UVM Program Board (UPB) | Student Life | The University of Vermont(title)

UVM Program Board (UPB) is a student-led group charged with bringing exciting, dynamic, and diverse campus events and activities to YOU - the UVM student.

Our goal is to provide entertainment that meets the diverse needs of our campus and we've created, hosted, and sponsored a number of awesome events over the years, including: comedian Brittany Broski, SpringFest featuring Peach Pit, Battle of the Bands, Weekly Pub Quiz, and so much more!

Concerts

FallFest

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Join UVM Program Board (UPB) as we take over the Patrick Gymnasium for the biggest event of the fall semester and the largest indoor concert of the year!

More about FallFest!

Past Artists

FallFest has featured a number of amazing bands, artists, and talents including (but not limited to):

SpringFest

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Join UVM Program Board (UPB) and Student Government Association (SGA) for the premiere campus concert of the year!  At the end of every April, we celebrate the return of the sun, the budding trees, the warmer weather, and the last end of the academic year with an annual outdoor block party that takes on the Fleming Green.  Will you be at this year’s best fest?

More about SpringFest!

Past Artists

SpringFest has featured a number of amazing bands, artists, and talents including (but not limited to):

Battle of the Bands (BOTB)

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Do you want to open the UVM SpringFest concert?

Battle of the Bands (BOTB) is an opportunity for UVM student bands and musicians to showcase their talent to the UVM community, with the winner opening at UVM's SpringFest, the biggest concert of the year. 

Competitors perform over the course of three days in the initial battle rounds. Only four bands advance to the finale, so make sure to vote for your favorites from the preliminary round into the finale!

More about Battle of the Bands!

 

Signature events

Art Attack

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Every Week in the LivingWell Studio

Come to the LivingWell Studio in the Davis Center to destress and express your creativity with the UVM Program Board’s Art Attack event!  Different types of art crafts and supplies will be provided every week encouraging students to create something new each time they attend this event!  

(The Living Well Studio is located in the UVM Davis Center on the first floor.)

Candy Shoppe

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Celebrate the end of Fright Week with the sweetest and spookiest event of the year. Enjoy a full Davis Center takeover with zombies, games, food, movies, crafts, and LOTS of candy!

Comedy Shows

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From the annual Labor Day Comedy Show (featuring folks like Brittany Broski, John Mulaney, Mekki Leeper, August White, Kristen Schaal, and so many more) UPB provides plenty of opportunities to laugh (or prove that you can make other people laugh). 

Pub Quiz

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Put your trivia knowledge to the test! 

Wednesdays from 9-11PM in Brennan's

Join other Catamounts from around campus at Brennan’s Pub for an evening of trivia and prizes. Form a team, compete, and win cool swag!

This happens EVERY Wednesday throughout the semester! Return each week for trivia, prizes & food specials!

WinterFest

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Make the Davis Center a winter wonderland! 

Take a break from the cold and join UPB for a winter-themed Davis Center takeover.

... and so much more!

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These are some of the big events we do every year - but there's so much more to explore! For a full rundown of our upcoming events (big and small), check out the UVM BORED calendar.

FAQs

How is UPB funded?
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UPB receives its funding from student fees that are collected as part of the funding for the Davis Center. The funds are designated for programming that meets the diverse needs of the UVM community.

Is UPB a club?
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Nope! UVM Program Board (UPB) is a student-led programming organization at the University of Vermont, and is housed under Campus Programs in the Department of Student Life. UPB positions are paid - thus participation in UPB is considered employment.

Who's on UPB?
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Folks just like you! UPB is made up of your fellow UVM students - people who are interested and passionate about movies, music, art, comedy, and having fun! All currently and actively enrolled full time undergraduate students are eligible to apply for UPB. More info about how you can get involved is available on our join our team page.

How do I join UPB?
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Applications for UPB open once a year, during the first half of the Spring Semester. More information will be provided right here when applications are live! 

UVM Program Board and UVM BORED are the same thing, right?
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No! Easy mistake to make, but we're two different organizations! UVM Program Board (that's us!) plan, program, and create events - while our friends over at UVM BORED (like, "I'm bored!") just market all the events happening both on- and off-campus.  Our events are always on BORED though...

Check out UPB events on BORED

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Join UPB!

UPB hires once a year, and we'd love to see you apply!

More about joining UPB