The Second Annual
Vermont State University
Academic Excellence Conference
September 14, 2024
VTSU Castleton Campus
2024 Conference Committee: Taylor Tobias (Chair), Bradley Beth, Lisa Chalidze, Gregory Engel, Philip Lamy, James Noyes, Jacob Park, Katherine Renner, Paul Searls, Alexandre Strokanov, Brandon Stroup, Patricia Van Der Spuy
The 2024 General Elections: Politics as (Un)usual
Rich Clark, David Plazek, and David Blow
Plenary Session
In honor of hosting the conference during an election year, join us for a roundtable plenary discussion from VTSU's experts on politics and the media as they discuss and answer questions about the 2024 election. Our presenters will approach the election from their fields of expertise and break down the ways that this year's election is both historic and business-as-usual. The plenary will feature an hour-long discussion, and time for Q&A at the end.
Social Hour at Third Place Pizzeria
featuring The Green Brothers Band
The Green Brothers Band performs a fusion of jazz, funk, reggae, rock, and Latin-tinged jazz, including original compositions - sometimes all at the same time! The band features Bob Bizek on bass, Phil Lamy on drums and percussion, Brendan Lalor on guitar and lead vocals, Andre Fleche on guitar, and Chazz Canney on horns. The Green Brothers Band has been performing in Vermont and throughout New England and New York for over 30 years. Phil, Brendan, and Andre are all VTSU faculty at Castleton.
