Trans Social
2025-02-27 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Women’s & Gender Center, Skiff Hall Annex, 163 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
A social space for Trans and Non-binary students to build community and share information. If you need to commiserate about attacks on trans rights, we’re here for that. If you want to celebrate trans joy, we’re here for that. If you want to learn more about resources on campus and in the community, we’re here for that too. Representatives from the Pride Center’s Trans Program and Champlain’s Gender Affirming Care team, Gender Inclusive Housing team, and Name Change Process team will be available to answer any questions you may have (or questions you didn’t know you had!). We will also be working on a communal art piece that will be hung up around campus so make your mark! Oh yeah…and did we mention…CUPCAKES!?

Show Your Stripes
2025-02-28
Wear stripes in support of Rare Disease Day! It’s essential to spread awareness about rare diseases as people struggle daily with diagnosis, treatment, access to care, and financial hardship. Show your support for more funding and awareness!

Taste & Traditions: Jamaica
2025-03-21 12:30 - 14:00 | Fireside Lounge, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, 05401
Join the OISS and ODI for an immersive journey into Jamaican culture! Expand your cultural horizons as you “Get in Culture” and “Diversity Your Palate” with the vibrant flavors, language, and entertainment of Jamaica.
🌴 Learn the basics of Jamaican Patwa/Creole/Patois🍛 Taste authentic Jamaican dishes🎬 Watch the classic film Cool Runnings
Come vibe with us, enjoy delicious food, and celebrate the rich heritage of Jamaica! Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!
Open to all students, staff, and faculty!

OISS Get in Culture: Malaysia
2025-04-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Room 221, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
OISS Get in Culture is an event focused on Malaysia. This is a second-year Care Talk milestone. Presented by Professor Wei Kian Chen. Malaysian food will be provided. Learn all about the culture with us!

PASKA Decorating (Ukrainian Easter Bread)
2025-04-16 12:30 - 14:00 | Office of Diversity & Inclusion, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join us for a cultural and educational event! Experience the art of decorating traditional Ukrainian Easter bread while engaging in meaningful conversations about current events in Ukraine. All are welcome!

Pysanka: Ukrainian Egg-painting
2025-04-18 16:00 - 17:30 | Fireside Lounge, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, 05401
Join us for an Easter event where you will learn about the folk tradition of Ukrainian egg-painting, known as pysanka. Create your own decorated eggs and explore their rich symbolism, which is a wonderful opportunity to experience Ukrainian culture. Everyone is welcome!

Live Music by Gustavo Moradel
2025-09-03 12:00 - 14:00
Gustavo Moradel is a bilingual musician, producer, songwriter and speaker who incorporates different genres from all over Latin-America into his music. Gustavo uses his music to share his lived experience with audiences all over the country.
Catch Gustavo performing in the IDX Dining Hall from 12PM – 2PM, or from 3PM – 5PM at the activities fair in Rozendaal Courtyard! If you do not have a meal plan, the ODI will cover your meal!

Live Music with Gustavo Moradel
2025-09-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Rozendaal Courtyard, 251 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Gustavo Moradel is a bilingual musician, producer, songwriter and speaker who incorporates different genres from all over Latin-America into his music. Gustavo uses his music to share his lived experience with audiences all over the country.
Catch Gustavo performing in the IDX Dining Hall from 12PM – 2PM, or from 3PM – 5PM at the activities fair in Rozendaal Courtyard!

DACA: Dreamers and Coming to America
2025-09-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Morgan Room, Aiken Hall, 83 Summit St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Artist, performer and activist Gustavo Moradel returns to Champlain for the 3rd consecutive year to tell his personal story of coming to the US at 12 years old. Gustavo touches on his lived experience as a DACA recipient, repairing his relationship with his parents, and his advocacy work in the immigration system. His story is an inspiring, educational, engaging and sobering perspective on the lived experience of over half a million DACA recipients currently living in the USA.
Fulfills the second year DareToCAREtalk InSight milestone. Must attend the full talk to satisfy this requirement.

Mindful Making Across Cultures
2025-09-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Fireside Lounge, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, 05401
Join us to discover how people from different cultures around the world use traditional cuisine and handcrafts to help deal with anxiety and stress. Learn about the special foods and creative activities that have been passed down through generations to bring comfort and peace of mind. All are welcome!

Spoken Word Poetry (Work Shop & Performance)
2025-10-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Room 442, Center for Communication & Creative Media, 375 Maple Street, Burlington, 05401, United States
Steven Willis creatively expresses Black culture through his abilities as a writer and poet and his experience in theater. Influenced by urban life and religion, he blends aspects of political theory, anthropology, theater, and hip-hop. Come enjoy Steven’s spoken word poetry and learn how to write poems that reflect your own lived experience. This event is open to all students, staff, and faculty.

