CASTLETON—On May 1, 4-Hers from 10 Vermont counties traveled to Castleton to compete in the annual state 4-H Horse Judging Contest. At stake for seniors, ages 14 and up, was a spot on the state judging team that will compete […]
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News Briefs: Lakes Region
By Lani Duke Elementary budget passed FAIR HAVEN—Only 10 more people voted for the Fair Haven Grade School budget than voted against it May 3. Voting “yes” were 137; “no,” 127. The community had turned it down 378 to 345 […]
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Castleton celebrates first Commencement as “Uni,” Capt. Phillips addresses grads
CASTLETON — Saturday, May 7, Castleton hosted the first Commencement ceremony as Castleton University. The celebration was held at 11 a.m. in the Castleton Pavilion and featured guest speaker Captain Richard Phillips. For five days in April 2009, Captain Phillips […]
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Castleton Hosts 2016 Commencement Ceremony
Captain Richard Phillips set to address largest class in Castleton history. CASTLETON, Vt. – Castleton invites the local community, members of the media and friends of the university to attend the first Commencement ceremony as Castleton University on Saturday, May […]
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Castleton University announces end-of-year student awards
CASTLETON—Castleton University’s Academic Excellence award is given annually to a student who is deemed the top student in his or her major.The following students have received the award: Vincent Guerrera of Belmont, majoring in communication; Paolo Loli of Bomoseen, in […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Release your inner dancer at DanceFest Vermont
April 29-30 — CASTLETON — DanceFest Vermont, a dynamic weekend event featuring two distinct and varied performances, happens on April 29 and 30 at the Casella Theater at Castleton University. DanceFest Vermont features 12 Vermont-based choreographers and their collective dancers. Master classes with […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Featured
Castleton presents Bobby Gosh with “Confessions of a Marijuana Eater”
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Rutland Blooms doubles
By Steve Costello Volunteers plant a tree last year for the Rutland Blooms project. RUTLAND—With Castleton University joining Green Mountain Power as lead partners and a host of significant contributions from the business community, Rutland Blooms will kick off its […]
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Castleton University pledges affordability for Vermont students
Castleton University’s commitment to educating Vermont students recently took another step forward in the form of a guaranteed scholarship available to all Community Colleges of Vermont graduates. The Transfer Success Scholarship is designed to bring the cost of Castleton tuition […]
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Is that a weed?
Science Pub lecture explores the perennial question By Julia Purdy Even though snow is still likely to be in the forecast, now is the time gardeners and homeowners are gearing up for the spring ritual of inspecting gardens and yards […]