CASTLETON—The Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS) Board of Trustees announced Friday, Dec. 1, that Castleton University’s Spartan Stadium will be renamed Dave Wolk Stadium in honor of his 16 years of visionary service as University President. Governor Phil Scott was on hand […]
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Karen Scolforo assumes presidency at Castleton University
CASTLETON—Karen M. Scolforo, Ed.D., has began her tenure as President of Castleton University. Officially, her first day at the helm was Dec. 4. Scolforo is the fourth woman to lead the University since its founding in 1787, and the tenth […]
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REDC to celebrate Rutland County successes
RUTLAND—Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) has announced the agenda for its 80th annual meeting, set for Thursday, Nov. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater at Castleton University. Governor Phil Scott will provide the keynote address. “Through […]
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Castleton University’s Lady Spartans to “pink the rink”
Friday, Feb. 10—RUTLAND—On Friday, Feb. 10, the Castleton women’s ice hockey team and its fans will trade traditional Spartan green apparel for pink to raise awareness and funds for the creast care program at Rutland Regional Medical Center. The game […]
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Castleton adds more downtown student housing
RUTLAND—Castleton University, in a continuing partnership with MKF Properties and Mark Foley, Jr., will expand its housing options in downtown Rutland to include apartments in the Gryphon Building at the corner of West Street and Merchants Row. The second floor […]
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Castleton offers refugee education course in Rutland
RUTLAND—Castleton’s ongoing support for the local Rutland Syrian refugee resettlement efforts continues in an academic setting as the university works to educate and support teachers and other social service practitioners who may work closely with the newly relocated refugee populations […]
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Castleton University awarded $85,000 grant for integrative learning project
CASTLETON—This summer Castleton University was awarded $85,000 for year one of a three-year, $275,000 grant from the Davis Educational Foundation to enhance integrative learning on campus, according to an Oct. 19 news release. Labeled the Integrative Learning Project, the endeavor […]
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Sen. Leahy to speak at REDC meeting
Thursday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland Economic Development Corp. has announced the agenda for its 79th annual meeting, set for Thursday, Oct. 20, 5-7 p.m. in the Casella Theater at Castleton University. Senator Patrick Leahy will provide the keynote address. […]
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C.U. showcases new downtown Rutland dorms
By Julia Purdy RUTLAND—On Thursday, Sept. 15, at 4 p.m. a large and enthusiastic crowd gathered at 121 West St. in downtown Rutland to celebrate the official opening and renaming of the Clement Building, now housing Castleton University students in […]
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Castleton U Art Galleries feature the work of 12 Syrian artists
Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m.—CASTLETON—Early this year, Rutland Mayor Chris Louras reached out to the Castleton University Art Galleries with the idea of installing an exhibition of work created by Syrian artists in an attempt to serve as both […]