A group of 10 Saint Michael’s College students and five faculty members from the mathematics and computer science departments recently participated in the 18thannual Hudson River Undergraduate Mathematics Conference, held this year at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. The conference celebrates undergraduate mathematics research with students and faculty from across the Northeast.
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Fletcher Allen radiologist Dr. Kristen Destigter received $100,000 grant from the Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation Thursday, to help her further improve her efforts on the Imaging the World project by getting ultrasound technology in developing countries.
The University of Vermont College of Medicine has announced the winners of the 2011 Medical Alumni Association Awards to be presented during its annual reunion weekend Friday, June 10, 2011, on the UVM College of Medicine campus in the Davis Auditorium.
One American dies every 32 seconds of cardiovascular disease, and disorders of the heart and blood vessels. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, costing society over $83.7 billion each year in health services, medications and lost work time due to disability.
St Michael’s College Senior Katherine Hackett has been recognized for service & engagement by Vermont Campus Compact and was also named a Newman Civic Fellow by national Campus Compact
Vermont Law School student Ben Leoni ’11 has been selected by the Burton Awards for Legal Achievement as a winner of the 2011 Distinguished Legal Writing Awards. Leoni is the first VLS student to win the award, which is the highest honor in legal writing in the United States.
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. has announced that Joseph Carelli, Executive Vice President, Commercial Banking, has been appointed President of Citizens Bank, New Hampshire and Vermont. Carelli, 52, will assume the role in June and succeed Cathy Schmidt, who has served as State President for five years. Carelli is based in Manchester.
It has been announced that Thomas Christopher Greene, President of Vermont College of Fine Arts, has been appointed by Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin to serve on the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE).
Three new businesses launched this month by recent graduates of the Women’s Small Business Program, (WSBP). WSBP is one of several programs run by Mercy Connections whose mission is to nurture self-sufficiency through education, mentoring and community.
Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty has announced that Michaela Quinlan has joined the firm as a Realtor. Michaela grew up in Colchester and holds a Bachelor of Science from Champlain College. She is excited to begin her real estate career in a community she knows well. Michaela is an entrepreneur who thrives on building collaborative relationships and results.
Rick Milliken, General Manager of the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton has announced that Danielle Burdick has been selected as Employee of the Year. Burdick joined the hotel in 2007 and is a Banquet Server. She was honored for exceptional guest service and meeting a high level of DoubleTree standards.
Long term Vermont resident and Cofounder of Elder Care Connections of VT, Nancy Scagnelli has received her Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® designation from the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. Founded in 1997, the Society of Certified Senior Advisors is an