Champlain College

Lakescape
2024-10-03 - 2024-12-20 | Champlain Art Gallery, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Lakescape is a large-scale permanent installation featuring a mural and sound experience in homage to Lake Champlain. Located in the lower-level hallway of the Center for Communication & Creative Media, this project is an immersive experience that highlights both the visual and audio uniqueness of the lake from both sides: Vermont and New York. Corresponding with the literal map of the Lake Champlain water basin, the lower-level hallway becomes a metaphor for the lake and the sights and sounds one might experience while standing in the middle of it. With murals on both walls of the hallway, the installation will also feature sound samples from selected locations along the shoreline to create a soundtrack that plays through speakers embedded throughout the hallway ceiling. The goal of this project is to merge the visual experience of seeing the lake with the audio experience of the shoreline to create a unique and playful encounter with the waterway from one end of the hallway to the other.
About the Artists:
Jake Barakat is an emerging artist and independent production-based freelancer who has a material-curious studio practice that ranges from painting to woodworking to textile design.
From Jake: Fascinated by aerial views of the earth and our relationship to it, I am inspired by how people’s connection to the mundane and everyday changes with age. When I was younger, I would use my imagination to picture the “cracks in the sky.” These cracks are symbolic of how everyday ideas shift based on one’s perception or understanding of any given place or time. For me, the idea is rooted in wonder and curiosity. I want my work to connect my audience with their inner child. As both an artist and a human, it is important to me to help rebuild that bridge to finding beauty in simple pleasures. I believe that, as artists, we have the opportunity to speak to and reflect our interpretation of the world around us. Using joy as an act of resistance, I continuously explore how art can help us access a variety of relational experiences. As a queer American-Arab, there are many facets of my identity that often get lost in stereotypes, and my art seeks to challenge that. As an emerging artist, I am pushing myself to stay open to the process. I believe that my work can be both visually accessible and contribute to a larger, pertinent contemporary conversation.
John Thomas Levee is Program Director and Professor of Game Sound Design at Champlain College. He is also the Program Coordinator for the Pre-College Audio Engineering, Sound Design, and Music Academy. He received his MFA in Sound Art from Columbia University and his BA in Digital Arts and BS in Audio Technology and Industry from Stetson University. As an artist and composer whose work often involves sound, installation, video, performance, and sculpture, John has exhibited both domestically and internationally. His artistic work has been featured in a variety of galleries in New York City, notably the Jewish Museum and Fridman Gallery.
Lakescape is currently in process through the end of September in the lower level of the Center for Communication & Creative Media building at Champlain College. Located on the corner of Maple Street and South Willard Street. The hallway is open for viewing during the process and we welcome visitors. If you’d like to learn more about the project, please contact: gallery@champlain.edu.

Burton Winter Jam at Champlain College
2025-02-06 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Finney Quad, Champlain College, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Burton and Anon present Winter Jam 2025, hosted at Champlain College in partnership with Champlain’s Ski & Ride Club! Come join us! Students and community members will have the chance to sign up to compete in the ski or snowboard categories (sign up below) and win up to $10K in cash prizes. Everyone else, come and witness the fun! We’ll have food trucks on site, free giveaways, and more.

There will be two age brackets: 14-17 and open. It’s free to enter and open to the public. Helmets required.

Are you a student who wants to compete? Click here to register.

Not a student but want to compete? Click here to register.

Timeline of events:

4:30-5:45 PM: All Riders Registration/All Rider Practice
6:00-6:45 PM: Skiers Only 14-17 & Open Skiers
7:00-7:45 PM: Snowboarders Only 14-17 & Open Snowboarders
8:00-8:30 PM: Judges & Riders Awards

Art Hop: Guiding Quest Exhibition Tour
2025-09-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Champlain Art Gallery, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Art Hop: Guiding Quest Exhibition Tour with Jonathan FergusonSeptember 6, 12-1pmArt Gallery, CCM 2nd FloorJoin our game history expert, Professor Jonathan Ferguson, for an hour-long tour/discussion about the evolution of game design. Followed by an hour of hands-on gaming!

