New Images from the Construction Site

The images below were taken at the construction site of CCV's new building in Winooski on 4.17.09. Want to see more of what's going on at the construction site? Check out our web cam! (Web cam image updates every half hour.)

Vermont Art Zine Review of Gallery Installation

The latest gallery installation at CCV Burlington's Cherry Pit Gallery (110 Cherry Street, Burlington, Lower Level) was recently reviewed by Marc Awody for the Vermont Art Zine.

The exhibit is titled "Rebirth" and will be on display until May 27. The exhibit features several CCV faculty members including Ann Barlow, Sharon Webster, Jolene Garanzha, and Robert Huntoon. To read the entire review, click here.

To learn more about CCV Burlington's gallery space, contact Karen Geiger at geigerk@ccv.edu or (802) 652-2081.

Hartstein to Speak at UVM TONIGHT!

Gabe Hartstein, one of CCV Burlington's Basic Algebra instructors will be speaking at The University of Vermont's Billings Center tonight (Monday, April 20, 2009)! The event, which begins at 7 PM, will feature Hartstein discussing his experiences during WWII. Whether you can attend or not, you might be interested in Gabe’s bio which is included below.

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Gabe Hartstein survived the Holocaust in Budapest. He was 7 years at the time. Gabe has spoken about his families experiences at schools throughout Vermont including the University of Vermont, Middlebury College, and various churches and synagogues for the past 15 years. He will talk about the personal history of his family during the nine months that the Holocaust lasted in Hungary. He will discuss the system was put in place by the Germans and the Arrow Cross (the rulers of Hungary) whereby in that short time 1.5 million Jews were taken to extermination camps. Gabe will also talk about Raoul Wallenberg, who saved his family's lives, and 100.000 other Jews in Budapest. Raoul Wallenberg was kidnapped 2 days after our own "liberation" by Russians sent to Siberia where he died between 1945 - 1975. Other brave people also helped his family to survive. Rescue is an important part of the history and the deeds of Wallenberg in particular. Gabe's story has been published by the Center of Holocaust Studies at the University of Vermont.

Gabe Hartstein left Hungary with his mother for Israel in 1948, and from there left Israel to go high school in France. Gabe emigrated to the United States in 1955. He married Carole Hartstein in 1958, and married Gale Golden in 1991 after Carole died in 1990. Gabe retired after many years working for IBM. He currently lives in Burlington Vermont.

Sustainability Fair, 4/24/09

You are invited to attend the upcoming Sustainability Fair at CCV Burlington for an afternoon of big ideas! This event is being planned by a group of CCV students and will be held in Room LL7 of CCV's 110 Cherry Street building from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.

At the event you'll have the opportunity to watch the film "Ecological Design: Inventing the Future", eat free organic snacks, hear great live music, participate in a roundtable discussion, and share your hopes and solutions for the future.

We hope to see you all there! For more info, call Drew Burns (CCV student) at 802-318-5240.

Your're Invited to CCV’s 9th Annual International Food Festival!

CCV Burlington will be hosting its annual International Food Festival in celebration of the diverse cultures represented in Burlington and at the College. The festival will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, from 5 to 7pm at the Overlook Café, 119 Pearl Street Building on the 2nd Floor.


“The International Food Festival gathers CCV students and families from more than 20 different countries of origin in order to share ethnic foods and music showcasing culturally influenced tastes and sounds,” says CCV Academic Advisor, Amy Stuart, “CCV students from Vietnam, Sudan and Poland, to mention only a few, are planning to bring dishes from their native countries.”


The festival draws over 100 guests each year. In addition to the wide variety of dishes offered, students will share the music and art of their ethnic backgrounds. The Festival and dinner is free and open to all members of the community. For more information, call CCV-Burlington at 865-4422.

Burlington Community Choir Performances

Two performances by CCV’s Burlington Community Choir will be held at the First Congregational Chapel in Burlington (located at 38 S. Winooski Ave. just across from Rite Aid). Both events are free and open to the public and will take place on...

Friday, May 1 at 7:00 pm

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Saturday, May 9 at 7:00 pm

The Burlington Community Choir (BCC) will serve up an invigorating set of pieces from all over the world. The program will feature music (and dancing!) from South Africa and other international choral traditions. Inspiration is also taken from closer to home with American shape-note tunes, bluegrass gospel and some tunes written right here in Vermont. The Queen City Larks, a smaller, auditioned group within the BCC will also be performing as part of this program. Come and join us for what is always a joyous helping of vibrant choral music.

Directed by Amity Baker, this 30-member choir has been making choral music accessible to singers of all backgrounds since 1999. It is a unique choir in the Burlington area because we welcome beginners as well as experienced singers. Singers register for it through the Community College of Vermont as a non-credit workshop. It is held in both the fall and spring semesters each year. Please call 802-865-4422 for information on how to register for fall 2009.

Amity Baker is the artistic director of Burlington-based choir Social Band and a member of Aurora Ancient Music, an early music trio. She also sings and plays banjo with the old-time duo Soaked Oats.

