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4/30/2008: Cape Cod Community College
Cape cod community college named mentor college for “plus 50 initiative” of the american association of community colleges
Cape Cod Community College has been named one of only five institutions nationwide to serve as a mentor institution for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) as it launches a national “Plus 50 Initiative” in response to the largest generational shift in our nation’s history.
Because of its long and very successful history of academic, workforce training, and personal enrichment support for older adults, Cape Cod Community College has been awarded a 3-year, $70,000 grant, to expand its own services to “plus 50” students, and to mentor other institutions within the AACC initiative, as they replicate its success and create innovative new programs for students over the age of 50. The award is made as part of a $3.2 million grant from The Atlantic Philanthropies.
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4/17/08: Framingham State College
Speaker Will Raise Awareness of the Green Economy
The first annual FSC Green Festival next Tuesday, April 22, will help take students to a new level in realizing the practical possibilities offered by the green movement.
“As seniors are graduating and looking forward to viable careers, we will paint a more hopeful picture for young professionals aspiring to various ‘green collar’ jobs in a new economy,” says Dr. Virginia Rutter, sociology department, one of the leaders in coordinating environmental awareness on campus.
A talk by a dynamic young CEO and entrepreneur in the emerging field of green business will help bring that about. Laura Briere is the president and founder of the World Green Business Association (WGBA), Worcester, established in 2007 to assist corporate clients in adapting to new ecological realities.
Press Release: Framingham State College website 
4/17/2008: Berkshire Community College
Board of Higher Ed Chair to Visit BCC, Meet with Media
What: Fred Clark, who was named as the chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education (BHE) last August by Governor Deval Patrick, will visit Berkshire Community College and meet with interested media.
When: Friday, April 18, at 1:15pm
Where: BCC, Susan B. Anthony Center, General Bartlett Room
Cmt: This will be Clark’s first visit to BCC and the first time that a chair of the BHE has visited the college since 2005.
Press Release: Berkshire Community College website
4/17/2008: Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Invitation ... for High School Students
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College shopping? It's never too early if you want to make sure you get the right fit at the right price!
MMA comes in small, medium, large and XXL: Small - student body (under 2,000) and tuition; Medium - well actually there's nothing "medium" about the Academy so - that size is not available; Large - spirit and comraderie, no frats or sororities here. We don't need them because, as our alums tell us, everyone becomes "shipmates" at MMA ...for the rest of their lives; XXL - dollar for dollar, the biggest educational return available anywhere! MMA is the largest small college in America. Financial investment + sweat equity = amazing placement potential!
So, if size, community and cost are a fit you will want to come on down for a visual. Witness "unique" first hand. Plan on attending our next Admissions Open House program on May 10, 2008. Registration is at 9:00 AM. Not only will you get all your pertinent questions answered, you will witness an astonishing academic highlight as the Training Ship Enterprise returns home. 550' of rolling nautical steel will cozy up to the Academy dock and disgorge over 600 cadets, many with suntans. You have to admit, a floating classroom that travels to far away places once a year is pretty unique. Watching it dock is guaranteed to boggle the mind!
Press Release: Massachusetts Maritime Academy College website
4/17/2008: Westfield State College
Westfield State College appoints liaison to the Berkshires
Former Pittsfield mayor and current president of Westfield State College, Evan S. Dobelle, is no stranger to the Berkshires. However, in the interest of increasing awareness of Westfield State in this region, Dobelle has appointed Nancy Noonan Woitkowski of Pittsfield as Berkshire region liaison.
Woitkowski, already widely known in the Pittsfield area for her active community service, will work with the Alumni Relations office as a local resource for alumni, students or anyone wanting to learn more about Westfield State.
She is the former director of guidance at Taconic High School in Pittsfield, and served the Pittsfield school system as an educator for 39 years. She was longtime treasurer of the Berkshire County Guidance Association. Her work as a guidance counselor was recognized by the Massachusetts School Counselors Association (MASCA) and the Berkshire affiliate as Affiliate Counselor of the Year for 2002-2003.
