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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

First-year students begin their walk to the Twilight Induction ceremony after Convocation, passing by Staff United protesters August 27.

Staff United protest at convocation over new time reporting system 

Emily Kobus, Co-Photo Editor September 5, 2023

UVM Staff United picketed at Convocation on August 27 in opposition to the University’s purchase and proposed use of the time tracking system Kronos, said Ellen Kaye, co-president of UVMSU. Kaye said...

First-year students pose with candles and fans Aug. 25. The procession of students during the annual Convocation and Twilight Induction Ceremonies begins at Patrick Gym and ends at Waterman green.

Class of 2023 ring in the new school year with new UVM President

Julianne Lesch, Cynic News Reporter August 27, 2019

The class of 2023 took their first steps as UVM students as they paraded down Main Street as part of a running UVM tradition— Convocation. Over 2,600 students sat in Patrick Gym wearing vibrantly...

Students celebrate new beginnings at Convocation

Brandon Arcari, Breaking News Assistant Editor August 29, 2017

UVM’s class of 2021 comes to the University at a point of transition and with many new changes—new academic buildings and housing programming among them. At Sunday night’s convocation ceremony,...

First year students to partake in Convocation

First year students to partake in Convocation

Greta Bjornson, News Editor August 27, 2017

Convocation will be held this evening at 6:30 pm. The ceremony will begin at Patrick Gym and continue to the University Green for the Twilight Induction. President Sullivan will host the celebration and...

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