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Tag: Dave Wolk
Spartan Stadium to be renamed in honor of ex-pres. Dave Wolk
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 […]
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 […]
New dorms represent a “wonderful marriage” of education and economic development
Downtown Rutland’s Gryphon Building opens doors to Castleton students By Evan Johnson For college students looking to live off campus, finding adequate and affordable housing can be a hassle. Castleton University students now have housing that’s affordable and close to […]
Rutland Blooms doubles
By Steve Costello Volunteers plant a tree last year for the Rutland Blooms project. RUTLAND—With Castleton University joining Green Mountain Power as lead partners and a host of significant contributions from the business community, Rutland Blooms will kick off its […]
Castleton University pledges affordability for Vermont students
Castleton University’s commitment to educating Vermont students recently took another step forward in the form of a guaranteed scholarship available to all Community Colleges of Vermont graduates. The Transfer Success Scholarship is designed to bring the cost of Castleton tuition […]
Castleton University to house students in downtown Rutland
RUTLAND–Already with a strong presence in the Opera House in the heart of downtown Rutland, Castleton University is planning a two-floor, efficient living space nearby that could become a model for others. In collaboration with Mark Foley, Jr., Castleton and […]
60 reasons I love Rutland
By Steve Costello I’ve long believed that one of Rutland’s greatest problems is a tendency toward overly negative self criticism, so when I heard about McNeil and Reedy’s contest celebrating its 60th anniversary, I was thrilled. The contest is simple: […]
Castleton University gets bid for Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl
CASTLETON–The Board of Governors of the Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl, at its October meeting, voted to hold the 63nd annual Bowl game at Castleton University. The game will be played Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, with the usual spectacular parade at […]
It’s time for Castleton University
By Dave Wolk, Castleton University President There is a legendary and enduring section of sidewalk that runs parallel to Calvin Coolidge Library on the Castleton campus. Engraved in successive pavement stones are a series of names and dates: Rutland County […]