches
Sopris Engineering
50th Celebration / Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Springs
Winter Carnival
Join us at the Neas Family Student/Community Dining Center for a Welcome Reception and Program from 4:30 – 6:30 pm followed by the Winter Carnival Night Extravaganza and Fireworks.
Heavy appetizers and refreshments will be served.
In partnership with the Winter Carnival, event buttons will be available for a suggested donation of $10 at check in.
See Parking Map for campus parking information. Additional guest parking is available just down the hill at the Community Center, located at 1605 Lincoln Avenue. A shuttle bus will run from the Community Center to the campus beginning at 4:15 pm and continuing throughout the evening.
Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival
Photo by Couloir Images, Rory B. Clow Photography.
EVENT SPONSORS
Bruce and Leslie Allbright
Big Agnes / Honey Stinger
Rex’s Family of Restaurants
Town of Steamboat Springs
VAIL VALLEY AT EDWARDS
Dancing Through The Decades
CMC 50th Anniversary celebration followed by Dancing Through the Decades with popular music from each decade.
Our event runs 5-10pm.
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- 5 - 6:15pm - Wine and Cheese Reception
Take a self-guided campus tour with appetizer and drink stations located throughout the building. Learn about our history, and “Make Your Mark” on a commemorative 50th anniversary community art project. - 6:15 - 7:15pm - 50th Anniversary Program
Learn more about how CMC started and where we’re going. - 7:15 - 8pm - Noshes & Nibbles
Sample signature dishes from some of the Valley’s iconic establishments. - 7:15pm - 50th anniversary cake cutting.
- 8 - 10pm - Dance party
Dance to the hits from 1967 through today with
DJ Prodeezy.
- 5 - 6:15pm - Wine and Cheese Reception
CMC Vail Valley at Edwards Map
Save the date! Please check back frequently for additional information and details.
50th Celebration / Vail Valley at Edwards
DATE: September 8, 2017
TIME: 5-10pm
CMC Vail Valley at Edwards
150 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
FREE
INFORMATION: Call 970-569-2900
EVENT SPONSORS
Doe Browning
Gallegos Corporation
Valley View Hospital
Alpine Party Rentals
Campo de Fiore
Colorful Cooking
Crazy Mountain Brewery
Jasmine's Home Cooking
Marko's
Mixtura
Old World Wine Co.
Rocky Mountain Taco Truck
West Vail Liquor Mart
Community Events and Celebrations
To thank our communities for their long-standing partnership, Colorado Mountain College will also be participating in the following local festivals and events. Look for a CMC presence at each event and join us to enjoy some refreshing beverages and various giveaways.
There are no upcoming events at this time.
