Burma, Afghanistan, Iraq, China—these are the locales for three Saint Michael's College graduates covering the news around the world for The New York Times, National Public Radio, The Washington Post and several free-lance media outlets.
People in the news
The ribbon is cut at the new retail and manufacturing location for Keiths II, located at 15 West St., in Rutland. Keiths II has transformed the former Armory building into a state of the art manufacturing and retail space while maintaining the historic aspects of the building. Keiths II is holding an Open House at their new location, 15 West St., Rutland throughout the month of March.
Renewable energy measurement equipment manufacturer NRG Systems announces the addition of Burlington resident August (Gus) Gruner to its team as a sales associate.
Associate Professor Tyrone Shaw of Johnson State College has received a Fulbright Specialist grant to teach at Riga Stradins University in Latvia for two weeks this April.
In addition to Wynton Marsalis, previously announced as the 2013 Commencement speaker, the University of Vermont will award honorary degrees at the May ceremony to Governor James Douglas, Kathy Giusti, William Meezan, and Dr. John Tampas.
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center’s Director of Education, Molly Loomis, joined 16 other colleagues from around the world in receiving a year-long fellowship from the Noyce Leadership Institute. The fellowships were awarded to individuals representing ten institutions in the U.S. as well as several in the U.K., and one each in Austria, Germany and Canada.
William C. “Bill” Mount, an agent for New York Life Insurance Company in Vermont, has earned membership in the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) for 2012. Achieving membership in MDRT is a distinguishing life insurance career milestone, attained only by those who have demonstrated superior professional knowledge, experience and client service.
Robin Hall combines her skill as a land use attorney, experience in buying and selling real estate as an investment, and her passion for making lasting connections to her role as a REALTOR. With a law degree from Stetson University in Florida – Robin Hall spent many years working on environmental, zoning, and land use issues for the City of Tampa and an environmental law firm.
An article authored by Burlington Attorney Robert B. Luce has been highlighted for a broad professional audience focused on improving the futures of the victims of traumatic brain injury.
Christine Moriarty, Certified Financial Planner and President of MoneyPeace, Inc. brings her years of financial planning and work with couples to a tele-conference workshop entitled “Financial Intimacy for Couples”
Merchants Bank announced today the confirmation of Janette Bombardier to the board of directors of Merchants Bank. Ms. Bombardier is the Director of Site Operations and Senior Location Executive for the IBM Vermont facility.
Vermont Family Network (VFN) is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors. These individuals are highly committed to VFN’s mission of promoting better health, education, and well-being for all children and families with a focus on children and young adults with special needs.