Financial Aid Webinar October 21
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Want to learn more about financial aid? Join Champlain College’s senior director of Financial Aid for an informative session on financing your education and paying for college. We’ll talk about the different types of financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application, discuss Champlain-specific policies, help you understand your financial aid offer letter, and so much more.
Key topics covered:

Champlain’s focus on affordability and the Count-On-It Financial Aid Guarantee
Types of financial aid available, including our $4,000 Visit Scholarship
The benefits of federal work-study programs that enhance your educational experience
Our FAFSA Completion Scholarship
Question & Answer time with our experts

This is your opportunity to ask questions and get advice from our experts to help you plan your next steps.

Champlain College Women in Cyber Summit 2025
2025-10-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Champlain Room, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
October 24, 2025
Champlain College and our Women in Cybersecurity Leadership Council invite you to attend the Women in Cyber Summit 2025. This event is designed for a diverse audience, from high school students to seasoned professionals. If you want to learn more about cybersecurity, pursue a degree, enter the field, or connect with other professionals, this summit is for you.
Attendees will also get to hear from:

Diana Kelley at Project AI as Keynote – New
Adam Gamelin at CISA – New
Mariam Khader at Champlain with Champlain Students – workshop (From Phone to Courtroom: Mobile Forensics in Digital Justice) – Returning
Emily Crawford at NuHarbor – New
Mackenzie Marsocci at Hurricane Labs – New
Charity Clark, Vermont State Attorney – Returning

Participants will also get to experience the following presentations:

“AI Security Overview” with Keynote Speaker, Diana Kelley, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Noma Security, and WiCyS Board of Director
“What’s at Stake: Cybersecurity and Data Privacy for Women and Girls Today” with the Vermont State Attorney General Charity Clark
“FBI Insights: An Agent’s Journey and the Cyber Threat Landscape in Vermont” with Leah Bogdanowicz, Special Agent, FBI Cybersecurity Division
“Decoding Cyber Careers”, a panel of Champlain College Alumni including Mackenzie Marsocci (Hurricane Labs), Abigail Barr ‘19 (Network Industry), and Emily Crawford (NuHarbor Security)
“Telecommunications and Electric Utility Insights: A CEO’s Journey and the Cyber Threat Landscape in Vermont” with Christine Hallquist, Broadband Director for the State of Vermont
“Shoot for the Stars, Secure the Future” with Kristin Hayes, Lecturer of Cybersecurity at Norwich University
Hands-on workshops hosted by Champlain faculty and students, specifically designed for high school students in Champlain’s state-of-the-art Cyber Range.
“The Breach is Widening: Can We Patch The Future?” with Valecia Stocchetti, ‘24, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Center for Internet Security

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Game Studio Webinar November 11
2025-11-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Are you game for an exciting conversation about hands-on learning and industry-standard collaboration that you’ll only find through Champlain’s Game Studio Experience? Tune in for a chat with our Senior Director of Admissions, Melissa Rosenberg, and Dana Steinhoff, Game Production, Business & Publishing Faculty, as they show you what makes our Game Studio Experience different by design.
Whether you major in Game Design, Game Business & Publishing, or any of our seven Game Studio Experience programs, you’ll start hands-on learning right away and work with industry experts to bring your interests and passions to life. You’ll also work on various game projects independently and in groups, and participate in the Game Studio Senior Show, where you’ll build your own studio and create a finished game.
Key topics covered:

Explore our Game Studio majors and specializations
See how our Upside-Down Curriculum and applied General Education get you making games from day one
Discover industry partnerships and internship opportunities
Hear directly from current students and game development faculty
Get your questions answered in our live Q&A

Game Studio Experience majors include: Game Art, Game Business & Publishing, Game Design, Game Production Management, Game Programming, Game Sound Design, and Interactive Narrative for Games & Digital Media.

Social Responsibility & Innovation Webinar November 12
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Turn your passion for social impact into reality. Join us for our Social Responsibility & Innovation webinar, where you’ll see how our programs prepare you for careers that make real change. From Social Work and Applied Sustainability to Education, Criminology & Criminal Justice, and Psychology, all of Champlain’s programs bridge classroom and community through our hands-on applied General Education curriculum. Tune in to learn more about career outcomes, career paths for our degrees, and degree-specific courses.
Key topics covered:

Take a deep dive into our Social Responsibility & Innovation majors
See how our applied General Education connects directly to your degree
Hear directly from current students and faculty
Ask your pressing questions during our Q&A

Don’t miss your chance to see what your academic journey could look like, and learn how our program can help you start doing good from day one.

