Educational Holiday Toys Dec 6, 2007
Educators like Laurel Bongiorno of Champlain College, feel that too much emphasis is being placed on video games and other electronics ... "They should be buying blocks, dramatic play clothes, art supplies, great books, musical CDs," said Laurel Bongiorno, of Champlain College. (WCAX.com, VT)
College Loan Probe Dec 1, 2007
The University of Vermont, Champlain College, Norwich University, Castleton State College, the Vermont law school are among dozens of schools nationwide that have received letters from the U.S. Department of Education. Those letters ask the schools to send documents explaining why so many of their student loans have been processed by the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation. (WCAX.com, VT)
VSAC, Vt. colleges under spotlight in student loand probe Dec 1, 2007
Castleton State College, Champlain College, Vermont Law School, Norwich University, the University of Vermont and VSAC are all providing the requested. Officials at the schools say the reason they do so much business with VSAC is because the group provides the best service and offers the best loan packages. (WCAX.com, VT)
Vermont schools answering questions on student lending practices Dec 1, 2007
Castleton State College, Champlain College, Vermont Law School, Norwich University and the University of Vermont - are among 55 across the country that had a majority of their student loan business with the same lender. The request is by the federal Department of Education. (WCAX.com, VT)
Schools told to explain relationships with lenders Nov 29, 2007
Students attending Champlain College in Burlington, Vt ... David Myette, director of financial aid at Champlain College, said VSAC was a logical choice as a default lender because it offers hands-on customer service, is familiar with the state and doesn't charge origination fees. (USA Today -- News)
"Collect This!:" Photos of Strangers Nov 23, 2007
Nkki Goranin points to a black and white photograph tacked to the wall of her classroom at Champlain College, throws back her long black hair, and chirps, "Okay, let me ask you a question.". She sees seeing as one of life's great joys, and guides young photographers at Champlain College towards new ways of looking at their surroundings. (WCAX.com, VT)
Goodyear officials defend wining, dining executives Nov 17, 2007
Cavanaugh, other council members and former City Manager Stephen Cleveland hosted Champlain College of Vermont to a $201 meal. Oct. 16, 2006, at Toscana's Grill. (AZCentral -- News)
A "Can"-Do Attitude Nov 8, 2007
The University of Vermont, Champlain College and St. Michael's College are joining forces with hundreds of colleges nationwide for Cans Across America. The goal is to surpass the world record of 221,028 pounds of cans collected in one day. (WCAX.com, VT)
A Costly Cap and Gown Oct 27, 2007
Indeed, officials at Champlain College, in Burlington, Vt. say that despite their $6,300, or 39 percent, increase in tuition for this year's freshmen, applications were up 27 percent. (U.S. News & World Report)
Champlain College's Montreal Campus Oct 24, 2007
Champlain College students learn video game development ... "A lot of people think if you are a gaming major, you'll play games for four years. No," said Champlain College senior, Halley Greaves ... Champlain College picked Montreal for two primary reasons -- the french flavor and the explosion of the gaming industry here. (WCAX.com, VT)
On the trail of digital secrets Oct 15, 2007
" As demand for computer forensic employees has grown, formal education programs have emerged, along with a plethora of certifications and a handful of professional associations. Professionals estimate that the average salary for computer forensic specialists is $85,000, depending on experience and place. Entry-level positions can start at around $50,000 a year. Kris Turnbull, director of the Cyber Crime Institute, a continuing education program at Kennesaw State University in Georgia, said his... (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Around Town Oct. 10 -- The joys of making a new discovery Oct 10, 2007
Gary Tilden, right, was nominated by The DREAM Program's Chris Brown, left, for his commitment to the youth mentoring program while studying at Champlain College in Vermont ... " Pre-Game Sports is located next to the Star Market at 26 Snow Road in Webster Square. You can visit them online at pre-gamesports.com or call the store directly at 781-834-2747. TILDEN NOMINATED FOR AWARD On Sept. 11, United Way of Chittenden County in Vermont held a celebration breakfast to honor 39 individuals... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Vermont's frugal town Oct 1, 2007
