Champlain College

MLK Event: CAMPUS PEACE WALK
2026-01-20 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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

Zen Sketch
2025-12-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Room 201, S.D. Ireland Building, 391 Maple St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Every Wednesday we meet at Ireland 201 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm to sketch!
Zen Sketch is a volunteer event hosted by the Animation Students and Felipe. The idea is to sketch using traditional methods. Every week we pick a theme and a challenge.
The purpose is to share a moment together, become more aware and focused, and practice traditional sketching techniques with pencils, colors, or whatever you prefer.
This is not a drawing contest, you’re not required to share anything. It’s more about stepping away from technology and enjoying a moment with good company and friends while sketching and having a good time.
This event is hosted by the Animation Program and open to the entire Champlain community. Students, faculty, and staff are all welcome to join us!

WiT & WiCyS: Escape The Data Center
2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:00 | VT
WiT & WiCyS is hosting an Escape The Data Center event! There will be food and prizes, including CrowdStrike merchandise. The event will be held in Ireland 017. Hoping to see you all there!

Productivity Power Hour!
2025-12-03 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-30 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-19 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-16 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-12 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-09 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-05 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-02 15:30 - 17:00 and 1 more date | Vista Room, Miller Information Commons, 95 Summit St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Feeling stuck or unproductive halfway through the semester? Now’s the perfect time to turn things around! Join Productivity Power Hour, a co-working session designed to help you get a solid chunk of work done alongside peers who are doing the same. An Academic Coach will kick off the session, get everyone on task, and check back in at the end. No socializing is required, but it’s a great opportunity to work alongside others who are also focused and productive! No registration needed.

Math Club Meeting
2025-12-02 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-18 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-04 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-21 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-07 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-23 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-09 20:00 - 21:00 | Room 102, Joyce Hall, 387 Maple St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Champlain’s Math Club is all about exploring fun and weird applications of math! We play with mathematics in a low stakes environment and always remember to be silly about it.

Computer Science Club (CSIC)
2025-12-01 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-17 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-03 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-27 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-20 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-13 19:30 - 21:00 and 5 more dates | VT
CSIC is a place for students passionate about programming to explore their interests with like-minded peers in a stress-free environment. We play fun programming games, add pages to our website, explore different topics, tackle programming puzzles, and try to code in different languages and frameworks. We meet in Joyce 211.

Graeme Davis on TTRPGS and Narrative Design (CAREERtalk)
2025-11-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Presentation Room, Perry Hall, 251 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join us virtually or at our viewing party for a talk by award-winning speaker Graeme Davis, who’s done narrative design for everything from Warhammer to Total War… and some 40+ other titles! He’ll cover tabletop RPGs, writing for games, tell us some industry war stories, and even share some tips and tricks.

Claude Virtual Workshops
2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | VT
Join Virtual Claude Workshops hosted by Anthropic
Are you a student? Are you new to AI? Are you a veteran coder?These workshops are for you—learn to build with AI from the Anthropic team
What you’ll get:

Live virtual workshops led by Anthropic experts
Hands-on guidance for building with Claude
Learn prompt engineering, API integration, and best practices
Q&A sessions with the Anthropic team
Connect with fellow builders and expand your AI skills
Real-world use cases and project inspiration
Exclusive tips and techniques from the creators of Claude

When and Where:We meet as a club in Ireland 201 at 7pm to join together.

WiCyS Meeting: Compliance Scavenger Hunt
2025-11-03 18:30 - 20:00 | VT
Join us for an exciting and interactive evening of learning and teamwork. We will be doing a Compliance Scavenger Hunt! Event will be hosted in Ireland Room 206!

Womxn in Tech (WiT): How to Professionally Say No
2025-10-29 18:30 - 20:30 | VT
Tired of being interrupted, underestimated, or overworked? This workshop teaches you how to set boundaries, speak up, and shut down nonsense – without losing your cool. Learn assertive phrases, graceful comebacks, and how to say “no” like a pro. Because sometimes, professionalism means pushing back.

