On Saturday, Aug. 18, 76 upper class students led over 250 first-year UVM students as they began their University of Vermont experience through TREK, a unique, 7-day, first-year enrichment program sponsored by UVM's Department of Student Life. For 40 years, UVM's TREK program has sent new students all over the state of Vermont to explore the region's wilderness, develop leadership skills, and work on community service projects. TREK is one of the biggest and most diverse new-student, collegiate, community building programs in the northeast region. Known as TREK leaders, these students provided and maintained a safe, healthy and supportive group atmosphere for their student participants while exploring the expansive outdoor environments of northern Vermont and it's neighboring states through both Wilderness and Service TREK programs.

On Saturday August 17th, 2019 over 270 first-year UVM students, led by 76 upper class leaders began their University of Vermont experience as part of the Department of Student Life's TREK program, a unique, 7-day first year enrichment program sponsored by UVM's Department of Student Life. For 40 years, UVM's TREK program has sent new students all over the state of Vermont to explore the region's wilderness, develop leadership skills, and work on community service projects. TREK is one of the biggest and most diverse new-student, collegiate, community building programs in the northeast region.

On Saturday August 17th, 2019 over 270 first-year UVM students, led by 76 upper class leaders began their University of Vermont experience as part of the Department of Student Life's TREK program, a unique, 7-day first year enrichment program sponsored by UVM's Department of Student Life. For 40 years, UVM's TREK program has sent new students all over the state of Vermont to explore the region's wilderness, develop leadership skills, and work on community service projects. TREK is one of the biggest and most diverse new-student, collegiate, community building programs in the northeast region.

Jiangyong Yu won the Outstanding Minor in Music Award at UVM's College of Arts and Sciences Awards Ceremony held May 17. This award is given to a graduating senior who has high academic achievement and has made an outstanding contribution to music at UVM.

This award for an outstanding economics major is named for Professor Lohman, who served as professor and chair of the economics department at UVM from 1945-1963.

This award for an outstanding economics major is named for Professor Lohman, who served as professor and chair of the economics department at UVM from 1945-1963.

This award recognizes students with superior achievement who have been able to provide a critical analysis of conservative government policies and the relationship between government policies and economic growth. It was established in honor of Andrew Skroback, UVM class of 1958, and his wife Barbara Skroback, UVM class of 1959.

This award is for a senior in economics whose academic achievement is outstanding. It is named in honor of John H. Converse, a former trustee of the University who was instrumental in establishing coursework in economics at UVM in 1899.

This award is presented to the UVM student who demonstrates distinction in competitive debates, helps and teaches other debaters on the team, and demonstrates an ethic of hard work and determination.

This award is given to the top senior computer science major at UVM based on their academic performance as well as their commitment to the field of computer science.

The John H. Kent Memorial Award honors a UVM Professor and Chair of Classics and former Dean of the Graduate College in the '50s and '60s, who had a very distinguished career as an epigraphist. It is awarded to the best overall senior or seniors in classics.

The Frederick Arnold Vinton Prize was established in 1951 by Hope Vinton in honor of her father, a medical doctor. It is awarded to "the student or students, male or female, who shall exhibit, in the opinion of the majority of the professors and instructors in Latin and Greek, exceptional proficiency in the study of said languages."

Given in memory of English professor Samuel Bogorad who taught from 1946 to 1982, it is presented to one outstanding senior majoring in English.

Professor Wainwright taught at UVM from 1925 to 1963. This prize is given to the student who submits the best poem each year.

In honor of Dr. Willard Pope, Professor Emeritus of English, this award is given to a junior or senior who excels in the study of Romanticism or Shakespeare.

In honor of Dr. Willard Pope, Professor Emeritus of English, this award is given to a junior or senior who excels in the study of Romanticism or Shakespeare.

Given by Dr. Roger Allbee, UVM College of Medicine, in memory of his wife, UVM Class of '31, and awarded for Outstanding Nonfiction Prose.

Program faculty present this award to the outstanding graduating senior on the basis of overall GPA, GPA in environmental science courses, as well as excellence in undergraduate research.

This honor is given by Dr. Roger Allbee, UVM College of Medicine, in memory of his wife, UVM Class of '31, and awarded for Outstanding Nonfiction Prose.

This award is presented by the Environmental Program faculty to the graduating seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, environmental leadership, and campus and community activism and service.

James Sanchez won the Jeannette R. Folta Memorial Award in Sociology at UVM's College of Arts and Sciences Awards Ceremony held May 17. This honor is bestowed to the graduating senior who has shown special fortitude in meeting significant challenges, has succeeded academically, and has plans to pursue a graduate degree.

This award is presented by the Environmental Program faculty to the graduating seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, environmental leadership, and campus and community activism and service.

Caitlin Durkin won the Outstanding Senior in Theatre Award at UVM's College of Arts and Sciences Awards Ceremony held May 17. The award is presented to the theatre major or minor who has demonstrated a competence in, and enthusiasm for, several areas of theatrical production. The recipient of this award will have provided substantial evidence of his/her understanding of the important interrelationships that exist between all aspects of theatrical production. A combination of quality work in the classroom (minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 overall) and production are the prerequisites for this recognition.

The Outstanding Senior Award honors students at UVM who embody a combination of theory and activism.

The Ellen Hamilton and Lida Mason Award honors academic excellence in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies at the University of Vermont.

Charlotte Diane Malling received W. A. Haviland Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Anthropology at the University of Vermont. A Mayanist archaeologist by training, William Haviland served UVM for more than 30 years as a faculty member and Chair of the Department of Anthropology. The Haviland Award is presented to the graduating senior who best exemplifies Bill's commitment to finding solutions for real-world crises through the use of anthropological perspectives.

Hayley O. Malloy won the James B. Petersen Archaeology Award from the Department of Anthropology at the University of Vermont. This award is named for Dr. James B. Petersen, a UVM graduate who later returned as a faculty member and Chair of the Department of Anthropology. The Petersen Award is presented to the graduating senior with a sub-disciplinary focus on archaeology who best exemplifies Jim's passion forarchaeology.

Julia Dalenberg won the Outstanding Senior in Art Education Award at the annual College of Arts and Sciences Awards Ceremony, May 17, 2019. This award is given to a senior art education major for academic excellence and commitment to their creative and artistic work.

Alice Matthews received the Outstanding Senior in Art History Award at the annual College of Arts and Sciences Awards Ceremony, May 17, 2019. This award is given to a senior art history major for academic excellence and commitment to the field.

Hannah Bernotas won the Outstanding Senior in Studio Art Award at the annual College of Arts and Sciences Awards Ceremony, May 17, 2019. This award is given to senior studio art majors for academic excellence and commitment to their creative and artistic work.