Arts & Crafts
2025-10-08 15:30 - 17:00
The Black Student Union invites students to come do arts and crafts in freeman 201, enjoy some light snacks, and get to know others around campus.

Cultural Appropriation vs Appreciation
2025-10-16 13:00 - 14:30
This event will include student discussion about what it means to culturally appropriate compared to appreciate, and how we can deter from appropriation. All students, staff, and faculty welcome. Join us in the S.D. Ireland building, room 206.

The Art of Dandori
2025-10-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Room 221, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Learn how the Japanese art of dandori can be used to manage ADHD and workflow. Come for a chance to win plushy Pikmin prizes!

Taste and Traditions: Italy
2025-10-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Fireside Lounge, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, 05401
Come join us to dig deeper into Italian culture and try traditional cuisine.

Waist Bead Making
2025-10-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Fireside Lounge, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, 05401
Join the ODI in waist bead making! We will learn how to create waist beads and understand their cultural significance. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome.

Diversify Your Palate: West Africa
2025-11-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Room 221, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join us as we explore the origins of egusi stew and fufu while trying it with the ODI!

Brotherhood Brunch
2025-11-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Morgan Room, Aiken Hall, 83 Summit St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Brotherhood Brunch invites students, staff, and faculty to participate in intergenerational discourse centered on the topics of men, male identity, and masculinity. Individuals from any and all identities and backgrounds are welcome to come enjoy brunch and discuss topics relevant to your intersecting identities.

MLK Event: Community Brunch w/ Green Mountain Gospel Choir
2026-01-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Dining Hall, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join us in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Champlain College invites you to our MLK Community Brunch—a gathering to celebrate Dr. King’s enduring vision of justice, equality, and beloved community.
This meal is an opportunity to bring together students, faculty, staff, and community members to reflect on Dr. King’s teachings and their relevance in our lives today. Through shared conversation, inspiration, and connection, we’ll explore how we can each contribute to building the inclusive, compassionate world Dr. King envisioned.
What to Expect:

A warm, welcoming brunch
Uplifting performance by the Green Mountain Gospel Choir starting at 11:45 AM
Opportunities to connect with fellow community members

Let the uplifting voices of the Green Mountain Gospel Choir move your spirit and set the tone for a day of reflection and renewed purpose.
All are welcome. Come for the food, stay for the fellowship, and leave inspired to make a difference.
“Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

MLK Event: Docuseries - Eyes on The Prize
2026-01-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Fireside Lounge, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, 05401
Witness the story of America’s Civil Rights Movement.
Join us in Fireside Lounge for a screening of Eyes on the Prize, the groundbreaking documentary that chronicles one of the most transformative periods in American history. Through powerful archival footage, stirring firsthand accounts, and unflinching honesty, this acclaimed film brings to life the courage, sacrifice, and determination of those who fought for justice and equality.
Featured Episodes:

1:00 PM | Episode 1: Awakenings (1954-1956) The movement begins. From the brutal murder of Emmett Till that awakened a nation’s conscience to the Montgomery Bus Boycott that launched Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. into leadership, witness the spark that ignited a revolution.
2:00 PM | Episode 3: Ain’t Scared of Your Jails (1960-1961) Young people take the lead. Experience the power of student-led sit-ins that desegregated lunch counters across the South and the harrowing Freedom Rides that challenged segregation in interstate travel—at tremendous personal cost.
3:00 PM | Episode 6: Bridge to Freedom (1965) The fight for voting rights reaches its climax. From “Bloody Sunday” on the Edmund Pettus Bridge to the triumphant march to Montgomery, see how ordinary people risked everything to secure the fundamental right to vote.

All are welcome. Bring an open heart and a willingness to engage with our shared history.
To view the whole Docuseries, visit this link.

MLK Event: Make Art, Make Change
2026-01-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Fireside Lounge, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, 05401
Create art that speaks, inspires, and transforms.
Art has always been a powerful tool for social change. This MLK Week, we invite you to pick up a brush, grab some ink, and make your voice heard through creative expression.
Activities:

Denim Tote Screen Printing & Block Printing: We will have denim totes or bring your own denim pieces to transform into wearable statements of justice and hope
Peace Walk Sign Making: Design bold, meaningful signs to carry in our community Peace Walk (3:00 – 4:00 PM on Tuesday, January 20)
And more…

Select pieces will be featured in our collaborative art installation in the CCM building, exploring the theme of “carrying the baggage,” what we hold, what we release, and what we carry forward in the fight for justice.
Come make art. Come make change. Come make your mark.
No artistic experience is necessary, just bring your creativity and commitment to community.