" Willard Sterne Randall, a distinguished scholar in history at Champlain College in Burlington, said Vermont was formed when residents refused to pay taxes to both New York and New Hampshire, and a culture of frugality survived. Randall said Fair Haven, on the New York border west of Rutland, was "the birthplace of tax resistance in Vermont. " He added, "It's interesting to me that a place like that has this consciousness going back to the beginning. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Moped Mission Sep 7, 2007
The Champlain College graduates followed the journey of Horatio Nelson Jackson, the Burlington resident credited with making the first cross-country car trip back in 1903. A historical marker at Jackson's South Willard Street home is near the Champlain campus. (WCAX.com, VT)
Burlington company that makes iPod accessories sells brand Sep 5, 2007
(AP) - A Burlington company founded by a Champlain College student that makes accessories for iPods has been sold to a San Diego company. In two years, Ben Kaufman's business Mophie expanded to 14 employees and last year had revenues of just under $1 million. (WCAX.com, VT)
Home Sweet Home Sep 4, 2007
Two recent Champlain College graduates return Tuesday from a trip of a lifetime ... The trip was inspired by a sign near Champlain College, crediting adventurer Horatio Nelson Jackson with the first cross-country road-trip. (WCAX.com, VT)
Calaveras native, high school student attends conference in Washington Jun 28, 2007
"I'll definitely spend my first year (of college) in dorms." She is considering attending Champlain College in Burlington, Vt. During summer or fall break, Martin will go to Oregon and Washington to tour the schools. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Candidates young and old look for edge on the Internet Jun 20, 2007
"The extent to which Dean made the Internet seem like a politically viable medium, (Barack) Obama is proving it in spades," said Jeff Rutenbeck, dean of the communication and creative media division at Champlain College in Vermont. The use of technology paid off for Lauren Abbott at the University of Arizona. (AZCentral -- News)
More of this story Jun 19, 2007
Cook s daughter Garet, 23, graduated a couple years ago from Emory College in Atlanta, and her son Kaden, 20, recently finished his sophomore year at Champlain College in Vermont. Cook is hearing that there is some interest in making a movie out of Life s a Beach as well. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
In Vermont, nascent secession movement gains traction; Iraq war, gas prices attract supporters Jun 5, 2007
"We're normal human beings," said Williams, 39, a history professor at Champlain College. "But we're serious about this. We want people in Vermont to think about the options going forward. Do you want to stay in an empire that's in deep trouble?". (Concord Monitor)
A Salute to Five Soldiers May 29, 2007
A graduate of Essex High School and Champlain College, he joined the military after the September 11th terror attacks to protect freedom. He left behind a wife he married just a year-and-a-half ago. (WCAX.com, VT)
Vermont has more money for college scholarships May 24, 2007
Douglas signed the bill today at a ceremony at Champlain College. He was surrounded by legislators, business leaders and higher education officials from around the state. (WCAX.com, VT)
UMass Hockey Announces NLI's May 19, 2007
Lecomte comes to UMass from Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, having played with current Minuteman at Champlain College. The 5'9, 160 lb. center was Champlain's MVP in 2006-07, scoring 25 goals and 48 assists to lead his team. (Umassathletics.com)
Spelling for Scholarships May 11, 2007
A spelling bee created a buzz Thursday night at Champlain College -- not with students, but with people who probably haven't studied for a spelling test in decades. Local business leaders competed in an annual fundraiser benefiting the school's Single Parent Program. (WCAX.com, VT)
Essex Junction Marine, killed in Iraq, laid to rest May 6, 2007
DeGiovine grew up in Essex Junction, graduated from Essex High School and Champlain College, but he had left Vermont. The military listed his home as Lone Tree, Colo. (WCAX.com, VT)
Vermont Marine Laid to Rest May 6, 2007
DeGiovine was a 2005 graduate of Champlain College, following his years at Essex High School. More recently, he lived in Lone Tree, Colorado. (WCAX.com, VT)
College Costs on the Rise May 4, 2007