Claude Builder Club Meeting
2025-10-28 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-14 17:00 - 18:00 | VT
Join the Claude Builder Club this fall!Are you a student? Are you new to AI? Are you a veteran coder?This club is for you—everyone is a builder with AI.
What you’ll get:

Free Claude Pro Account
Free API credits to build in AI
Access to Anthropic led workshops, panels, and lectures
Connect with students who have similar curiosity, passion, and drive
Access to exclusive hackathons
Merch, prizes, and more!

When and Where:We meet on Tuesdays in Ireland room 206.

Productivity Power Hour: Focus, Work, Achieve - Together
2025-10-26 15:30 - 17:00 | Vista Room, Miller Information Commons, 95 Summit St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Feeling stuck or unproductive halfway through the semester? Now’s the perfect time to turn things around! Join Productivity Power Hour, a co-working session designed to help you get a solid chunk of work done alongside peers who are doing the same. An Academic Coach will kick off the session, get everyone on task, and check back in at the end. No socializing is required, but it’s a great opportunity to work alongside others who are also focused and productive.

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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Womxn in Tech (WiT): Malware and Mocktails
2025-10-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Women’s & Gender Center, Skiff Hall Annex, 163 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Learn about the basics of malware while enjoying some homemade, custom mocktails.

Beyond Champ 101: Time Management That Works For You
2025-10-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Room 305, Miller Information Commons, 95 Summit St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
It’s almost midterm week, and we are here to help! Our Student Success team will help you look at how you really spend your time and practice deciding what’s most important using real college situations. Next we’ll invite you on a speed dating adventure to help you find your ideal time-management match. Everyone will leave with their own plan for getting organized, a buddy to help them stick with it, and a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the campus store. If you have a laptop, please bring it!
This event is part of the Beyond Champ 101 series and is open to all students.

Womxn in Tech (WiT): Roblox and Refreshments
2025-10-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Women’s & Gender Center, Skiff Hall Annex, 163 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Game night! Come geek out over Roblox and video games with WiT – refreshments included!

Connor Holtkamp: InSight Purposeful Living Event & CAREERtalk
2025-10-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Alumni Auditorium, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Get ready for heat – both professional and literal! Connor Holtkamp, Champlain’s Game Studio Career Coach, has blazed an unconventional trail through the gaming industry. Now he’s ready to share his story while putting his taste buds to the ultimate test.
Join us for a “two-of-a-kind” interview experience where Connor will discuss his values-driven career journey while battling through a gauntlet of increasingly fiery hot sauces. As the heat intensifies, so will the conversation! Discover how his unwavering commitment to his principles opened doors to incredible opportunities and helped him navigate challenging work environments with integrity intact.
Connor’s passion for curiosity and dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace have shaped not just his career but his entire approach to professional growth. Whether you’re breaking into the game industry or looking to align your career with your values, his insights will ignite your own path forward.
Think you can handle the heat? Stick around for the Q&A session – if Connor can still talk after the final sauce!Fair warning: This event may cause sweating, both from inspiration and capsaicin.
Fulfills the CAREERtalk and Purposeful Living InSight milestone. Must attend the full program to satisfy this requirement.

Cybersecurity Club CTF Night!
2025-09-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Room 117, Ireland, 391 Maple St, Burlington, Vermont, 05401
Join the Cybersecurity Club for an exciting night of Capture the Flag! A competition full of puzzles, problem-solving, and fun!

Talk Like a Pirate Day Festival
2025-09-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Fireside Lounge, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, 05401
Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19th, and we’re hosting a festival in the Fireside Lounge to celebrate! The event is funded by the Davis Grant and focuses on the competency of Inquiry, so get ready to think more about what pirates, holidays, and breaking social norms with an ‘arr’ or an ‘ahoy’ might actually mean. Expect snacks, prizes, and sea shanties! The event is from 10-3, and there are no classes that day, so swing over if you have the chance!

Womxn in Tech (WiT): Ice Cream & Intros
2025-09-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Women’s & Gender Center, Skiff Hall Annex, 163 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Kickoff meeting for the WiT! Meet the officers and learn about club happenings for the upcoming semester. Free ice cream provided!

Game Devs of Color Live Stream Watch Party!
2025-09-16 10:00 - 2025-09-19 16:00 | Champlain Art Gallery, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Game Developers of Color Conference
September 16-19 (Annex Gallery across from Art Gallery)
Live Stream, TBA
The Art Gallery is hosting its 2nd annual GDoC livestream event! Featuring talks, panels, and interviews featuring new voices and games that unite a supportive community of creators worldwide! Drop in at your convenience! Check the website for updated schedule.

Lock Picking Night!
2025-09-10 18:30 - 20:00 | VT
Come join the Cybersecurity Club for a chance to pick locks and win a challenge coin! Event will be located in Ireland 206!

GDC Conference Associate Q&A (CAREERtalk)
2025-09-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Join Champlain College alumni Emily L’Abbe and Benjamin Wolcott-Schickler to learn about GDC’s Conference Associate program. Benjamin and Emily will discuss the application process and describe what the work is like during the course of the conference. Come ready with questions, because both alumni are seasoned GDC CAs and will be invaluable givers of advice to prepare you for applying to the best way to attend GDC 2026!
This event is recommended for Seniors in the Game Studio program who are planning on attending GDC in March 2026.
This fulfills the CAREERtalk milestone

WiCyS Welcome and Jepordy!
2025-09-08 18:30 - 20:00 | VT
Join us for a night of jeopardy! There will be pizza and the event will be located in Ireland Room 206!

ITS Clubs All Hands Meeting
2025-09-03 18:30 - 20:00 | VT
Join us to learn about the clubs in the ITS division! The event will be located in CCM Room 442!

The Crossover News Meeting
2025-04-28 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-04-21 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-04-14 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-04-07 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-31 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-24 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-17 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-10 14:30 - 15:30 and 15 more dates | Ireland Cornell Pavilion, SD Ireland Family Center, 391 Maple St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
The Crossover is a student-led news publication. It’s the intersection of News, Culture, and Art at Champlain College. We meet weekly to plan, discuss, write, and edit articles!

Finals Week: Peer Tutoring
2025-04-27 00:00 - 2025-04-30 23:59 | VT
Take advantage of peer tutoring from Champlain’s SMART Space during finals week! Tutoring hours are offered from Sunday, April 27 through Wednesday, April 30. See the below times and locations for your area of study:
Game Art | Location: CCM 232
Sunday: 1:30-9:30 PM
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 5:30-9:30 PM
Game Design | Location: CCM 223
Sunday: 1:30-9:30 PM
Monday: 5:30-9:30 PM
Wednesday: 5:30-9:30 PM
Math | Location: MIC 207
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: 4:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00-3:00 PM & 4:00-8:00 PM
Writing | Location: MIC 208
Sunday through Wednesday: 4:00-8:00 PM
Programming | Location: MIC 203
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: 4:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:00-4:00 PM
Accounting & Finance | Location: MIC 202
Sunday: 4:00-8:00 PM
Cybersecurity | Location: Joyce 310
Tuesday: 5:00-8:00 PM

Women in Cybersecurity: AI vs. Cyber Threats
2025-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Women’s & Gender Center, Skiff Hall Annex, 163 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join Champlain’s Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) chapter to learn about AI vs. Cyber Threats! There will be a presentation and there will also be pizza!

DESIRE PATHS: CREM Capstone Opening Reception
2025-04-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Champlain Art Gallery, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
This is the opening reception for the Creative Media Senior Capstone Showcase in the gallery.

Research & Write Night
2025-04-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-20 16:00 - 20:00 | Miller Information Commons (Library), 95 Summit Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Research and writing are hard! That’s why the Library and SMART Space are teaming up to help you get through your final projects. We’ll have librarians, academic coaches, and writing coaches on hand to help you ace your final papers and projects. Oh, and did we mention snacks? Join us for all or part of the evening and get all the encouragement you need to finish the semester strong.

ITScon '25
2025-03-28 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 4th annual event: ITScon on Friday, March 28 in the Champlain Room on main campus!
This conference will offer hashtag opportunities to 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 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, and student; reserve your spot today!
This counts as a Career Fair InSight milestone.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to ccsc@champlain.edu. We hope to see you there!

Pi(e) Day
2025-03-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Miller Information Commons (Library), 95 Summit Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Nothing says math like Pi(e). Celebrate the delicious intersection of math and pastry at the 4th Annual Pi(e) Day! Join the library and math department at the MIC on March 19th from 1:00pm to 2:30pm for an afternoon of pie-tasting and math games. Whether you’re a math whiz or just here for the pie, there’s something for everyone.

Build Your Own Ethernet Cable!
2025-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Miller Center, Lakeside Campus, 175 Lakeside Ave, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join Champlain’s Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) chapter to build your own ethernet cable! There will be a presentation to guide you through the steps and there will be pizza! The event will be hosted at the Leahy Center in Research Room 227!

OVR Minecraft Playtest (Sign-up Required)
2025-03-05 12:00 - 14:00 | VT
Have you ever wondered what a mob smells like in Minecraft? What about Redstone? Jungle Biomes?
The team at OVR Technology is inviting Champlain students to come find out and playtest a Minecraft mod that we call Aromacraft. This is a scent enabled Minecraft experience in which you, the gamer, will be immersed in the world of Minecraft through sight, sound, and smell. Come help test this breakthrough personal scent display technology and provide feedback to the team on your experience. All participants will be asked to sign a media release and a waiver. No photos or videos are allowed during the demo.
Join the OVR team at Champlain College on March 5th to be one of the first to test Aromacraft.
Playtests are held in Wick Hall, Room 100 from 12-2pm on March 5th. Sign-ups required.
MUST SIGN UP ON SIGN-UP GENIUS USING THIS LINK.

Copyright & Fair Use for Everyone
2025-03-03 16:00 - 17:15 | Alumni Auditorium, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Andrew Manitsky, one of Vermont’s leading experts in commercial litigation and trademark law, will break down the complex and ever-evolving world of copyright and fair use. Whether you’re a marketer, filmmaker, writer, or content creator, this session will provide a basic overview of key intellectual property laws. Bring your questions & be ready for a lively discussion!

Be in the Audience at the 18th Annual Elevator Pitch Competition (CAREERtalk)
2025-03-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Alumni Auditorium, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Eighteen of your peers compete for cash prizes and bragging rights in three categories during the 18th Annual Elevator Pitch Competition. The Finals will be hosted by Keith Oppenheim, Associate Professor in the Division of Communication and Creative Media and former CNN Correspondent, and scored by a panel of “celebrity” judges. Members of Champlain’s faculty and staff portray “The Suit” with whom students engage in the fictional elevator. Audience members vote for their favorite E-Pitcher in each category.

Attendance fulfills an InSight CAREERtalk milestone.

Case Study: BTK Killer
2025-02-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Room 117, Ireland, 391 Maple St, Burlington, Vermont, 05401
Join us for a deep dive into one of the most infamous cases in criminal history—the hunt for the BTK Killer. This case study explores how digital forensics played a pivotal role in the capture of Dennis Rader, who evaded law enforcement for over three decades.
We’ll analyze key forensic techniques, including metadata extraction, file recovery, and cyber-tracking, that ultimately led to his arrest. Learn how a simple floppy disk contained the crucial evidence that cracked the case.

Math Club Movie Night: The Man Who Knew Infinity
2025-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Alumni Auditorium, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Dev Patel plays the mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan in this historical drama. Be there or be squared!

