Professor Tim Mackin of Burlington, with a PhD in English from Johns Hopkins University, has been named Director of the Saint Michael's College Writing Program, the college announced March 5. Professor Mackin will oversee the Writing Center, which is staffed by a cadre of talented undergraduate writing tutors.
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KSV has hired three new employees and promoted two at its Burlington office.
• Alexandra Tursi is now director of social media. She manages the agency’s social media team and specific social media projects for clients, including the University of Vermont Continuing Education, VSAC and National Grid.
Vermont Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Reiber will deliver the keynote speech on May 19 at Vermont Law School’s 37th annual commencement.
The public is invited to attend the 10 a.m. event on the South Royalton town green.
Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace on Flynn Avenue in Burlington is pleased to announce an exhibition in March of work from Vermont artists Jordan Douglas, who creates re-imagined archive photos and Axel Stohlberg who creates assemblage art from found objects.
The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) will honor Vermont College of Fine Arts Board of Trustees Chair Cornelius Hogan at the regional organization's 10th annual New England Higher Education Excellence Awards celebration to be held Friday, March 2, 2012, at theBoston Marriott Long Wharf hotel in Boston.
Alyth Hescock, Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, announces the formation of Prospect Appraisal, LLC, a real estate appraisal and consulting company.
President and CEO Loretta Roby announced expansion efforts are underway in Maine for Caleidoscope Communications, a full service telecommunications solution provider of voice, data and telephone equipment.
Sheldon Ghetler and William W. Reed, both of Chester have joined the Board of Directors of the non-profit (pending) organization of the Vermont Institute of Contemporary Arts (VTica). Gallery exhibitions, performances and workshops are presented in a renovated building completely redesigned to showcase the contemporary arts.
Yvette Randolph of Green Mountain Travel Planner has announced the launch of Disney Vacation Planners – a travel service specifically geared toward families, couples and multi-generational travelers seeking the perfect Disney experience.
Garden Arts is proud to announce the newest addition to their fresh market initiative -- market manager, Nicole Henry.
People’s United Bank has announced that John Conlon has been promoted to Chief Investment Officer at People’s United Bank in Vermont.
Kinney Pike Insurance, a leading independent insurance agency in Vermont, announced its top producers for 2011, recognized for producing the most new business in both the commercial and personal insurance lines of business. Jody Freeman and Morgan Guillette have been honored as co-winners of the 2011 Barwood Sales Achievement Award for personal lines insurance.