tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84060697745142826932024-02-21T08:42:43.747-05:00CCV Burlington: BlogWelcome to the Community College of Vermont's Burlington site blog... a blog reporting good news for and about the people of CCV Burlington.Adam G. Warringtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12908344872200632841noreply@blogger.comBlogger361125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-44792622875358677402011-02-07T14:44:00.004-05:002011-02-07T14:53:41.157-05:00International Food Festival, a tickler<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqPSpQtT59ibgApzuCcOUWru62EVXi9_zy_PL8YK1pNHafwYQWKyLdw-6J1QaVWtkXWeCULjD8fNpJO0bNwsRSBYVXtnKhnv92bIbI7g1_ec1vJquySy1DtC9jPbYuwwNx8oT3jmVscIU/s1600/0424090805.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571037375461917714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqPSpQtT59ibgApzuCcOUWru62EVXi9_zy_PL8YK1pNHafwYQWKyLdw-6J1QaVWtkXWeCULjD8fNpJO0bNwsRSBYVXtnKhnv92bIbI7g1_ec1vJquySy1DtC9jPbYuwwNx8oT3jmVscIU/s320/0424090805.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">On Wednesday, April 13th 5:00pm - 7:00pm CCV Winooski will host its <span style="color:#006600;">11th Annual International Food Festival </span>in the Sadie White room, #108. If you'd like to prepare a dish or if you have questions, please contact Amy Stuart </span><a href="mailto:amy.stuart@ccv.edu"><span style="font-size:130%;">amy.stuart@ccv.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> or 654-0542. </span></div>Amy E. Stuarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14752256086966059801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-42123857015982701922010-05-03T09:13:00.001-04:002010-05-03T09:13:28.806-04:00Alternative Transportation Fair A Hit!Here are some images from the successful Alternative Transportation Fair that took place last week!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S97LjsZeNgI/AAAAAAAAASQ/OCr4KhMoFo0/s1600/100_0050.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S97LjsZeNgI/AAAAAAAAASQ/OCr4KhMoFo0/s320/100_0050.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467030811748218370" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S97LeTiF0lI/AAAAAAAAASI/aaQcQokTUN0/s1600/100_0021.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S97LeTiF0lI/AAAAAAAAASI/aaQcQokTUN0/s320/100_0021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467030719174136402" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S97LZOzy8uI/AAAAAAAAASA/KnX-60DkSvk/s1600/100_0023.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S97LZOzy8uI/AAAAAAAAASA/KnX-60DkSvk/s320/100_0023.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467030632006873826" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S97LUD7PQ5I/AAAAAAAAAR4/xXNCGlYNCpI/s1600/100_0053.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S97LUD7PQ5I/AAAAAAAAAR4/xXNCGlYNCpI/s320/100_0053.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467030543185953682" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S97LPERgHcI/AAAAAAAAARw/eZA632H8t0Q/s1600/100_0018.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S97LPERgHcI/AAAAAAAAARw/eZA632H8t0Q/s320/100_0018.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467030457379986882" border="0" /></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-76992709293682328552010-04-30T10:00:00.000-04:002010-04-30T10:01:04.011-04:00Green Up Day at the New Site: You're Invited!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S9rib0NxJiI/AAAAAAAAARo/g29RP0pV9tQ/s1600/green.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S9rib0NxJiI/AAAAAAAAARo/g29RP0pV9tQ/s320/green.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465930065268254242" border="0" /></a>In celebration of Green Up Day, several Student Advisory Board members and staff will be meeting at the Winooski site (1 Abenaki Way) this Saturday at 10:00AM to pick up trash behind our new building.<br /><br />We would love to have some help so please, if interested, join us! The weather is supposed to be sunny and 77 degrees…perfect garbage collecting temperature! Trash bags will be provided but be sure to dress appropriately.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/venteco/" title="Link to Olof S' photostream" rel="dc:creator cc:attributionURL" name="Account name"><b property="foaf:name">Olof S</b></a></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-1030620394686460822010-04-27T09:14:00.000-04:002010-04-27T09:15:02.846-04:00Location for the Alternative Transportation Fair Announced!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S9bjLhA_6LI/AAAAAAAAARg/iTu-wz4tLZs/s1600/greenbike.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S9bjLhA_6LI/AAAAAAAAARg/iTu-wz4tLZs/s320/greenbike.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464804984841300146" border="0" /></a>The Alternative Transportation Fair will take place in the Lobby of the Department of Health at 108 Cherry Street on Thursday, April 29, 2010 from noon-2pm<br /><br />Go Vermont!, Vermont Bike and Ped Coalition, CCTA, and CCV will be there to provide information on alternative transportation options.