February 2023 – Sparty Says

27Feb

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Clubs, Clubs & Activities!, Diversity/Inclusion, Friday & Beyond

NAACP Chapter!

Hello CU family!! Greetings from your NAACP family! We are so excited to welcome you all back for another great semester! We meet Mondays from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm in the Campus Center Formal Lounge! We hope to continue being a valuable resource on campus for all students, and we ask that you join us in the fight to making Castleton and the world a better environment for everyone regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, etc. All are welcome! President: Kayon Morgan Email: ktm10260@vsc.edu Vice President: Lili Farrell Email: lsf09251@vsc.edu Secretary: Shanice Williams Email: ssw02020@vsc.edu Treasurer: Cale Santee Email: css10050@vsc.edu Last Year's Black Lives Matter Flag Raising Ceremony

27Feb

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Announcements & Events

SGA Giveaway!

This is a reminder about an SGA event that is going on NOW! Grab a voucher (like the ones pictured) from a Congress member WHENEVER you see them, and redeem your prize (like the ones pictured) located in the SGA Office at any time! Prizes include: Spartan gear Candy Amazon Echo Dot Fidget Gear And so much more! If you have any questions about this event or what you could possibly win, please reach out to SGA President Perry Ragouzis or Director of Student Activities James Wolfe at any time.

27Feb

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Clubs, Clubs & Activities!, Diversity/Inclusion, Friday & Beyond

Multicultural Meetings!

Interested in the The Multicultural Club? They meet every other Friday at 5:30pm in the Campus Center Formal Lounge! We welcome all students regardless of gender, race, and background, etc! The purpose of the Multi-Cultural Club is to foster an inclusive community and promote the diverse cultures and backgrounds at Castleton University. Thus, it is not exclusively for the international student population and everyone’s presence is welcomed and highly appreciated. We hope to see all our current and new multicultural members that want to join the club 😀 🙂 ! Vector credit: Creaton Design at vecteezy.com - multiple hands reaching towards center

27Feb

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Clubs, Clubs & Activities!, Friday & Beyond

Greenhouse/Garden Club!

The Greenhouse/Garden Club is welcoming new members and we’d love to have you join! Meeting times: Tuesday in the Greenhouse at 12:30pm! We do all kinds of plant related activities and are working hard to get the garden scene back to Castleton by working with great people to get more native plants and pollinators on our campus. We also have other fun events like our Tea and Biscuits and Propagation Parties. If you’re interested or have any questions please reach out to the Club President, Emily Macias, via email (eem05060@csc.vsc.edu) or snapchat (@emilyemacias) or our club instagram (@castleton_gardenclub)! We’d be happy to add you to our emailing list and group chats!

27Feb

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Friday & Beyond, Opportunities/Your Future

Study Abroad in Ireland!

Would you like to travel to Ireland? Join us for Comparative Justice: Ireland (CRJ 3740) offered this summer. Enjoy 3 weeks of exploration in Ireland and Northern Ireland (May 15-June 3). Topics explored during this travel course include: history, politics, culture, policing, courts, prisons, rehabilitation, juvenile justice, crime and social issues. Students will have opportunities to explore many wonders of Ireland such as Blarney Castle (and kiss the Blarney Stone), Cliffs of Moher, Giants Causeway, Glendalough, Spike Island, the Titanic Museum, and others. Dates: May 15th -June 3rd , 2023 Course fee: $4000 (plus tuition, flight, and other expenses) Included: lodging, a few meals, tours, entrance fees, transportation in and around Dublin, Cork, Cob...

25Feb

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Clubs, Clubs & Activities!

Join the Castleton Food Committee!

The SGA has decided to restart the food committee here on campus and Jacqueline Nash, a delegate on SGA, is looking for students who are interested in being a part of it. The job of the food committee is to work with Sodexo to provide constructive feedback regarding the Sodexo foods. If this sounds like something that interests you, then you are invited to fill out this form! It will only take a minute or two to complete. If you complete the form, Jacqueline will be reaching out to you to have a quick one-on-one interview either in person or on zoom. Benefits? This is a great opportunity to get involved on campus. The only requirements are that you are a student here on campus and want to make positive change. We will most likely be meeting once a month. Once the new m...

24Feb

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Opportunities/Your Future

Need help affording your internet bill?

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal program which provides subsidy benefits for qualifying households. Your bill can be reduced by $30/ month or more with the help of Equal Access to Broadband (EAB) and the ACP. There are many ways to qualify! Contact EAB to find out if you, your dependent, or anyone in your household is eligible. To learn more: Email Andra at andra@equalaccesstobroadband.org or leave a voice or text message at 802-EAB-GIFT (802-322-4438) *Sponsored by ECFiber: A Vermont Communications Union District

Return of the Radio Club: New Members Wanted!

24Feb

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Clubs, Clubs & Activities!, Wednesday

Return of the Radio Club: New Members Wanted!

Do you have music you want to blast on the virtual airwaves? How about an idea for a podcast? At the radio club, we basically allow you to broadcast what you want when you want it. Do you want to ramble for 2 hours straight? The Radio Club is finally getting off the ground, but we NEED more members to join! If you're interested in having your own show, sharing your favorite music with the CU community or even starting your own podcast, please reach out to Lily Doton (lkd10170@csc.vsc.edu) or to club president Ben Honsinger (bch10090@vsc.edu). Your show can be anything you want! As of now, we're meeting on Wednesdays at 12:00pm in the radio station on the basement floor of Leavenworth, so feel free to stop by if you want to learn more! *Vector cred...

24Feb

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Clubs, Clubs & Activities!

Music Video & Film Club!!!

Hey Spartans, Are you interested in film-making? Vidur Katyal and some other students are working on creating an indie music video for their friend's song, "Wish I could be Around" by Manan Mehta (available on all platforms). Since the artist resides outside the US and has followers all around the world, this will be viewed internationally in different countries and different states in the US. Exciting right? This will be a volunteer project to explore the art of filmmaking, acting, directing, and working with a creative set of minds. You don't have to be a part of the film club to be a part of this.Currently, we have all sorts of positions/opportunities open for everyone. If you are interested in being a part of this, simply email Vidur at vxk02110@csc.vsc.edu. It would...

20Feb

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Clubs, Clubs & Activities!, Draft/Thursday, Thursday

Astronomy Club!!!

Are you interested in studying the night sky? Or learning about the role of astrophysics in what we see? Or maybe just experiencing the unique opportunity to witness astronomical events in person? Stop by the Astronomy Club! Meeting are on Thursdays Biweekly in the Greenhouse: March 16th March 30th April 13th April 27 May 11th Attending every meeting is not mandatory, feel free to pick and choose! To get in touch for questions or comments, please contact Kate Ellis at kle08300@csc.vsc.edu! Feel free to say hello! *Top Photo Credit: Andy Holmes on Unsplash | starry galaxy