Windham UVM Speaker Series
University of Vermont and Windham Foundation
Speaker Series
The University and
Windham
Foundation have developed a collaborative model to make academic
and cultural resources available in the Grafton, Vermont area and the
southern part of the state. Together, they will facilitate
presentations in the Grafton area by faculty members as well as other
speakers who visit campus. These presentations will be consistent
with the Windham Foundation’s mission to promote the vitality of
Vermont’s rural communities, and include topics such as land use,
economic development, agriculture, energy, and natural resources.
The series will support the Windham Foundation’s mission as well as
creating an awareness of the resources the University can provide to
the state, including the expertise of its faculty, staff, alumni and
other constituents.
If you have an idea for a potential
speaker, please contact Joe Speidel at 802-656-0299 or by email
at Joe.Speidel@uvm.edu.
Past Events
Dr.
Alan Rubin - "Don't Just
Say Ahhh:
How to Communicate Effectively with Your Doctor" - November 10, 2009
Dr. Rubin, an Associate
Professor in the University of Vermont
College of Medicine, discussed how to bridge the
communication gap between you and your doctor. The interactive
session was attended by about thirty people
and was followed by a localvore dinner in the
Old Tavern.
Professor
Amy Trubek - Local Food and A Taste of
Place - August 25, 2009
Amy Trubek conducts research
and lectures about local food and terroir, a term used to denote “a
taste of place” or the unique sensory qualities of food and drink due
to the influence of the natural and cultural environment.
Professor Trubek discussed these topics and her recent book entitled
“
The
Taste of Place, A Cultural Journey Into Terroir.” Following a
lively discussion and book signing, many of the 65 attendees enjoyed
delicious local food at a Localvore Dinner in the
Old Tavern.
Professor Frank Bryan - Vermont Politics and Town Meetings - March
18, 2009
More than 50 people from the
Grafton area attended the inaugural
Windham Foundation/UVM Speaker Series event featuring UVM faculty
member Frank Bryan. Professor Bryan discussed Vermont's unique
characteristics and politics, and the way that Town Meeting has shaped
community involvement around the state. The
Old Tavern offered attendees a
special dinner and dinner/accommodation packages.
Professor Frank Bryan
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Karen Meyer, UVM VP for
Federal, State, and Community Relations,
and John Bramley, President of
the Windham Foundation, introduce Frank Bryan
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