<br /><br />CCV's Moving Toward Sustainability class is working on solutions, guidance, information, and support that will encourage more people to leave their cars at home in favor of carpools, the bus, walking, biking, and other muscle-powered transportation. Let's make our move to Winooski an opportunity to start new patterns, and move toward greater campus sustainability! All visitors can enter to win free raffle items.<br /><br />image by ecastroAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-41328013483783788802010-04-20T14:55:00.001-04:002010-04-20T14:55:45.205-04:00Enter CCV's Leave Your Car At Home Challenge (LYCAH)!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S834TwQ-GoI/AAAAAAAAARY/Yn6qtF5rpVs/s1600/bus.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S834TwQ-GoI/AAAAAAAAARY/Yn6qtF5rpVs/s320/bus.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462294941327563394" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">How will you get to CCV next fall?</span></span><br /><br />CCV and the CCV Moving Toward Sustainability class challenge you to leave your personal car at home and carpool, walk, bike, or bus to school instead. If everyone can do this for even one week, it will reduce traffic congestion in Winooski, lower individual transportation costs, reduce pollution, and may even spark new friendships.<br /><br />Pledge to leave your car at home and be automatically entered in a raffle for a $30 gift certificate to the Skirack, or a free 10-ride bus pass.<br /><ul><li>Step 1: Pick up an entry form at the Learning Center or Pearl Street reception desks</li><li>Step 2: Fill out the form with your pledge and contact information so we can tell you if you won the raffle.</li><li>Step 3: Drop off your entry sheet at 119 Pearl St. or Learning Center Reception desk. You can also enter online at LeaveYourCarAtHome@gmail.com</li><li>Step 4: Come to CCV’s Alternative Transportation Fair on Apr 29, 12 noon – 2 pm where the drawing to be held at 2 pm!<br /></li></ul>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-37788688808708883472010-04-20T09:27:00.001-04:002010-04-20T09:27:50.049-04:00CCV Instructor, Gabe Hartstein, Featured in the News!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S82rWuDeBkI/AAAAAAAAARQ/VweloMsWpJ4/s1600/gabe.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 202px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S82rWuDeBkI/AAAAAAAAARQ/VweloMsWpJ4/s320/gabe.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462210329878332994" border="0" /></a>As we all know CCV is blessed with a most varied and talented pool of instructors. <br /><br />Gabe Hartstein, one of our dedicated mathematics instructors in Burlington, frequently speaks to groups about his holocaust experience. Here is <a href="http://www.galesburg.com/lifestyles/x1060312610/Holocaust-survivor-remembers-rescuer-who-saved-thousands">an article </a>regarding Gabe’s most recent presentation in Utica, New York.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-35128444260565610632010-04-19T10:32:00.000-04:002010-04-19T10:33:53.557-04:00International Food Fest: A huge success!<span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">More than 200 people attended the International Food Festival last week as the sun set on the Overlook Café balcony in Burlington. </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">CCV students prepared dozens of different dishes including Ethiopian injera, Vietnamese egg rolls, Nepalese aaloo gobi tarkari, Cuban empanada and Colombian ceviche. They hailed from many countries including Uruguay, Brazil, the Netherlands, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Mali, China, Guam and the United States. Most importantly they reinforced the connections they have to home, each other and the greater CCV community. Champlain College student Van, a CCV graduate from Vietnam, told me “I came back to this because I love it and I still have friends here.”</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">Thank you to all of our cooks, hosts, musicians, and attendees for making the IFF an event to remember.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S8xoQyTF0pI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/EBU4J-EFumY/s1600/IFF+2010+001.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461855085682610834" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S8xoQyTF0pI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/EBU4J-EFumY/s320/IFF+2010+001.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S8xoIlIguKI/AAAAAAAAAQw/UZNLuZ_W3Vs/s1600/IFF+2010+002.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461854944709621922" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S8xoIlIguKI/AAAAAAAAAQw/UZNLuZ_W3Vs/s320/IFF+2010+002.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S8xoABrlcZI/AAAAAAAAAQo/wMYRx4YzkrA/s1600/IFF+2010+006.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461854797754102162" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S8xoABrlcZI/AAAAAAAAAQo/wMYRx4YzkrA/s320/IFF+2010+006.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S8xnleLI4gI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/3VY4zldI-QE/s1600/IFF+2010+010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461854341546172930" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S8xnleLI4gI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/3VY4zldI-QE/s320/IFF+2010+010.