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Senior Week & Summer in Burlington

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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.
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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

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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

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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.

My First Year Out: Jordan Redell ’14

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In a few sentences can you tell the Class of 2015 a little about yourself.

My name is Jordan and I am a graduate of the Class of 2014 majoring in Art History and Visual Arts. I work for the City of Burlington in the Mayor’s Office.

What was your first year out like?

Living in Burlington was really important to me – I had spent the past four years here and developed many relationships and connections. I knew that I had the best shot at finding a career-path job was to stay here and continue to network.

Towards the end of my senior year, I started working at Hotel Vermont I worked there for over a year while looking for other jobs. Shortly after beginning my “second-year-out,” I landed a job working for the City of Burlington.

What was your biggest challenge that year and how did you overcome it?

I think that opportunities for success are somewhat lined up for you in college, and I was disappointed when I couldn’t find a more stable and career-oriented job right after graduation.

I wasn’t engaging anything I cared about and was rather going through the motions of having a job and managing basic responsibilities.

That fall, I emailed a local screen printing company, New Duds, and asked if I could intern for them in my free time. They were actually looking to hire someone part time so I was able to start working with them in addition to my job at Hotel Vermont. I learned a lot about running a small business and industrial screen printing.

While I wasn’t paid much, I was happy to engage an interest I cared about.

What surprised you the most about that year?

Vermont is a huge place outside of UVM! And I can imagine that Vermonters cringe when they hear people say that. As difficult as it is to admit it, UVM is a bubble, even if you are living off campus.

Working in a restaurant, I learned about the importance of local food and visited farms around the state. It was great to see all of the different things going on in Vermont outside of Burlington.

What’s one thing you wish someone told you your first year out?

Give yourself some time to adjust to a new lifestyle! I didn’t want to waitress forever, but I found a way to enjoy it and find value in it. I also got to go to the beach every day.

Do you have any advice for the Class of 2015?

I cannot emphasize the importance of networking! Sometimes, doing job searches online works, but I think you will have a much better shot at finding a job that you are happy with if you ask the people with whom you have relationships to help you. And they will!

It’s definitely hard to ask but almost always, people are really excited to help you find a job or connect you with a person also willing to help.