Vermont students were challenged this school year to learn how to make thoughtful decisions regarding their money. Today, State Treasurer Beth Pearce recognized student accomplishments in the Reading is an Investment program and the Be Money Wise financial literacy poster contest at a noon ceremony in Montpelier. Both statewide programs are directed by the State Treasurer’s Office.
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Southern Vermont College Director of Athletics Michael McDonough announced this week the hire of Sharief Hashim to be the head coach of the newly-formed men’s basketball junior varsity team.
The Board of Trustees at Southern Vermont College appointed Sarah Perkins Dahl, M.D., as a new Board Member at its recent meeting. Dahl is a Vermont native and medical doctor who retired from full-time practice in 2012. She ran a solo gynecology practice in Bennington from 2005 to 2012 and prior to that worked with Green Mountain Women’s Health.
The University of Vermont has named Nancy E. Mathews dean of the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources. She will begin her UVM tenure July 1.
Lorna-Kay Peal, President of the Board of Directors of VTIFF, is delighted to announce the appointment of two new board members who “bring their knowledge and experience in film culture, leadership and financial organization”:
Southern Vermont College (SVC) has announced that it will award the Honorary Degree of Humane Letters to Dr. Jane Altes, former Vice President for Academic Affairs and Interim President of Empire State College, and Daniel B. Ginsberg, former Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), Washington, DC, at its 87th Commencement on Saturday, May 10.
Former director of the National Security Agency General Keith Alexander will be Norwich University’s 2014 commencement speaker.
White + Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc. has announced the addition of Joe Weith to the company in the position of senior project manager. Joe joins the team developing commercial real estate throughout Vermont on behalf of clients.
The Richards Group, a Vermont based professional services firm specializing in insurance, employee benefits and retirement plan consulting, has recently expanded their client offerings by launching a new business unit focused on Human Resources and Leadership Development.
Wozz! Kitchen Creations has been named a 3 category Finalist for Outstanding Condiment, Salad Dressing and Vinegar in the Specialty Food Association’s 2014 sofi™ Award competition.
Ameriprise Financial advisor, Denise A. Palmer, and her team recently spent a morning volunteering at Vermont Foodbank. Volunteerism is one way that Palmer’s team exhibits how they value their communities and embrace social responsibility.
Northwestern Medical Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Richard James has joined NMC as the Medical Director of Northwestern Occupational Health and the Northwestern Walk-In Clinic.