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S8xnQaNw0QI/AAAAAAAAAQI/l71xDvkEUXI/s1600/IFF+2010+012.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461852462423396162" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S8xl4F5Wz0I/AAAAAAAAAO4/s_1ihjhBYu8/s320/IFF+2010+028.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S8xlrG7tfkI/AAAAAAAAAOw/Sqer_Xrs_Y0/s1600/IFF+2010+028.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-46703560632483320582010-04-15T09:23:00.003-04:002010-04-19T10:38:03.661-04:00Alterative Transportation Fair: You're invited!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S8cUgeAAq6I/AAAAAAAAAOo/OKBy9yGYCtA/s1600/bike.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S8cUgeAAq6I/AAAAAAAAAOo/OKBy9yGYCtA/s320/bike.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460355621251492770" border="0" /></a>How will you get to CCV in Winooski?<br /><br />The Moving Toward Sustainability class, led by Jeanie Williams, invites all students, faculty and staff to an Alternative Transportation Fair on <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thursday, April 29 from noon to 2 pm</span></span> to help the CCV community explore and discuss our transportation options. Please come to support students in their work to develop solutions, and compile helpful information related to alternative transportation at CCV.<br /><ul><li> Listen to short student presentations on alternative transportation solutions and incentives. Discuss student projects with individuals.<br /></li><li>Access resources on why biking, walking, bussing, and carpooling are so valuable and how to take part in these activities.</li><li>Enter free raffle drawings for prizes related to alternative transportation.Share your strategy for getting to CCV. How will you challenge yourself to leave your car at home?<br /></li><li>Speak with representatives from transportation organizations such as CCTA and the Vermont Bike and Pedestrian Coalition.<br /></li></ul>This is an open event, where individuals can come and go at their leisure. Come for the whole thing or drop in for 10 minutes. We hope to see you there! Specific location is yet to be determined, but it will be at the CCV Burlington Campus. Look for signs!<br /><br />Please contact Jeanie Williams, 802-310-2285, jeanette.williams@ccv.edu, if you have any questions, or if you have something to contribute to the fair. This is a whole community event.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gabrielamadeus/" title="Link to gabriel amadeus' photostream" rel="dc:creator cc:attributionURL" name="Account name"><b property="foaf:name">gabriel amadeus</b></a></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-59845747023641065882010-04-13T09:25:00.003-04:002010-04-13T09:34:48.902-04:00Make the Move to Our New Blog Site!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S8Ry4xyrusI/AAAAAAAAAOg/JZVVvumq3Ow/s1600/danabuilding.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 227px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S8Ry4xyrusI/AAAAAAAAAOg/JZVVvumq3Ow/s320/danabuilding.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459614968044042946" border="0" /></a>On May 17th, we'll be in our new Winooski facility!<br /><br />In anticipation of the move, we've created a new <a href="http://ccvwinooski.blogspot.com/">CCV Winooski Blog</a><br /><br />Please make sure to change your bookmarks to following URL:<br /><a href="http://ccvwinooski.blogspot.com/">http://ccvwinooski.blogspot.com/</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-46110719495660659062010-04-13T09:14:00.002-04:002010-04-13T09:20:44.063-04:00Grow With Us: It's Your Move!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S8RvnoibnNI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/KGTt0Xrs-bo/s1600/environment.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 107px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S8RvnoibnNI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/KGTt0Xrs-bo/s320/environment.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459611374967299282" border="0" /></a><br />Tired of the same old, same old? Try Something New! <br /><br />Check out these NEW degree programs available fall 2010: <br /><ul><li>Environmental Science, Degree<br /></li><li>Sustainable Building Technology, Certificate </li></ul>Like what we had before? Check out our UPDATED programs starting in fall 2010*: <br /><ul><li>Computer Systems Management<br /></li><li>Criminal Justice<br /></li><li>Education<br /></li><li>Human Services<br /></li><li>Massage Therapy and Bodywork<br /></li></ul>*New program requirements only apply to students changing degree designations as of the fall 2010 semester. See your advisor for more details.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-49111052096750570092010-04-05T09:16:00.002-04:002010-04-05T09:19:24.916-04:00Free Financial Education Seminars!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S7njUUehGoI/AAAAAAAAANs/Og4JecZUqXY/s1600/money.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S7njUUehGoI/AAAAAAAAANs/Og4JecZUqXY/s320/money.