MAY 3, 2024
Diversity Coalition celebrates the 20th anniversary of International Festival
Saint Michael's Diversity Coalition club held its annual International Festival, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the event on April 20. Through dance, music, speech and food, the Saint Michael’s community enjoyed an evening full of enthusiasm, engagement, and celebration of multiculturalism and diverse identities on our campus, continuing the club’s tradition. Read a first-hand account from the club's co-president Isabella Paredes Mendoza '24 and see photos from the event.
Earth Week Extravaganza
The Patrick ’61 and Marcelle Leahy Center for the Environment led an Earth Week extravaganza for Saint Michael’s, giving the College community plenty of opportunities to get their hands dirty.
Saint Michael's 2024 Commencement Speaker
Dr. Ansel Augustine, D. Min, an award-winning author and speaker, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Assistant Director of African American Affairs of the Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church, will deliver the Commencement address at Saint Michael’s College to the Class of 2024.
ST. MIKE'S DANCE TEAM PRESENTS BOOGIE NIGHTS
The Saint Michael’s Dance Team presented Boogie Knights on April 24 in McCarthy Arts Center. The event included performances by dance group Stellaris and the College’s all-female a cappella group, the Acabellas. READ MORE AND SEE A PHOTO GALLERY
ACADEMIC SYMPOSIUM
On April 25 and 26, Saint Michael’s students presented research and capstone projects during the annual Academic Symposium. Individual oral presentations were held all day Friday and part of Saturday, while Saturday largely featured a poster session in Dion Student Center. SEE A PHOTO GALLERY
TAYLOR GALGAY '24 EXHIBITS INCLUSIVE ART
Taylor Galgay ’24 believes everyone should be able to enjoy art, but accessibility is lacking in the art world. The president and cofounder of Saint Michael’s Student Disability Advocacy Alliance is part of Inclusive Arts Vermont’s latest exhibition, CYCLES. The organization specializes in exhibiting work made by disabled artists. READ MORE
PEACE CORP PREP
Six students were recently honored for completing the requirements in the Peace Corp Prep certificate program at Saint Michael’s College. The students completed the program so they could pursue international service after graduation, including through the Peace Corps. READ MORE
ENGINEERING STUDENTS PRESENT CAPSTONES AT UVM
Students completing the Saint Michael’s College-University of Vermont 3+2 Engineering Program presented their Senior Capstone Projects at the Engineering Design Night on April 26 at UVM. READ MORE
P-DAY 2024
Saint Michael's P-Day was held on April 27! The free, end-of-the-year celebration took play in the 300s field filled with fun, music, and food organized by the SGA programmers in collaboration with Kerri Leach, Emily Zimmer, Dawn Ellinwood, and Jeff Vincent. SEE A PHOTO GALLERY FROM THE DAY
MENTOR DAY
All four of Saint Michael’s College’s mentor programs gathered on April 19 to celebrate Mentor Day, which is supported by St. Mike's volunteer organization, MOVE. The group played pickup soccer, enjoyed inflatable festivities, food and fun. READ MORE
CHASE SCHOMP '24 EXHIBITS 'BIG WOODSHOP ENERGY' IN McCARTHY
“Big Woodshop Energy” by Chase Schomp is on exhibit from April 30 to May 4 with a gallery reception that was held on May 2. Schomp's work includes custom, hand-made, wood surf boards, skis, snow boards and art objects. SEE PHOTOS FROM THE RECEPTION
DREW WILLIAMS '24 EXHIBITS 'STORIES FOR...' IN McCARTHY
“Stories For…” by Drew Williams was on exhibit from April 23 to April 27 with a gallery reception on Thursday, April 25 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. SEE PHOTOS FROM THE RECEPTION
ARTHUR GRAHAM RESCH '24 EXHIBITS IN McCARTHY
“Every Day I Live and I Live Every Day,” by Arthur Graham Resch was on exhibit from April 16 to April 20 with a gallery reception on Thursday, April 18 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. SEE PHOTOS FROM THE RECEPTION
CHIEF METEOROLOGIST TYLER JANKOSKI VISITS CAMPUS
WPTZ Chief Meteorologist, Tyler Jankoski, visited Saint Michael's recently to meet with students taking an introduction to meteorology course with Patricia Bunt, Instructor of Physics. The group listened to his presentation in Cheray before gathering in the parking lot to see the First Alert weather lab mobile.
YOGA FUNDRAISER
Two dozen students and faculty attended a yoga class on the green recently led by Krista Billingsley to support the Burlington Yoga Equity Project. The Project provides free and incentivized yoga classes at Laughing River Yoga studio to BIPOC community members. Donations through Venmo @laughingriveryoga LEARN MORE
The Pioneer: Mary Lake '06
Read about Mary Lake '06 in the most recent Saint Michael's College Magazine issue. Lake is a shepherd, shearer, butcher, farmer, artist and writer. "I'm not an entrepreneur," Lake said. "And I don't really like the word. Too much association with money, how to use it, how to spend it, how to get someone to fund your idea."
Student Spotlight:
Ryann Edwards '26
Ryann Edwards ’26 is from Barnstable, Massachusetts, and is double majoring in Political Science and Philosophy & Ethics.
What is your favorite thing about the academic experience at St. Mike’s?
I am so grateful for my relationship with the faculty and staff at the College. They make themselves tangible resources by always being available. I have always been able to stop by unannounced and receive the academic and personal support I need. READ MORE
DEVENS LANDS THIRD NE10 ALL-CONFERENCE HONOR, MOREY LAUDED FOR DEFENSE >
GARRETT BROOKER SELECTED FOR NE10 ALL-ROOKIE TEAM >
FIVE MEN'S LACROSSE PLAYERS NAMED ALL-CONFERENCE, SMITH LANDS NE10 COACH OF THE YEAR >
May 3 - May 17: Juneau Rich '24 exhibits "Transformative," Fletcher Free Library
May 3: Richard Stoehr Sesquicentennial Concert, McCarthy Arts Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.
May 3 - May 4: Art Exhibition, Chase Schomp '24, "Big Woodshop Energy," McCarthy Art Gallery.
May 4: Slow Shapes Dance Company presents For You, McCarthy Arts Recital Hall, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m., $20 cash at door.
May 7 - May 10: Art Exhibition, Magnolia Sinisi '24, "New Forms Collection," McCarthy Art Gallery, Reception on Fri. May 10, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
May 8: President's Reception, Senior Week Tent, 5 p.m.
May 9: Senior Awards Brunch, 11:00 a.m.
May 11: Baccalaureate Mass, Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel, 4:00 p.m.
May 12: Commencement, Ross Sports Center, 10:00 a.m.
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