Norwich University has named Dr. Karen Gaines, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) who also holds an academic appointment as professor of physiology, as provost and dean of the faculty, beginning at the end of the spring 2022 semester.
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PC Construction received two awards last week at the annual meeting of the Associated General Contractors of Vermont (AGC/VT). The company earned a Best Builders Award in the Heavy Industrial Renovation category for its work on the Green Mountain Power Dam in Middlesex, and one of PC’s project managers, Anne Minor, won a Rising Stars Award.
Norwich University President Mark Anarumo announced that Danielle Pelczarski, deputy commandant of the California State University Maritime Academy in Vallejo, California, has been named senior vice president and chief of staff, effective March 2022.
At a conference on November 18, Guy Choiniere, a 4th generation dairy farmer from Highgate Center, Vermont, was presented with the 2021 New England Leopold Conservation Award. The award recognizes landowners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife resources in their care.
Haematologic Technologies ("HT"), a global leader in large molecule bioanalysis and biologic reagents, today announced the appointment of John Strokis as Vice President, Quality.
On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, the Vermont Sierra Club honored Burlington Representative Curt McCormack with an award for his commitment to sustainable transportation. The award was presented to Representative McCormack at a small gathering in Burlington.
U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) says he is proud to announce that a longtime member of his staff, Chris Saunders, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as the co-chair of the Northern Border Regional Commission.
Bennington College President Laura Walker announced that Shelton Walker (no relation) has been appointed to the inaugural role of Chief of Staff & Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at the College.
Jonathan Seaver of South Burlington, Vermont joined the King Street Center Board of Directors in November 2021. Seaver, employed by People’s United Bank as a Vice President in its Commercial Lending group, has a long track record of volunteering with the organization prior to this appointment.
Tiffiny Moore, Director of School Based Behavioral Interventionist Support Services at Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) is this year’s recipient of the Ed Sbardellati Award for Excellence and Innovation in School-Based Mental Health Services, also known as the “Eddie.” The award was presented at the annual Success Beyond Six Behavioral Interventionist Conference held v
Governor Phil Scott and Human Services Secretary Mike Smith today announced the appointment of Andrea DeLaBruere as the new commissioner of the Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA), effective December 20, 2021.
Comcast has named Carolyne Hannan as Senior Vice President of the company’s Western New England Region, leading a team serving more than 300 communities across Connecticut, western Massachusetts, Vermont, western New Hampshire and New York.