Creative Studio Webinar November 13
2025-11-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Calling all creatives! Your independent talent might be the only thing that’s missing for a team of like-minded students to get the project of your dreams off the ground. That’s the beauty of Champlain College’s Creative Studio Experience. Tune in for an engaging conversation about the deep collaboration across majors you’ll find at Champlain, and the hands-on learning that happens on day one.
Whether you’re interested in Animation, Creative Media, Filmmaking, Graphic Design, Interactive Narrative for Games & Digital Media, Sonic Arts, User Experience & Interaction Design, or even Writing & Publishing, you’ll work with industry experts to bring your interests and passions to life and graduate with a professional-grade portfolio of work that will wow employers.
Key topics covered:

Take a deep dive into our Creative Studio Experience majors
See how our applied General Education connects directly to your degree
See results for yourself with our career outcomes
Hear directly from current students and faculty
Ask your pressing questions during our Q&A

Student Experience Webinar November 18
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Ready to make the most of your Champlain experience? Join our Student Affairs staff as we take you on a journey through our student life. This session will cover the various activities, our signature annual events, on-campus clubs and student organizations, as well as the many ways we support your wellbeing and success at Champlain College.
Key topics covered:

Learn about student activities and how to get involved
Overview of yearly events
Discover clubs and organizations
Get your questions answered with staff and a student panel

Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions, hear from current students and staff, and discover what the Champlain experience is all about.

Information Technology & Sciences Webinar November 19
2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Technological advancements are changing at the speed of light—you need an education that not only keeps up with the times, but gets you ahead in your competitive field. Tune in for a conversation about how Champlain College does just that!
Whether your interests lie in Applied Mathematics, Computer Networking & Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, or even Digital Humanities, Champlain’s hands-on programs are specifically designed with your career in mind, building the skills and collaborative know-how that will help you shape the future of technology.
Key topics covered:

Take a deep dive into our Information Technology & Sciences majors
See how our applied General Education connects directly to your degree
Hear directly from current students and faculty about the hands-on opportunities available to you at Champlain
Ask your pressing questions during our Q&A

Business Administration & Marketing Webinar November 20
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, success requires more than just classroom learning—you need practical skills that you can use on the job. Join us to learn how Champlain College prepares you to lead in business and adapt to a changing market.
Whether your interests lie in Business Administration orMarketingChamplain’s career-focused programs will teach you the skills to succeed in business—everything from strategic planning and managing teams to crafting messages that drive consumers.
Key topics covered:

Explore our Business Administration and Marketing majors
Discover how our applied General Education connects directly to your degree
Hear directly from current students and faculty about real-world projects and opportunities
Get your questions answered during our Q&A

Virtual Open House '26
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Your front-row seat to everything Champlain College.
Getting to know Champlain College doesn’t get easier than this. Virtual Open House is your opportunity to:

Get answers to your most pressing questions from current students.
Get a sense of what it’s like to live and learn on our beautiful hilltop campus.
Get advice from our Admission team on the college search and application process.
Learn about Burlington, Vermont, and what makes it one of the coolest small cities in the U.S.
Experience our creative, ambitious, and tightly knit community, along with its endless student life activities and clubs, for yourself.

Financial Aid Webinar February 17
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States

Artist Talk: Sage Tucker-Ketcham
2026-02-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Room 221, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Sage Tucker-Ketcham (b. 1978, Randolph, VT) is a 14th-generation Vermonter. She has been a practicing artist for over 20 years, with work in both public and private international collections. She is also an adjunct faculty member teaching painting in Creative Media. Join us for an artist talk before the gallery reception for her solo show, Before There Were Houses, in the Champlain College Art Gallery.

