UVM Class of 2007 Senior Week
Dear Seniors,
Congratulations on your graduation and the end of your many years at UVM. We hope you enjoyed Senior Week, and we are proud to report that we received many comments this year about the respectful nature of the Class of 2007.
Unfortunately, we did have some disrespectful behavior that clouds the otherwise positive end of our year. During Senior Week, a small group of students attended one or more Senior Week events with shirts that were not only disrespectful but degrading to women, the gay and lesbian community, the transgender community, the disability community, and many others. The nicknames used on these shirts were vulgar and harmful to many of our friends and UVM staff. We have lost a classmate this year to a violent sexual crime and we have experienced a number of bias incidents. Therefore, the presence of these shirts at Senior Week events is especially disappointing for our class.
The Senior Class Council and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations does not condone this behavior and is currently working with the Office of Affirmative Action, the LGBTQ Services Office, and the Dean of Students Office not only to respond to this incident but also to establish proactive policies and procedures to ensure that we better respond to this behavior in the future. We want to ensure not only the physical safety of students and staff but also psychological, emotional, and mental safety.
If you need to talk about the ways this incident affected you, the
The
LGBTQA Services: 656-8637
The Women's Center: 656-789
ACCESS: 656-7753
Sincerely,
The 2007 Senior Class Council
Sponsored by the 2007 Senior Class Council
Friday May 11, 2007 - Saturday May 19, 2007***
Online sales for Senior Week wristbands will start at 9:00 AM on April 30th. The wristbands, for a savings of over $20, will be $65. Due to limited capacity, wristbands will be sold by cruise time (often individual tickets for cruises are not available due to sell-out). Wristbands provide entrance to all events (except for those events on Saturday, May 19th), a senior pint glass (value of $5), and a senior Folklore (value of $15).
All seniors purchasing a wristband will be asked to read and agree to the following pledge for safety:
In purchasing this Senior Week package, I agree to act in the best interest of myself and others during Senior Week. I understand that if I am perceived to violate the student code, I could be suspended from participation in Senior Week events and could be subject to disciplinary processes of the university. I also understand that my inappropriate actions could result in the immediate termination of events for the week and possibly future Senior Weeks. The decision to cancel events is at the discretion of the venue and/or the university. I understand that I am expected to comply with the provisions set forth in the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
May 11, 2007 -
Senior Send Off -- Welcome to the Alumni/ae Community! Pick up your wristband.
12:00-1:30 PM LUNCH & MEET VERMONT REGIONAL ALUMNI BOARD
1:30-5:00 PM SNACKS
Finals are officially over and you are now a UVM graduate. Come pick up your Senior Week wrist band and commemorative Class of 2007 glass, listen to music, hang out on the lawn, and enjoy refreshments and a frosty beverage in your 2007 pint glass while mingling with your classmates and the Vermont Regional Alumni Board. Welcome to the alumni/ae community! This is the only day for wrist band pick up. Individual tickets to the Commencement Ball must be purchased at the Senior Send Off.
Senior Commencement Ball 9 PM - 1 AM, 21+ only
Enjoy an evening of dancing and fun at this beautiful locations! Formal attire is encouraged but not required. Doors close at 10:15 PM, so board the bus early.
$15 without a wristband -- tickets not sold at the door but must be bought at the Senior Send Off.
f you drive to the event, parking is $25.
Shuttles will run throughout the evening. The bus will travel the following route stopping on street corners:
Towards the lake on Main St
Right onto S Prospect
Left onto College Street
Right onto Union Street
Right onto Pearl St and onto Quarry Hill
May 12, 2007 -
Senior Free Day
May 13, 2007 -
Senior Carnival 1:00-4:00 PM
$10 without wristband
At North Beach depending on seasonal weather.
Spend the afternoon at North Beach for the Senior Carnival! Inflatable entertainment will be provided, including jousting, boxing, and a velcro wall! Velcro Jumping Wall: Like a fly on flypaper! Soar acrobatically through the air and land on our 14-foot "super stick wall". Go for height or go for style... endless jumping possibilities. Bouncy Boxing: Got a problem? Step into the ring! Take pals, CO-workers, even your boss into our 12 x 12-foot inflatable ring, strap on the oversized gloves and swing away. Gladiator Joust: As seen on 'American Gladiators'. Competitors climb atop platforms and use oversized padded poles to try to knock each other off and onto an inflatable bed. There will be tons of music along with Kevin's Hot Dogs cart to provide you with plenty of good food. (Subject to weather). Please keep in mind no bottles are allowed on North Beach.
May 14, 2007 -
Hypnotist Show 8:30 PM -- Ira Allen Chapel
$10 without a wristband
TRIO/Student Support Services Graduation Reception 5:00 p.m.
Fireplace Lounge, Living/Learning Center
Dr. Pamela K. Gardner, Guest Speaker
Refreshments will be served
Please RSVP to:
Ellen McShane, Director TRIO/Student Support Services
656-4185
All TRIO students from the 2007 cohort are invited to join us for a graduation celebration.
May 15, 2007 -
Senior Service Day 8:30 AM - 12 PM
Start the day at 8:30 with bagels and juice at the Office of Development and Alumni Relations (Grasse Mount building, 411 Main Street, one block West of Propsect Street). Walk, bike, or park on the street near the office. Then carpools will go to the Community Health Center of Burlington (leaving by 8:45) to help with tasks at the center that morning. Bring a pair of work gloves if you have them. A great way to give back to the Burlington community during your last week as a student.
