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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Hillel sign recovered

Hillel sign recovered

Kelsey Neubauer, Assistant News Editor April 19, 2016

For three days the sign in front of UVM Hillel was missing. The sign went missing early morning April 15 and was found April 18, said Matt Vogel, executive director of UVM Hillel. “I called the...

Students caught having sex in classroom

Bryan O'Keefe April 15, 2016

Two people were witnessed engaging in a sexual act in a Lafayette Hall classroom Friday afternoon. Students reportedly saw the act prior to the 1:10 p.m. class period. It is unclear whether the two...

President Tom Sullivan(Right) and Frederick Morin, Dean of the College of Medicine(Center), announce a $19.7 million donation to the College of Medicine. Photo by Cole Wangsness

$19.7 million donated to College of Medicine: “Largest one-time donation in UVM history”

April 15, 2016

A $19.7 million donation, the largest in UVM’s history, was given to the College of Medicine by an alumnus.Dr. Robert Larner ‘39 donated a piece of property worth $18.7 million in Los Angelesand a...

The Invention 2 Venture conference is pictured April 7. The conference focused on turning ideas and
inventions into marketable products.

Experts meet at 11th invention conference

Craig Pelsor April 15, 2016

Entrepreneurs and business experts from across New England flocked to the University April 7 for an annual conference. The 11th annual Invention 2 Venture Conference was held in the Davis Center’s...

The trophy for the Cross examination debate association
National debate competition.

Debate team places first nationally

Bryan O'Keefe April 13, 2016

Two UVM students are re- turning home from the two ma- jor debate tournaments with a first-place trophy in tow. Seniors Taylor Brough and Khalil Lee took home the win at the Cross Examination Debate...

ALANA Center may be renamed

ALANA Center may be renamed

April 12, 2016

After years of discussion, the ALANA Student Center may soon be known by a different name. The proposed name change coincides with the African, Latino(a), Asian and Native American Center moving from...

Registration delays schedules

April 12, 2016

At 7 a.m. on Thursday morning, sophomores across campus ran into unexpected difficulty when attempting to register for fall courses.  There was a 10-minute “slow down” in the registration system...

Billings to get a makeover

Billings to get a makeover

Bryan O'Keefe April 6, 2016

A new multi-phase project will both create and relocate student services and University offices. Starting next week, the Billings Library basement will be undergoing renovation alongside the ongoing...

UVM to offer new first-year program

UVM to offer new first-year program

April 6, 2016

The first-year experience will soon include programmed housing, tutoring services and college transition courses.Provost David Rosowsky announced in both a March 23 faculty email and a January memo sent...

Fall exam schedule is reorganized

Alexandra Shannon March 30, 2016

For the second time since December, the fall 2016 exam schedule has been changed. The new finals schedule will consist of a five-day exam period with one reading day that Wednesday, according to the...

New dean is selected for College of Education

Bryan O'Keefe March 30, 2016

[media-credit name="CLAREMONT UNIVERSITY" align="alignnone" width="233"][/media-credit] This summer will bring a new face to the College of Education and Social Services. Scott Thomas has been appointed...

Students find nude man in hall

Students find nude man in hall

March 24, 2016

A naked man was found by students using the men’s restroom and knocking on students’ doors in Converse Hall. Police services received a report of a man using the showers in Converse Hall March...

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