Before There Were Houses: Sage Tucker-Ketcham | Gallery Reception
2026-02-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Champlain Art Gallery, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Before foundations were laid, before shelter took shape, a wild tangle of root and stem stirred beneath the Earth’s surface. In Before There Were Houses, Sage Tucker-Ketcham strips away the architectural markers that once anchored her work, turning instead to the observation of unique botanical matter often overlooked during daily walks. Building interconnected worlds based upon intentional viewing offers insight into the commodity of time: the more time we spend looking, the more we see; the more we see, the more we are able to reflect on how we choose to engage with the world.
Through slow accumulations of oil paint, glazes, and sprays, Tucker-Ketcham uses her mastery of techniques to build ecosystems that shimmer between memory and vision, where lifecycles of flora bloom and retreat in saturated, dreamlike hues. These are not tidy gardens but thick, infused atmospheres where foliage emerges as a tangled expression of resilience.
This exhibit invites us to observe with contemplation; to give ourselves time to be drawn into the depths of the work, to feel the long gaze of observation, and to get lost in the sentimental details of a lifelong creative practice.
Sage Tucker-Ketcham (b. 1978, Randolph, VT) is a 14th generation Vermonter. She has been a practicing artist for over 20 years, with work in both public and private international collections. She is also an adjunct faculty member teaching painting in Creative Media.

Burton Winter Jam at Champlain College 2026
2026-02-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Finney Quad, Champlain College, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Burton and Anon present Winter Jam 2026 at Champlain College, hosted in partnership with Champlain’s Ski & Ride Club! Come join us, it’s going to be epic! We’ll have food trucks on site, free giveaways, and more.
Students and community members can register to compete in the ski or snowboard categories and win big cash prizes (10K cash purse!). There will be two age brackets: 14-17 and open. It’s free to enter and open to the public. Helmets required.
Prospective students and families: Ride on with us, and join us for Winter Open House the following day! Tour campus, meet current students, and learn about our career-focused academics. Explore our Winter Open House event.
Timeline of events:

4:30-5:45 PM: Registration & Practice
5:45 PM: All Competitors Meeting
6:00-6:45 PM: Ski Competition Begins! Divisions: Ages 14-17 and 18+
6:45 PM: Break/Course Maintenance
7:00-7:45 PM: Snowboard Competition Begins! Ages 14-17 and 18+
8:15 PM: Awards
8:30-10:30 PM: After Party at J Skis

Start the hype even earlier and join us for a Winter Jam Alumni Panel & Pre-Party at J Skis on Thursday, February 19.

See what the hype’s all about:

Winter Open House '26
2026-02-21 08:00 - 15:00 | Admissions at Perry Hall, 251 South Willard St, Burlington, United States
This Is How Vermont Does College Visits

Winter Open House is your opportunity to discover everything our beautiful campus and community have to offer—and this year, it’s bigger than ever. Experience Champlain at its most authentic with a full weekend that kicks off on Friday night with Burton Winter Jam, followed by our comprehensive Open House on Saturday.

Your Weekend Experience
Friday, February 20: Burton Winter Jam
Start your winter wonderland weekend off the right way and join us for Burton Winter Jam, an annual rail jam event hosted right here on campus. Watch riders compete, experience the winter tradition and culture that defines our community, and see what makes Champlain different.

Learn More about the Winter Jam

Saturday, February 21: Winter Open House

This Winter Open House isn’t your typical campus tour. This is Champlain at its peak—a snowy campus, innovative at its core, and a community that actually gets you.
Here’s what you can expect:

Tour our (hopefully) snow-covered campus and iconic Victorian-era residence halls
Learn how we do hands-on learning differently at Champlain, with opportunities to participate in co-ops, local internships, and international internships.
Explore how 30 flexible elective credits built into every major allow you to design a college experience that’s totally, 100% you!
Get a glimpse into the real projects, startups, and creative endeavors our students are actively working on, and discover the support available for you to launch yours
Check out our world-class facilities, like our Leahy Center for Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, Sound Stage, Cyber Range, and maker labs.
Chat with current students and faculty, and explore majors that best align with your interests
Get answers to your questions about academics, financial aid, campus life, and student resources

Winter transforms Vermont into something you have to see to believe, and Champlain transforms passionate students into hit-the-ground-running professionals. Come see for yourself what makes Champlain College proudly different by design.

Where to Stay
Winter makes Vermont worth visiting. We’ve secured a discounted block of rooms at the Best Western Plus to help make planning your trip easier. Book early—rooms fill up fast!
Best Western Plus Hotel Options Map & Directions
Great news!
This event qualifies you for Champlain’s $4,000 Visit Scholarship—a $1,000 per year scholarship distributed to students who visit campus through an official event or tour.

