Category Archives: Out in the World

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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The EMC at E3

written by Giuseppe Liquori For gamers worldwide, the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), is the first Christmas of the year. Held this year from June 16th-18th, it’s rivaled only by Germany’s Gamescom in scale. Despite the conference being held across the country in Los Angeles, the EMC still could be found at E3. Unfortunately, we […]

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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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Take on the Challenge of the Ultimate Emergent Media Center Scavenger Hunt

Today is the first day of the Emergent Media Scavenger Hunt! For the next couple of weeks we will be posting clues on Facebook and Twitter – if you solve the clue and take a picture of your victory you could win a 20 dollar visa gift card to spend on anything you wish. Clues can take you […]

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Generator’s Birthday Bash

by Giuseppe Liquori On Saturday, March 28, Generator celebrated its first birthday! Partnered with the EMC’s MakerLab, Generator has grown from a “pop-up” into a dedicated makerspace with a community of over 130 makers and growing. Saturday was a celebration of this success and brought together this community to recognize this milestone. The Emergent Media Center brought some […]

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