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456642361769663106" border="0" /></a><br />THE GROWING MONEY PROGRAM--Spring Update <p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">· Financial Classes · One-on-one Coaching · Educational Seminars · All FREE! </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">To SIGN UP call Molly at (802)860-1417 x104 </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">CHITTENDEN COUNTY: </p> <p class="MsoNormal">All Chittenden classes are held at 294 North Winooski Avenue! </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“Spend Smart” Class—Learn the foundations of good money management in this class. You'll be introduced to the powerful tools of tracking and budgeting and you'll set financial goals you can achieve . We will talk as a group about ways to stretch your dollars further. At the end of the three part series we will present with our helpful guide to community resources in your area.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">NEXT CLASSES: </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Evening series:Mondays May 3, 10, & 17 6-8pm </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Evening series: Mondays June 14, 21, & 28 6-8pm </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">“Keys to Credit” Class—This class goes into detail about the important and often confusing world of credit. Learn all the basics and get smart about this issue. You can improve your credit in a variety of ways and we want to help you get started. This is a two-part series.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">NEXT CLASS: </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Evening series:Thursdays May 27 & June 3 , 6-8pm </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“Creating a Financial Future” Class—Learn to start building household savings in this class. An emergency fund, a Roth IRA, a Mutual Fund—all of these key concepts of long-terms savings will be explained in detail.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">NEXT CLASSES: </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Evening series: Mondays April 5 & 12, 6-8pm (Last chance to sign up) </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Daytime series: Tuesdays June 1 & 8, 10am-12pm </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> FRANKLIN COUNTY</p> <p class="MsoNormal">“Keys to Credit” Class—This two-part class goes into detail about the important and often confusing world of credit. Learn all the basics and get smart about this issue. You can improve your credit in a variety of ways and we want to help you get started.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Daytime series: Wednesday April 14 & Thursday April 15 , 10am-12pm. At the People's Trust Bank in downtown St Albans. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">New Event! Free Credit Report Review Day in St Albans —</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We will pull your credit report and credit score for no cost on April 16 from 9:30am-2pm. Call in advance to make an appointment. A credit counselor will talk with you for 20 minutes about ways to improve the score and steps to maintain or rebuild good credit. The event takes place on the 4th floor of the American House on Upper Main St. in St Albans. Call Molly at 802-860-1417 x104 to schedule an appointment. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> ADDISON COUNTY</p> <p class="MsoNormal">“Spend Smart” Class—Learn the foundations of good money management in this class. You'll be introduced to the powerful tools of tracking and budgeting and you'll set financial goals you can achieve. We will talk as a group about creative ways to stretch your dollars further. At the end of the three part series we will present our helpful guide to community resources in your area.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">NEXT CLASS: </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Daytime series: Thursdays April 29, May 6, & May 13, 10am-12pm. At VT Dept of Health building on 700 Exchange St. in Middlebury.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/publicdomainphotos/" title="Link to Photos8.com's photostream" rel="dc:creator cc:attributionURL" name="Account name"><b property="foaf:name">Photos8.com</b></a></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-51949323491298253652010-04-02T08:55:00.002-04:002010-04-02T09:27:50.294-04:00International Food Festival! You're Invited!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S7Xwnq3nfII/AAAAAAAAANk/bsZCzDp2zyg/s1600/food.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S7Xwnq3nfII/AAAAAAAAANk/bsZCzDp2zyg/s320/food.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455531087942352002" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Sample food from around the world....for free!</span><br /><br />Join us for the 10th annual<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >International Food Festival</span><br /><br />Wednesday, April 14th<br />5-7pm, Community College of Vermont<br />Overlook Cafe, 119 Pearl Street, 2nd Floor<br />Burlington, VT<br /><br />The public is welcome, so invite your family and friends!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Share a dish, share a culture</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15132846@N00/" title=""><b>Ray_from_LA</b></a></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-83714086425562759872010-04-01T09:17:00.003-04:002010-04-01T09:24:10.128-04:00Today is Community College Poetry Day!