Champlain College is relatively quiet this week -- most students are gone for the summer and the staff is preparing for graduation on Saturday. "Now we're in a phase where we're planning our future," said David Finney, president of Champlain College ... School officials at Champlain College say the increase will allow them to add at least 40 full time faculty positions over the next 10 years and help fund additional facilities. (WCAX.com, VT)
Mopeding Across America May 3, 2007
Champlain College seniors are graduating this weekend, leaving many to wonder which direction they'll take next ... Corkrum and Girard walked past a historical marker near the Champlain College campus just about every day, but only recently learned that the man who lived just blocks from where they do is credited with the very first cross-country road-trip. (WCAX.com, VT)
Marine from Easton killed in Iraq May 1, 2007
A graduate of Essex High School, he majored in criminal justice at Champlain College, where he graduated in 2005. He aspired to a career in law enforcement and did bicycle patrols for the Essex Police Department for two summers while in college, according to police Lieutenant Ken Beaulieu. (Boston Globe)
Vermont Marine Killed in Iraq May 1, 2007
They were married a year and half ago, shortly after he graduated from Champlain College with a degree in criminal justice. "It's always sad to hear that someone who at one point was one of my comrades in arms has fallen," said Essex Police Lt. Ken Beaulieu. (WCAX.com, VT)
Vermont casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan May 1, 2007
Marine Cpl. Christopher Degiovine, 25, who graduated from Essex Junction High School in 2000 and Champlain College in 2005, was killed in Anbar Province, Iraq, on April 26. 2006. (WCAX.com, VT)
Champlain College to open center in Montreal Apr 25, 2007
-- Champlain College is planning to open a study abroad campus in Montreal that will enable up to 30 students to live and study in Canada. Champlain students studying in Montreal will live in a residence hall of the University of Quebec. (WCAX.com, VT)
Champlain College Adds International Campus Apr 24, 2007
Champlain College is planning a study-abroad program in Montreal-- a program it believes will give it the first American campus in the Canadian city ... "The idea of Montreal would be fun because it's so close you can still see your family and stuff and it's not as far a distance, but a lot of people go there for weekend trips and stuff, so I feel like it's too close for it to be a study abroad thing," said Champlain College student Katrina Marcoux. (WCAX.com, VT)
Students Conduct Mock Trial Apr 15, 2007
Top law enforcement and legal professionals converged on Champlain College today for an unusual event ... "We have thirty years worth of steady growth and interest in the program here. And we're happy to report that many law enforcement professionals, criminal justice professionals, probation and parole, lawyers -- have a background with the criminal justice program here at Champlain," said Champlain College Criminal Justice Program Director, Robert Edwards. (WCAX.com, VT)
Randall recounts prez politics in the cowland Apr 11, 2007
Media Credit: Ilhan KimChamplain College historian Willard Sterne Randall delivered his lecture, "Presidents Come to Vermont," to the community at the public library ... On a snowy Wednesday night, Middlebury residents flocked to Ilsley Public Library's community meeting room for "Presidents Come to Vermont," a free humanities lecture delivered by Champlain College historian Willard Sterne Randall ... The former investigative reporter has written 12 books, been interviewed on such programs as... (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
India Attracts Universities From the U.S. Mar 26, 2007
Champlain College, based in Burlington, Vt. runs a satellite campus in Mumbai that offers degrees in one of three career-oriented subjects that college administrators have found to be attractive to Indians: business, hospitality industry management and software engineering. (The Ledger)
Should Gay Men Give Blood? Mar 21, 2007
There was no basketball on this day inside the gym at Champlain College. There was just blood drawing. (WCAX.com, VT)
Winooski Looks To Fill Housing Vacancies Mar 1, 2007
And so the city turned elsewhere Champlain College. Champlain College Vice-President David Provost told Channel 3, "With the housing shortage, we're increasing our effort to provide more housing for our students." ... That would more than double the 120 Champlain College students who already live there. (WCAX.com, VT)
Students Lend-a-Hand in New Orleans Feb 26, 2007
This week some students from Champlain College are doing what they can to help. It's spring break at Champlain College and this group is packing up to fly out. (WCAX.com, VT)
