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Norwich University’s 2015-16 Writers Series presents “Rodeo Gals,” a play written and produced by Jeanne Beckwith, March 31 – April 2, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Dole Auditorium.

The performance of “Rodeo Gals” on Saturday, April 2, will be followed by an interactive “Talk Back” with Beckwith and the actors.

The South Burlington office of design firm Stantec has promoted three of its engineers: Greg Goyette, Rick Bryant, and Israel Maynard.

Rich Drill, sales agent at New England Landmark Realty, recently passed the Vermont Real Estate Brokers exam. The 4-hour comprehensive exam tests the in-depth knowledge of National and Vermont real estate law. A Broker's license allows a Realtor to become a principle broker in a real estate office and supervise real estate sales agents.

Scott Thomas, currently dean of the School of Educational Studies at Claremont Graduate University, has been named dean of the College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont. He will begin his UVM tenure July 1.

NBT Bank Regional President Matt Durkee announced that two Vermont business leaders have joined him on NBT Bank’s New England Advisory Board. They are: Dawn Terrill, President of Janitech, Inc., and David Holton, President of The Essex Agency.

This year, Howard Center’s Curling Challenge fundraiser featured 30 teams, including several high school teams which were sponsored by Kittell Branagan & Sargent, McSoley McCoy & Co., and Myers Waste & Recycle.

The Norwich Writers Series presents author Kerrin McCadden on April 11 at 4:30 p.m. in the Kreitzberg Library Multipurpose Room.

Hark, a leading Burlington based web design and development firm is excited to announce the addition of SEO Specialist, Allie Wong, to the team. Over the past few years, SEO—Search Engine Optimization—has become one of the most significant variables in on-line success, and the demand has only been growing.

Nancy Livingston, former occupant of the Grant Street apartment building destroyed by fire earlier this month, is a participant in the Phase III Cardiac Rehabilitation Maintenance Program at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) recently awarded the SHRM Vermont State Council with the prestigious Excel Silver Award for its accomplishments in 2015.

Maggie Fitzgerald, a senior at Rice Memorial High School, took top honors at the Poetry Out Loud State Finals, held at Vermont PBS on March 17. Fitzgerald was one of 10 finalists representing schools from across the state.

TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has promoted Christopher J. Hackett to Senior Relationship Manager in Commercial Banking, based in Bellows Falls, Vt. He is responsible for developing new client relationships and managing existing commercial relationships, serving businesses in Rutland and across southeastern Vermont.