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S7SeAylJFeI/AAAAAAAAANc/v8tdvRKxL_A/s1600/poem.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455158785067259362" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S7SeAylJFeI/AAAAAAAAANc/v8tdvRKxL_A/s320/poem.jpg" border="0" /></a> Kay Ryan, the U.S. Poet Laureate, has established this day--the start of National Poetry Month--as Community College Poetry Day.<br /><br />She will be holding a live videoconference today (1:00 PM) where she will talk with students from several community colleges about the process of writing and revising her own poems and finding the inspiration to write.<br /><br />You can find more details about the national celebration--and a link to the videoconference--by going here: <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2010/10-049.html">http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2010/10-049.html</a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:0;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>image by </em></span><a title="Link to pastaboy sleeps' photostream" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/odreiuqzide/" rel="dc:creator cc:attributionURL" name="Account name"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>pastaboy sleeps</em></span></a> </span></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-63716913799813748942010-03-29T10:49:00.003-04:002010-03-29T10:57:44.442-04:00Grow With Us: It's Your Move! Week 5<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S7C_3cEphuI/AAAAAAAAANU/5yaOanLBF6k/s1600/view+of+terrace.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S7C_3cEphuI/AAAAAAAAANU/5yaOanLBF6k/s320/view+of+terrace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454070107895072482" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Student Spaces </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Here are a few of the many nooks and crannies available for you to get together with your study groups and friends: </span><br /><ul><li>Room 110 - Community Room: Tables, comfy chairs, beautiful views all located conveniently in this inviting communal space on the first floor. </li><li>Room 111 - The Quiet Study: Located across from the Community Room on the first floor, this room is perfect for getting your homework done between classes. </li><li>Room 211C - Work Group Room: Student group workspace. </li><li>Room 302 - Student Lounge: Vending machines and café tables make this a nice place to take a break. </li><li>Terrace: Sit outside in the sun on our beautiful terrace located on the 1st floor. </li></ul>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-20695294153207552322010-03-23T14:57:00.001-04:002010-03-23T15:00:17.901-04:00VSC Board of Trustees selects CCV President!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S6kPrfkKQFI/AAAAAAAAANE/2xyRQsW2FVM/s1600-h/Joyce+M.+Judy+pic.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S6kPrfkKQFI/AAAAAAAAANE/2xyRQsW2FVM/s320/Joyce+M.+Judy+pic.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451906063790653522" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">By unanimous action of the VSC Board of Trustees, Joyce Judy was offered and accepted the position of CCV President on Thursday, March 18th.<br /><br />According to Chancellor, Tim Donovan, "</span><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">By every measure, Joyce rose to the top of a strong national pool of more than 50 candidates. Joyce's command of the issues facing CCV, her vision for its potential, and her strong relationships with CCV faculty, staff and community partners will serve CCV well as its new president."<br /><br />We are proud to have President Judy at the helm. Congratulations!<br /></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-47372693970331812892010-03-23T08:54:00.004-04:002010-03-23T09:00:21.929-04:00Move With Us: It's Your Move! Week 4<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S6i7TiSR3DI/AAAAAAAAAM8/SXVU9o7J0Ps/s1600-h/bus.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 174px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S6i7TiSR3DI/AAAAAAAAAM8/SXVU9o7J0Ps/s320/bus.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451813293227367474" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Getting There…In Order of </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">G</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">r</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">e</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">e</span>n </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><br />Ride your bike </span><br />Weather protected bike racks will be available, and Riverside Avenue has a bike path for riders coming from Burlington.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Walk </span><br />If you live or work within walking distance, this is a great way to stay healthy!<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><br />Take the Bus </span><br />Essex Jct. and Winooski/Riverside bus routes run right by the building throughout the day until classes end. CCV will sell discounted bus passes to encourage this green transportation alternative. Just $.80 per ride!!