By Lani Duke Castleton students take a different kind of final exam CASTLETON—Students in Castleton College’s community health and women’s health issues classes took their final grade exam outside the classroom, collecting DNA from people who registered to be on […]
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Gain balance to reduce risk of falls
Thursday, May 7 at 9:30 a.m. — CASTLETON — Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. “A Matter of […]
Former Vermont State Colleges chancellor to give 2015 address
Submitted TIM DONOVAN This year marks Castleton’s 228th commencement ceremony CASTLETON—Castleton is pleased to welcome former chancellor of the Vermont State Colleges Tim Donovan to give the address at the college’s 2015 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9 at 11 […]
News briefs: Lakes Region
By Lani Duke GMC professor receives grant to study Lyme Disease POULTNEY—Green Mountain College biology prof Bill Landesman recently received a grant to study the ecology and microbiology of Lyme Disease in Vermont. He is working under a $25,000 Pilot […]
Kicking for a Cause
Castleton to host 2nd annual Right to Play Kickball Classic. CASTLETON, Vt. – Castleton members are gearing up for a day of sports, fundraising, and friendly competition as they prepare for the 2nd annual Kickball Classic in support of the […]
Castleton hosts annual scholars celebration
Thursday, April 23 at 12:30 p.m. — CASTLETON — Castleton College is pleased to announce that the third annual Castleton Scholars Celebration: A Showcase of Original Student Work will be held on Thursday, April 23 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. in the 1787 Room […]
Kevin Kareckas named Fulbright scholar
Submitted Kevin Kareckas CASTLETON — Taking his Castleton degree overseas shortly after walking across the stage at graduation, graduate student Kevin Kareckas will head to Poland to teach English at a local university for a full academic year after earning […]
Hands-on volunteer opportunities await in the fields
Submitted Green Mountain College students showcase produce gleaned from Dutchess Farm in Castleton in early October 2014. Vermont gleaning collective seeks help RUTLAND — As part of National Volunteer Week (April 12–18), the Rutland Area Farm and Food Link (RAFFL) […]
News Briefs: Lakes Region
By Lani Duke Key infrastructure needs upgrades MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS—Middletown Springs faces a number of challenges as it seeks to develop a new municipal building to serve as its town office. The transfer station also is in need of a new […]
Violinists to perform classical, hip hop and R&B concert at Castleton
Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — Castleton presents the violin duo, Black Violin, on Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater. Black Violin features Kev Marcus and Wil B, classically trained viola and violin performers. Over […]