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Check Out the New Program Board
Program Board replaces CATS and UVMPM in bringing programs to campus
Lindsay Beltzer
Issue date: 4/4/06 Section: Arts and Entertainment
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According to Patrick Raymond, Assistant Director of Campus Programs, "CATs and UVMPM were just not on the same page. It made the most sense to consolidate the two groups, allowing for a more consistent delivery method of bringing programs to campus. The motto behind UPB is 'for the students, by the students' and in response to recent developments on campus, we wanted to create a new student based organization that mirrored the changing ideals of UVM."
The organization of UPB functions in a way to allow it to continue to bring traditional programs to campus, while creating new and original programs by looking specifically into the different areas that construct artistic culture-film, comedy, music, poetry, and more.
Twenty-three student representatives are separated into six subcommittees focusing on particular aspects of programming; the Film Committee, Traditions, Variety and Special Events Committee, Comedy and Speakers Committee, and the Arts, Culture, and Education Committee. Each committee member works under the direction of their specific coordinator.
Additionally, ten student representatives are either part of the Publicity Committee or on the Executive Council.
The Publicity Committee is in charge of promoting the mission of Program Board through the production and distribution of posters, flyers, t-shirts, and web design. While the members of the Executive Council are not directly responsible for programming events, they take on the challenge of overseeing all the operations by the other committees.
The Executive Council is made up of the Chair of Program Board (Anthony Epter '07), Secretary (Jenna Damareck '08), and Treasurer (Dan Green '07). Overseeing the entire Program Board is done by Assistant Director of Campus programming Patrick Raymond and coordinators of Campus Programs and Publicity, Melissa Sandoval and Kristen Crepezzi.
The "ThinkTank" film series geared at enriching intellectual engagement through film is made possible by the Film Committee. Usually low budget and independent films conveying messages that are social and political in nature are screened. The "Saturday Night Movie" series provide the opportunity for students to see more recent blockbusters. Free of charge, these films are a great alternative for partying downtown or make for a great time-filler on the way to one, because all screenings are conveniently shown at the CC Theatre or at Marsh Life Sciences on Main Campus.