Campus Housing & Dining Webinar March 10
2026-03-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Hear from staff and student Resident Advisors (RAs) about what incoming students and families should know as they plan for the big move. This session will cover dining options, the housing selection process, finding a roommate, what to bring (and what not to bring), and more.
Other topics covered:

Our Victorian-era first-year residence halls, as well as other housing options
Move-in logistics and processes
How meal plans work, dining hall outlets and hours, and making special dietary accommodations
The role of RAs in your residence hall

ITScon '26
2026-03-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Champlain Room, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Champlain College’s Cybersecurity Club (CCSC) is happy to announce our 5th annual event, ITScon!
The conference will offer opportunities for members of the Champlain College Community to network with fellow peers, meet alumni, and interact with employers with a passion for technology, computing, programming, or cybersecurity. Students will also be showcasing projects that they have completed in and outside of the classroom!
If you are interested in attending as a prospective employer, industry professional, alumni, faculty member, or student; reserve your spot today!
This event fulfills the InSight Career Fair milestone.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to ccsc@champlain.edu. We hope to see you there!

Health, Wellness & Academic Support Webinar April 9
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Some of the best years of your life are just around the corner, and Champlain gives you the tools to step into them with confidence. This webinar covers Champ 101 (our 10-week extended orientation program), ways to get connected to your new community and campus, and the resources available to help you start your college years on the right foot.
This session will also cover:

How Champ 101 works
Student engagement opportunities
Academic support and tutoring
Maintaining your wellbeing
Services available at the Counseling Center
How to request accommodations or support from the Office of Accessibility

This is your opportunity to start imagining what your first few weeks on campus will look like and how quickly you’ll be able to connect with other new students.

Champlayers: Too Many Detectives at Murder Mansion
2026-04-11 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-04-12 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Alumni Auditorium, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Sure, you think you’ve seen this type of murder mystery before. A cast of eccentric characters meet at a mansion, only to become suspects of a murder that a singular genius detective will eventually solve. But what happens when all the suspects are the detectives? Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, Miss Marple, and Batman are just a few of the guests. Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion is a whodunnit that will leave you laughing and guessing right until the very end.

Champlain Parents Expert Webinar April 21
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Get tips and resources to help your student prepare for their transition to college. In this session, you’ll hear from Champlain parents who have been through the college experience with their students. They’ll share their wisdom and valuable insights to help you prepare for the journey ahead.
Key topics covered:

Making the most of the summer before college
Navigating move-in day with ease
Essential campus resources that can help ensure a successful first year
Question & Answer time with our experts

This is your chance to ask any questions you may have as you prepare for your new life as part of the Champlain College community.

August Summer Open House '26
2026-08-07 08:00 - 15:00 | Champlain College, 163 South Willard Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
The ultimate way to experience Champlain College

Register for our Summer Open House on Friday, August 7, and find out what makes Champlain different for yourself.

Further details are coming soon, but here’s what we can tell you to expect:

Tour campus and our Victorian-era residence halls
Get inspired by our flexible credits and innovative Upside-Down Curriculum that starts on day one
Meet current students and expert faculty
Find a career-focused major that’s right for you
Check out our Leahy Center for Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity, and our state-of-the-art esports arena
Explore Burlington, Vermont, and make your friends jealous with lakeside sunset pics (or better yet, just bring them with you!)

Great News!
This event qualifies you for Champlain’s $4,000 Visit Scholarship — a $1,000 per year scholarship distributed to students who visit campus through an official event or tour.

Plan Ahead
Hotel Options | More Resources to Plan Your Visit | Maps & Directions
Stay tuned for more information.

Champlain College Women in Cyber Summit 2026
2026-10-23 09:00 - 14:30 | Champlain Room, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Save the date!
Champlain College and our Women in Cybersecurity Leadership Council invite you to attend the Women in Cyber Summit 2026. This event is designed for a diverse audience, from high school students to seasoned professionals. If you want to learn more about cybersecurity, pursue a degree, enter the field, or connect with other professionals, this summit is for you.
Check back soon for a registration link and full session lineup, including our keynote speaker announcement.
