Academic Center Quickly a Focal Point for Community Activities
College planners have long touted the potential of the riverside campus to become a new community and cultural hub, offering programs of interest to the public as well as students.
Since opening in January, the academic center at the River Campus has proven to be just that - a venue that welcomes events and personalities big and small.
In February, the college hosted a forum on foreign policy with Congressman John Larson, a jazz concert with The Jocelyn Pleasant Trio, receptions for corporators and alumni, and a lecture on the cultural significance of rap music.
Community service and education activities have also been held, including the Feb. 24 student-led blood drive (congrats to the AP-1 class for collecting 57 pints!), and a March 4 seminar on preventing childhood bullying, organized by East Hartford ChildPlan.
In March, the college hosted a seminar on bullying, and an annual meeting of MetroHartford Alliance members. Later this month, the River Campus will be the venue for a lecture by U.S. Central Command Commander General David Petraeus.
Please stay tuned for email updates on upcoming events, and enjoy the photos below of some of the highlights of the past few weeks...
ABOVE: Congressman John Larson held a forum February 26 at Goodwin College in which he discussed U.S. foreign policy, particularly relating to Afghanistan. The congressman recently visited that country, meeting with its president and visiting the U.S. and NATO forces stationed there.
ABOVE: Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar, Ph.D., traces the roots and implications of hip hop. Ogbar is the director of the University of Connecticut's Institute for African American Studies, and the author of several books, including Hip-Hop Revolution: The Culture and Politics of Rap.
ABOVE: Jo Ann Freiberg, Ph.D., addresses 40 local parents on the topic of creating safe environments for children. The workshop was organized by East Hartford ChildPlan.
Receptions for Alumni, Corporators
In February, back-to-back evening reception honored two important groups, corporators (longtime college supporters and friends) and alumni.
At both events, corporators and alumni enjoyed food, drinks, music, and tours of the river campus. The alumni reception, the largest so far at the college, brought together over 25 alumni and over a dozen faculty members and staff.
Both receptions were opportunities to honor and celebrate individuals who have helped the college grow through their support, and in the case of alumni, their hard work and personal success.
Please see the following photos from the receptions...
Student Council Announces Election Winners
Along with a new, centralized campus, a renewed sense of community, and new student activities, a new slate of officers will take the reins of the student council, building on the noteworthy efforts of those before them to continue to enhance student life.
Special recognition is due to outgoing president Allen Bass, for his hard work in helping to inspire interest in the Student Council and coordinating the elections. The students promoted the elections through flyers and speeches, which were recorded and presented on the website at http://www.goodwin.edu/studentCouncilPresentations.asp.
2009 Student Council Leaders:
President: Vanessa Sepulveda
Vice President: Mark Vassell
Secretary: Derrick Prather
Assistant Secretary: Juanlia Campos
Treasurer: Kelvin Rooney
Assistant Treasurer: Vincent Swopes
For more information on the Student Council, please contact Assistant Dean Joy Castello Butler at jbutler@goodwin.edu.
Looking Ahead...
Professors to Present Workshop
Goodwin College professors Paula Dowd and Zoe Durkin will present a workshop at the National Society of Histotechnology Symposium/Convention in Birmingham, AL, in October after having their proposal accepted by the organization. Congratulations to both!
Attention Students: Important Registration Information
Official Registration for the May 2009 session is scheduled for the week of March 16-20 for all students except for Nursing and Paramedic students. Those students will register the week of March 23-27. Check-in for the first week of Registration is in the auditorium at the River Campus. Specific information regarding days, times, procedures, and deadlines is available for downloading here or in hard copy in the Academic/Registrar's Office, the Academic Advising Office, the Information Desk at the River Campus, or the lobby of the Burnside Campus. All students should have a current FAFSA completed - check with the Financial Aid Office to make sure that you are ready for registration. There is a fee for registering late - all students are urged to register on time. |
An Important Note from the Eastern Connecticut Health Network:
Through the ECHN Connecticut Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program/WISEWOMAN, women 40-64 may qualify for free mammograms and heart disease screenings if:
They have limited income, and ...
They have no health insurance, or ...
Their health insurance does not cover screening services, or ...
They have a high insurance deductible, or ...
They have no Medicare B
ECHN partners with the Connecticut Department of Public Health to bring this service to the community. ECHN's program was recently re-funded by DPH. Also supporting free mammograms are: Team Towanda Foundation, Manchester Chapter of UNICO National, and individual donors.
If you know of someone who qualifies, please direct them to call 860-872-5368 for more information. | |
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graduates report that Goodwin College improved their quality of life.
Source: Survey of '04-'07 alumni. |
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