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Volunteer at Commencement

Commencement is fast approaching, and we are looking for volunteers to hand out programs and serve as ushers. Volunteer on Saturday, May 17 from noon to 2 p.m. for the Graduate Hooding Ceremony or on Sunday, May 18 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. We may also need volunteers for the Arts and Sciences Ceremony on Sunday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m.

Contact Libby Campbell, 656-0575, for more information and to sign up.

Upcoming Events

Monday, May 12, 2008

Transportation Research Fair. An opportunity to see and discuss the innovative, trans-disciplinary research occurring at the Transportation Research Center. Researchers will present their work in areas relating to vehicle emissions, carbon reduction and sustainable systems; travel management; environmental justice and communications; infrastructure and transportation financing. Grand Maple Ballroom, Davis Center. 4 to 5 p.m. Information.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Community Shape Note Sing. Shape note singing, one of the earliest forms of American music, is neither dead nor dying. Learn how to sing it with the UVM Traditional Music Club. All experience levels welcome. Ira Allen Chapel. 6 to 8 p.m. Information.

Community Medical School, "Understanding Vaccines and Their Development" with Beth Kirkpatrick, associate professor of medicine and infectious disease specialist. Carpenter Auditorium, Given Building. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Information, registration: (802) 847-2886.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Faculty Senate Meeting. Livak Ballroom, Davis Center. 4 p.m.

Lilac Pruning Workday. Jeff Young, lilac curator for Friends of the Hort Farm will present proper pruning techniques as we spruce up the collection for Bloom-Time Festival on May 17. All are welcome. Bring pruners and gloves. Additional tools will be on hand. UVM Horticultural Research Center, 65 Green Mountain Drive, South Burlington. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Information.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Board of Trustees Meetings. Davis Center Fourth Floor. 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Information, schedule. (Agendas in PDF format: Full Board; Committee of the Whole; Educational Policy and Institutional Resources Committee; Budget, Finance and Investment Committee.)

Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds. "Updates on the Course and Treatment of Pregnant Women with Bipolar Disorder" with Adele C. Viguera, research faculty, Neurological Institute Cleveland Clinic; assistant professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; and associate director, Perinatal & Reproductive Psychiatry Program Massachusetts General Hospital. Davis Auditorium, Medical Education Center Pavilion, Fletcher Allen Health Care. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Information: 847-2124.

Lane Series: The Silver Mount Zion Memorial Orchestra and Tra-La-La Band. $12-$15. First Unitarian Church, 152 Pearl Street. 7:30 p.m. Information, tickets.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Commencement Weekend Events. Including the Graduate College Hooding Ceremony and the Honors College Ceremony, among other events. Information, schedule.

Board of Trustees Meetings. Davis Center Fourth Floor. 8 to 11:30 a.m. Information, schedule. (Agendas in PDF format: University of Vermont Board; Vermont Agricultural College Board; Full Board.)

Bloom-Time Festival. Experience the beauty of the Hort Farm's extensive collections, learn about bats and rain gardens, go on a tree walk or take a tour of the lilac collection. Plants, trees and shrubs available for purchase throughout the day. UVM Horticultural Research Center, 65 Green Mountain Drive, South Burlington. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

204th Commencement. University Green. 9 a.m. Information.

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