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In This Issue:
Upcoming Parent Events
Lisa Rice P'17
Convocation 2016
College of Distinction
Move-In Day 2016
Residence Hall Opening & Closing Dates
Helpful Links for Parents
Watch your Mailbox
Who's Hiring?
President Laackman on Free Speech
Upcoming Parent Events - September 2016
2016 Champlain College Family Weekend
Friday, September 30th - Sunday, October 2nd
Join us for Family Weekend and explore the Champlain your student has come to love!
Starting with a reception on Friday night, you'll meet with other families and hear our faculty and staff speak about the developments in our Champlain classrooms and beyond. Then, over the weekend, you will have plenty of time to explore Burlington's downtown, the waterfront, galleries, farmers' markets, shops, restaurants and more. 
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You and a guest are invited to join Champlain College for a cocktail reception in Raleigh, NC. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be provided.
Date: Wednesday, September 21st
Time: 6-8 pm
Location: The private dining room at 18 Seaboard (18 Seaboard Avenue, Raleigh NC)
Cost: No cost to attend
Register Here
 Lisa Rice P'17
 From One Parent to Another
In case you missed it - Champlain College Parent Lisa Rice P '17 shares some words of wisdom on how you can stay connected to Champlain and your student. The full letter can be found here. 
Convocation 2016 Award Recipients and Speakers
Convocation for the Class of 2020 took place on Friday, August 26th. Mark Redmond, Executive Director of Spectrum Youth and Family Services, received the Distinguished Citizen Award and spoke to members of the incoming class. In addition, the class heard from Associate Professor Warren Baker, the 2016 recipient of the Edward Phelps Lyman Professorship Award. Read the full article here.
Champlain Earns Title of "College of Distinction"
Innovative learning opportunities at Champlain College have earned the school recognition among the nation's Colleges of Distinction. Champlain students earn college credit and valuable life experience while participating in study abroad programs, as well as through service learning, internships and other new educational paradigms. Read why we were given this award here.
Move-in Day 2016 
After a busy move-in weekend, students have settled in and classes are underway. Thank you to all who make this transition for our students possible. Here are a few photos from the day.
Residence Halls Opening & Closing Dates for Fall '16
Wednesday November 23
Halls Close at 12:00 pm for Fall Break
Last campus meal served is a continental breakfast
Sunday November 27
Halls Reopen at 8:00 am
First campus meal served is dinner from 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
Saturday December 17
Halls Close at 12:00 pm for Winter Break
Last campus meal served is a continental breakfast
More information regarding Residence Hall opening and closing dates and information for the upcoming year can be found here.
Helpful Links
At Champlain, Students are more than a number and more than an anonymous face in the crowd. They are part of a close-knit community of scholars and professionals striving together for a better future—and we want to help them get there! Here are some resources we offer.
Student Support Services
Watch Your Mailbox!
Soon, you’ll receive a letter from 2016 student Commencement speaker and Vermont First Scholar, Nina Knorr ’16, and parent of a current Champlain student, Dana Hutchinson P’18 sharing a little of their own stories. The Champlain Annual Fund is one of the most important tools we have to help pave the way for those who come after us. Nina and Dana tell us how, together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Join in as Nina and Dana make their 2016-‘17 gifts to the Champlain Annual Fund.

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Message from President Don Laackman on Free Speech
Recently, President Laackman shared his thoughts on free speech and what that means at Champlain College. You can view his full remarks here.
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