<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">Carpool </span><br />Check out the new CCV RideBoard in the student portal at https://blackboard.vsc.edu<br /><br />Drive (not so green…)<br />Paid parking is available in the City of Winooski parking garage. Purchase semester-long passes based on your class schedule, at the cost of about $1.00/hour.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S6i7PmyelGI/AAAAAAAAAM0/xlUMvO2Eehc/s1600-h/parking+map.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 166px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S6i7PmyelGI/AAAAAAAAAM0/xlUMvO2Eehc/s320/parking+map.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451813225716683874" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-7225791376344828152010-03-19T09:49:00.003-04:002010-03-19T09:51:48.849-04:00Come Support the Arts at CCV!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S6OBX5_vyDI/AAAAAAAAAME/W67vsMpxHoE/s1600-h/dance.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S6OBX5_vyDI/AAAAAAAAAME/W67vsMpxHoE/s320/dance.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450342221753600050" border="0" /></a><b>Monday, April 26 at 7:30 pm <o:p></o:p></b> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Fundamentals of Jazz Dance Student Performance</b>- Instructor, Karen Amirault</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>What better way to spend a Monday evening than with great music and very excited dancers showing off their moves? Karen is so encouraging with her beginning students- it’s a joy to see what they accomplish in one semester!<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal">CCV Cherry St., Room LL7</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal">TWO NIGHTS!!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Friday, April 30 at 7:30 pm<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Saturday, May 1 at 7:30 pm<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Burlington Community Choir, The Queen City Larks</b> -Directed by Amity Baker</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Accompanied by Carolyn Wood</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>The Burlington Community Choir is stronger than ever with 45 members! Come see them and our small auditioned choir, The Queen City Larks. <o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>This is always an inspirational evening- I promise you’ll want to join the choir even if you’ve never sung a note! Amity’s energy and enthusiasm is infectious!<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The First Congregational Church Chapel, 38 So. Winooski Ave. (across from Rite Aid)</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Friday, May 7 at 7:00 pm</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Student Performances<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Guitar I</b>- Instructor, Greg Matses, <b>Acting I</b>- Instructor, Donald Rowe </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>Greg’s guitar students cover everything from Haydn to Bob Marley- he even coaxes them to sing! Don has a nice large class of 16 this semester so hopefully we’ll see some intense dramatic scenes! It’s always amazing to see the creativity and confidence our students have!<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal">CCV Cherry St., Room LL7</p><p style="font-style: italic;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></p><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">image by </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alvo/" title="">alvaroarriagada.com</a></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-31060529372931721412010-03-16T08:47:00.000-04:002010-03-23T08:54:08.055-04:00Grow With Us: It's Your Move!THE LEARNING CENTER: Winooski’s hub of student academic success!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S6i5rS1Xv2I/AAAAAAAAAMc/1ZJ-tlmdzBQ/s1600-h/Room+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S6i5rS1Xv2I/AAAAAAAAAMc/1ZJ-tlmdzBQ/s320/Room+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451811502373191522" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S6i5nKOUHrI/AAAAAAAAAMU/j2keeOxXAI8/s1600-h/Room+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 168px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S6i5nKOUHrI/AAAAAAAAAMU/j2keeOxXAI8/s320/Room+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451811431342415538" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S6i5jqbO-LI/AAAAAAAAAMM/4so8uMOHI5s/s1600-h/room+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S6i5jqbO-LI/AAAAAAAAAMM/4so8uMOHI5s/s320/room+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451811371267061938" border="0" /></a>Features:<br /><ul><li>A large, bright space for academic assistance & homework.</li><li>A room specifically for group project work with access to technology.</li><li>A small computer lab for assistance with Blackboard, research, & writing.</li><li>An office for Writing Lab appointments. · An office for instructor-student meetings.</li><li>Nooks & tables for individual homework, reading, or studying. </li></ul>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-80391739749858199072010-03-12T13:42:00.003-05:002010-03-12T13:57:01.310-05:00You're invited to our Transfer Fair!