For more information call Jody Albright at CCV Burlington (802-865-4422 or joanna.albright@ccv.edu).

Economy inspires interest in CCV

CCV is featured in an article in today's Burlington Free Press. The article is titled Economy inspires interest in CCV and was written by Matt Sutkoski, Free Press Staff Writer. Click here to read the article.

CCV Announces New Emergency Management Degree Program

The Community College of Vermont will begin offering a new associate degree program in Emergency Management in the fall of 2009

The Emergency Management program is one of only a few associate degree programs currently available in this field in the nation. The program will prepare students for work in the emerging area of Homeland Security and emergency management leadership. This degree works well for students just beginning their college careers as well as professionals looking to develop expertise in security for their employers or institutions Students can complete the majority of the coursework online.

Emergency Management prepares students to respond to and to be effective leaders before, during, and after any local, statewide, or national emergency. Students will develop skills in leadership, emergency planning, critical decision-making and problem- solving, effective communication, and the management of community resources to effectively respond to emergency and disasters in a crisis situation.

This particular program encourages the use of CCV’s Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) process to bring in credit for knowledge gained through life experience. Students may also be able to transfer in a block of approved training based on fieldwork and hours from a variety of protective services fields. According to Bill O’Leary, a retired lieutenant of the Vermont State Police, “It’s time for a Vermont program that educates residents of the North Country to become involved in small town and regional public safety issues.”

For more information on this new program, check out the following links:

Program Overview

Course Requirements

Program Profile (Requires Acrobat Reader)

CCV April Gallery Installation: The Clothesline Project

In observance of Sexual Violence Awareness Month in April, CCV is exhibiting a local version of the Clothesline Project in collaboration with the Women's Rape Crisis Center (WRCC) in our hallway gallery at 119 Pearl Street. For more information, please stop by the gallery and read the following guest post from Karen M. Geiger, curator for the CCV Burlington galleries...

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“According to the Men's Rape Prevention Project in Washington DC, 58,000 soldiers died in the Vietnam War. During that same period of time, 51,000 women were killed mostly by men who supposedly loved them. In the summer of 1990, that statistic became the catalyst for a coalition of women's groups on Cape Cod, Massachusetts to consciously develop a program that would educate, break the silence and bear witness to one issue - violence against women.”

~From the Clothesline Project website

What is The Clothesline Project? - a statement, a tool for education, a way of telling stories, speaking out, taking back control, or art? In reality it is all of the above. A nation-wide art project, the shirts tell the stories of Vermonters who have been touched by sexual violence. The stories may be from victims or from their friends, lovers, or family members. Regardless of who is doing the telling, or what words and images are used, the stories are the tangible reminders of how sexual violence affects our lives.

When the Women’s Rape Crisis Center (WRCC) contacted the college to ask if they could show the project in our gallery my first reaction was, of course! These galleries are, after all, designed not only to expose people to art but to educate, as well. April being Sexual Violence Awareness Month was the perfect opportunity to bring this topic to light. CCV seemed like a logical place to bring these two ideas together.

I know personally how sexual violence can change a person’s life and what it can do to the victims, their friends, family, and loved ones. It is a long and bitter road that eventually leads back to a place of healing and peace. For some, this show will do what it is designed to - offer a way of exploring what it means to be a victim and survivor of sexual violence. For others, this may be a painful exhibition to view.

I ask that you read the shirts and think about the individuals who created them and what they are trying to say. Discuss the show in your classes; think about it at home, or with friends and family. If you have questions, concerns, or just need to talk - find someone. Our staff members and advisors are happy to help or listen. My door is always open, and I’m here to listen. The WRCC has left information in the lobby area if you need it.

The act of creating can be transformative and healing, and this project is just one example of the power art can hold.

~Karen M. Geiger
Curator, Burlington Galleries

CCV Announces New Hospitality & Tourism Degree Program

The Community College of Vermont will begin offering a new associate degree program in Hospitality and Tourism in the fall of 2009

The Hospitality & Tourism program prepares students for entry-level positions in the travel services and hospitality industry within the local and global marketplace. This interdisciplinary program emphasizes communication, computer systems, customer and guest services, marketing, human relations, geography, supervision and management, and global and sustainable perspectives.

Students will have the opportunity to specialize in the areas of travel and tourism or in hospitality services and will obtain professional qualifications for this dynamic industry, as well as gain a broad business and liberal arts foundation that will extend employment opportunities and contribute to career advancement.

The CCV program has several unique features including an opportunity to be paired with a mentor in the industry, development of a professional portfolio for future employment, internships, and a study abroad experience.

Graduates of the program will be qualified for positions in resorts and spas, travel agencies, airlines, country clubs, convention exposition, event and meeting planning, forests and recreational management, hotels, and many other opportunities. CCV’s associate degree also prepares students for transfer into Johnson State College’s four-year program in hospitality & tourism.

For more information on this new program, check out the following links:

Program Overview

Course Requirements

Program Profile (Requires Acrobat Reader)