My name is Sarah Meade and I am a sophomore at Champlain, interning with the Vermont Ibutwa Initiative. For my internship I am planning on hosting a film screening of “The Greatest Silence: Rape In The Congo.” The film and Ibutwa’s mission is to educate people about the violence that women and children face in […]
Continue readingHello! I’d like to invite you to an evening of music with Burlington’s own Me2/ Orchestra! We will be playing a FREE concert at UVM’s Davis Center on Thursday 3/5 at 7:30 pm. On the program: The Karelia Suite by Jean Sibelius: This has three movements – the Intermezzo, the Ballade, and the Alla Marcia. […]
Continue readingThe campus is invited to attend the Saudi Film Screenings on Feb. 27 at 5 PM in the Alumni Auditorium. Three faculty members, 9 CCM students traveled to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to work with Saudi filmmakers on 2 short narrative films. The “Jeddah Bound” group would love to have join them as they share their […]
Continue readingI wanted to send a kind reminder to let you know that UVM is hosting the 2020 Northeast Queer and Trans People of Color (NEQTPOC)! The conference is taking place from March 20th-21st in the Davis Center (primarily the 4th floor) and our theme this year is Alive in Ancestry: We Existed, Are Existing, and Will Continue to Exist. Registration […]
Continue readingSpecial Winter Hours and Black History Month Events IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH Rokeby Museum is open Sundays in February from noon to 5:00 p.m., and is hosting a series of special events for adults, teens, and children. Sunday, February 9 at 3:00 PM Finding Jesse: A Fugitive from Slavery in Vermont. Jane Williamson, […]
Continue readingWe are sleeping out in solidarity with homeless youth and youth at risk of becoming homeless in Vermont. With your help, we are making sure that every teenager and young adult in our community has a place to go when they need help most. Please help us reach our goal! http://give.spectrumvt.org/site/TR?team_id=1855&fr_id=1100&pg=team Contact Liza Ryan with any […]
Continue readingIn Celebration of Black History Month Screening of Yemanjá: Wisdom from the African Heart of Brazil and Photography Exhibit Goddesses of Nature Documentary narrated by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker Winner of Five Best Documentary Awards Wednesday, February 26 – Alumni Auditorium – Champlain College 5:30-6:30 pm – Exhibit and Reception with Photographer Gerald Lee […]
Continue reading1/15/20 Bulletin UPCOMING EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY: • USCRI Vermont Volunteer Orientation — Community members are invited to learn more about the organization and how to get involved. Where? USCRI Vermont, 462 Hegeman Avenue, Suite 101, Colchester, VT When? Tues., February 11, 12:30-1:30pm and Wed., February 19, 5:30-6:30pm • USCRI Vermont Current and Prospective Volunteer […]
Continue readingHere is the PDF of the January/February/March 2020 issue of the Peace & Justice News. This is my last issue as I am retiring January 27, 2020 after 41 years. Have fun reading some of my history. Thank you for your interest in the newsletter. I have enjoyed producing it. Please let Rachel know what you think of […]
Continue readingWOMXN RISING 2020 WHAT: Womxn Rising 2020 WHERE: Casella Theater at Castleton University OR ANYWHERE with an internet connection via our professional Live Stream WHEN: January 18, 2020 | Noon – 3pm On January 18, 2020, we’re changing things up to bring you a more accessible and action oriented Womxn’s March. Womxn Rising 2020 Vermont will take place on Saturday, January […]
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