JWU Multi-pitch Climb

Recently JWU spent the day with Johann Aberger and two other expert rock climbing guides for what I thought was to be a short jaunt up Petit Blue.  The jaunt was indeed short, but the climb was long and challenging.  The focus of this outing was to face fear and move through it with courage, and […]

Jaywalker U Video

Please check out Jaywalker U’s website at www.JaywalkerU.com and to see our brand new video please click on the picture above! Donnie Hagenbart Program Coordinator Jaywalker U  

JWU Recognition Ceremony

This Friday, December 13th, Jaywalker U will be having a recognition ceremony for the work the JWU students have done this semester. This semester the students have worked with local life coach, Johann Aberger, on personal transformation and team building. Students will talk about their work with Johann, their work in school, and their work on their […]

JWU Ski Day

As the school week comes to an end, the Jaywalker U students hit the slopes. After a stressful last week of school before finals it was time to have some fun. It was a good reminder that in order to have fun we must work hard. For many of the students this will be their […]

Elementary Education

Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is seeking approval for another bachelor’s degree program in elementary education. Students would be able to pursue elementary education at Colorado Mountain College’s Edwards and Glenwood Springs campuses.  This is not the only bachelor’s degree that could come our way; CMC is proposing a bachelor’s degree in nursing and one in […]

JWU Thanksgiving Eve

Today the Jaywalker U students are preparing for Thanksgiving Dinner tomorrow. Half of the students have made it home for the holidays while the other half will be spending Thanksgiving with one of the students families. The students are responsible for bringing all of the sides for Thanksgiving Dinner. So far we have: mashed potatoes, […]

Vulnerability

“Vulnerability is not weakness. And that myth is profoundly dangerous.” – Brene Brown When I entered treatment a year ago, vulnerability was a flaw, a defect that would ultimately hurt me as a man. That wall was broken down very quickly. I learned to share my emotions as well as my story with others. I […]

JWU Luncheon

JAYWALKER U LUNCHEON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH 12:30-1:30 at JWU Interested in going back to school? Want a sober collegiate experience? JWU will be having a free luncheon for anyone interested in learning more about the JWU Program.  Pizza will be served. Janet DeMars, Director of JWU,Craig Farnum, Academic Advisor from CMC, and Current JWU Clients and […]

Clean & Sober 21st

Last week Jaywalker U student, Nate F, celebrated his 21st birthday. For the first time since being a teenager he was able to celebrate a birthday completely clean and sober. Friends of the community, staff, and even his family stopped by Jaywalker U for cake and 30 pounds of fresh east coast lobsters. Happy Birthday […]