Thursday, October 28, 2021
After a long day of tours and testing, then freshman Hannah Williams settled down to finally register for classes. But the decision of what courses to take and when wasn’t an easy task. “Our advisor did everything he could to help us. But not one out of the 15 people […]
Castleton University’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee recently reconvened for the first time this semester and now has a new chair. Francesca Catalano, dean of Health and Sciences, is taking over chair duties from Victoria Angis, associate dean of students, who is retiring at the end of the month. The […]
When Castleton alumni Gustav Semanchik graduated with a bachelor’s degree in geology, he said he was more than prepared to take on the career he had chosen. “I received such a wealth of knowledge and skills that I not only used practically while I was attending but also in my […]
Castleton University’s Student Government Association has found a way to give back to students after a year of limited activity and COVID regulations — and they’re called Rocketbooks. A Rocketbook is a type of tablet that essentially acts as a smart notebook, allowing the user to write notes, upload them, […]
I write this letter in regards to social media comments about the loss of the CU Marching Band and President Spiro’s remarks. First off, let me say that my son is a student at the Berklee College of Music. My son, my husband, and I have all been long time […]
For most kids, going off to college is the first time they stray away from home, but they are often close enough to still see family. For someone like Emily Harris, that’s not possible. Harris is a freshman ice hockey and field hockey athlete who is from Crondall, England. “I […]
March 13, 2020, was a big day in U.S. history. Coronavirus officially became a threat to the United States. Grocery store shelves became empty. A National Emergency was called. And Castleton University announced the school would be closed for two weeks to flatten the curve – so we thought. […]
Former president Dave Wolk and former dean Jeff Weld weigh in on merging of VSC On July 23, 2015, after decades of growth, meticulous preparations, and historic improvements on and off campus, the Vermont State Colleges (VSC) Board of Trustees unanimously approved Castleton University as the new name for an […]
Castleton University has upgraded its classrooms with new technology in light of virtual and hybrid learning due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Feb. 11, James Lambert shared an email with Castleton students, faculty, and staff announcing a new telepresence classroom in the library, detailed with high-tech cameras, microphones, speakers, […]
Castleton University winter sports got back to some type of normality, but the coaches say it’s anything but normal. Between quarantine housing and seasons getting cancelled, coaches at Castleton say they are doing their best to adapt to the circumstances. Safety has become the number one priority for most coaches […]