Champlain College today announced that Dr Angela E Batista will be the Special Adviser to the President for Diversity and Inclusion beginning in June. As Special Adviser, she will work with President Donald J Laackman and other stakeholders at the College to more fully realize the diversity and inclusion goals and aspirations outlined in the College's 2020 Strategic Plan and beyond.

The KidSafe Collaborative, which works to improve our community’s response to child abuse and neglect, is pleased to announce that Tina Brimo, MA, joined KidSafe as Administrative & Events Coordinator. She brings a wealth of experience in early childhood education, tremendous organizational skills, and a strong commitment to KidSafe’s mission. Lisa Simon has transitioned to a new position as Development and Program Coordinator.

Springfield Rotary Club President Ethan McNaughton presents a donation for $500 to Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont (HCRS) CEO George Karabakakis, to support HCRS's Youth Service programs.

Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, political commentator, and former editor-in-chief of Newsweek, will deliver the 2017 Middlebury College commencement address on Sunday, May 28. A presidential historian, Meacham is the author of a number of books, including Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush, which was named one of the 10 best books of 2015 by the Washington Post and one of the best books of the year by the New York Times Book Review, Time magazine, and National Public Radio.

Bread Loaf Corporation, a Vermont firm of architects, planners, and builders is pleased to announce Karen Oakman has joined our MEP department as a MEP Manager. Karen holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Union College, and brings with her over twenty five years of experience, including owning her own engineering firm from 1991-2013.

Bread Loaf Corporation, a Vermont firm of architects, planners, and builders is pleased to announce that Dakota Stender has been promoted to Project Manager. Dakota began working at Bread Loaf Corporation as a Project Engineer in May of 2015. Dakota has worked on a variety of completed projects, most recently at the Newberry Market at Briggs Opera House in White River Junction, University of Vermont Alumni House Restoration & New Pavilion, and Preston’s Bar & Restaurant at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel.