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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Previous Commencements have been held on the University Green Oct. 9.

University proposes moving Commencement to Champlain Valley Expo, nixing main ceremony, speaker

Noah Diedrich, News Editor October 14, 2024

UVM has proposed moving Commencement to the Champlain Valley Exposition beginning in 2025, said Kelly O’Malley, senior coordinator of presidential events and protocol. The new plan, announced at an...

Farrell Hall is home to the Gund Institute for Environment Oct. 6.

New climate research center to focus on societal impacts of climate change

Evan Witt, Cynic News Reporter October 9, 2024

UVM has established the Climate Measurements Center of Excellence, according to a Sept. 23 press release.  The goal of the Center will be to create standardized protocols and provide tools that can...

Rinzin Sonam, UVM coordinator for Civic Engagement, spoke at the latest SGA meeting Oct. 1.

UVM Civic Engagement presents update on voter education efforts

Alea Ricklefs, Cynic News Reporter October 7, 2024

Members of the UVM Civic Engagement Program presented their work about increasing UVM’s voter turnout at an Oct. 1 SGA meeting. Rinzin Sonam, UVM coordinator for Civic Engagement, and Program Assistant...

The Essex 2 bus drives along Pearl St. Sept. 15.

Students, University weigh consequences of potential GMT cuts

Jessie Pennington, Cynic News Reporter September 30, 2024

Editor's Note: This story was updated on September 30 at 5:13 pm to correct Goldman's year. Green Mountain Transit is implementing a service reduction to potentially cut $3 million of its services and...

Michael Schirling, UVM chief safety and compliance officer, attended an SGA meeting Sept. 10.

UVM addresses student concern over campus safety at SGA meeting

Evan Witt, Cynic News Reporter September 17, 2024

Michael Schirling, UVM chief safety and compliance officer, presented safety strategies in response to growing safety concerns in Burlington at a Sept. 10 SGA meeting. Schirling presented resources...

Students ended the rally at the steps of the Waterman Building Sept. 12.

Pro-Palestinian student group protests months-long suspension

Alea Ricklefs, Cynic News Reporter September 16, 2024

UVM Students for Justice in Palestine rallied outside the Royall Tyler Theatre at 2:45 p.m. Sept. 12 to protest SJP’s interim suspension. Approximately 40 students attended the protest, according...

President Suresh Garimella walks past a group of protesters Aug. 25.

Dual protests at Convocation over livable wages, divestment

Noah Diedrich, News Editor September 10, 2024

UVM Staff United and a group of pro-Palestinian students picketed at Convocation on Aug. 25. UVMSU was urging UVM to provide livable wages for its workers, said Ellen Kaye, co-president of UVMSU. Kaye...

Hand sanitizer dispenser set ablaze in residential hall, sprinkler water damage displaces students

Halsey McLaen, News Editor December 7, 2022

A hand sanitizer station in Millis Hall was intentionally set on fire in the early morning hours Dec. 4, according to an email from Michael Schirling, chief safety and compliance officer.  The activated...

Members of the Disabled Student Union during their board member meeting in the Davis Center Atrium Nov. 13.

New student group pushes for better accessibility on campus

Isabelle Tanner, Cynic News Reporter December 1, 2022

A new community group at UVM, the Disabled Student Union, hopes to create a support network and student-led advocacy center for disabled students, said Katie Marshall, undergraduate co-chair of the Disabled...

Alex Yin, executive director of UVM’s Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, presenting at SGA’s meeting Oct. 18.

UVM promotes student participation in national survey

Noah Diedrich, Cynic News Reporter October 25, 2022

UVM is seeking to increase student participation in a survey on student participation and activity in spring 2023, said Alex Yin, executive director of UVM’s Office of Institutional Research and Assessment.   The...

Katherine Elmer, lead negotiator for the part-time faculty bargaining team, before the faculty union’s rally on the Howe Library steps Oct. 20.

Faculty union sees minimal progress after nine months of contract negotiations

Ethan Brodie, Cynic News Reporter October 24, 2022

Negotiations between UVM’s faculty union, United Academics, and the University administration over a new part-time faculty contract are at a standstill, said Union President Eleanor Miller. The impasse...

The Waterman building sits on S Prospect Street March 2022.

Several Jewish organizations criticize UVM’s response to federal antisemitism investigation

Halsey McLaen, News Editor September 26, 2022

Twenty Jewish organizations expressed concerns in response to UVM President Suresh Garimella’s denial of mishandling antisemitism in the midst of a federal investigation, according to a Sept. 16 press...

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