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Goodwin College News Update
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Information for Students, Alumni, Staff, and Friends
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May 2008
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Goodwin Employees, Students Spend a Saturday 'Rebuilding Together'
Forty students and employees gathered early in the morning on Saturday, April 27, to help an elderly and disabled Manchester homeowner restore his property. The volunteers spent the morning raking and removing years worth of leaves and debris, planting flowers, cleaning gutters, and removing downed branches. The effort was part of National Rebuilding Day (formerly called Christmas in April), and Goodwin's team was coordinated by Sandy Pearce, the college's webmaster. Thanks, Sandy, for organizing this inspirational event, and thank you to all the volunteers!
Click here to see a slideshow of pictures of the event.
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 Graduating Nurses Receive Pins
The ninth class of graduating nurses - 31 in all - received their nursing pins at a ceremony April 24. The evening was an emotional one for the graduates and onlookers alike, representing the completion of at least five 15-week sessions of demanding academic work. After obtaining their Registered Nurse designations in the coming months, the graduates will find jobs at hospitals and healthcare centers throughout the state, helping to ease a critical shortage of nurses in Connecticut. Congratulations to the graduates from the entire Goodwin community, as well as a heartfelt thanks to program chair Jan Costello and the faculty and staff of the nursing program for their commitment and hard work.
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AT&T "Excelerator" Lab Unveiled
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Goodwin's Communications Team Attends Crisis Forum
In the event of an emergency on or near campus,
communication is the key to keeping everyone safe and informed. Communications
Manager Kara Simmers and Coordinator
Lee Sawyer attended a meeting April 24 with
professionals from colleges and universities throughout the state to discuss
the latest technology in emergency notification, as well as strategies to
ensure that the right information makes it to the right people as quickly as
possible. The Facilities Department is currently evaluating an emergency
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Students Volunteer at Science Expo
Goodwin students
volunteered for the third consecutive year at the CPTV Math and Science Expo
held April 24 through 26. The students helped out at several different booths and engaged the
elementary and middle school children in scientific demonstrations and other learning activities.
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Employee Spotlight: Marlene Harris
Congratulations to nursing department assistant Marlene Harris
- she's walking in the June 12 graduation ceremony, earning her A.S. in Human Services. Ms. Harris also was recently certified as a domestic violence counselor for the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
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Goodwin Welcomes New Director of Development Nell Bourgoin
Helen "Nell" Bourgoin joined the Goodwin family in April as the Director of Development. Nell, who holds an MA in Education from the University of Connecticut, has extensive experience in higher education development and fundraising, most recently as Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at Saint Joseph College. At Saint Joseph and at Connecticut College, Nell held a variety of high-level development posts and has overseen several successful campaigns including a $500,000 campaign for Saint Joseph's Annual Fund last year. As Goodwin's Director of Development, she will be responsible for the development and implementation of the college's fundraising initiatives and will oversee development and alumni relations staff.
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Admissions Department Promotes Nick Lentino to New Post, Adds Kris Loretz as New Director of Adult Admissions
Goodwin
College is pleased to
announce the promotion of Nick Lentino to Director of High School
Admissions. In his new post, Nick will assume
a greater leadership role as the college continues to attract a greater number
of traditional, full-time students. The Admissions Department also welcomes Kris Loretz as its
new Director of Adult Admissions. In
this newly created position, Kris will direct the day-to-day responsibilities
of the Admissions Department. Kris
brings a wealth of knowledge to the college having worked in the Admissions
Office of Sacred Heart University as well as serving as the Assistant Director
of Admissions at Gibbs College in Norwalk, CT, and recently serving as the Director of Admissions at
the Gibbs College
branch in Farmington, CT.
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Student Council's Humanitarian Project Recognized
The Student Council's Hunger
and Disaster Project recently earned a nomination for a student group award
from the Connecticut Department of Higher Education. The project, which
provided relief for a flood-devastated region in Guyana, South America, as well
as assisting two families in need in East Hartford, was recognized at the
Connecticut Higher Education Community Service Awards ceremony on April 1. The students organized fundraisers and set up collection bins for canned goods,
books, art supplies, and clothing.
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Volunteering Opportunity for Students
Connecticut Foodshare
has set aside Saturday, May 24, as the day on which Goodwin College students will volunteer to sort
and pack produce for the state's needy residents. Students who need to
complete volunteer hours are encouraged to contact Assistant Dean of Student
Services Joy Castello Butler to sign up for the event. Students should arrive at Hartford's Regional Market (off Airport Road) at
7:45 a.m. The activities will last from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
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Peer Tutors Sought
Members
of the faculty are encouraged to recommend students who have done exceptionally
well in their classes and who may be interested in participating in a training
session during the first week of the new academic session. Names of students may be
forwarded to Joy Castello Butler. Students may also call 860-727-6712 for
more information about this valuable service. An hourly stipend of $10.00 will be
paid to tutors who are approved for federal work-study. Ideally,
students will be expected to commit to 6 - 10 hours per week.
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Pictures, Quotes for Graduation Slideshow Needed
Are you walking in the June 12 commencement ceremony or know someone who is? The Graduation Committee is compiling a slideshow of pictures of graduates and some of their favorite quotes or sayings. The slides will be shown before the ceremony. Please email any pictures or quotes to lsawyer@goodwin.edu. Thank you to those who have already contributed!
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Students Awarded Scholarships at Nightingale Gala
On April
9, VNA HealthCare Inc. awarded scholarships to Goodwin
College
students Jessica Morin, Mary Tomasi, Madeline Aguayo, Monireh
Malmasi and Erin Finn as part of its Nightingale Awards for
Excellence in Nursing gala. The students were nominated by the college to receive
the $500 scholarships.
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Attention Alumni:
How can Goodwin College best serve you? Discounts at local businesses? Career counseling? Reunions?
If you are a Goodwin alum, we need your vote!
Click here to take the survey.
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Upcoming Events
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- Late registration for returning students continues through the start of the summer session on May 12 (a late registration fee applies)
- May 5: 'Community Day' (professional day for all faculty and staff)
- May 6-7: New student orientation (May 6 for day students and May 7 for evening students)
- June 12: Graduation at The
Bushnell's Belding Theater in Hartford, 7 p.m.
For more information please call 860-528-4111.
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Contribute to Next Month's Update
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Do you want to share information with the whole Goodwin community? The best way is to send it to the Goodwin College News Update by sending an email to lsawyer@goodwin.edu. The next deadline is Wednesday, May 28.
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