FGC Champs Locals
2025-12-16 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-13 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-20 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-27 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-03 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-10 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-17 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-24 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) and 40 more dates | Room 102, Wick Hall, 87 Summit St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Come play fighting games with our student community on Tuesdays 6-8 pm in Wick 102! We offer setups for Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Guilty Gear Strive, and more!
A little more about our club, the purpose of FGC Champs is to build a community on campus with a shared love for fighting games. Whether you have just picked up the controller or played all your life, everyone is welcome here!

Alumni Book Club: December Meeting
2025-12-16 20:00 - 21:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Join our next Alumni Book Club meeting! With monthly virtual meetings, we will read a new book each month, spanning various genres. You do not have to attend every meeting to participate in the book club.
December’s theme is found family, and we will be reading Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree.

Alumni Virtual Office Hours with a Career Coach: Game Studio
2026-01-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
An allotted time for alumni to drop in, connect with others in their industry, tackle career challenges, and work on professional development materials. Each session will be dedicated to a specific industry and hosted by a Career Coach from Champlain’s Career Collaborative. The January session is hosted by Connor Holtkamp, Career Coach for the Game Studio.
Whether you have a question about your portfolio, are looking to meet other alumni in your industry, or simply could use a dedicated time to get the work done (we love a good body doubling moment), these office hours are here to support your professional development and career journey.
Stop by or stay for the hour!

Intramural Volleyball
2026-01-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-22 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-05 18:30 - 20:30 and 6 more dates | Argosy Gym, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, United States
Join our intramural volleyball league! This is a popular series at Champlain, so be sure to sign up at the beginning of the semester! To sign up, use the registration link on the Intramural Sports page. Don’t have a team yet? You can sign up as a free agent. The first two weeks of classes are drop-in play and games begin the third week of classes. Reach out to Kyra Yu at kyu@champlain.edu if you have questions. See you on the court!

Graphic Design Capstone Showcase Event
2026-01-16 16:00 - 2026-01-23 18:00 | Champlain Art Gallery, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Senior Graphic Design majors will be showcasing their semester-long capstone projects in the Art Gallery! The showcase is called “Hyphae.”
Hyphae (hai-fee) is a hidden network beneath the surface. The strong threads which weave themselves in the ground, enduring anything in its path with one mission: sustaining its greater body. This exhibition is an exploration into our resilience in a time of uncertainty. We are the threads which connect us as one while able to still take our own paths. It is through this connection which brought us here today, we can exhibit the true meaning of Hyphae: A network of creatives who nourish growth, remain resilient, and continue to design in defiance of change.
Featuring work by: Fathima Babu, Abigail Fairhurst, Corrine Clark, Tenzin Palden, William Ciardelli, Vaughn Traynor, Delaney Moody, Rebecca Gantress, Avery Marr, Alex Clark, Anne Judson, Kai Companion, Ben Treybal, Lillian Flanagan, Logan McGonigle, Grace Mirabito, Kai Bossard, Emily Povilaitis, Ceili Gelsinon, Jean-Paul Jouet, David Stern

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: 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.

Alumni Book Club: January Meeting
2026-01-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Join our next Alumni Book Club meeting! With monthly virtual meetings, we read a new book each month, spanning various genres. You do not have to attend every meeting to participate in the book club.
January’s theme is historical fiction, and we will be reading Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi.

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.

BTV Alumni Meetup: Ski & Ride Day and Alumni Gathering
2026-01-24 09:30 - 17:30
Join Champlain alumni and current students on the slopes of Mt. Ellen at Sugarbush, followed by an alumni gathering at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, a nearby brewery! The Office of Alumni Relations will provide light fare and refreshments throughout the day, Champlain swag, and prizes!

9:30 AM to 3 PM – Ski & Ride Day
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM – Alumni Gathering at Lawson’s Finest Liquids

Can’t make it for the ski & ride time? Join us at the brewery. Registration covers the Ski & Ride Day and the Alumni Gathering.
Transportation: Alumni are responsible for providing their own transportation. There is a limited number of seats available on the bus from campus for those who are unable to provide their own transportation to the mountain. Please note the bus from campus will only take you to and from the mountain and will not include Lawson’s.
Ski & Ride Info: Attendees are responsible for providing their own lift tickets and gear or rentals. Please reach out if corresponding expenses are a barrier to your attendance or if you need assistance with transportation.

Intramural Basketball
2026-01-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-25 19:30 - 21:30 and 4 more dates | Argosy Gym, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, United States
Join our Intramural Basketball games every Wednesday night starting as early as 7:30 PM. League schedule varies. To sign up, use the registration link on the Intramural Sports page. Don’t have a team yet? You can sign up as a free agent. The first two weeks of classes are drop-in play and games begin the third week of classes. Reach out to Kyra Yu at kyu@champlain.edu if you have questions. See you on the court!

