Tag: Opportunities

Safe Ride is Here!
Announcements & Events, Friday & Beyond

Safe Ride is Here!

Safe Ride is officially live! All VTSU students can now access and utilize Safe Ride services. The Safe Ride phone number is 802-712-4214. Safe Ride is available to ensure that all students have a safe ride home on the weekends! The service runs from 10pm-2am on Fridays and Saturdays every weekend.  Again, all students are welcome to access the safe ride services, but please note these important policies: ~No alcohol is permitted in the Safe Ride vehicle.  ~This service is anonymous; however, if asked to provide identification, students must be able to present a student ID. Your student ID will never be documented unless you damage the Safe Ride vehicle.  ~There is a 7-minute radius from campus. Students cannot be picked up in Rutland.&nb...
Content Lab!!
Clubs, Clubs & Activities!, Thursday

Content Lab!!

Interested in Graphic Design or Video Production? Want to help real people with real needs? Join the Castleton Content Lab! The Content Lab is a graphic design and video production club. They create original graphic and video content for real-life people in the community. It's an awesome and fun opportunity to showcase your skills in the real world! If you are interested in creating professional videos and graphics or have a project idea you want to pitch, the Content Lab meets in FAC 109 Thursdays at 12:30 pm! See you there!
Join the VTSU Castleton Chorale!
Opportunities/Your Future

Join the VTSU Castleton Chorale!

Join the VTSU Castleton Chorale! Open to Faculty, Staff and Students alike! In May, in association with Rutland Area Chorus, the University Chorale will perform Puccini's Messa di Gloria. There will also be a Professional Orchestra accompaniment. Please contact Sherill Blodget for further information at sherill.blodget@vermontstate.edu!
Do YOU Want to be on Sparty Says?
Clubs & Activities!, Friday & Beyond, Thursday, Wednesday

Do YOU Want to be on Sparty Says?

Do YOU want your Club/Event to appear on Sparty Says? Sparty Says exists to keep students in the know about campus activities, big and small! If interested, please email sparty.says@castleton.edu with the following: *The name of your club/event *The meeting place/time *Any additional background information pertaining to you club/event *Images or graphics (optional) Sparty will email back as soon as possible! Looking forward to seeing any and all submissions!
Join the Spartan Newspaper!
Clubs, Clubs & Activities!, Wednesday

Join the Spartan Newspaper!

Hi Spartans! Do you have an interest in journalism? Do you like taking photos or drawing cartoons? Join the Castleton Spartan Newspaper Team! Well, look no further because The Castleton Spartan student newspaper wants YOU to stop by and check out what we're all about! We're looking for reporters, photographers, designers, cartoonists, and anyone with an interest in writing to come join our team. It's a club, and students can do as much or as little as they choose. It's a great way to make friends, learn new skills, and boost your résumé with published work! The Spartan meets every Wednesday at 1pm in the TV Studio in the basement of Leavenworth Hall (Room 50). If you have any questions or would like more information about The Castleton Spartan, feel free to reac...
Sparty Says is on Instagram!
Announcements & Events, Friday & Beyond

Sparty Says is on Instagram!

Did you know that Sparty Says is on Instagram now? Follow the blog @sparty_says for awesome updates on events! What are the pros to the Instagram Experience? Daily Reminders of Events for the day Access to events that may have been missed or sent to late for the release Staying in the know
Snow Protocol!
Announcements & Events

Snow Protocol!

The following outlines what you can expect when inclement weather causes a closing or delay in classes and events at VTSU Castleton campus.  Regardless of the University’s decision, only you can decide whether it is safe to travel to campus. To expedite the removal of snow, everyone is responsible to park their vehicle in a place that does not hinder snow removal. Below is information that can help you avoid unnecessary problems during a snow event. SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS If weather dictates that classes or events could be canceled or delayed: 1.     If you are registered, a message will be sent to your VTSU email account along with a cell text/voice call via VTSU Alerts, powered by Rave. To check please click here! ...
Stop by The Coffee Cottage!
Announcements & Events, To Be Made

Stop by The Coffee Cottage!

Hi Spartans! For those who don't know, the Coffee Cottage is the perfect place to go for fresh brewed local coffee, a delicious and nutritious smoothie, a filling sandwich, or a quick snack. Best of all, you’ll always be greeted with a smiling face at one of Castleton’s best hangouts. The Hours: Monday-Friday| 7:45am-3pm
Sing! Play! Music Ensembles open to EVERYONE!
Clubs, Clubs & Activities!, Opportunities/Your Future

Sing! Play! Music Ensembles open to EVERYONE!

Greetings Castleton Community -- Did you know that anyone can register for a music ensemble at Castleton University? You can register for either one or zero credit. Registering for zero credit allows your current course load to not be overloaded for the semester. We have several instrumental and vocal ensembles! Questions about participating or want help registering? Please reach out to us at music@castleton.edu or register online/self service. Ensembles and lessons are open to ALL STUDENTS and faculty and staff. Email us for information at music@castleton.edu or register online. Ensembles and lessons are open to all students, regardless of major. They are a great way to meet people from across campus, to exploreand develop your musical creativity and skills,...
Welcome to Success: Visit the Academic Support Center!
Opportunities/Your Future

Welcome to Success: Visit the Academic Support Center!

Welcome back! Here at the Academic Support Center, we hope you’ll visit us this semester. Of course, we always love seeing new faces (and familiar ones), but we also want to see you succeed. And since 30% of our frequent fliers make the Dean’s or President’s List, chances are excellent we can help you achieve your goals as well.  To help you succeed, we offer tutoring in math, writing, and most Castleton courses the schedules of which can be accessed here. And our full-time counselors can answer your questions about all aspects of college life from classes and majors to disability accommodation and financial aid to graduate school and career preparation. In addition, we offer a friendly study space with computers, a printer, comfy chairs, and, if you’re lucky, snacks. Best...