“Given these troubling times where more and more people are being told they do not belong, Vermont’s Freedom & Unity Chorus plans to demonstrate through our music and our singers that ALL voices are welcome in the chorus and in the state,” says Saint Michael’s College alumna Maria Rinaldi ’00 about her recent efforts to found a choral group “to spread the message of peace and justice across the Green Mountain State.”
The board of directors of Rock Point is pleased to announce that the Rev. Paul Habersang has accepted the position of executive director, Rock Point Commons. Paul will be the first person to serve in this newly created role, which will take effect on October 1, 2019.
After two decades as our beloved Music Director, Jaime has decided that he will retire after the 2020/2021 season. His final concert with the VSO will be in May 2021. Jaime has built a high level of musical excellence within the orchestra, brought esteemed guest artists to perform with the VSO, and impacted Vermont's classical music community in ways that will last for years to come.
Amy Sheridan has transitioned from employee to owner at PT360. Amy received her clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in 2014 and has been practicing for over 10 years in Boston, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Vermont. She is a board-certified sports physical therapist and a certified strength and conditioning specialist.
Vermont Tech is pleased to welcome a new international student to campus as part of the US Department of State's Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Pakistan (Global UGRAD-Pakistan). Joining the Vermont Tech community is Javeria, who is studying agriculture.
Ledyard National Bank is pleased to announce that Kathy Underwood, President and CEO, has been named a 2019 Woman of FIRE by Banking New England Magazine and American Business Media. The FIRE (Finance, Insurance and Real Estate) sector has emerged as a keystone of the New England economy, transforming the knowledge, wealth and dreams of the most innovative and philanthropic visionaries into reality.
The University of Vermont Medical Center is pleased to announce that Jen McAtee has accepted the position of Acute Care Rehabilitation Therapy Supervisor. Jen came to UVM Medical Center as a Staff Occupational Therapist (OT) in 2015 and has worked in acute care during her time here. Jen received her Masters of Science in OT in May of 2004 and has worked at Georgetown University Hospital, Providence Portland Medical Center in Oregon, and most recently at Mass General in Boston before coming to Vermont.
The Fletcher Free Library has appointed Mona Tolba, Malimu Chol Dhoor and Hemant T Ghising to the Library Commission. The Library Commission has a total of ten members, including four library commissioners, four trustees, one staff commissioner and one mayoral designee charged with reviewing Library policies and representing and promoting Library interests.
