Both Literally and Figuratively, "Arts and Sciences Is on the Move," and a Celebration Is Planned in its Honor

According to Professor Tom Visser, Director of the Historic Preservation Program, the imposing three-story brick building at 438 College Street is an outstanding example of the colonial revival style of architecture in Burlington. It was built in 1907 for Edward J. Booth, a founder and president of the Chittenden County Trust Company. In consultation with Historic Preservation students and faculty, the building is currently being restored and updated, and an addition is being constructed in back to make sure that disabled students have easy access to College offices. This summer 438 College will become the new home of the College of Arts and Sciences. As currently envisioned, the first floor will house the Dean, the Associate Deans, their support staff, and the business and human relations functions of the College; the second floor will be completely dedicated to student advising; and the third floor will house the College's information technology staff. We are also hoping to turn part of the basement into a mediated conference room, a space for our voluminous records and files, and a small kitchen. Finally, we hope to have comfortable space for the "CHIEFS," that dedicated band of retired College faculty who volunteer their time to advise and mentor A&S students.

Eleanor M. Miller
Dean

An Admirable Convocation Address from Claire Ankuda, Individual Design Major in the College of Arts and Sciences, Class of 2007

I am so honored to speak to you today. The beginning of a new school year is always a very hopeful time and ceremonious time for me. I think about my goals; I daydream about the future. I buy either the 24 or 50 pack of Crayola colored pencils although I actually still have a half-used pack in my desk drawer. It's always been a fresh start, with all the hope and all the fear of failure which that implies. But this year, writing this speech and rewriting it, I have had ... [continued]

Professor Glen Elder Presents Fall Semester Dean's Lecture

The Dean's Lecture Award honors faculty who excel as outstanding teachers and scholars. Since its inception in 1991... [ continued]

Two College Faculty Win Distinguished Teaching Awards

UVM Debate Team Has Strong Semester

Great Performances From the Department of Theatre

Set in the turbulent 60's, Hair (American Tribal Love-Rock Musical) embraced all that was a peace-loving yet socially and racially divided time. The actors, with the help of Dramaturg Caitlin Bayer '07 and Director Smock, not only worked on the vocals and dancing but studied pertinent historical information on the sixties, learning what it was really like to be a young free-spirited hippie with serious life-changing choices to be made. Theatre Department Chair and Scenery Designer, Jeff Modereger, says, "When Hair was first suggested as a part of our season, the old adage seemed relevant, 'the more things change, the more they stay the same.' When Hair was first performed, it embodied the voice of a nation and in particular the youth. Again, in this new century, that voice is finding its way back to our campuses and giving this generation a platform to express their views. Hair was a great choice and a huge success for the Department artistically as well as academically. We are so very proud of the energy and dedication from our students and the respect they gave to a time in our history's troubled past."

Other events this semester included the First Time Show Case, giving the senior class their first opportunity to use their directing skills, and the annual holiday event The Toys Take Over Christmas, celebrating fifteen years of family tradition at the Royall Tyler Theatre.

In March, the Department of Theatre returns to the stage with the classic French farce Ring Round the Moon by Jean Anouilh, filled with love, mistaken identity, and wickedness. Directed by Professor Sarah Carleton, Ring Round the Moon runs March 1st -12th with more information on line at www.uvmtheatre.org. The Department of Theatre finishes the 2005-2006 season with the senior-directed A Festival of One Acts scheduled for April 19-22.