Superintendent's Newsletter - Wednesday, September 7
Mount Wachusett Community College Fall Semester Kicks Off September 7
GARDNER, MA - September 6, 2022 - Mount Wachusett Community College held an orientation for new and transfer students on September 1, 2022 in preparation for the start of its 59th academic year on September 7, 2022.
"We are looking forward to welcoming students back to our campus," stated MWCC President James Vander Hooven. "The life that students and faculty bring to the halls and classrooms has been missed, and I personally have missed interacting with our students, faculty and staff in person."
Highlights of the Fall Semester include:
- United Way Day of Caring on Friday, September 16. Students, staff, and faculty will be volunteering at various locations in the community as part of this annual event.
- In celebration of Constitution Day the Brewer Center for Civic Learning and Community Engagement will be hosting a voter registration table in the Student Center on September 20 from 10 am to 2 pm.
- Pregnant and Parenting Student Expo will be held on Wednesday, September 21st. Our Student Parent Support team will be meeting with pregnant and parenting students to explore the services available to assist them as they pursue their educations.
- Community College Night at the Woo Sox will be held on Thursday, September 22nd. MWCC and the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges organized this statewide evening to watch the Woo Sox take on the Syracuse Mets.
- Tea Time Speaker Series returns with “Puerto Rican Declaration of Independence” on Friday, September 23 and “Gender Identity and Understanding LGBTQIA+” on Friday October 21.
- MWCC will be at the North Central Chamber of Commerce “Work North Central” Hiring Event at the Wachusett Mountain Ski Lodge on September 27 from 10 am to 1 pm.
- The MWCC Dental Clinic, co-located with the Community Health Center in Fitchburg, will hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate a significant enhancement to the clinic facility on September 28th.
- The NEACAC College Fair will be held at Mount Fitness on Tuesday, September 27th. Representatives from nearly 100 colleges and universities from all over New England and beyond will be on hand to talk to high school students and other individuals.
- The Coffee and Career Fair returns on Wednesday October 5. MWCC welcomes businesses and recruiters to campus to meet with students and graduates.
- Horticulture students have been raising pumpkins this summer in anticipation of the first MWCC Pumpkin Fest on October 5.
- The Fall Open House will be held on Saturday, October 29. Potential students are welcome to tour and can apply and be accepted on the spot.
Mount Wachusett Community College to Hold Fall Open House
GARDNER, MA - September 8, 2022 - Mount Wachusett Community College is pleased to announce their Fall Open House to be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 9 am to 12 pm.
Prospective students and families will have the opportunity to speak with academic advisors, explore academic and career programs, bachelor's degree transfer options, and learn about financial aid and the wide range of student support services available at the Mount.
"Whether students are attending college for the first time, transferring from another college or university, or exploring new career options, our Open House is a great first step for prospective students and families to learn what makes MWCC so special," states Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Marcia Rosbury-Henne. "Whether students are looking to start in January, next summer, or next fall, all are welcome."
Check in and registration will open at 8:30 am, with a welcome and overview at 9:00 am followed by breakout sessions at 10 am and 11 am. Throughout the event, admissions staff will be available for on-the-spot application and acceptance, and student financial services will be available to help with financial aid applications.
To learn more and register, please visit mwcc.edu/openhouse.
College of the Holy Cross Welcomes the Class of 2026
WORCESTER, MA (09/02/2022)-- The College of the Holy Cross congratulates the 904 new Crusaders who are starting at the College in Fall 2022. The following local students will be part of the Class of 2026:
Alexandre Balzora-Rivert of Templeton
Ava Bottone of Winchendon
Aleksi Ojanen of Rindge
Austin Poikonen of Rindge
Representing the largest class in Holy Cross' 179-year history, the Class of 2026 hails from 575 high schools, 14 countries and four continents. Twenty-five percent of the class are students of color and international students; 24 languages are spoken; and 50 members hold dual citizenship. Nine students live within 1 mile of campus, which is about the same number as those who live more than 5,000 miles from The Hill.
These newly minted Crusaders have distinguished themselves through community service, leadership roles, and diverse participation in areas like the arts, music and athletics.
"Holy Cross is built for broad, deep and meaningful education and that says something very important about the kind of student who matriculates here. Our classes are small and there is nowhere to hide - in the best possible sense," President Vincent D. Rougeau said. "Our students have to be ready for spirited engagement. They will have their certainties challenged and perspectives broadened as they prepare for a world that needs their leadership, wisdom, empathy and generosity. And we are confident that they will thrive here."
The new Crusaders arrived on campus and moved into the residence halls on Saturday, August 27th, where they were welcomed to Mount St. James by an enthusiastic purple crew of current students, staff, faculty and alumni. Fall classes began on Tuesday, August 30th.
SNHU Announces Summer Dean's and President's Lists
MANCHESTER, NH (09/07/2022)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2022 Dean's and President's Lists. The summer terms run from May to August.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Sean Fisher of Athol (01331)
Erin O'Kane of Phillipston (01331)
Linsey Ludwig of Templeton (01468)
Mathew Capen of Winchendon (01475)
Jeffrey Cesaitis of Fitzwilliam (03447)
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Pamela Manjourea of Athol (01331)
Betty Ann Leger of Winchendon (01475)
Nicholas Wujciak of Winchendon (01475)
Jean-Francois Leblanc of Fitzwilliam (03447)
Briana Russell of Jaffrey (03452)
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private, nonprofit institution with an 89-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 165,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH. Recognized as the "Most Innovative" regional university by U.S. News & World Report and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner. Learn more at www.snhu.edu.