Press Release: Westfield State College website
4/17/2008: Roxbury Community College
STEM Speaker Series SPEAKER: Dr. Jeffrey A. Hoffman, Aerospace Engineering and Space Exploration
Dr. Jeffrey A. Hoffman is Professor of Aerospace Engineering in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT. Dr. Hoffman received a B.A. (summa cum laude) from Amherst College in 1966 and a Ph.D. in astrophysics from Harvard University in 1971. He subsequently received a M.Sc. in Materials Science from Rice University in 1988. He spent one year as a post-doctoral fellow at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, after which he worked on the research staff of the Physics Department at Leicester University in the UK (1972-1975) and MIT’s Center for Space Research (1975-1978). He was a NASA astronaut from 1978-1997, having made five space flights and becoming the first astronaut to log 1000 hours of flight time aboard the Space Shuttle.
Thursday May1st from 11:30am -12:45pm
Building 3- Room 121
SPONSORED BY: Math and Science Club;
Math, Science &Technology Division;MA Space Grant Consortium
Contact information Girma Endale at ndlgrm@yahoo.com /(617) 650-1042
Press Release: Roxbury Community College website
4/16/08: Bridgewater State College
Dozens of Students Present at NCUR
Thirty seven BSC students recently took the long bus ride to Salisbury, Md., in order to present their scholarly and creative work at this year’s National Conference on Undergraduate Research.
The 22nd annual conference was held at Salisbury University, and featured the research and creative work of roughly 2,400 scholars from 400 institutions, representing more than 50 disciplines.
“For some of these exceptional students, NCUR represented the culmination of a year or more spent developing their project,” said Dr. Lee Torda, director of BSC’s Office of Undergraduate Research. “Every presentation was first rate. Bridgewater students were exceptionally self-possessed during their presentations and thoughtfully fielded questions about their research. The dedication and hard work of the students and their faculty mentors was certainly on display this year.”
Press Release: Bridgewater State College website
4/16/2008: Salem State College
Army plans helicopter airlift of Salem State, Gordon, Endicott cadets
The first of two U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters is scheduled to touch down between 5:15 and 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 18 on Winter Island to airlift cadets enrolled in the Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC) from Salem State College, Endicott College and Gordon College to fort Devens in Ayer.
The second Black Hawk is scheduled to arrive between 6:15 and 6:30 to airlift the balance of the cadets. The Salem State, Endicott and Gordon ROTC cadets are members of the Paul Revere ROTC Battalion which includes cadets from MIT, Wellesley College, Tufts University and Harvard University.
The two Black Hawks, first introduced by the U.S. Army in 1979, will transport the Paul Revere Battalion cadets to military exercises at Fort Devens.
The Salem State cadets are Wayne Brodeur of Salem, Robert Chambersmaher of Bedford, Timothy Mangan of Millis, Jared Lavalee of Holland, Khoa Ho of Methuen, Kyle Desmond of Peabody, David Powers of Leominster and John Twinem of Londonderry, N.H.
Salem State offers both a U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force ROTC program.
Press Release: Salem State College website
4/15/2008: University of Massachusetts Medical School
University of Massachusetts Medical School researcher Victor Ambros,PhD, receives Gairdner and Franklin Awards
University of Massachusetts Medical School Professor of Molecular Medicine Victor R. Ambros, whose discovery of microRNAs (mRNAs) opened a dramatic new world of investigation into developmental biology, will receive the 2008 Gairdner International Award, considered one of the most prestigious in science. Dr. Ambros shares the award with collaborator Gary Ruvkun, PhD, professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, who made seminal discoveries about microRNAs and their functions. Ambros will be a keynote speaker at the awards luncheon today in Toronto, at which all six Gairdner Award winners will be honored.
“When we recruited Dr. Ambros to campus, we knew his presence would have a profound impact on our growing RNA community, and the Gairdner Award underscores that impact,” said Michael F. Collins, MD, interim chancellor of UMMS. “He is an integral part of a remarkable group of RNA scientists here at UMMS who, together, are advancing our understanding of biological mechanisms and furthering the field of biomedical science.”
