Education

Vermont Adult Learning Graduation 06/11/2009

Vermont Adult Learning provides adults with essential skills education to further their educational, employment and personal goals in order to expand their options and capabilities in the family, community and workplace. On June 11, VAL handed out

Diplomas and certificates to the 2009 Graduates.

Burlington-Moss Point Sister City Project Welcomes the Moss Point Jazz All-Stars 06/09/2009

Host Al Robinson, a leading member of the Burlington-Moss Point Sister City Project, speaks with the Moss Point Jazz All Stars making their 3rd trip to perform in the Burlington Jazz Festival.

VT Works for Women Open House 06/04/2009

Channel 17's Kathleen Swanson conducts interviews at the Vermont Works for Women Open House. For more inforomation about Vermont Works for Women visit www.vtworksforwomen.org.

Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Kids Celebration 06/04/2009

Healthy Neighborhoods/Healthy Kids is a curriculum developed and supported by the sustainability project of Shelburne Farms. This end of the year celebration brings together Champlain Elementary and Barnes Elementary kids from 4/5th grade classes showcasing the project work they did over the course of the 2008-2009 school year. Information: http://www.sustainableschoolsproject.org

Champions of Diversity and Equity Awards Ceremony 06/03/2009

The 1st annual Awards presented by the Burlington School District, Burlington Social Equity Investment Project and the City of Burlington. Champions of Diversity and Equity - A celebration and acknowledgement of those affirming the rich social and culturally diverse community we live in.

Quebec-Labrador Foundation Study Tour about Conservation with Leaders from the Andes 06/01/2009

QLF is a Not-for-Profit Organization in the U.S. and a Registered Charity in Canada. QLF fosters long-term leadership development within individuals and communities by supporting community-based conservation initiatives; developing models of stewardship of natural and cultural resources; and aiding in community service, economic development, and heritage preservation in rural regions.

United College Club: Community Events 05/29/2009

Host Bruce Wilson

Love & Forgiveness Series Wrap-Up 05/19/2009

The Brownell Library along with other partners sponsored a series of book readings, presentations, theater, all under the heading of 'Love and Forgiveness'. This program includes perspectives of participants on the impact of the series. "Let's Talk About It: Love & Forgiveness," is funded by the American Library Association & the Fetzer Institute.

"Your Money Bus" Visits Burlington 05/18/2009

The economic crisis is having a dire impact on the ability of millions of American families to manage day-to-day expenses let alone plan for their long-term financial well-being. To help educate people on the need to save and to promote the need for financial literacy, the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) Consumer Education Foundation (NCEF), TD Ameritrade Institutional, and Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine are teaming up to take this important message on the road. The "Your Money Bus" visited Burlington on May 18, 2009.

The Northeast Farm to School Conference 05/18/2009

The Northeast Farm to School Conference was held at Champlain College in Burlington May 17 and 18. Monday's keynote speaker was Margaret Krome with opening remarks from Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy. Margaret Krome oversees Michael Fields Agriculture Institute policy program. In this capacity, she coordinates the annual national grassroots campaign to fund federal programs supported by the National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture.

Featured Story

CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!