Dr. Xindong Wu, professor for the Department of Computer Science in the UVM College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, has been named an IEEE Fellow for his contributions to data mining and applications. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a non-profit professional association dedicated to advancing technical innovation.
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Two Vermont Chamber of Commerce employees have recently been recognized for their depth of knowledge and contribution to Vermont's business community: Vicky Tebbetts, Vice President of the Vermont Chamber's hospitality division, was appointed to the Travel Recreation Council (TRC); and Antonia Opitz , Director of Events, was selected by Vermont Business Magazine for a “Rising Star” Award.
Richard Cassidy of Hoff Curtis was named “Burlington’s
Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers for 2011. Best
Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the
legal business, designates “Lawyer of the Year” in high-profile legal
specialties in large legal communities. Only a single lawyer in each
David Rosen, RN, Director of Griswold Special Care, Vermont is pleased to
announce the addition of Linda Taylor as Administrative Assistant. Griswold
Special Care is one of the longest-standing non-medical home care companies
in the country. Linda brings a vast array of experience to the Colchester
Bill Young, Executive Director of Maple Leaf Farm is pleased to announce the
promotion of Lissa Carlino to Addictions Treatment Counselor. Lissa has an
undergraduate degree in psychology and is currently enrolled in Johnson
State College's Clinical Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling
Tom Pelletier, President of Northfield Savings Bank is pleased to announce
the following promotions:
Tracy Davis has been promoted to Branch Manager of NSB's Williston Road
office. Davis joined NSB in 2005 as Branch Manager at the College Street
office.
Karen Cox has been promoted to Branch Manager of NSB's College Street
Peters of Whitingham and Pierson of Shoreham Elected to Vermont Public
Television Community Council
Olga Peters of Whitingham, Vt., and Paige Pierson of Shoreham, Vt., have
been elected to Vermont Public Television's Community Council, an advisory
group that helps the statewide public television network respond to the
Gary Scudder, assistant dean for
Global Engagement at Champlain College has been named the 2010 Vermont
Professor of the Year by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. He
was selected from more than 300 top professors nominated by their
Vermont Public Television, the statewide public television network, has
hired George Hauenstein as chief development officer. He heads the
department responsible for raising funds from individual and corporate
contributors, who are the source of most of VPT’s operating revenue.
Hauenstein has 28 years’ experience raising funds for public broadcasting
Recently announced that Kevin "K.C." Gandee has been appointed to the
post of Snowboard Program Director and Head Coach for KMS and the
Killington Winter Sports Club (KWSC)/KMS Competition Program. Evan
Ricker returns as snowboard coach for the KWSC/KMS program as well.
Gandee was the head coach for the Ross Powers Snowboard Camp at Okemo
Adventuresfounder Bruce Poon Tip
announced today the appointment of ecotourism
industry veteran Megan Epler Wood as Director of Planeterra (
http://www.planeterra.org), the global non-profit dedicated to sustainable
community development through travel and voluntourism. Epler Wood will share
The College of St. Joseph in Rutland, VT, is pleased to name Tom O’Brien of O’Brien, Shortle, Reynolds, & Sabotka, CPA, the recipient of its “Commitment to Excellence” Award, presented annually at the CSJ Gala event, to be held February 25, 2011.