March 2023 – Sparty Says

Exciting Opportunity for Vermont College Graduates!

30Mar

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Opportunities/Your Future

Exciting Opportunity for Vermont College Graduates!

UVM’s Office of Engagement in Partnership with VSAC Announces Student Loan Debt Relief Program Green Mountain Job & Retention Program Serves Graduates from Any Vermont-Based University That Stay in Vermont to Work. The University of Vermont Office of Engagement announced a new program designed to help graduates from Vermont-based colleges and universities pay a portion of their student loans. Students who are graduating in the Spring of 2023 who accept a full-time position with a company in Vermont are eligible for up to $5,000 in loan debt relief. While UVM is administering the program in conjunction with Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), students graduating from any of Vermont’s colleges or universities with a Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply. Students wh...

22Mar

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Clubs, Clubs & Activities!, Friday & Beyond

The Social Issues Club!

Greetings Castleton Students! Would you like to become a member of the Social Issues Club? They meet Tuesdays during N-period (12:30) in Leavenworth 207! This club focuses on engaging with the Castleton, and greater Rutland County community, in initiating change. From fundraisers like bake sales to activities engaging in community service, this club aims to help our community in meaningful ways. If you are passionate about our community here at Castleton, and/or the general Rutland community, please reach out and join. We would love to have you! The Social Issues Club is for any, and ALL students who have the desire to make a positive impact on their community. If you are at all interested, please reach out to Kai at kxw10020@csc.vsc.edu! *Photo credit: ...

17Mar

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Clubs, Diversity/Inclusion

Opportunity Matters Book Club!

Dear Castleton Students, The Academic Support Center, the Castleton University NAACP, and the Council for Opportunity in Education are proud to invite students, staff, and faculty to join in reading together Finding Me: A Memoir by Viola Davis. Before Viola Davis was an Academy-Award winning actor, she was a first-generation college student. And before she made it to college, she was a young Black girl who experienced bullying and food insecurity. By any standard, Ms. Davis’ story is remarkable. This spring, we invite Castleton students, faculty, and staff to join the Opportunity Matters Book Club. The club will meet on campus to discuss this fascinating book. In addition, we’ll join the national discussion on Zoom and connect with experts who will prov...

16Mar

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Diversity/Inclusion, Friday & Beyond

Friday Jummah Prayer

Assalamu Alaikum, We would like to extend a warm invitation to you to join us for Jummah Khutbah on campus. The Friday prayer is one of the most important and blessed prayers in Islam and provides a great opportunity for us to gather as a community to worship Allah (SWT). The Khutbah will start this Friday (March 17th) at 12:00 PM in the Seminar Room of North House. If you would like to come but can’t make it at that time, then please send Ali Ali an email at axa04191@csc.vsc.edu. We are also preparing for Ramadan and would like to have a sense of who will be able to attend. We look forward to seeing you at the Jummah Khutbah and may Allah (SWT) bless us all with His mercy and forgiveness. JazakAllahu Khairan, Ali Ali

14Mar

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Announcements & Events, Friday & Beyond, Thursday, Wednesday

Are YOU graduating in May?

Are you graduating in May? If so, be sure to file your Graduation Application before March 20th to ensure you get your tickets for Commencement. You can complete the Graduation Application quick and easy through your Self Service page. If you have questions regarding your graduation status email registrar@castleton.edu or stop by to see Stephanie Cleveland or Heather Morrison by checking in at the front desk of the Financial & Registration Services Office in the basement of Woodruff Hall.

<strong>Got Tech: Academic Support’s Tech Borrowing Program</strong>

14Mar

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Got Tech: Academic Support’s Tech Borrowing Program

We are living in the Digital Age, and that means there are lots of tools to help you succeed. At the Academic Support Center, we have laptop computers (Dell and Mac), noise-canceling headphones, and graphing calculators to help you make the most of your time in college. If you’re eligible for a federal program called TRIO Student Support Services, you can borrow our devices. How do you know if you qualify for TRIO? If neither of your parents has a bachelor’s degree, your family is of low to moderate income, or you have a documented disability, you are probably eligible for TRIO. Complete our application today. To learn more about TRIO or our tech borrowing program, please call 802-468-1347, email CUAcademicSupport@castleton.edu, or stop by our office in Babc...

Work in Vermont. Lose Some of Your Student Loans.

14Mar

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Work in Vermont. Lose Some of Your Student Loans.

The State of Vermont, in collaboration with the University of Vermont and the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), is offering a $5000 loan repayment program to incentivize and retain new graduates from Vermont colleges and universities. Any graduate during the spring 2023 academic year with a Bachelor's degree can apply. Recipients will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis based on regional, employer, and institutional distribution criteria, as long as funding is available. Applicants must submit proof of employment when applying. Employment will be verified with the Vermont-based employer at two points: after one year of employment and after the second year of employment. For more information and the link to apply visit here!

13Mar

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Attention EDU Students!!

Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) is the International Honor Society in Education (EDU). If you are a junior or senior EDU student - or a graduate student affiliated with the Education Department - you may be eligible for membership. All the information you need about KDP, including the registration link, can be found here. Please let me know if you have questions. *Photo credit: xiayamoon on vecteezy.com; globe on stack of books with gears in background

Castleton Room Selection Rules: Housing for 2023-2024 Application is Live!

12Mar

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Announcements & Events

Castleton Room Selection Rules: Housing for 2023-2024 Application is Live!

The housing application is officially open for housing for the 2023-2024 academic year. We would like to inform all students that beginning in the Fall of 2023 the entire Vermont State University will share one eRezlife system. There are a few areas that will be included this Spring semester. The housing contract for the 2023-2024 Academic year will be part of the new eRezlife system for the spring housing contract and room selection process. Please make sure that you select returning student or returning graduate student for your student type to be eligible to select a room for next year. If you plan to live on campus for the 2023-2024 Academic year, please fill out the application. This is the new eRezlife site! Please click here for the Room Selection R...

College Student Healthcare Internship Program!

1Mar

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Opportunities/Your Future

College Student Healthcare Internship Program!

College Student Healthcare Internship Program! (CSHIP) Paid Summer Internships with Local Health Organizations Great for any major! We match your interests/skills with a project. Project examples include: Working with a community hospital to access community needs Health/Wellness Coaching Creating communications and messages for families of loved ones with traumatic brain injuries on resources Collecting data on dental health & needs in a community Planning for a mural at a healthcare organization Creating health careers exploration activities for high school students For more information, check them out in the Campus Center March 15th at the Human Services Fair, March 22nd at the Wellness Fair or email Susan White (swhite@svtahec.org) or contact J...