MLK Event: CAMPUS PEACE WALK
2026-01-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Fireside Lounge, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, 05401
Walk together toward justice.
Join us for a guided walk across campus, stopping at meaningful locations to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and vision for beloved community. Each stop features readings, reflections, and conversation exploring different dimensions of Dr. King’s work and its connection to today.
Route Highlights:

Start at Fireside Lounge: Grab coffee, hot cocoa, hand warmers, and make/take signs with messages of hope and resilience
Stop 1: Samuel de Champlain Statue: The journey toward justice begins
Stop 2: Perry Lawn: Opening doors and welcoming all
Stop 3: Finney Quad: Interconnected justice and intersectionality
Stop 4: Aiken Lawn: Knowledge as power; continuing the work
Finish at the Champlain Room: Celebrate with music, food, open mic, and community.

Dress warmly. Bring your voice. Walk toward change.
The route is planned with accessibility in mind. All are welcome.

MLK Event: Strength in Community, Community Gathering
2026-01-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Champlain Room, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Celebrate community, creativity, and connection.
Join us for a vibrant gathering in the Champlain Room. Come together to share food and fellowship as we celebrate Dr. King’s vision of beloved community.
This is a space to break bread together and build relationships. Enjoy delicious offerings from local BIPOC food vendors while connecting with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Dr. King believed that true community is built through genuine connection and shared experience. This gathering is our opportunity to live that vision, to meet community members, make friends, and strengthen the bonds that hold us together.
Come as you are. Stay as long as you like. Leave inspired.

MLK Event: Selma (2014) Movie Screening
2026-01-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Alumni Auditorium, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Experience the march that changed America.
Join us for a screening of Selma, Ava DuVernay’s powerful film about the 1965 voting rights campaign that led to the historic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.
Witness Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and fellow activists as they organize against violent opposition, from the tragedy of “Bloody Sunday” on the Edmund Pettus Bridge to the passage of the Voting Rights Act. This film reveals the strategy, sacrifice, and extraordinary courage required to secure a fundamental right.

Cultivating Identity
2026-01-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Fireside Lounge, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, 05401
A reflective space for people to think about their values, strengths, cultures, or beliefs. Decorate a pot with the identities you want to cultivate in 2026, discuss it with your peers, and take a plant home. As you water your plant, you will have a constant reminder of the qualities you want to grow in the new year!

Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party
2026-02-06 14:00 - 17:00 | Fireside Lounge, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, 05401
All Champlain community members are welcome to join the Office of International Student Services in celebrating the Olympics and our international students by screening the Olympics Opening Ceremony in Fireside Lounge. We will be serving snacks from the countries represented by our international students along with discussing some history and fun facts about the Olympics.

Black History Bingo
2026-02-12 18:30 - 19:45 | Fireside Lounge, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, 05401
The ODI is hosting Black History Bingo! Join us to learn about important historical figures and explore black culture, while enjoying snacks and prizes! All are welcome!

More Than Gumbo: Mardi Gras Cooking Demo
2026-02-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Champlain Room, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
When you think about New Orleans cuisine, what do you think about? Cajun food and gumbo are incredible, but there is so much more to New Orleans food. Join New Orleans School of Cooking instructor Chef Maria Vieages for a live cooking demo featuring some classics, as well as dishes you may have never heard of. All are welcome, and samples are included!

Chef Maria's Mardi Gras Pop-Up Dinner
2026-02-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Dining Hall, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Come celebrate Mardi Gras and enjoy a taste of New Orleans in our very own IDX Dining Hall. Enjoy as much gumbo as your heart desires. All students, staff, and faculty eat for free!

Honoring Resilience: Black History in Vermont
2026-02-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Alumni Auditorium, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
The evening program will feature the Green Mountain Gospel Choir performing “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” and “Glory,” presentations on notable Black Vermonters, spoken-word performances, and local musical guests. Open to all, attendees will experience a powerful blend of music, history, and reflection that celebrates Vermont’s role in the ongoing struggle for justice and equality. The event will conclude with remarks from campus leadership, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to honoring and preserving this vital history.
More information and a brief history:
This February marks an extraordinary convergence of American history: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution and the 100th anniversary of Black History Month observances. Vermont holds a unique place in both of these milestones. As the first state to abolish slavery in its 1777 constitution, Vermont established itself as a leader in the fight for freedom and equality. This Black History Month celebration on Champlain’s campus honors that legacy while exploring the often-overlooked contributions of Black Vermonters who have shaped the state’s history and culture.
Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who founded what would become Black History Month in 1926, understood that commemorating Black history was essential to transforming how communities view themselves and their place in the world. His vision was captured by scholar Arthur A. Schomburg’s powerful statement: “The American Negro must remake his past in order to make his future.” A century later, as we face contemporary challenges to inclusive education and historical accuracy, Vermont’s early commitment to abolition and equality reminds us why these commemorations matter—not simply as contributions to mainstream narratives, but for their profound resonance in the lives of Black people and the broader community.

More Than The Color of My Skin
2026-02-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Room 205, Joyce Hall, 387 Maple St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join us for a workshop on Colorism, which will include a history, activity, and discussion. All Champlain community members welcome!
