Education

Cultural Diversity Series: Exploring Successes and Challenges of the Bosnian and Congolese Communities 05/23/2012

A presentation and discussion exploring the successes and challenges of the Bosnian and Congolese Communities. Burlington High School students Esmir Hadzic, Medina Korajkic and Darijo Piplica share insights into the Bosnian Community. Cleophace Mukeba speaks to the challenges and successes of the Congolese community and his efforts to improve opportunites and conditions in the Congo through the Vermont Ibutwa Initiative. Presented as part of the Cultural Diversity Series of the Diversity and Equity Office of the Burlington School District.

Mercy Connections 2012 Spring Luncheon 05/16/2012

Mercy Connections 2012 Spring Luncheon to celebrate Mercy Connections' commitment to Social Justice and recognize the Honorable Madeleine Kunin with the Catherine

McAuley Award.

Vermont's Digital Future Conference Introduction and Keynote 05/08/2012

Hosted by the e-Vermont Partnership, remarks and introduction from Mark Snelling, Snelling Center for Government, Governor Peter Shumlin, Helen Labun Jordan, e-Vermont Director, Laura Breeden, Program Director for Public Computing and Broadband Adoption, followed by keynote address by Nicco Mele, founder of EchoDitto and webmaster for Governor Dean's 2004 presidential campaign.

Burlington School Commissioners' Corner: English Language Learning Services 05/03/2012

Hosted by Ward 1 Commissioner Keith Pillsbury. Joining Keith is Linda Walsleben, ELL Coordinator, Superintendent Jeanne Collins, and Ward 5 Commissioner, Paul Hochanadel. For more information visit the District web site: www.bsdvt.org

Preservation Burlington: Paul Bruhn of the Preservation Trust of Vermont 04/26/2012

Monthly call in show hosted by Preservation Burlington. Ron Wanamaker speaks with Preservation Trust Executive Director Paul Bruhn.

Burlington High School Students Meet to Discuss Racism 04/19/2012

A group of Burlington High School students spent the day protesting racism at the school and in their community by holding signs and speaking out in front of the school. After school they met with Burlington Free Press reporter Molly Walsh and Editor Mike Townsend to discuss recent articles published about them and conversation in the community about achievement, test-scores and racism. This meeting is to be followed by a second meeting of parents, administrators, students and reporters. Search term: 7dTV

2012 Celebrate Burlington 04/19/2012

A culmination of the annual Neighborhood Night of Success and the Legacy Town Meeting, this event honors the dozens of residents who volunteer their time to serve on a city board or commission. In addition, the Burlington Legacy Plan will seek community input on our shared vision.

Burlington Wards 4 & 7 NPA Meeting 04/17/2012

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 4 & 7 meet the third Tuesday of the month. Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 04/12/2012

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street.

Uncommon Alliance Community Forum re Race Data Collection Report 04/11/2012

A community discussion of next steps after the release of Uncommon Alliance Race Data Collection Report. Presentation of Race Data Report by Stephanie Seguino, UVM Economics Professor. Q & A Panel: Lianne Tuomey, UVM Police Chief; Steve McQueen, Winooski Police Chief, Mike Schirling, Burlington Police Chief, Trevor Whipple, South Burlington Police Chief, Stephanie Seguino, UVM Economics Professor, Robert Appel Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission. Moderated by Wanda Hines, Uncommon Alliance Steering Committee. Community Feedback facilitated by Dr. Sherwood Smith, Director, Center for Cultural Pluralism, UVM.

Featured Story

CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!