CatChat

Facilitated by UVM Staff Council, Personal & Professional Development Committee, UVM staff share 10-minute tales of passions that have enriched their lives, from rug hooking to chef at the French Embassy to Fanfiction in the Peace Corps.

Presenters

Olivia Hunt
The Long Trail: You are more capable than you think

Hear about the emotional and physical journey of thru-hiking the oldest long-distance trail in the United States; Vermont’s 272 mile-long Long Trail.

Tiera Porter
The Hardest Goodbye, The Most Worthwhile Hello. Our Dog Fostering Experience.

Fostering a dog can be emotional, especially when it’s time to say goodbye. But knowing that you helped give them love, safety, and a chance at a happy forever home makes every goodbye worth it.

Thomas Carlson
How to Play Board Games and Influence People

With over 300 games in his collection, Thomas Carlson will share how collecting, playing, and teaching games has taught him how to negotiate, have patience for others, and enlist teamwork. It's not about winning, but the experience you had along the way.