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S5qOU31tELI/AAAAAAAAAL0/o51tFw6LtNg/s1600-h/logo.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 123px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S5qOU31tELI/AAAAAAAAAL0/o51tFw6LtNg/s320/logo.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447823188495765682" border="0" /></a>All CCV students are invited to attend the upcoming:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Transfer Fair</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tuesday, March 16th</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">9:30am-noon</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Elm Street Office in Montpelier, VT </span><br /><br />Meet with transfer representatives from the following partner schools:<br /><ul><li>Burlington College</li><li>College of St Joseph’s</li><li>Goddard College<br /></li><li>Marlboro College<br /></li><li>Southern Vermont College<br /></li><li>Springfield College<br /></li><li>Sterling College<br /></li><li>University of Vermont</li><li>Castleton State College</li><li>Johnson State College</li><li>Lyndon State College</li></ul>We have articulation agreements with all of these colleges.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-61207535821400818312010-03-08T08:20:00.002-05:002010-03-08T08:24:40.117-05:00Reflections from Catrina Maxwell, CCV Student<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S5T6ibJO2MI/AAAAAAAAALs/HX8FtnTdX5Q/s1600-h/airforce.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S5T6ibJO2MI/AAAAAAAAALs/HX8FtnTdX5Q/s320/airforce.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446253318706747586" border="0" /></a>I, Catrina Maxwell, served in the U.S. Air Force as an active duty munitions technician from October 18th 2004 to October 18th 2008. “The Things They Carried” is a short story about soldiers serving during the Vietnam War. After reading the short story “The Things They Carried,” by Tim O’Brien, I was deeply moved and felt compelled to write the following response:<br /><br />Being in the military can be a lot like being a Martian. There is an intrinsic feeling that you are part of something distant and misunderstood, while everyone else carries on in some other plane of existence that is both fascinated by, and fearful of your presence. Tim O’Brien knows this feeling of alienation well, being a veteran himself. In his short story, “The Things They Carried”, O’Brien gives the reader a glimpse into the great many things that separate us (in the service) from the civilians, the burden of which is remarkable.<br /><br />His main character, Lt. Jimmy Cross, gives the reader a laundry list of tangible items and their weight. This physical, specified weight is an integral piece in the full picture of the story. The reader must know the load of these things to understand the crushing pain of carrying it. For all of the blood in combat, there is an equal amount of sweat, and the struggle with each is palpable. From the Kevlar of the helmet to the steel toes inside the boots, the bulk is exhausting and extremely limiting, which makes freedom an impossibility. The weight of the things that the men carry on their bodies is both painful and binding.<br /><br />So too are the emotional encumbrances that they carry. These are perhaps even more<br />devastating as they are indispensable. The author has given these men additional cargo that cannot be blown apart or thrown away. Kiowa bunkers down in a foxhole with the rest of the men, but his mistrust still presses down on him. Lavender carries on beneath the weight of his paranoia, until the moment a bullet grants him leave. Lt. Cross can burn the pictures of her, but his love for Martha still nags at him, and eventually, turns him into another cog in the stone faced machine. These are not weights that can be left in the dirt; these are weights that are gnarled into the soul.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Catrina is enrolled in Deborah Straw's Introduction to Literature class this spring. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/walkadog/" title=""><b>Beverly & Pack</b></a></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-25441976532526651242010-03-05T14:06:00.003-05:002010-03-05T14:22:13.769-05:00Dana Lee Exhibit Tonight!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S5FXzZ4s6cI/AAAAAAAAALk/8rS87gOOMFI/s1600-h/dana.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 252px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S5FXzZ4s6cI/AAAAAAAAALk/8rS87gOOMFI/s320/dana.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445229965101296066" border="0" /></a>CCV's very own Coordinator, <a href="http://danadalelee.com/">Dana Lee,</a> will be exhibiting his artwork tonight at the:<br /><br />ROSE STREET ARTIST'S COOP<br />Located at 78 Rose Street, Burlington, VT<br /><br />All are welcome to attend the opening reception from 6-8pm!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-16218131504438543482010-03-04T11:07:00.003-05:002010-03-08T08:18:44.076-05:00Grow With Us: It's your Move! (Week 2)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S4_bd2MzEJI/AAAAAAAAALc/eJMJyV_BOig/s1600-h/winooski.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S4_bd2MzEJI/AAAAAAAAALc/eJMJyV_BOig/s320/winooski.