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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

‘Quality of life: A look inside UVM Sodexo

‘Quality of life’: A look inside UVM Sodexo

April 30, 2015

 Cindy Smith sat across from a Sodexo human resources representative and cried. It was April 19, 17 days after Smith was told she would have a meeting with UVM Sodexo management to see if — and when...

Admitted students visit UVM on 4/20

Jill Vaglica April 22, 2015

This April 20, at least 1,000 extra people will be on campus, but not to smoke pot on the redstone green — it’s for admitted students and parents to tour the school. UVM has a reputation as one of...

New living option to focus on wellness

April 22, 2015

Next semester, the Christie Wright Patterson complex will have a new living option centered around a science-backed wellness program.The Wellness Environment program focuses on four pillars: fitness, nutrition,...

Campus could soon become tobacco-free

Bryan O'Keefe April 22, 2015

Cigarette smokers may find themselves without a place to smoke on campus come next semester, according to the final report from the UVM Tobacco-Free Steering Committee. The committee has been analyzing...

Alumni Association gives faculty award

Alexandra Shannon April 21, 2015

The 2015 George V. Kidder Outstanding Faculty Award by the UVM Alumni Association has been given to Barry Guitar. The award recognizes excellence in teaching, advising and generating student motivation...

Dean leaving Vermont for new presidential position

Caroline Alkire April 21, 2015

UVM is saying goodbye to one of its faculty members, who will be Hamline University’s 20th president in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Fayneese Miller is the dean of the College of Education and Social Sciences...

First-year celebrated at memorial

Bryan O'Keefe April 15, 2015

Last week, the UVM community mourned the loss of Christina Menke. Menke died in an accident that injured two other UVM students, and left many friends, family members, fellow students and faculty shocked...

Construction projects will not raise price of tuition

April 15, 2015

With the many construction projects beginning this summer, some students wonder whether tuition will increase as a result.It won’t, Richard Cate, vice president for finance said.“That’s a good idea,...

‘Sodexo bill’ focuses on worker rights

Caroline Alkire April 14, 2015

To the disappointment of several progressive Vermont lawmakers, the Sodexo Bill was once again rejected in the Vermont senate. Sen. Phil Baruth is the lead sponsor of the bill. He said that this proposed...

Fund finances local clean energy projects

Beena Jacob April 14, 2015

Every semester, $10 of each undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition goes toward “greening” UVM’s campus through the Clean Energy Fund. As part of the Office of Sustainability, the Clean Energy...

Prepping for medical school

April 14, 2015

Beginning in the fall of 2015, UVM will be introducing a brand new medical science master’s prep program for students wishing to hone their medical science skills.Formally known as the master of medical...

Journalist brings book tour to UVM

Allie Osorno April 14, 2015

Journalism has the ability to give so much more than a simple story. Alfredo Corchado, the author of “Midnight in Mexico,” was able to gain a new perspective on his identity through his journalism. Corchado...

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