Bowling at Yankee Lanes
7:30-9:30
10:00-Midnight
$10 without wristband
Enjoy an evening of bowling with your classmates! Sign up for a time when you buy your Senior Week package.
May 16, 2007 -
Senior Cruises
4:00-5:30 PM -- SOLD OUT
6:00-7:30 PM -- SOLD OUT
8:00-9:30 PM -- INDIVIDUAL TICKETS FOR SALE HALF HOUR BEFORE CRUISE BEGINS
Senior Week packages are sold by cruise times. When packages sell out, individual tickets are no longer available. If individual tickets are available, they will be sold at the door for $15. No refunds if cruises are cancelled.
Light snacks and cash bar are available on board. Head down to the Boathouse Ferry Dock to join your classmates for a memorable cruise aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen III. Relax or dance the cruise away while enjoying the beautiful scene of Lake Champlain. Arrive at the dock 30 minutes prior to cruise departure. Positive ID required to board the boat. Boat will sail in rain unless there is lightining.
May 17, 2007 -
Drive In Movies, Sunset Drive-in, 8 PM - Midnight
Ferris Bueller's Day Off and The 40 Year Old Virgin
A double feature showing for the Class of 2007 -- pack up the car, grab a lawn chair, and bring all your pals for a night of watching movies under the stars. $5 without wristband.
May 18, 2007 -
Farewell to Church Street
For wrist band holders only
No question -- some of your best times in Burlington were on Church Street. UVM Seniors will receive discounts at participating restaurants, stores, and bars throughout the day. Keep checking back for a list of places that will be providing discounts. Show your Senior Week wrist band to take advantage of the deals. Keep checking back for more!
American Apparel -- 15% discount
Ann Taylor Loft -- 15% discount
Apple Mountain -- 10% discount
Bangkok Bistro -- 15% discount (alcohol purchases excluded)
Blue Plate Cafe -- 10% discount
Body Shop -- 10% discount
Boudilier's Art Center -- 10% discount
Danforth Pewter -- 15% off one item (excluding one-of-a-kind items)
Dish Beauty Lounge -- 10% off services
Ecco -- 20% off one item
Full Tank -- 20% discount
Good Stuff Variety Store -- 10% discount
Homeport -- 10% discount
Hot Topic -- 15% discount
Hydrangea, Too -- 10% discount
J Crew -- 10% discount
J Lemay -- 10% discount
Kiss the Cook -- 20% discount
Lake Champlain Chocolates -- 10% discount (excluding discounted items)
Monelle -- 10% discount
Red Onion -- Free beverage with purchase of sandwhich
Scribbles -- 10% discount (excluding personalized stationery)
Shoe Shop -- 20% discount
Soapdish -- 20% discount
Sox Market -- 10% discount
Stella -- 20% discount
Sweet Lady Jane -- 20% discount (excluding sale items)
Things Remembered -- 20% of any one item (excludes personalization)
Tootsies -- 10% discount
tribeca -- 20% discount (excluding sale items)
Whim -- 20% discount
May 19, 2007 -
Gardner-Quinn 5K Fun Run/Walk. Please visit /2007/gardnerquinn/ for more information and to register.
$25 pre-registration; $30 day of registration (not included in Senior Week package)
All proceeds go toward the Michelle Gardner-Quinn Scholarship Fund.
Golf Tournament 7:45 AM. More details coming soon.
Williston Country Club
$60 per person (not included in Senior Week Package)
Families are invited to participate in a great day of golf. Be sure to register as a two- or foursome. Included in the price are cart rental, greens fees, bag lunch, and various prizes. This event is rain or shine. Please call (802)-656-2010 or 888-458-8691 by Monday, May 14th, to register.
Tee times will be filled consecutively every 8 minutes starting at 8:00 AM. Please sign up in a two-some or four-some.
Directions to the golf course from the UVM campus area:
Travel East on Main Street
Continue to follow Main as it turns into US-2 (go about 6.6 miles)
Turn left on North Williston Road (go about .5 mi)
Turn right on Golf Course Rd (about .3 mi)
End at 424 Golf Course Rd, Williston
Tour the Dudely H. Davis Center! Tours start at 2:00 and 3:00 (cost is free)
Meet in front of the Bailey Howe Library. Limited to first 20 people.
Baccalaureate Mass 5 PM, the Catholic Center on Redstone Campus. Reception will follow.
Champagne Toast 9 PM - 12 AM
CLICK HERE to register online!
$15 per person. Not included in Senior Week Package
This elegant evening includes a dessert reception, music, dancing, a cash bar, and a champagne graduation toast to commemorate the Class of 2007. All tickets for this semi-formal events (seniors and families) must be purchased independently from the Senior week wrist band prior to the event. Invitations mailed to families. Tickets available at the door for those who have not pre-registered.
May 20, 2007 -
7:30 AM Mass, the Catholic Center on Redstone Campus.
9:00 AM Class of 2007 Commencement on the University Green!!
*** Please note : This schedule may be subject to change.
Questions or comments? Email class07@uvm.edu.
(for UVM staff)