Major General Michael Dubie Named Champlain College Distinguished Citizen

BURLINGTON, VT (08/24/2010)(readMedia)-- Champlain College will honor Major General Michael D. Dubie as this year's Distinguished Citizen at the Convocation ceremony for incoming first-year students on Friday, Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. at Skiff Hall.

Dubie serves as the Adjutant General of the State of Vermont, responsible for the 4,000 members of the National Guard and a $220 million annual budget. Leading the Guard during the largest deployment since World War II presents many unique challenges, including ensuring the wounded get the very best medical care and taking care of the families who have lost loved ones overseas.

Dubie was born and raised in the Burlington area and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics at the University of Vermont and a Masters of Arts degree in International Relations from Norwich University. He has studied national and international security at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Dubie has volunteered as a coach for youth sports, served on his local school budget advisory committee, currently serves as a member of several board of directors and committees. Dubie is married to Amy Spagnuolo Dubie, a 1981 Champlain College graduate, and they have three daughters, Chelsea, Whitney and Morgan. His brother, Brian, is Lt. Governor of Vermont.

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Posted Tuesday August 24, 2010 at 01:14 pm by Champlain College
Last Updated Thursday August 26, 2010 at 11:10 am