Press Release: University of Massachusetts Medical School website
4/15/2008: University of Massachusetts Lowell
U.S. Sen. John Kerry and Five Honorary Degree Recipients Headline University of Massachusetts Lowell Commencement
U.S. Sen. John Kerry and five honorary degree recipients will be featured at the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s commencement on Saturday, May 31 at 10 a.m. at the Tsongas Arena.
Sen. Kerry will deliver the commencement address to nearly 2,000 graduates who are expected to receive bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The University is also honoring five outstanding individuals with honorary doctoral degrees.
“We are honored to have such a distinguished group of honorees this year,” said Chancellor Marty Meehan. “The honorary degree recipients represent the very best – some who have received the highest honors in their respective fields as well as some of our most exceptional alumni who offer a wonderful example of the impact that UMass Lowell can have on someone’s life.”
Press Release: University of Massachusetts Lowell website
4/15/2008: University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Boston unveils state-of-the-art nursing and healthcare facility
Realizing that the classroom and clinical placements are increasingly insufficient in preparing students to function in our complex healthcare environment, UMass Boston is now setting a new trend in nursing and healthcare education and training with the grand opening of its Center for Clinical Education and Research in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS). The spanking new $4.6 million, 5100 sq ft. facility is among the first of its kind in New England, and is built to showcase patient simulation, a rapidly growing trend in healthcare education, which mimics the clinical setting but eliminates any risk to patients. The center aims to improve the safety and quality of care provided by students and practicing clinicians through the use of simulation and advanced technology, which allows deliberate repetitive practice, team and communication exercises and immediate feedback. Along with the teaching aspect, the Center will be participating in research endeavors that identify the best practices and evaluate the effectiveness of simulation.
“By providing state of the art instructional facilities, CNHS is combining research and innovation as never before,” said Chancellor J. Keith Motley. “We are certain to improve the lives of countless people throughout Massachusetts.”
Press Release: University of Massachusetts Boston website
4/15/2008: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Environmentalist to be inaugural speaker in first Four Colleges Issues Forum
Amory Lovins, author of "Winning the Oil Endgame" and CEO of the Rocky Mountain Institute, will speak at the first annual Four College Issues Forum. The inaugural symposium will be held Wednesday, April 30, at 8 p.m., in Hunter Center at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) in North Adams.
The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are available by phone reservation, as well as at the door. For reservations, call MASS MoCA box office at (413) 662-2111.
Lovins, trained as a physicist, is perhaps best known for his environmental pragmatism," I don't do problems," he said, "I do solutions." Lovins' problem-solving approach is evident in "Winning the Oil Endgame." In it, he proposes a national strategy for eliminating U.S. oil usage, driven by economic incentives and business profits.
Press Release: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts website
4/15/2008: Fitchburg State College
International Security Expert to Speak
An expert on U.S. national and international security will be the speaker for Fitchburg State College’s second International Studies Keynote Address this month.
Dr. Alan Stolberg, assistant professor of national security studies at the U.S. Army War College, will give the presentation, “American National Security and the Transnational Threats of the 21st Century.” The event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 24 in Kent Recital Hall. It is free and open to the public.
The event is co-sponsored by the Department of Political Science, the International Studies Program, the Academic Affairs Office, the Office of International Education, the Student Government Association, the Office of Student Development, and the International Advisory Committee. It is also part of International Month at the college.
This address brings together classes and their teachers from high school through college, as well as those students, faculty, staff, administrators, and citizens interested in engaging in discussion and debate, according to Dr. Joshua Spero, assistant professor of political science and an organizer of the event.
Press Release: Fitchburg State College website
4/15/2008: Quinsigamond Community College
Vermont Technical College and Quinsigamond Community College Announce Articulation Agreement
Quinsigamond Community College President Gail E. Carberry and
Vermont Technical College President Ty Handy announce the establishment of an
articulation agreement, which will allow QCC dental hygiene graduates to complete a
bachelor of science degree online at Vermont Tech.
In order to be admitted to Vermont Tech, QCC students must earn their associates
degree with a minimum of 75 semester hours of credit, maintain a 2.5 grade point
average, and hold a current license to practice dental hygiene. In a significant advantage
to QCC students, those who apply to transfer will be able to complete their Vermont Tech
bachelors degree completely online.