Register for the Student Research Conference
2025-02-13 12:00 - 2025-03-26 13:00 | VT
It’s that time of year! The University of Vermont’s annual Student Research Conference is scheduled for April 23 and registration is open now through March 26. The Student Research Conference is an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students from UVM and neighboring universities to present their work to the broader research community at UVM. Register to showcase your ongoing projects, creative endeavors and scholarly activity and make new connections along the way!

WiCyS: Intros and Conference Details
2025-01-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Women’s & Gender Center, Skiff Hall Annex, 163 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join Champlain’s Women in Cybersecurity chapter for intros and goodies and to chat about details for the WiCyS 2025 conference in April!

Cyber Club: Lockpicking Night
2025-01-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Room 424, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Come join us for Cybersecurity Club’s first event of the spring semester! Learn about the importance of physical security, meet new people, and learn a new skill!

MLK Week: A Conversation with Loretta J. Ross
2025-01-22 18:30 - 19:15 | Champlain Room, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Champlain College helps students to be Ready. Ready for Work. Ready for Life. Ready to Make a Difference. How do your core values guide your life and work? How can they keep you grounded, focused, and true to yourself? How do they guide the decisions you make along your career path? Loretta J. Ross will share reflections and insights about how she has navigated the intersection of core values and professional choices over her impactful 50-year career. After speaking about her experience, she’ll offer time for Q&A.
Attendance fulfills a Third-Year Purposeful Living InSight milestone. Must stay for the full event to receive credit.
Find information about Ross’ afternoon keynote event here.

MLK Keynote Speaker: Loretta J. Ross
2025-01-22 15:30 - 17:00 | Champlain Room, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join us for our 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. keynote speaker event, featuring Loretta J. Ross, author of Calling In: How to Start Making Change With Those You’d Rather Cancel.
Loretta J. Ross is an activist, public intellectual, scholar, the 2022 recipient of the MacArthur Foundation “Genius” award and an Associate Professor at Smith College. Throughout her 50-year career she has worked with prominent organizations related to women’s human rights, reproductive justice, white supremacy, and women of color organizing. In 1996, she founded the first center in the U.S. to innovate creative human rights education for all students transforming social justice issues to be more collaborative and less divisive. In her work Calling In the Calling Out Culture, she transforms how people can overcome political differences to use empathy and respect to guide difficult conversations. In 2023, Loretta was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
This event is open to all Champlain students, employees and community members. We have reserved a number of tickets for family and friends of the College. If you are not a student or employee, please reserve a free ticket, which are available on a first-come, first served basis. The event will take place in the Champlain Room, with overflow seating available in Alumni Auditorium.
Attendance counts as a Second-year InSight CAREtalk. Must attend the full program to receive InSight credit.
Join Loretta for an additional evening event at Champlain, as she shares how her core values have guided her life and work. Details are available here.
Read about Ross in the New York Times.

REFRACT: Graphic Design Capstone Exhibition Reception
2025-01-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Champlain Art Gallery, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Please join the Champlain College Art Gallery for the opening reception of REFRACT: Graphic Design Capstone Exhibition.

Stiller School of Business & School of Social Innovation Capstone Poster Session
2024-12-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Miller Information Commons (Library), 95 Summit Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Seniors in the Robert P. Stiller School of Business and the School of Social Innovation showcase their semester-long projects. The students have engaged in a variety of interesting projects with clients including Twincraft Skincare, the Vermont Employee Ownership Center, Rolling J’s Farm, the Bank of Burlington, engageCFO, Aon, the Vermont Captive Insurance Association, Smiles Studio, and others…or have worked on independent projects guided by faculty, staff, or community mentors. Undergraduate students are encouraged to attend to see what’s in store for them a few years from now.
Fulfills InSight CAREERtalk milestone for students who need it.

Creative Media Portfolio Showcase
2024-12-10 15:30 - 17:30 | Room 434, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
This is a showcase for CRE 350: Creative Media Portfolio II. Students will be putting their semester’s work on display during finals week.

Semi-Annual Chauncey's
2024-12-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Alumni Auditorium, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
A student showcase and award show where people can submit films and projects they’ve created during the semester. There will be prizes for winners!

