Fall 2013 Semester

The Fall 2013 Semester grades are in. The Jaywalker U students got an average GPA of a 3.33 while taking over 75 credit hours. A few students took upwards of 20 credit hours this semester! For some, this was their first semester in college sober and for others, the first time they passed a college course. The […]

Colorado Gives Day

Today marks the annual Colorado Gives Day. Now this may not seem worthwhile, but its encouragement to everyone in Colorado to give to non-profit organization. In 2012, Colorado Gives Day helped non-profits across Colorado to raise over 15 million dollars. This gives organizations a chance at success; organizations from AIDS research to animal sanctuaries participate […]

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 […]

Cooking Class

Jaywalker U students and Jaywalker Solutions men teamed up today for the famous cooking classes with Chef Brian. Today Jaywalker men made homemade fried doughnuts, crème brulee, and seared Alaskan salmon. It is always a treat to learn from the best! Donnie Hagenbart Program Coordinator Jaywalker U

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, […]

Carrying the Message

The Jaywalker U students once again carried the message of recovery last week by making a trip to the Spring Valley campus of Colorado Mountain College.  They met privately with a few students to share their experience, strength, and hope. Drinking on college campuses can be a relaxing way for students to spend their weekends, but for […]

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 […]

Let it Snow

The Jaywalker U students are off to a great start this semester and are eagerly waiting for this coming winter. With winter comes snow and with snow comes the Spring Semester at Colorado Mountain College. Early registration begins tomorrow and registration officially begins on December 2nd. Let’s have another successful sober semester. Good Luck men! […]