Lunch & Learn: Retirement Planning
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
In this session led by Assistant Director of Niner Finances at UNC Charlotte and Champlain College alum, Nadine Jones, attendees will gain an understanding of different types of retirement plans and accounts, core concepts to help make informed decisions, and receive guidance on how to enroll.
Disclaimer: This session is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advising.
About the speaker:Nadine Jones is a 2025 Champlain College graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Integrative Professional Studies and minors in Finance, Social Work, and Business. Jones is a certified personal finance counselor dedicated to expanding financial literacy within BIPOC and low-income communities. At Niner Finances, she helps bring financial literacy awareness to students across campus by hosting workshops and guiding both new and returning undergraduate and graduate students through essential money management topics. She supports traditional and nontraditional students as they build strong financial habits, understand their spending behaviors, and work toward the goals they set for themselves. Outside of work, Jones enjoys fellowshipping with friends and relaxing by any body of water, especially at sunset.

Alumni Virtual Office Hours with a Career Coach: Creative Studio
2026-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
An allotted time for alumni to drop in, connect with others in their industry, tackle career challenges, and work on professional development materials. Each session will be dedicated to a specific industry and hosted by a Career Coach from Champlain’s Career Collaborative. The February session is hosted by Sarah Stack, Career Coach for the Creative Studio, including alumni from Animation, Creative Media, Filmmaking, Digital Humanities, Broadcast Media, Media Production, Graphic Design & Visual Communication, Integrative Professional Studies, Sonic Arts, User Experience & Interaction Design, Writing & Publishing, and Undeclared CCM.
Whether you have a question about your portfolio, are looking to meet other alumni in your industry, or simply could use a dedicated time to get the work done (we love a good body doubling moment), these office hours are here to support alumni’s professional development and career journey. Stop by or stay for the hour!

Winter Jam Alumni Panel & Pre-Party at J Skis
2026-02-19 18:30 - 21:30 | J skis, 247 Main St,, Burlington, Vermont, 05401, United States
Join Champlain alumni, students, and community members for an evening that’s equal parts inspiring conversation and good vibes, at Intergalactic Headquarters, home of Ski The East and J skis, in Burlington, VT.
Whether you’re an alum reminiscing about your Ski & Ride Club days or a current student looking to connect with people who’ve turned their passion into careers, this is your spot.
Panel: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:45)From launching their own businesses and managing athlete partnerships to leading marketing campaigns and global events, this alumni lineup offers insights beyond industry bounds.

Peter Cirilli ’16, Owner, Cirilli Photo
Neil Cummings ’18, Social Media Manager, The Snow League
Emily Kokot ’20, Senior Communications Specialist, Vail Resorts
Ben Morse ’14, Brand Director, Rome Snowboards

Expect real talk about navigating your career and forging your own path, staying connected to what you love, insider intel on the industry, and some of the projects and experiences that got them where they are today. Bring your questions for Q&A.
Fulfills CAREERtalk Insight milestone for current students.
Pre-Party: 7:45 PMIn a space thats part ski shop, part après bar, part shrine to ski & snowboard culture, and made for community, you won’t want to miss this party. Grab some snacks and beverages, explore J Skis’ one-of-a-kind space, and get hyped for an epic Winter Jam weekend!

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.

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Lunch & Learn: Managing Student Loans & Debt
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
In this session, led by Assistant Director of Niner Finances at UNC Charlotte and Champlain College alum, Nadine Jones, attendees will dive into key topics including repayment plans, prioritization, debt consolidation, and communication with loan servicers, to help them make informed decisions about managing debt and student loans:

Learn how to locate your student loans, identify your loan servicer, and understand your total balance
Understand how repayment applications work, including common reasons for approvals and denials, and the importance of communicating with your loan servicer during life or career changes
Explore the differences between federal and private loans, repayment plan options, and how to apply, and strategies for prioritizing which loans to pay off first
Gain insight into interest rates, debt consolidation, and various repayment pathways

About the speaker:Nadine Jones is a 2025 Champlain College graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Integrative Professional Studies and minors in Finance, Social Work, and Business. Jones is a certified personal finance counselor dedicated to expanding financial literacy within BIPOC and low-income communities. At Niner Finances, she helps bring financial literacy awareness to students across campus by hosting workshops and guiding both new and returning undergraduate and graduate students through essential money management topics. She supports traditional and nontraditional students as they build strong financial habits, understand their spending behaviors, and work toward the goals they set for themselves. Outside of work, Jones enjoys fellowshipping with friends and relaxing by any body of water, especially at sunset.
