Category Archives: Events

VTIFF LAUNCHES DIGITAL AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM

BURLINGTON, VT (10/22/2015) – Film enthusiasts attending Vermont International Film Foundation’s (VTIFF) upcoming 30th anniversary festival will have a new way to show their support for Vermont filmmakers. Developed in partnership with students at the Emergent Media Center (EMC) at Champlain College, VTIFF is launching a mobile-friendly website feature for filmgoers to vote for their […]

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A CHAMPBOT, A BATTLE, A VICTORY

By Keeshawn Nicholson ––A CHAMPBOT, A BATTLE, A VICTORY champlain College’s ChampBot came in second place at this year’s Mini-Maker Faire. However, many people who are a part of Champlain College’s community are not aware of the ChampBot Challenge, and others have no idea what a “ChampBot” is. So we bring you this blog post […]

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EMERGENT MEDIA CENTER MAKES A GOOD IMPRESSION AT CHAMPLAIN MINI MAKER FAIRE

Shelburne, VT – On September 26-27, 2015, Shelburne Farms held the annual Champlain Mini Maker Faire. The faire went on to celebrate maker culture; allowing everyone to witness masterpieces that stem from the creative minds of institutions and DIY households. In response to the faire’s mission, Champlain College’s Emergent Media Center attended to show case the creativity and innovation that is […]

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THE EMC WALKS TO END SEXUAL VIOLENCE AT LAURA’S MARCH

Burlington, VT – On September 12th, 2015, Oakledge Park was filled with friends of the late Laura Kate  Winterbottom as well as members of the Chittenden County community. Together they gathered on Laura’s birthday to prepare for the tenth anniversary of her 5 kilometer March. Organized by the LKW Memorial Fund, the event seeks to […]

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WOODSTOCK DIGITAL MEDIA FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES NEW SPONSORS AND PARTNERS FOR WDMF15

CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE MFA in EMERGENT MEDIA, VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS and NHPR JOIN IN SUPPORT OF EVENT ON OCTOBER 16th GENERATOR, LOCAL 64, and NORMAN WILLIAMS PUBLIC LIBRARY SIGN ON AS EVENT PARTNERS Festival Organizers are pleased to announce a roster of sponsors and event partners for the 5th annual event, including several new […]

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Art Hop 2015

Burlington, VT – Every year during the second week of September, the air on Pine Street is filled with the aroma of delicious foods and the excited chatter of local artists showing off their work at the South End Art Hop. Organized by the South End Arts & Business Association (SEABA), the Art Hop is […]

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Fall Semester and the EMC

By Giuseppe Liquori and Keeshawn Nicholson Burlington, VT – It’s September, which means students are back on campus and it’s time for a new semester. In addition, September is the month where Champlain College’s Emergent Media Center, located at the Lakeside campus, prepares for and attends some of Burlington’s biggest events in maker culture. Today, […]

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EMC Cross Team Critique No. 2

by Giuseppe Liquori Burlington, VT – This summer is going by fast! It seems like yesterday the spring semester ended, yet the EMC team has accomplished quite a bit in the past few weeks. Since our last update, we’ve had more QA sessions, visitors, and another cross-team critique. At the end of June, our MFA students […]

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Shanghai Digital Artists and Their Work

By Keeshawn Nicholson Before spring break, the opening of the Shanghai, China Digital Art exhibit took place at Champlain College Lakeside, right outside of the Emergent Media Center. The exhibit featured creations with strong messages and outstanding creativity. In this blog post you will find the masterminds behind each project, some pictures from the opening, and some pointers […]

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A Student’s Perspective at a Recent EMC Brainstorm Session

By Giuseppe Liquori Burlington, VT– A few weeks ago, on a snowy Monday, Champlain’s Emergent Media and Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry brought together business leaders, management professors, and students to collaborate with the objective to play with game design principles and co-create an online platform for the world’s first “Nobel-level” prizes for businesses who […]

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