The Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees recently honored Castleton History Professor Adam Chill as the VSC Faculty Fellow for the 2017-18 academic year. The fellowship award is given out twice a year and honors tenured faculty who show outstanding accomplishments in teaching and learning.
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Catherine Donnelly, a professor in the University of Vermont’s Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, has won a James Beard Foundation award for her encyclopedic reference work, The Oxford Companion to Cheese, published in November of 2016 by Oxford University Press. The book won in the reference and scholarship category.
Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS) Board of Trustees Chairwoman Martha O’Connor announced today that Governor Scott has appointed Janette Bombardier to the system Board. Bombardier joins the system’s 14-member board that is integrally involved with strategic planning, governance and financial matters for the five-college system.
Louise Davies, MD, MS, Receives Fulbright US Scholar Award to Kuma Hospital, Kobe, Japan and The Health Experiences Research Group at Oxford University, United Kingdom for her research focused on the problem of cancer overdiagnosis, investigating best practices for management and communicating the health benefits to patients, providers and the public.
Vail Resorts, Inc (NYSE: MTN) (“Vail Resorts”) announced today the appointment of Bobby Murphy as the new vice president and general manager of Stowe Mountain Resort, effective at acquisition close, expected in June. The 2016-2017 ski season marks Murphy’s 30th year in the ski industry.
I am pleased to announce an important change in the Construction and Materials Bureau. With Secretary Flynn's support we have created the position of Construction Manager who will report directly to Bureau Director David Hoyne.
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) is pleased to announce that Samantha Sheehan has been hired as Local First Vermont Program Manager.
Morgan Stanley announced today that Mrs Lucinda M Bain, a Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor in its Wealth Management office in the Greater Burlington area has been named to the Firm’s prestigious Century Club, an elite group composed of the firm’s top Financial Advisors.
United Counseling Service (UCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lavonne Freeman as the Director of Youth and Family Services. Lavonne will be responsible for the clinical and administrative oversight of the agency’s system of care for children and families.
Vermont’s Farm to Plate food system plan to increase economic development and jobs in Vermont’s farm and food sector and improve access to healthy local food for all Vermonters is currently in its sixth year of implementation.
Citizens Bank today announced the appointment of Jack Murphy as President of Business Banking. Murphy, an industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience, previously served as head of Business Banking Sales. Murphy replaces Chris Ward, who is leaving to pursue another opportunity. Business Banking is the division of Citizens serving businesses with annual revenues of up to $25 million.
Ruth Doiron, RN, has been named Employee of the Month at Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC). “Ruth is a respected, dependable member of our care team,” said Kim Ambrose, Nurse Manager. “She is always willing to help her colleagues, and is warm and understanding with patients.