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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...

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...

Librarian,city council member and Vermont House of Represen-
tatives candidate Selene Colburn is pictured April 8.

Librarian running for state rep.

Caroline Alkire April 14, 2016

A librarian from Bailey/Howe will be running for a seat recently vacated by a UVM alumna. Selene Colburn, a librarian at Bailey/Howe and Burlington City Council Member, said she made the decision to...

Residents protest oil pipeline

Residents protest oil pipeline

April 14, 2016

Despite protests, a Vermont gas company and Gov. Peter Shumlin’s administration are pushing forward on building a 41-mile natural gas pipeline through Addison County from Colchester to Middlebury.The...

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...

Photo courtesy of UVM Police Services

Threat of violence prompts CatAlert

Bryan O'Keefe March 16, 2016

The UVM community was alerted through the CatAlert system regarding potential violent threats made toward a current student Sunday. Ronald Reda, a man in his late 40s, reportedly threatened to harm...

Vermont bill guarantees paid sick leave

March 3, 2016

A bill recently passed by Vermont’s state legislature will guarantee paid sick leave for Vermont workers. The law will put in place a required amount of sick time, and forbid employers from preventing...

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