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Entrance award helps student fund her academic journey - Jenny Byford is a graduate of the College of the Rockies’ University Studies program and is currently working on her Bachelor of Health Sciences degree at the University of Lethbridge.

Choosing to return to COTR - Jennifer Ternoway took University Studies courses at College of the Rockies from 2008-2010 before transferring to the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

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College Experience Leads To International Opportunities - Jasmine Osiowy has a lot of great memories of her experience as a College of the Rockies University Studies student. "The atmosphere was friendly and personable, and there were many opportunities to get involved with a variety of activities," she said.

College of the Rockies A great start for a Tourism Career - Having grown up in Cranbrook, College of the Rockies was an easy choice for Heather Stuart.

Sharing Canada's National (and Natural) Treasures - When Kevin Gedling enrolled in University Transfer courses at College of the Rockies in 1997, he had plans to become a Social Worker.

COTR student heading for Olympics - College of the Rockies student, Jordan Abrey, will be taking part in the 2010 Olympics, but not as an athlete.

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Dating advice from COTR alum at About.com - A lifelong love of writing combined with an interest in technology led Bonny Albo to College of the Rockies' New Media Communications program in the late 1990's.

COTR student studies with celebrity stylist - College of the Rockies' Wild About Hair student, Paige Wilkins, recently completed a practicum with NYC stylist, Nick Arrojo of "What Not to Wear" fame.

COTR Grad's Medical Career Began at Home - An interest in science drew Meghan Jensen into a medical career. The ability to study at home and receive personalized support from instructors led her to College of the Rockies.

College student heading for 2010 Paralympic Games - Luke Donovan, a Marketing student in the Business Administration program and Canadian Para-Alpine Ski Team member, has found the right fit with COTRs location, program, and supportive atmosphere.

Retirement creates opportunity for new learning experiences - Creston resident, Norm Smith, keeps busy exploring new interests through College of the Rockies' Continuing Education programs.

Turning the Call of the Wild into a Career in the Wild - Brad Ambler had always been interested in the outdoors and adventure sports, so it's no surprise that, when deciding on a career-training path, he went looking for a program that would combine his love of adventure with practical skills.

Teaching and Learning in BC's Great Outdoors - Brian Bell, Program Coordinator for COTR's Mountain Adventure Skills Training program has travelled waterways from Canada to Central America.

Meet our Instructors -- David Dick - With more than 10 years teaching experience, Dr. David Dick joined the team at College of the Rockies in August, 2007 to teach first and second-year Chemistry courses.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Ben Rutledge values COTR experience - In 1998, Ben Rutledge was studying the elements as a science student at College of the Rockies. Ten years later he was focused on another element entirely -- Olympic Gold.

Refugee Finds Opportunity at COTR - Frank Kalous came to Canada as a refugee from Rtyne, Czechoslovakia. He took English as a Second Language at College of the Rockies from 1988-89, and is now owner/president of Telecom West Inc. in Vancouver.

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Returning to Her Roots - Melodie Hull, a nursing instructor of RPNS, RNs, and LPNs for 17 years, published author, contract course writer, entrepreneur and international lecturer, joined COTR as Nursing Faculty in August 2007 -- returning home to Cranbrook after many years.