Virtual Talk with Dr. Shamari Reid
2024-12-04 14:00 - 14:45 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Join Champlain College’s Education Club and EDU 250 (Primary Curriculum) students as they have a virtual talk with Dr. Shamari Reid. Students in EDU 250 completed a book study with Dr. Reid’s “Humans Who Teach: A guide to Centering Love, Justice, and Liberation in Schools” and will be asking him questions and connecting with him about his experiences as an educator.
Speaker Bio (from Dr. Reid’s professional site):
Dr. Shamari Reid (he/him/his) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning [at NYU]. Dr. Reid completed his doctoral work in Curriculum and Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University. In addition, he holds an M.A. in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and TESOL from New York University, and a B.A. in Spanish and Education from Oklahoma City University.
As a scholar, Dr. Reid’s work explores how Black trans and queer youth and their communities sustain themselves amidst oppression, as well as how we can collaborate with these communities to better transform schools into sites of equitable opportunities for Black LGBTQ+ youth. His dissertation, which explores the agency of Black LGBTQ+ youth in NYC’s ballroom culture was awarded the 2022 Dissertation of the Year Award by the Queer Studies SIG of AERA. In addition to working with Black LGBTQ+ communities to reimagine schools, Dr. Reid’s work examines radical love as a moral imperative in social justice education and as a path toward culturally sustaining school communities, which he explores in his recent book, Humans who teach: A guide to centering love, justice, and liberation in schools.
This event is funded in part with a grant from the Student Activities Fund of the Embedding the College Competencies grant from the Davis Educational Foundation.

MOMENT FACTORY, Senior Concept Artist, Nicolas Chacin: Animation Immersive Studio Talks Vol.1
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Alumni Auditorium, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
The Champlain College Animation program, with support from the Creative Studio and the Dean’s Office, is excited to welcome Nicolas Chacin, Senior Concept Artist at Moment Factory—the world-renowned multimedia and immersive experiences studio based in Montreal, Canada.
Animation – Immersive Studio Talks is an initiative by the Animation program to feature guest speakers from diverse creative and cultural backgrounds, working with leading studios across animation, motion graphics, advertising, VFX, 2D and 3D animation productions.
This talk promises an immersive, in-depth exploration of Nicolas Chacin’s work and career development, along with insights into Moment Factory’s groundbreaking projects and the creative processes that bring their visionary ideas to life.
ABOUT MOMENT FACTORY:
Moment Factory is a multidisciplinary entertainment studio specializing in the creation, design, and production of immersive environments. The Custom Experiences and Moment Factory Originals weave video, sound, lighting, architecture, interactivity, and special effects into experiences that invite audiences to wander, touch, feel, and be inspired.
Moment Factory brings 360 degrees of expertise under one roof. Gathering a multidisciplinary team from around the world, we work together to channel imagination and hijack technology into new collective experiences. Combining specializations in video, lighting, architecture, sound, special effects, and storytelling, our team stands out for its unique blend of experience, skills, and perspectives.

Women in Cybersecurity: Bagels and Bootcamps
2024-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Women’s & Gender Center, Skiff Hall Annex, 163 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
A cybersecurity bootcamp is a short-term training program that teaches students the skills and knowledge needed for entry-level cybersecurity jobs. Bootcamps are a faster alternative to traditional degree programs, and can be a good option for people who want to enter the field quickly. We will be going over existing bootcamps, their costs, and what skills are learned in them. We will also have bagels!

Semi-Annual Networking Event
2024-11-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Morgan Room, Aiken Hall, 83 Summit St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join us to network, connect with local businesses, and gain experience networking! Come whenever you can and stay for as long as you need. This qualifies as an InSight milestone, reach out for more information.

