May 4, 2024.
Saint Michael's College Three students from Saint Michael’s were selected as Fulbright winners for the 2024-25 academic year and will all depart in January 2025 for their selected countries. All three will be working as English Teaching Assistants.
Abdimalik Hashi M’24, who is graduating from Saint Michael’s MATESOL program, will be in Kenya; Carson O’Neil ’23 will be in Costa Rica; and Willow Schaefer ’24 will be in South Korea.
Political Science Professor Patricia Siplon supports applicants to the Fulbright program at Saint Michael’s and said each of this year’s three winners has a unique story to tell. Siplon said she is “looking forward to continuing the work to propel our campus into having a thriving and full-scale Fulbright culture.”
Community celebrates Senior Awards Brunch
Saint Michael’s hosted its annual Senior Awards Brunch on May 9 to recognize the students in the Class of 2024, faculty and staff who have had a significant impact on the College.
Students inducted into honor societies
Each spring, Saint Michael’s students who excel academically are chosen to be inducted into national and international academic honor societies that have chapters on campus.
NEW ENGLAND TRANSFER GUARANTEE
Saint Michael's is one of four colleges and universities that have committed to simplifying transfer for students who earn associate degrees at the Community College of Vermont (CCV) and want to pursue a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year institution in Vermont. READ MORE
REMEMBERING MICHAEL SAMARA
Saint Michael's remembers Michael D. Samara, a longtime member of our community, who passed away on April 26. Samara was the former Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Affairs. In the week before he died, Mike was on campus having lunch in Alliot, greeting colleagues and enjoying a visit to the community he was beloved by. READ HIS OBITUARY
The Inventor: Thomas Dickerson '13
Read about Thomas Dickerson '13 in the Saint Michael's College Magazine. Dickerson is cofounder of Geopipe, a Burlington-based company.
Summer Planning for a Career Advantage
As we approach the summer, we know students have many competing responsibilities and priorities. Career development doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task to add to the list. Instead, it is any number of small steps that you can take at any time to stay motivated and headed for professional success. The Boucher Career Education Center (BCEC) is always a resource! READ MORE
Student Spotlight:
Hannah Bennett '26
Hannah Bennett ’26, from Bedford, New Hampshire, is majoring in Digital Media and Communications and minoring in Religious Studies.
What brought you to Saint Michael’s College?
Saint Michael's College is a second home for many students and the moment I stepped onto campus I could feel that. I wanted a place where everyone wanted to contribute to enriching the community. READ MORE
JENNA DEVENS EARNS SECOND CAREER NFCA ALL EAST REGIONAL LAUREL >
THREE STUDENTS EARN ROGER F. KELEHER '15 AWARD, ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT'S OLDEST HONOR >
GILBOY EARNS NE10 ALL-ROOKIE TEAM ACCOLADE, LANTHIER RECOGNIZED FOR DEFENSE >
May 10: Art Exhibition Gallery Reception, Magnolia Sinisi '24, "New Forms Collection," McCarthy Art Gallery, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
May 10: Art Exhibition Gallery Reception, Gabriel Kelsey '24, "The Only Way Out Is Up," Sloane Art Center Gallery, 7:00 - 8:00 p.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.
May 14: Community Service Day, 7:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
May 16: Employee Retirement Recognition Event, McCarthy Arts Center Recital Hall, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Followed by a Reception from 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
June 1: Reunion 2024 Center for Global Engagement Panel Discussion, Cheray Science Hall 111, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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