Countdown to Commencement

Saturday May 7, 2022

The Board of Trustees, the Interim President, the Faculty, Staff, and Students of Sterling College Cordially Invite You to Attend the Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2022.

Fatuma Emmad will present the Commencement Address. Fatuma is the Co-Founder, Executive Director, and Head Farmer of FrontLine Farming, a BIPOC- and womxn-led nonprofit farm, and farmer advocacy and food justice organization that strives to create greater equity across its regional food system.

The ceremony will be held under a tent on Saturday, May 7th, at 1:00 pm. Sterling is a mask optional but mask-friendly campus.

There will be a live-streaming option for those unable to travel. Livestream will be available via https://www.facebook.com/SterlingCollegeVT. You do not need to be a Facebook user to access this link. Please note, our wifi and service is limited. We may experience interruptions in the live-streaming capabilities. We will, however, be recording the ceremony and a full length video will be posted to our YouTube channel early next week.

We look forward to celebrating those individuals who completed their degree requirements between Summer 2021 and Spring 2022.

Preliminary Schedule (subject to change)

Thursday, May 5, 2022

4:30pm Senior Reception & Dinner at Cedar Cottage (students, faculty, staff)

Friday, May 6, 2022

10:00am Graduation Rehearsal (mandatory for graduates & faculty)

4:30pm Wine & Cheese Reception (graduates, families, chosen family, trustees) at Cedar Cottage

5:30pm Family Dinner (graduates, families, friends, faculty, and staff) in Dunbar Dining Hall

6:30-8:30pm Ice Cream Social in Dunbar Dining Hall

Saturday, May 7, 2022

9:00am – 11:00am Brunch in Dunbar Dining Hall (all welcome)

12:30pm Graduates Gather

1:00pm Commencement Ceremony in Houston House Gardens

2:15pm Alumnx Welcome Reception in the Shelton-Flynn Garden

Sunday, May 8, 2022

12:00pm Residences Close

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Sterling Admissions taking a break from the three foot piles of applications to play in the foot of snow!

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🐑🌱🌷 Spring is in the air, and so is lambing season! 🌸🌿 We are excited to welcome the 13 newest members of our community - lambs! Sterling raises these lovely creatures to provide our local community with a sustainable source of food and wool. 🌎 ❤️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Let's celebrate the joy and abundance of the lifecycle and the student farmers who do this work with gratitude, reverence, and care. #lambingseason #supportlocal #sustainability #newlife #farmersrock 🌟

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🎉🌍👏 Exciting news! Our neighbors, @thegennyvt , @craftsburyoutdoorcenter, and @highlandlodgevt were recently featured in the New York Times for their amazing work in sustainability, stewardship, and sports! 🙌🌱🏆 We are so proud of them for their dedication to creating a better world for all of us. 🌟👍 Let's celebrate their hard work and commitment to making a positive impact on our planet! 🌎💚 #sustainability #stewardship #sports #community #newyorktimes #inspiration 🌟👏👍

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Ready to get your agroecology on? Our online course developed by Britt Basel has got you covered! Learn the ins and outs of this topic and gain a deeper understanding of its many facets. Link on bio. #agroecology #onlinecourse #learning

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🎉 It's Back! 🎉
Sterling is thrilled to be a part of the 2nd annual Vermont Gear Makers Festival with our partners @gearrepairguru, @ranchcampvt, and @rasputitsadirt! 🤝 Join us on April 1st (free to attend) and shop over 20+ local gear manufacturers. 🛠️ More info : https://www.gearmakersfestival.com/ RSVP today and receive a free limited edition art poster by artist @heidiberton. 🎨 Don't miss out on this awesome event! #vermontgearmakersfestival #localgearmanufacturers #supportlocal #limitededitionposter #freeevent

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Let's reshape our food systems with practical action - join us in our Food Systems Thinking online course lead by Mackenzie Faber to learn how! Discover and explore the complexities of global food systems, build a balance between crises and joy, and contribute your individual knowledge and traditions. Link on bio. #systemsthinking #foodsystemschallenges

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Sunday, March 19th, 12:30-3:30 in the Sterling College Repair/Sewing Studio in Strong Hall

This class will cover basic sewn and sticky patching for clothing and gear. No previous sewing knowledge is required. Structured instruction will be followed by open sewing time to use the studio for individual projects, expert repair advice, and chances to try out our specialized industrial sewing machines and repair tools.

Contact Anna at aweberloomis@sterlingcollege.edu if you are interested in signing up or have questions. Workshop is limited to 6 participants.
A $25 registration donation is encouraged to support the repair program.

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Check out Sterling College's latest contribution to sustainability in sports! 🌿
We had a blast participating in the BKL Festival held at our neighboring Craftsbury Outdoor Center. 🤩 Sterling College was on-site offering gear repair, and it was a huge success! 🙌🏽 We even had to shut down intake because we got so much gear to fix. 🔧💼

Increasing the longevity of your gear is essential to conversations about protecting our winters and sustainability in sports. 🌡️🌬️ The apparel and footwear industries generate 8-10% of global carbon emissions. 😱

Thanks to all who stopped by and helped make this such a success! 💚🌍 #Sustainability #GearRepair #ProtectOurWinters #BKLfestival #CraftsburyOutdoorCenter #SterlingCollege 🎿🔧🏔️👍🏽

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In the Work Program, you learn tools of the trade, such as how to operate industrial kitchen equipment, best practices for operating heavy machinery, and proper body mechanics on the job. You participate in All College Work Day each semester, when all students and staff roll up their sleeves and tackle big projects together.

As you gain field experience, you also earn responsibility. Junior and Senior Crew Leaders run the ecology lab and aspects of the farm. In the Work Program, you’re autonomous but supported.

There’s no one holding your hand.

And there’s no one holding you back.

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This. Just this.

Photo credit: Lu MarionRouleau

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Looking to make a difference in the fight against climate change? Enroll in Climate + Change today! Course starts at just $49, and we'll equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to help make a difference. Follow the link in our bio to get started.

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At Sterling College, students participate in a comprehensive work-learning service program as part of the Work College Consortium. Working and studying together not only significantly reduces your tuition but it deepens your education by letting you test theories, see results, and make your mark on campus.

While you’re at Sterling, working five to seven hours a week builds your resume and positions you to step into the career of your choice when you graduate. In fact, 80% of BA alumnx felt better prepared for work because of the Work Program. Improved work ethic was the second-top practical skill credited to the Sterling experience by its alumnx.

Photo credit: Lu MarionRouleau

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Commencement

Countdown to Commencement

Saturday May 7, 2022

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