Press Release: Quinsigamond Community College website
4/12/2008: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Finalists for University of Massachusetts Amherst Chancellor to begin campus visits starting Tuesday, April 15
The four finalist candidates for chancellor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have been scheduled for campus visits, starting Tuesday, April 15.
All finalists will meet with a cross-section of campus constituencies including faculty, staff, students, administrators, alumni and community leaders. In addition, there will be an open campus meeting from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45
p.m. during each visit. The schedule is as follows:
* Satish K. Tripathi: Tuesday, April 15
* Martin Hall: Thursday, April 17
* Harris Pastides: Friday, April 18
* Robert C. Holub: Tuesday, April 22
Press Release: University of Massachusetts Amherst website
4/11/2008: Mount Wachusett Community College
Mount Observer editor wins national journalism award
Ashley Gough, editor of The Mount Observer, has been awarded a 2008 Payne Journalism Award for Ethics in the collegiate division. The prestigious national award is presented by the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communications.
Gough, an English major at MWCC, won the award for a September, 2007 editorial and article about the removal of student newspapers from stands prior to commencement.
Under her tenure as editor of the Mount Observer, Gough has worked to enhance the quality of the newspaper, including a recent accomplishment this semester to begin publishing in color. In addition to the print publication, the student newspaper plans to go online later this year.
"I feel really honored and blessed to receive this award because I know what it will mean to me for my future," Gough said. The University of Oregon has arranged for Gough to travel to Oregon to participate in an awards ceremony and panel presentation in May.
Press Release: Mount Wachusett Community College website
4/11/2008: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Mass Technology Collaborative awards $250,000 to Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Center
Senator Joan Menard (D-Fall River) and Representative Michael Rodrigues (D-Westport) are pleased to announce that the UMass Dartmouth Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Center (ATMC) located on Martine Streetin Fall River has received a $250,000 grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative's Renewable Energy Trust Fund. The grant has been awarded as a result of the ATMC's proposal to establish a Marine Renewable Energy Center (MREC) in a collaborative effort with officials in Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The Center's goal is to accelerate the use and commercialization of marine renewable energy technologies.
"I am extremely pleased that this $250,000 was awarded," remarked Senator Menard. "It is a reflection of the tremendous amount of respect the scientific community and the entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts has for the cutting edge research done at UMass Dartmouth and in Fall River at the ATMC."
Press Release: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth website
4/9/2008: Northern Essex Community College
Northern Essex Community College Reaches Out to Military Personnel and Veterans
All veterans, as well as the families of veterans who are currently serving, are invited to attend Northern Essex Community College’s 2nd Annual V-E-T-S Educational Stand-Down on Wednesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. in the Technology Center on the college’s Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St.
This event will help veterans and soldiers navigate the educational system and access the resources and services that are available to them. While all veterans and military personnel are invited, the target audience is military personnel and veterans from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).
“We learned from local veteran services directors that many local veterans are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan without a clear understanding of the educational benefits they are entitled to,” says Ellen Grondine, Northern Essex’s dean of law, education and social professions, who is coordinating the event. “Northern Essex has a long history of educating veterans and we wanted to be sure that they know that we are eager to help them.”
Press Release: Northern Essex Community College website
4/5/2008: North Shore Community College
Phuong Vo, North Shore Community College PTK Student, Chosen for USA TODAY’S All-Massachusetts Academic Team
Phuong Vo, a student at North Shore Community College, has been selected to be a member of USA TODAY’S 2007-2008 All-Massachusetts Academic Team.
A resident of Marblehead, Vo was among those All-Massachusetts Academic Team members recognized and presented with a team medallion at a ceremony at the State House on April 2.
Vo was chosen for the honor based on nominations submitted on her behalf and as someone who meets the criteria set by the 2007-2008 All-Massachusetts Academic Team, sponsored by USA TODAY, The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. The criteria are designed to find students who, among other things, excel academically and extend their community college education to better themselves, their schools and their communities.
Press Release: North Shore Community College website
4/3/2008: Bunker Hill Community College
Bunker Hill Community College magazine recognized as best in nation
Bunker Hill Community College gets the gold. During a gathering of community college representatives from around the country, Bunker Hill Community College was awarded the first place trophy for BHCC Magazine a publication that was launched only two years ago. The award was presented by the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) at its annual conference in Savannah, GA.