Luca Guardabascio Italian Filmmaker at Champlain
2024-11-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Room 101, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Luca Guardabascio is an award winning Italian filmmaker and will be presenting his feature docudrama, “Andrea Doria: Are the Passengers Saved?” from 2016. Here is a summary of the film:
Pierette, who survived the catastrophic Andrea Doria-Stockholm collision as a 9-year-old immigrating to America with her grandparents, has uncovered a cold case that vindicates Captain Piero Calamai of the Italian luxury liner. She returns to her beloved village of Pranzalito, near Torino, to expose the shocking truth surrounding the collision in time for the 60th anniversary of the tragedy. Pierette invites her village friends and relatives to help her fulfill her dream-produce a docufilm based on her non-fiction book, “Alive on the Andrea Doria! The Greatest Sea Rescue in History.” Pierette’s personal narration comes alive thru vignettes of her departure to the New World, survival at sea, and her arrival to the New World in pursuit of the “American Dream.” The Andrea Doria’s epic glory and demise are portrayed by impactful archival material and rare dive footage.

Vermont Captive Insurance Association Networking Event
2024-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | VT
Vermont higher-ed faculty, students, and administrators, join us for an evening reception to learn about the scope of captive insurance in Vermont, understand why it could add great value to a college curriculum, and hear first-hand from students and faculty at Butler University who operate their own captive.
Location: Switchback Tap House, 160 Flynn Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Pizzas, brats, hotdogs and drink tickets provided.
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Thank you to our sponsors Hylant and The State of Vermont

About the Butler University Student-Run Captive:
The Butler University Lacy School of Business captive insurance company is the only student-run captive in the world, in which students take on real risks and real underwriting while also gaining insight into starting and running a business. The program was developed after Butler identified the need for outstanding and experienced graduates in the risk management and insurance fields.
The captive company, MJ Student-Run Insurance Company, Ltd., is domiciled in Vermont and conducts its annual meeting in the Green Mountain State every year.
About VCIEL
The Vermont Captive Insurance Emerging Leaders (VCIEL) is a group of captive insurance professionals in Vermont who represent various roles and companies in industry, and who come together to address the challenges for the next generation in the captive workforce.
The group’s mission is to reach new audiences that may have interest in the captive industry as a career; engage students, interns, and rising professionals about opportunities in the captive industry; retain talented new and rising professionals already within the industry; and create a platform for captive emerging professionals to develop as leaders not only in their companies, but in the greater captive community.
What is captive insurance?
A captive insurance company is a wholly owned subsidiary created to provide insurance to its non-insurance parent company or companies. It usually relies on its service providers, like captive managers, lawyers, accountants and financial investors, to help establish and operate the captive.

Cyber Club: Homelab Night
2024-11-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Room 114, SD Ireland Family Center, 391 Maple St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Come join Cyber Club to learn all about what homelabs are and how they can be helpful to students looking to improve their skills in tech! We’ll also cover ways that people can get started with homelabbing, plus showcase some use case examples.
We hope to see you there!
Location: Ireland 117

Champlain Cyber Club: Cloud Computing
2024-10-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Room 114, SD Ireland Family Center, 391 Maple St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Interested in learning more about the Cloud? What’s it’s used for and how to set up an environment? Please join Cyber Club to talk all about it!
There will be food and great content covered! Hope to see you there!
Location: Ireland 117

Pine Tree Camp Recruiting Visit
2024-10-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Atrium, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Stop by to speak with representatives from Pine Tree Camp about summer employment opportunities. Pine Tree Camp is a place where children and adults with disabilities are able to participate in all the recreational activities for which Maine is known all year long. The barrier-free setting, along with an amazing staff, ensure that activities like swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking, boating and even camping in a tent under the stars are completely accessible to all.

Learning to Listen, Listening to Learn: Communication Skills for Challenging Conversations
2024-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Champlain Room, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
We live in increasingly polarized and challenging times, often existing in our own echo chamber. How do we get better at listening to one another and speaking in a way that others can hear? Civil discourse might be just what the world needs. Join us for an interactive workshop to strengthen your communication skills and build community connections towards a hopeful future.
Counts as a Second Year InSight CAREtalk. Must attend the full program to receive InSight credit.