Vermont state meetings for the week of Feb. 19, 2007 Feb 19, 2007
Cornell Pavilion, SD Ireland Family Center for Global Business and Technology, Champlain College, 391 Maple St., Burlington. TUESDAY. (WCAX.com, VT)
Storm pounds Vermont, and many are glad for it Feb 15, 2007
The University of Vermont, St. Michael's College and Champlain College all closed early. Many cars skidded off roadways, but there were no reports of injuries or deaths by Wednesday afternoon, according to Sgt. John Flannigan, a spokesman for the Vermont State Police, which dispatched 40 additional troopers to road duty to help with stranded motorists and accidents. (WCAX.com, VT)
THURSDAY CLOSINGS or DELAYS Feb 15, 2007
Watch Channel 3 News Daybreak at 5 A.M. Thursday for School Closings. These are not posted on the web. (WCAX.com, VT)
Winooski housing not attracting UVM students as fast as thought Feb 3, 2007
Champlain College students have filled some of the apartments, but Ken Braverman of HallKeen said students had to become aware of Spinner Place. "It's the kind of project where it's going to take some time to become the UVM community and for students to feel that Winooski is one of their housing alternatives," he said. (WCAX.com, VT)
LNS Beats SNL Jan 5, 2007
The show is produced in conjunction with Champlain College as a hands on practicum for the Media Arts Department. Once a week, local musicians and artists perform with Kavanagh in front of a live studio audience and it appears that LNS is making waves in the community. (WCAX.com, VT)
Combating Internet Crimes Dec 29, 2006
When she is not at the police department, Kara can be found teaching at Champlain College ... "Digital devices are present in nearly every crime scene, at most arrest scenes, and computers are somehow involved as a target of a crime instrument of a crime or record keeper of a crime," said Gary Kessler, of Champlain College. (WCAX.com, VT)
Vt. College Fights Crime, Terrorism Dec 29, 2006
The U.S. Justice Department has awarded a federal grant to Champlain College ... "Digital devices are present at nearly every crime scene, at most arrest scenes. And computers are some how involved as either a target of a crime, instrument of a crime, or a record keeper of a crime, which is why digital investigations is becoming the new crime fighting of the information age," said Garry Kessler of Champlain College ... Champlain College's Computer and Digital Forensics program serves as a... (WCAX.com, VT)
Labors of love: Soup kitchen feeds hundreds Nov 23, 2006
So quit pickin' on me," he admonished with his usual straight face. Marot, who turned 78 this week, was soldiering on despite the death of his sister, Lucille Cheltra, 88, just the day before. Crawley, who offered Marot words of consolation, was among many city officials pitching in at the soup kitchen Wednesday, including Mayor James E. Doyle ("he always comes," said Marot), Police Chief George Kelley, police Capt. Peter Kilmartin, who is also a local state representative, state Sen. Jamie... (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Visalia broadcaster helps nix Simpson TV special Nov 21, 2006
and Sioux Falls, S.D.Angelos said no one at Pappas Telecasting was concerned about going against the network because the decision not to broadcast the specials "was the right thing to do."Rob Williams, professor of history and media studies at Champlain College in Burlington, Vt. said that such a rebellion by a small group of affiliates against the network is rare. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Cyber Celebrity Dances in Burlington Nov 10, 2006
He made his very first speech about his trip Thursday night at Champlain College. He amazed students with stories of dancing on the salt flats of Bolivia and with jellyfish in Palau. (WCAX.com, VT)
Find out how many get into schools Nov 9, 2006
College acceptance rates: How many get in. Sign up to receive our free Daily Briefing e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today)
A Bright Idea in Energy Efficiency Oct 28, 2006
Jeremy Ellis and several other students at Champlain College have donated their Fridays to a project that could save the college $10,000 a year on its electric bills. They're going to residence halls and offices on campus and offering new, electricity-saving fluorescent bulbs in exchange for the old energy-hogging incandescent bulbs. (WCAX.com, VT)
Search intensifies for Vermont student Oct 11, 2006
