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| - Fall 2018 Academic Dates
- Coaching Your Student to Academic Success
- Mock Interview Days
- Family Weekend Photos
- Join the Parent and Family Facebook Group
- Monthly Desktop Calendar
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| - Champlain Connect Raleigh, NC - November 7th
- Champlain Connect Boston, MA - November 12th
- Champlain Connect Burlington Holiday Party - December 5th
- ChamplainConnect.org - Champlain's Professional Network
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| - Champlain College Ranked a “Most Innovative School” in the North for the Fourth Year
- Alumni Spotlight: Dominique Cornacchia '18
- EMC's 'Flight Simulator' for Surgeons Comes to Life
- Champlain Game Program Ranks Among the Best
- Abigail Scott '20 Shares Twists and Turns from Montreal
- Center for Financial Literacy receives $250,000 for Teacher Training
- Colton Orr ’18 Lands Dream Job at Insomniac
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- Give the Gift of Opportunity
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- Student Employment Opportunities
- Latest Job Postings from Parents & Alumni
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CAMPUS KEY DATES & UPDATES
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| Fall 2018 Academic Dates Thanksgiving Break Starts - Wednesday, November 21
Residential Halls Close at 12:00 pm Thanksgiving Break Ends - Sunday, November 25
Residential Halls Reopen at 8:00 am
Semester Ends - Saturday, December 15
Residential Halls Close at 12:00 pm For a full list of residence hall opening and closing dates, click here.
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Coaching Your Student to Academic SuccessParents, you play a key role in coaching your student to learn self-advocacy skills and to use the resources available to help them be successful academically. Here are some key dates to be aware of as you help your student take charge, located here.
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Mock Interview Days
Tuesday November 13th // 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday, November 14th // 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Champlain Room, 3rd floor of Center for Communication & Creative Media
The interview process can be an intimidating and overwhelming experience for many job applicants. Participating in a practice interview before the “big day” can take some of the pressure off the interviewee and instill confidence in even the most inexperienced applicant.
Encourage your student to sign up for a mock interview session on November 13th or 14th. Students will be paired with a guest facilitator for a mock interview and feedback session.
In addition to developing interview skills, this is also a great opportunity for students to build their professional network. Pre-registration required: Register at: bit.ly/mockinterviewdays
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| Family Weekend 2018 Photos
More than 1,200 parents and family members came together on campus for our annual Family Weekend event last month. The weekend was filled with great connections and fun memories. We are excited to share some photos with you here!
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| Join the Champlain College Facebook Group for Parents & Families
Join the OFFICIAL Facebook group for Champlain College parents and families. This online community serves as a platform for open dialogue and a space for parents to engage with one another, ask questions and provide answers. First year families have found it to be a fantastic resource, and we thank our returning families for sharing their own experiences!
Our website, www.champlain.edu, is still your primary resource for all the nuts and bolts you'll need during your student's time here. This Facebook group is an informal space intended to foster a helpful exchange of information among members. Feel free to share your own insights or connect with other parents who want to share their Champlain experience. If you have already joined the group, thank you and welcome!
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| Monthly Desktop Calendar A new Desktop Calendar image is available for download before the first of each month. Here is the link to download it today.
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| Champlain Connect: Raleigh, NC
Wednesday, November 7 // 6:00 - 8:00 PM Taverna Agora
All Champlain families are invited to attend our annual fall reception in Raleigh, NC. Expand your Champlain family by getting to know fellow parents in your area. You'll be immersed in the spirit of the College, and you will also have the chance to meet staff from Burlington and learn about the career success of local alumni. The reception will follow a Discovery Day event for prospective students and their families. Please join us to share your experiences and insight with students and families whose students are considering attending Champlain in the fall of 2019.
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| Champlain Connect: Boston, MA
Monday, November 12 // 6:00 - 8:00 PM Clerys
You and a guest are invited to join Champlain College for our annual fall networking reception in Boston. Expand your Champlain family by getting to know fellow parents in your area. You'll be immersed in the spirit of the College, and you will also have the chance to meet staff from Burlington and learn about the career success of local alumni.
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| Champlain Connect Holiday Party Burlington, VT
Wednesday, December 5 // 5:30 - 7:30 PM CCM Gallery Lounge
Celebrate the holiday season and join Champlain College for a cocktail reception in the CCM Gallery Lounge, Wednesday, December 5th. Connect with fellow parents in the Burlington area, hear advice for your student from local alumni, get the latest on Champlain's career initiatives, and meet with college leadership and deans. A $10 gift to the Champlain Fund will be collected at the door.
