Hopes for President-elect Obama

On the day after our recent historic election, Deborah Straw's fall 2008 English Composition I class spent some time writing about their hopes for President-elect Obabma. Below is a sampling of their responses. If you'd like to add to this list, submit a comment to this blog post!

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On this historic occasion, a few hopes for President-elect Obama:

I hope he does a good job. I hope America takes this as a wake up call!


Peace. A sturdy economy. An America to be proud of again. No more fear.


I would like to see proof within the next few years that once I graduate college and start the process of home ownership, Obama will be focused on rebuilding the housing market to help my generation and middle class families.


I hope for: change, peace (no more war in Iraq), life, better spending, environmental changes – turn into a greener country, opportunity. I hope Obama is able to do all he’s spoken about. He’s amazing, and I can’t wait to see where our country goes.


I hope he helps out the economy. I also hope he starts to pull troops out of Iraq.


I am hopeful that this election sets a precedent for the youth of this country to have a continuing interest in politics. Ever since I registered to vote in 2003, I have watched teachers, elders, and public service announcements plead for the youth vote. I believe that youth involvement in campaigning and voter turnout was unprecedented in this election. In my opinion, a knowledgeable youth can help shape a better future and a better country. Obama truly spoke to and for the younger generations in America. I hope that this generation continues to have faith in their country and that future generations feel the same sense of pride. If you are engaged and passionate about a candidate, go out and do something about it. Use this election as an example of the power of your voice.


More speeches that bring tears of joy to our eyes. Intelligence, wisdom, kindness.

CCV in the News: CCV Receives $50,000 Grant

An article titled "CCV to use $50,000 grant for college transition program" appeared in today's Burlington Free Press. The article highlights a grant received by CCV to support our Introduction to College Studies (ICS) course for high school students. To view the entire article, click here.

If you'd like to learn more about CCV's Introduction to College Studies course, including an upcoming schedule of classes in your area, visit http://www.ccv.edu/intro_to_college_studies.

New Chittenden Building Slideshow

Ground has been broken and the construction crews are now laying the ground work for our new building in Winooski! Click here to view a brief slideshow of the work so far.

Spring 2009 CCV Study Abroad: Amsterdam

Did you know that CCV's spring '09 Comparative Religion class (PHI-2010-VO01) will include a study abroad trip from May 15 - 24 to Amsterdam!?

By experiencing the architecture and artifacts of many faiths, walking in the footsteps of the Nazi invasion of Amsterdam, and having access to the Eastern religious houses of worship of immigrant populations, students will have a unique opportunity to contrast a European perspective on religion and society with common American views. They will also be able to experience the authentic foods associated with the religions and cultures, as Amsterdam is home to Hindu, Sikh, Chinese, Indonesian, kosher Jewish, Persian and African restaurants.

Highlights of the time in The Netherlands include:

• Visits to the Museum Amstelkring, the Jewish Historical Museum, the Bijbels Museum, and the Rijksmuseum
  
• Visits to the first genuine Chinese Buddhist temple in Western Europe as well as to the Radha Krishna Mandir Hindu Temple
  
• A walking tour of Amsterdam and visit to the Anne Frank Huis
  
• A day trip to the Islamic University of Rotterdam

The course includes five online sessions on March 9 & 23, April 6 & 20, and May 25, as well as one on-ground meeting May 2, 10 am - 3 pm, at CCV Upper Valley.

The course fee of $3197 includes group flight to and from Boston, breakfasts and some lunches, lodging, transportation, and entry fees.

For more information in this and other study abroad trips at CCV, as well as the study abroad application packet, visit http://www.ccv.edu/study_abroad.

Vermont's Funding of Higher Education

VSC Chancellor Bob Clark was interviewed by VPR about the lack of funding in Vermont for higher education. Click here to listen to the podcast.

http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/82694/