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444811780326101138" border="0" /></a>Winooski Hot Spots!<br /><br />Wondering where you will get your coffee and food? Just walk to these downtown Winooski hot spots!<br /><ul><li>Val’s Wild Tomato—a one minute walk for coffee, sandwiches, and much more</li><li>Waf’s Westside Deli—a one minute walk to sandwiches, pizza, and free Wi-Fi<br /></li><li>The Block Gallery—a four minute walk to coffee, pastries, and a hip gallery</li><li>Asian Bistro—Asian cuisine including fresh sushi</li><li>Sneakers Bistro—famous for its breakfast, lunch, and brunch</li><li>Tiny Thai—great lunch specials</li><li>Donny’s NY Pizza—Italian and Greek specialties</li><li>And more!!!</li></ul><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">image by </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jocko/" title="Link to c21jrooney's photostream" rel="dc:creator cc:attributionURL" name="Account name"><b property="foaf:name">c21jrooney</b></a></span><br /><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-55200172855859504342010-03-04T08:43:00.003-05:002010-03-04T08:58:58.537-05:00You're Invited: Careers in Healthcare Info Session!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S4-8bYL3UmI/AAAAAAAAALM/nlDgtJ-jr3k/s1600-h/doctors.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S4-8bYL3UmI/AAAAAAAAALM/nlDgtJ-jr3k/s320/doctors.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444777653048922722" border="0" /></a>Interested in working in healthcare? Join us to learn more about job opportunities in healthcare, future occupational trends, and the educational pathways at CCV that will help you achieve your goals. In addition, there will be advisors available assist you after the information session.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Careers in Healthcare </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Information Session</span></span><br />Friday, March 12th, 2010 10:00 am –11:30 am <br /><br />Check-in begins at 9:45 am Cherry Street, Room LL7 (lower level), Burlington, VT <br /><br />Spaces Limited! RSVP soon to angela.albeck@ccv.edu or 651-1784<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 21.7142pt; margin-right: 5pt; text-indent: -21pt;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;color:black;" lang="en-US"></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;" lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="" lang="en-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="">image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/seattlemunicipalarchives/" title=""><b>Seattle Municipal Archives</b></a> <br /><span style="" lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-56097678486954063792010-03-03T13:24:00.001-05:002010-03-03T13:28:22.873-05:00CCV Winooski: A "Green" Building<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgFF8Mk1aW4kl2bwMHG5Lp53a6K5QBRzw9avLOyCaDYPofsUkCa2YFpejY9UnvY6h65IKihENgt1GVet-I5OV0QijGPlmGwV9LcWtcp5HUkmDrbKOlnU6QOJKhnBVJWNpCHfOaftLR6G8/s1600-h/Tree+Picture.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444476014278615378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 112px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgFF8Mk1aW4kl2bwMHG5Lp53a6K5QBRzw9avLOyCaDYPofsUkCa2YFpejY9UnvY6h65IKihENgt1GVet-I5OV0QijGPlmGwV9LcWtcp5HUkmDrbKOlnU6QOJKhnBVJWNpCHfOaftLR6G8/s400/Tree+Picture.png" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br />Your new CCV Winooski site will be a “silver” LEED certified building! What does that mean? It means we will...<br /><br />· Support Alternative Transportation<br /><br />· Promote the Use of Renewable Materials &<br />Recycling<br /><br />· Improve Air Quality<br /><br />· Reduce Water Consumption<br /><br />· Use Safe Cleaning Products </div>Ian Boydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076544452219306826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406069774514282693.post-16716102789015828952010-03-01T10:28:00.002-05:002010-03-01T10:36:48.324-05:00Student Success Week: Thank you for participating!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S4ve9iNSeeI/AAAAAAAAALE/fiqYv3PfTOw/s1600-h/pillar.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7t5FzKeOqwY/S4ve9iNSeeI/AAAAAAAAALE/fiqYv3PfTOw/s320/pillar.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443689723343305186" border="0" /></a>Thank you for participating in student success week! We hope you all are entering the mid-point of the semester fully energized and ready to take on your coursework.<br /><br />Top Responses to Day Four's Question:<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> Who are the primary people in your support system, and why?</span><br /><ul><li>“Angie Albeck and Rick Leete (two CCV Academic Advisors). I can confide in these people for any help and support (regarding) problems and concerns.” ~R.C.<br /><br /></li><li>“My friends, some new and old classmates, my family, and my ‘always there to hug and listen’ cat.” ~A.T.<br /></li></ul>Congratulations to our raffle winners!<br /><p></p><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/youdooallous/" title="">image by </a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/takomabibelot/" title=""><b>takomabibelot</b></a></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0