Senior Week & Summer in Burlington

Senior Week is winding down as the Class of 2016 prepares for graduation this weekend. We took advantage of Wednesday’s boat cruise to check another item off the 101 Things List: #54 Attend Senior Week.
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Getting out on the lake got us excited for all things summer, so we put together a rundown of the best things to do in Burlington from now until September.

Whether you live here or are planning a weekend trip up, we’ve got something for everyone. If we missed something you love, share it with everyone by leaving a comment.
Best of BTV
South End Breweries:
Pine Street has become a mecca of Vermont breweries. In the span of a few blocks you can hop from tasting room to tasting room with friends for a fun afternoon.
Queen City Brewery
Zero Gravity Beer
Switchback Brewing Co.

‘Off-the-beaten-path’ restaurants:
If you’re tired of the same old same old, here are a few places to try.
Pizza Barrio – coffee shop by day, ambient pizza join by night.
The Shopping Bag – these convenience store burgers are what your burger dreams are made of.
Misery Loves Company – upscale comfort food that’s well worth the trip across the river.

Festivals:
Good food, good drinks, and good music on Burlington’s iconic waterfront.
Burlington Wine & Food Festival – June 14-18, 2016.
Vermont Brewers Festival – July 15-16, 2016.
Grand Point North – September 17-18, 2016.

Weekly festivities:
If you’re a fan of eating al fresco, you won’t want to miss these weekly Burlington institutions.
Summervale – local food, live music and more every Thursday from July 7 – August 25.
South End Truck Stop – a sort of food truck block party that runs every Friday from May 20 – October 14
Burlington Farmers’ Market – obvious we know, but still a favorite, summer market starts May 7

1 Year Grad-a-versary Gift

That’s right, we made up a word: Grad-a-versary.

But for good reason – today we’re celebrating your first year out of school. So happy Grad-a-versary, Class of 2015!

And what better way to celebrate than with a gift. In honor of your first year out we commissioned UVM alumna and artist, Katharine Longfellow ’13, to make a painting exclusively for you. We’ll send you a print of that painting — you just have to ask for it.
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Request your very own grad-a-versary print here.

Now, if you’re wondering ‘what will I do with a one-of-a-kind UVM art print?’ Don’t fret. We’ve got lots of ideas for you.

You can use it to decorate your desk at work or at home:
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Or to brighten up a bookcase:
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You could even hang it in your office at work:
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Check out Ryan’s tutorial on how to hang a picture in your office in just one step:

Get your UVM grad-a-versary here!

What’s the deal with my UVM email, part II

We heard through the grapevine that you received another warm and fuzzy email regarding your UVM email account. Look familiar?
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So very friendly and useful.

Just like in our one of our first posts about this way back in June 2015, we’re here to tell you that your UVM email is NOT being deactivated.

Below are the details, in case you missed the follow-up apology email from the UVM IT office.
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Your @uvm.edu email address will keep working for another year, and at that point you’ll receive your lifetime email address that ends with @alumni.uvm.edu.

If you have any questions let us know.

And, whatever email you choose to use, make sure it’s up to date in your UVM record so you don’t miss out on events, giveaways and news from campus. Update your email here: alumni.uvm.edu/updateinfo.

Derrick and Ryan Do Free Cone Day

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Free Cone Day needs no introduction.  It’s #26 on the list of 101 Things To Do list and we took advantage of the Ben & Jerry’s shop on campus.

True to our personalities, Ryan had the non-dairy and non-conformist flavor, Peanut Butter & Cookies, and Derrick had the classic childhood flavor, Cookie Dough.

Oh, and took this picture — just because: DSC_0406