The College also received two bronze awards for design in the Poster 2 category and the Computer-Generated Illustration division. This year, more than 80 judges from across the United States reviewed over 2,050 entries in NCMPR’s competition which recognizes excellence in communication exclusively among two-year colleges.
Press Release: Bunker Hill Community College website
4/3/2008: Springfield Technical Community College
Hector Toledo of Hampden Bank Appointed to Board of Trustees of Springfield Technical Community College
Hector F. Toledo, vice president and director of sales at Hampden Bank, has been appointed by Governor Patrick to the Board of Trustees at Springfield Technical Community College. He will serve a five-year term on the board.
Toledo is a 1991 STCC graduate in business; his wife also graduated from STCC, in radiology. He said, “Our lives revolve around Springfield, and the education piece is particularly near and dear to me. This college plays a key role in the success of Springfield. We have a lot of hope for the city.”
Press Release: Springfield Technical Community College website
4/2/2008: Massachusetts Bay Community College
Massachusetts Bay Community College welcomes new director of grants
MassBay President Carole M. Berotte Joseph recently announced the addition of a new administrator at the College. Erin Knepler will be the new Director of Grants and will begin her duties on April 14. Knepler has most recently served as the Director of Academic Grants at the Urban College of Boston. In that role, she was responsible for researching and assisting in writing of all Federal, State, and private grants; writing and submitting all quarterly, bi-annual, and annual reports; coordinating advisory committee meetings required by grants; monitoring expenditures of grants and overseeing budget needs of grants; assisting in current NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation processes; and meeting with students to discuss grants, scholarships and admission to the College.“We are pleased that Erin will be joining us and that we can begin to strengthen the grants capability of the College,” said Berotte Joseph. “I thank the members of the search committee for their good work.”.”
Press Release: Massachusetts Bay Community College website
3/31/2008: Greenfield Community College
Greenfield Community College offers opportunity for early childhood and school age child care educators
Greenfield Community College is offering an exciting new program aimed at giving professionals in the early childhood education field a chance to earn an associate’s degree. The grant-funded program can pay tuition and fees for up to four courses over a year for students who are seeking degrees in Early Childhood Education, Liberal Arts in Education or a related degree. The program is offering one class to get everyone started beginning this summer. Additional courses will be scheduled at times when working professionals are more likely to be available and some online courses may be provided as well.
“We are excited about this because it is a great opportunity for people working in the field who have not attended college before, or who have only taken courses without matriculating into a degree program,” said Kim Audette, Coordinator for the Building Careers in Education program.
Press Release: Greenfield Community College website
3/31/2008: Worcester State College
College Named to President's Community Service Honor Roll
The Corporation for National and Community Service has named Worcester State College to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to disadvantaged youth.
What an incredible honor,” said Worcester State College President Dr. Janelle Ashley. “At Worcester State College, we believe that it is important to, not only provide the most robust academic experience for our students, but also to teach them the value of giving something back.”
Worcester State College has contributed more than 2,500 hours of service with over 180 students participating in various organizations both in the Worcester community and abroad. Community partners include Abby’s house, APW, Dismas house, Friendly house, Worcester County Food bank, Worcester Public Schools and many more. Some of the service hours were funded by the Center for Service Learning and Civic Engagement’s faculty fellows.
Press Release: Worcester State College website
3/28/2008: Massachusetts College of Art and Design
FA2D Student Showing at Cannes
Shaun MacLean Marrow's (FA2D) short documentary segment will be screened at Cannes International Film Festival, Short Film Corner in Cannes, France, May 14-25, 2008.
'Hearts of Darkness: A Painter's Apocalypse' is the short documentary chronicling the development of the art installation, 'Apocalypse Still,' a 100 meter painting using Coppola's 'Apocalypse Now,' as subject, installation as evidence, and movement as dialogue. The installation will be "screened" in July, this short contains interviews and actions showing the intensity and intent of the project, as well as the impetus behind such a piece, and the trials and tribulations of such an endeavor.
Press Release: Massachusetts College of Art and Design website
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