Stay safe, Vermonters

The catastrophic flooding has us thinking of our community spread throughout the state. We know many of you are experiencing significant loss or disruptions.

🌈 Sending you rainbows after the rain 🌈

🙏 Institutes are a-okay 🙏

Many of the Institutes wrapped up before flooding began.

Two Institutes are currently in session where all students and staff are safe. GIV continues to monitor the situation closely.

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They may be wet, but they're safe!

🎉 This marks GIV's 40th year 🎉

After the Institutes wrap up, we're celebrating!

Get tickets for your whole GIV squad today:

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July 29th, 2023 at 4:00 PM

at Castleton University

There will be activities for all ages, including an auction, live performances and so much more.

GIV alumni from all 40 years, friends, family, and supporters of GIV near and far are invited!

40th Anniversary Event Performer Spotlight:

Henry Jamison ('05)

We are thrilled to have Vermont native and GIV alum Henry Jamison (Arts 2005) for a special musical performance!

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Since Jamison's career began in 2017, he has become one of the most interesting musicians of his generation. Bringing a unique sound into his folk/indie style, Henry's uncanny ability to weave folk lyricism and instruments through a popular veneer has led to massive collaborations and widespread praise. His latest album "The Years" has been an international hit, while his first two albums have earned over 300 million streams.

Want to give back to GIV?

We are looking for board members!

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The Governor’s Institutes helps Vermont create productive, empowered, and engaged young adults by reaching out to diverse learners with high-impact, world-class learning opportunities that stimulate their personal growth and expand their aspirations, perspectives, and career horizons.

Our Board of Trustees helps oversee all of this wonderful work, and we are looking for new folks to join us at the end of 2023 for a 3-year term. Please fill out this application to let us know you're interested.

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Did you know that GIV is a non-profit organization?

More than half of our funding comes from community donations.

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