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!

My First Year Out: 2015 Edition

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We have a very special edition of My First Year Out for you today. Three of your classmates are working in Admissions at UVM, Aya AL-Namee, Maggie Love and Connor Luong. We had a chance to catch up with Aya and Maggie this week. Here’s what they had to say about spending their first year out at UVM.
MFYO Aya, Connor, MaggieWhat do you find most rewarding about working at UVM immediately after graduating? 

Aya: Being close to staff, faculty, and friends who have helped me develop professional skills has been the most rewarding part of working at UVM. I’m constantly growing and getting feedback from people that know me well which helps me gain confidence in myself as a professional.

Maggie: The most rewarding thing about working at UVM immediately after graduating is being able to advocate for the school to prospective students and their families. It’s easy to talk about how wonderful our community and academics are and how many opportunities there are here, because I experienced it personally.

Has this given you a new perspective on UVM?

Aya: Working at UVM is very different than being a student, especially in admissions. In my job, I travel to different high schools and college fairs to speak about UVM and encourage high school students to apply. Seeing how excited they are about the idea of attending is very unique. It honestly has made me fall in love with UVM even more.

What has surprised you the most about your 1st year out?

Aya: I was surprised as to how ready and excited I am to be in the “real world”. It’s less scary than I thought it would be. Also working at UVM has exposed me to the staff and the professional community of our campus. I must say that they have been very welcoming of me as a young professional.

Maggie: How supportive the UVM community is, regardless of whether you’re a current student or not. I notice it most when I interact with other alums, which we do often in our positions. No matter what year they graduated, they’re always willing to offer support in any way they can. My new favorite thing to share with families is that the community that’s created here at UVM is so strong that it extends beyond Burlington and stays with you after graduation. Whether you need housing, a job, or a friend, chances are there’s a UVM alum willing to help.

What do you like most about staying in the Burlington area after graduation?

Aya: I love being close to areas where I made many great memories as a student. I still go to the waterfront to watch the sunset and get creemees. Having friends in the area who are going through the same transition as me is also a benefit. We often come together to bond over challenges and celebrate successes.

Maggie: This seems like a common theme for me but the sense of the community and everything there is to do on and off campus (concerts, art, lectures, food, etc.). Burlington is such a great place to live and UVM is a wonderful campus, it’s hard to narrow it down!

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.