In this inspiring podcast episode, Jules Schauffler (BFA-SEA ’24) engages in a conversation with fellow Twin Cities food justice activists Colin Anderson and Mark Jungmann about the importance of building community food systems and the meaningful relationships that emerge from this work. Jules shares how their studies at Goddard College intertwine with their activism, each […]
Goddard College alumnus Alex Rodriguez was recently featured in the Boston Globe about how the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shaped his community activism and public service career. Rodriguez helped organize the 1965 civil rights march from Roxbury to Boston Common alongside MLK. Being in charge of security, Rodriguez ensured King safely led […]
This Monday we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a time to reflect on the teachings and legacy of the great civil rights activist who advocated fiercely for justice and equality. His message of nonviolence in pursuit of social change continues to inspire people fighting oppression and discrimination. At Goddard College, Martin Luther King Jr.’s […]
Goddard College hosted a dynamic panel on reimagining community safety and justice without police and prisons. Following a screening of “Reimagining Safety,” Dr. H. “Herukhuti” Sharif Williams moderated a discussion with Matthew Solomon, director of “Reimagining Safety,” Dr. Randall Harp of UVM’s Burlington Community Justice Center, Jayna Ahsaf of the National Council for Incarcerated and […]
Join award-winning filmmaker and public policy expert Matthew Solomon for a special screening of his timely documentary Reimagining Safety, followed by a panel discussion about police reform and prison abolition here in Vermont. Shot entirely on iPhone, the acclaimed film reveals how Solomon harnessed simple tools of the trade to craft a powerful documentary catalyzing […]
This Labor Day, Goddard College celebrates the accomplishments of the American labor movement and honors the contributions of workers across the country. For over 130 years, Labor Day has recognized the social and economic achievements of workers and served as a reminder of the important role labor unions played in establishing many of the rights […]
Goddard College is immensely grateful and proud of our alumni Jon Fishman, Trey Anastasio, and Page McConnell, along with their bandmate Mike Gordon, for supporting flood victims in Vermont and upper New York. Phish will play two special benefit concerts on August 25 and 26, 2023 at the Broadview Stage at SPAC (Saratoga Performing Arts […]
Goddard College was deeply honored to host volunteers from the nonprofit organization All Hands and Hearts earlier this month. All Hands and Hearts has been doing critical relief work in Vermont communities impacted by the devastating flooding that hit the northeastern United States recently. This flooding has been the worst disaster to hit the region […]
Last week, activist and writer Dharna Noor delivered a powerful keynote address to open the Fall ’23 MFAW residency at Goddard College. Noor’s speech, titled “The World We Need,” highlighted the urgent threats posed by climate change and put forth a bold vision for how we can build a more just and sustainable future. Noor […]
Participating in an admissions roundtable, Maya Kraus, Cameron Caley Michalak, Chad Amos Self and Danielle L. Reddick shared their reasons for initiating study in the MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts at Goddard College as well as some of the highlights of their Goddard experience. Maya Krauss (MFAIA VT ’22): I’ve introduced myself about 512 times at […]