"Burlington, home to rockers Phish and to Ben & Jerry's ice cream, is a city of 39,000 dominated by the University of Vermont, Burlington College, and Champlain College, with liberal politics, neo-hippie culture, and low crime rates. The university first informed students of Gardner-Quinn's disappearance Sunday, asking them for leads, school officials said. Yesterday, school administrators began reminding students to pay attention to their surroundings at night, to use well-lit paths, to travel... (Boston Globe)
Defenseman Figures In, special to the Republican by Dick Baker Oct 6, 2006
Last year, he played for the Champlain College Cougars of Sherbrooke, Quebec, a level of play he describes as similar to that of prep school in the United States. "It was slower than most leagues, so I have to adjust to the speed here, and work on playing against the forwards one on one," he said. (Umassathletics.com)
Bush policies focus of first U.S. Senate debate Oct 2, 2006
James Jeffords appeared at Champlain College, but most of the event was focused on the primary contenders, independent Rep. Bernie Sanders and Republican Richard Tarrant. (WCAX.com, VT)
College kids back, noise complaints on rise again Sep 25, 2006
-- Burlington is usually rated among the nation's most livable cities, but some residents near the University of Vermont and Champlain College say rowdy students are making it less so. "We're being deluged with students," South Union Street resident Ed Bemis told the City Council during a recent meeting. (WCAX.com, VT)
Late Night Saturday Comes To WCAX-TV Sep 23, 2006
Taping of the first two shows of Late Night Saturday happened Thursday night at the Alumni Auditorium on the Champlain College campus. Kavanagh and everyone who works on the show all students or volunteers. (WCAX.com, VT)
Quebec Premier Jean Charest Visits Vermont Sep 16, 2006
Charest participated in a symposium at Champlain College with Vermont Governor Jim Douglas. The two discussed issues such as trade, border security, and the progress of renegotiating contracts with energy suppliers like HydroQuebec -- that supplies one-third of Vermont's energy. (WCAX.com, VT)
Canada Questions Laws After Rampage Sep 16, 2006
"Stacy" DeSousa "was incredible, loud, hilarious, gorgeous," Gilda Ciccone, a student at Champlain College in St. Lambert, told the Montreal Gazette. Montrealers continued to stop by a makeshift memorial to pay their respects to DeSousa outside the college, and Mayor Gerald Tremblay 00000398 asked that flags be flown at half-mast. (CBS News -- World)
Pat Laughlin Named Assistant Men's Soccer Coach Sep 3, 2006
Prior to Laughlin's arrival at Dean, he built a program at Champlain College, recording a 28-21-3 mark over three seasons. The Beavers were Northeast Region Champions in 1997 and finalists in 1998 and 1999. (Gorhody.com)
Goodyear aims to become a college town Aug 24, 2006
Vermont's Champlain College is the latest to take a look at Goodyear to see whether building a branch campus out West fits the liberal arts institution's vision for growth. So far, the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Ill. (AZCentral -- News)
UVM Gets A Jump On Fire Safety Aug 17, 2006
"What's nice about the systems that are going in the dorms here at the University and also at Champlain College," Francis continued, "is if a student goes into one of the dorms and takes a smoke detector apart because they want to smoke whatever substance in the dorm room, it will report out that the system has been tampered with. It will tell us exactly where to go.". Also wired into the system are ovens, which contina a sprinkler system that would put out any cooking fires -- and automatically... (WCAX.com, VT)
`Not just a brown band' Jul 29, 2006
The pair met a decade ago while riding a bus to classes at Champlain College. Between them, they're fluent in Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, English and French. (Toronto Star -- Arts)
Leading the Way Jul 25, 2006
The 30 teenagers are at Champlain College all week long, exchanging ideas and working on new ways to be effective leaders in their communities. Click here for recent web links from The Channel 3 News. (WCAX.com, VT)
Goodyear cuts list of potential schools Jul 15, 2006
-based Champlain College, was founded in 1878 ... Presidents from the remaining two, Champlain College and the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Ill ... Champlain College, Burlington, Vt. (AZCentral -- News)
Richmond High top 10 grad overcomes heart defect Jun 24, 2006
He s looking forward to attending Champlain College in Burlington, Vt ... One of the top 10 students in his class, Mike graduated June 11 and will pursue a bachelor s degree at Champlain College in Burlington, Vt ... Champlain College is one of only three colleges in New England that offers computer digital forensics, he said. (Augusta Capitol Weekly, ME)
