Natural High
Last week I was given the opportunity to teach a health class at the Aspen Middle School. The purpose of the class was drug awareness and my personal struggles with drugs and alcohol. Part of my recovery involves sharing my experience, strength and hope with other addicts. By telling my story, I help others, but […]
JWU Rolling Admissions
As I sit here writing this blog, two students are in the ‘bullpen’ (our study area) signing up for online classes. One of the students just recently went through the application and registration process and he is now teaching our newest student. The beauty of Jaywalker U is that we can admit students at any […]
Recharge and Reward
Today the JWU crew enjoyed a day of outdoor games which promoted teamwork, fitness, healthy competition and sober socializing. The activities included basketball, Frisbee, croquet and bocce ball on a day in which a higher power broke the clouds and snow long enough for a day of outdoor fun to occur. After lunching at the […]
JWU Professionals Weekend
This past weekend was the first of many Jaywalker U Professionals weekends. The weekend consisted of some great food prepared by the one and only Chef Brian, some great conversations, and some Rocky Mountain fun. Special thanks to Patrice Salmeri, John Lambert, Derrick Allen, Todd Maison, and the Colorado Mountain College Staff for such a […]
Study Abroad in South Africa
On May 16th Jaywalker U alum, Danny S, will be participating in Colorado Mountain Colleges Study Abroad trip to South Africa. Students will experience the politics, culture and society of South Africa while earning transferable credits in sociology and anthropology. The students will travel to places such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, Soweto, the South African […]
Sober Spring Break
Last week the Jaywalker U students got a well deserved break from their busy school schedules and headed down to sunny San Diego for our Sober Spring Break. It was a great opportunity to relax and have some fun. We loaded up the van and headed out at 1:30 Sunday morning for the 16-hour drive. […]
New CMC President to Speak in Carbondale
Colorado Mountain College offers students a choice- really THE choice- to live, work, take classes, earn degrees, receive training and contribute to the economies of our mountain communities.” Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, President CMC Colorado Mountain Colleges 9th and newest president will be the featured speaker Monday, March 10th at 7 PM at Thunder River […]
Going Green
Colorado Mountain College is on a mission to reduce their Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 12.5% every five years until they reach “carbon neutrality” in 2050. Some of the efforts that that have been initiated by the college include: recycling of magazines, office paper, cardboard, newspaper, and commingled items replacing incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent […]
Because I am Sober
I get to pay my bills, I get to go to work, I get to go to the dentist, I get to make my bed and clean my house, all because I am sober today. This weekend, I got to dirt bike in Moab, snowmobile in the Rocky Mountains, and ski in Aspen, all because I am […]
The Value of Suffering
This past weekend the Jaywalker U students had the opportunity to travel to Ouray, Colorado, home of some of the best ice climbing in the world. Every semester the Jaywalker U students work with A local life coach and total bad-ass, Johann Aberger. Each expedition with Johann is specifically designed to help students develop their […]