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| Join Champlain's Professional Network
We are excited to invite you to join ChamplainConnect.org! This valuable virtual professional network provides access to career and industry contacts, mentoring, internships, and exclusive job listings. Our tremendous career outcomes are largely influenced by parents and alumni sharing their networking connections and internship opportunities. Expand the Champlain family by sharing your opportunities and offering advice to those entering your field! Great for you & your student!
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| Champlain College Ranked a “Most Innovative School” in the North for the Fourth Year
Champlain College has been named a “Most Innovative School” in the North for the fourth year in a row by U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” 2019 publication. New this year, Champlain was included in the “Best Value Schools” list that takes into account a school’s academic quality and the net cost of attendance for a student who received the average level of need-based financial aid. Only schools ranked in or near the top half of their categories are included. Read the full article here.
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| Alumni Spotlight: Dominique Cornacchia '18
Vermont native and 2018 graduate Dominique Cornacchia, an alumna of Broadcast Media Production, shared some reflections on why Champlain was the perfect fit for her and how sometimes staying close to home for your degree can be the best decision you ever make. Though Dominique did not initially consider attending college in Vermont, enrolling in a small, private college located minutes from her hometown has allowed her to grow in ways she never anticipated. Read Dominique's full essay here.
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| Champlain's Emergent Media Center's 'Flight Simulator' for Surgeons Comes to Life
At the 2018 LaunchVT Pitch Competition, a Varises-sponsored team from Champlain's Emergent Media Center introduced a prototype for a virtual reality 'flight simulator' for surgeons. The idea, of giving surgeons an opportunity to train additionally with the support of virtual reality is revolutionary and helped make the team a finalist. The Vermont start-up Varises, conceived by world-renowned surgeon Dr. Bryan Huber and entrepreneur Steven Berlin, worked with Frame Interactive to sophisticate and detail the prototype and bring it to life. Read more here.
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| Champlain Game Design Program Ranks Among the Best
Champlain's Game Design Program shined this month, receiving two positive rankings. The Rookies Blog ranked Champlain's Game Development Program as #4 in the world, and College Magazine ranked Champlain as #1 Game Design college based on facilities, cutting edge programs, coding and gaming extracurricular, and job placement. Read the full The Rookies article and College Magazine article.
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| Abigail Scott '20 Shares Twists and Turns from Montreal
Just over half-way through an exciting semester abroad, Marketing student, Abigail Scott '20 shares her adventures and favorite memories from Montreal. From an exciting start that felt like the first day of college all over again, to taking on an internship, and finding the right balance for work and exploration of the city. Her biggest lesson over the last few weeks has been to get organized ahead of time so that when opportunities for memories and fun occur, she is ahead of the game and ready to see what Montreal has to offer! Read Abigail's full story here.
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| Champlain Center for Financial Literacy receives $250,000 for Teacher Training
Key grants from Northfield Savings Bank Foundation, National Life Group Foundation and Next Gen Personal Finance will allow Champlain College's Center for Financial Literacy to provide Vermont teachers with tools, resources, and training to successfully integrate new personal finance education into their classrooms. The training will impact the financial literacy of approximately 80,000 K–12 public education students, and is the first step in building a strong, 21st-century, cradle-to-career education system. Read the full article here.
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| Colton Orr ’18 Lands Dream Job at Insomniac Games
Game Art and Animation alumnus, Colton Orr '18 has brought passion for self-expression in a digital age to his new job as a character artist at Insomniac Games in Burbank, CA. Most recently, Orr worked on bringing a favorite Marvel character, Spider-Man, to life in the new Marvel's Spider-Man for PS4. For Orr, being an artist goes beyond designing the latest game character; he strives to use his skills to make his community stronger and build a better world. Read the full piece here.
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The Champlain Fund Give the Gift of Opportunity
The Champlain Fund ensures there is always an emerging opportunity for students to explore beyond the curriculum, beyond campus boundaries, and beyond their own expectations. As a result, Champlain graduates are making a meaningful difference in the world. Gifts to the Champlain Fund are immediately put to use where they will have the greatest impact. However, you can always indicate that your gift be allocated to a specific area or program of your choice. Give the gift of opportunity today!
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Is your student looking for an internship or job opportunity? Encourage them to check out the latest postings on Handshake! Many on-campus positions are now available, along with internships hosted by Burlington companies.
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The latest employment opportunities shared by parents, alumni, and corporate partners.
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Contact Us: Office of Parent & Family Relations
Phone: (802) 383-6620
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