It has been said that adult education as we know it would never have become a reality without Evalyn Bates. On September 30, Goddard College President Dr. Barbara Vacarr will present a posthumous Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters to recognize Evalyn Bates’ unequaled legacy in higher education.
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Dr. Kacy Pula, who studies the connection between human behavior and the environment, was named Assistant Professor of Psychology at Saint Michael’s College, starting this fall. Dr. Pula earned her doctorate in experimental psychology from Washington State University in 2012. Her dissertation is titled “Regulatory Focus and Motives for Organic Food preferences in the United States.”
Rick Vincent has been appointed Vice President of Finance for the University of Vermont Medical Group at Fletcher Allen Health Care, a position he has held on an interim basis since April.
Company: Central Vermont Medical CenterJamie Randles, MD has joined Green Mountain Family Practice in Northfield, where she joins Sarah Davies, MD, Craig D. Sullivan, MD, Kevin Crowley, MD and Debra Maloney-Evans, FNP.
Company: Downs, Rachlin, Martin PLLCDowns Rachlin Martin is pleased to welcome Dale A. Rocheleau back to the firm, following his successful tenure as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary at Central Vermont Public Service Corp. He joins DRM as senior counsel on August 31. He will be based in the firm's Burlington office.
United Way of Chittenden County (UWCC) today announced new leadership for their annual Community Campaign. Michael Seaver, Vermont President of People’s United Bank, is serving as the volunteer Chair of the Community Campaign and Jane Warren, a former Loaned Executive for the organization, is the new Community Campaign Manager.
Shawn Calley, Executive Chef of Amuse at the Essex Resort & Spa was named Top Chef of the Champlain Valley for the second straight year at CVAA's benefit to support Meals on Wheels. Calley went head to head against Michael Clauss of the Bluebird Tavern and Andrea Cousineau of the Bearded Frog.
Following a search that spanned several months, Simon Pearce has appointed Clayton Adams as the new Chief Executive Officer of its multifaceted design and lifestyle company.
Small Dog Electronics is pleased to announce the hiring of Matt Curran as assistant controller, working with the chief financial officer. Prior to joining Small Dog earlier this summer, Matt served as a Senior Auditor at Stowe and Degon, LLC of Westboro, Massachusetts.
Nathan Belz, PhD civil and environmental engineering student, and Brian H. Y.
The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the UPS Store in Rutland. The UPS Store is located at 31 North Main St., Rutland, next to CVS Pharmacy. The UPS Store offers a variety of products and services including: shipping, copying, mailboxes, stamps, office products and more!
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The Burlington School District announces the immediate appointment of Dr. Linda Walsleben as the English Language Learner (ELL) Director. This two-year interim appointment will allow the District to progress quickly with its strategic plan for ELL services, as presented to the School Board earlier this spring.