May 2012 was a big month for Donna Anderson. For starters, she turned 81. And to top that, she walked in Front Range Community College’s Larimer Campus commencement ceremony, receiving her Nurse Aide Certificate (and earning a 4.0 GPA). “I always wanted to be a nurse from the time I was a little girl,” says […]
Make Breakfast a Part of Your Day
September is National Breakfast Month, a good time to remember that eating breakfast is not only good for our health, but also beneficial to academic performance. Although I’m an avid breakfast eater, I tend to favor bountiful and rich breakfast fare, especially on days off and holidays. So, by the time the winter holidays are […]
How to be a Successful Student
Over the last couple of years, I’ve asked several students what habits have made a difference for them, what has made them successful. Here’s what they said. Don’t get behind! This goes without saying, right? It’s also easier said than done. Make it a priority this semester to attend every class meeting (or check in […]
Aromatherapy Certificate Program at FRCC’s Campus in Fort Collins Earns Accreditation
The Aromatherapy Certificate, part of the Holistic Health Program at Front Range Community College’s Larimer Campus, has earned accreditation from the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA). Accreditation means the certificate program has met NAHA’s national standards of aromatherapy, based on learning outcomes. FRCC’s Aromatherapy Certificate is an 11.5-credit-hour course of study that includes classes […]
Former Student Schools Teacher on Oriental Medicine
Have you ever been so tired of homework and reading and tests that you wished that you could make your teacher suffer just a little? That thought occurred to me as I was stretched out on a table with a former student sticking a number of needles into various parts of my body. Student Turned […]
Why is Eating Breakfast so Important?
What are your first thoughts when you wake up in the morning? We often feel more tired than hungry. Most of us would rather spend a few extra minutes sleeping than fixing breakfast. If you choose to skip breakfast, this is the first dilemma; blood-sugar levels are very low as you begin your day of […]
How to Find the Time for Time Management
As we start a new semester, I remember the beginning of my college career. About my freshman year, one thing is clear: I had much shame in my game. Of course, I didn’t know this at the time. I thought I was starting off perfectly. I had my schedule written down in the planner I […]
FRCC Art History Faculty Honored as Higher Education Art Educator of the Year
Heidi Cordova Strang, art history faculty at Front Range Community College’s campus in Westminster, has been named the Colorado Higher Education Art Educator of the Year. The honor recognizes that Strang has served “the art education community for the last two decades with an incredible amount of energy and passion. Noted for the vibrancy with […]