| Goodwin Prepares NEASC Self-Study |
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For the past year and a half, committees with members representing all areas of the College have engaged in a process of self-study, documenting information relating to standards of accreditation set forth by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). This comprehensive review aims to present a thorough and accurate picture of the College, including both successful aspects, and those needing improvement. Draft copies of the self-study report have been distributed by email to all students, faculty, and staff to provide the opportunity for feedback. If you have received a draft copy of the self study to review, please take the opportunity to share any comments or suggestions by emailing Janet Jefford at jjefford@goodwin.edu by Sunday, January 17. |back to top| |
| Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance Today |
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The 2nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance Celebration was held today, January 14, in the Goodwin College Auditorium at 1:00 p.m. The keynote speaker was Rev. Dr. Alvan N. Johnson Jr., the presiding elder of the Brooklyn-Westchester District of the New York Annual Conference-African Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Johnson's keynote theme was "Do the Right Thing." The event will also feature a poetry presentation by M.I.R.A. and Mind Evolution, and a musical performance by India Lloyd. Anthony Morgan, M.D., Connecticut's first black chief surgeon, was also honored at the event. Dr. Morgan, who retired after a 25-year career with St. Francis Hospital, works with the College as a community mentor with the Men of Vision and Education Program. A program from the event is available here. |back to top| |
| Goodwin Hosts Hartford School Counselors |
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School Counselors from high schools and academies throughout Hartford were welcomed to Goodwin College by staff and faculty on Thursday, December 10, 2009. Under the direction of Roberto P. Guzman, leader for college counseling in the Hartford Public School System, 12 school counselors spent a Professional Day learning about Goodwin College. Nick Lentino, director of High School Admissions, and his staff organized the successful event. School counselors wishing to visit Goodwin College with colleagues and/or students should contact Nick Lentino at nlentino@goodwin.edu. |back to top| |
| "Take Your Seat" |
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Nearly 50 donors have already "Taken A Seat" in the auditorium and supported Goodwin student scholarships. Will you be next?
Visit www.goodwin.edu/TakeYourSeat.asp or call 890.291.9934 to dedicate your seat today! |back to top| |
| Help Us Grow Goodwin Magazine |
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As we plan the "Spring/Summer" edition of Goodwin Magazine, we want to hear from you. If you are interested in becoming a contributing writer, please email Lee Sawyer at lsawyer@goodwin.edu. |back to top| |
| "Text a Librarian" Goes Live |
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Got a question? Goodwin College's librarians are just a text message away.
If you have a mobile phone and want to text a question, it's easy:
More information is available on the Goodwin Library Blog. |back to top| |
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Early Childhood Education Club Holds Successful Book Fair |
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From November 31 through December 2, the ECE Club sponsored a Scholastic Book Fair on campus. Students and staff purchased over $1700 in Scholastic books, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting an East Hartford family for Christmas. |back to top| |
| Join Goodwin for a Nature Walk |
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On Saturday, Feb. 6, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., meet Jim Woodworth and Goodwin College's Bruce Morton, program director of Environmental Studies, at the Putnam Park parking lot, 100 Great Meadow Road, Wethersfield, just north of the Putnam Bridge. We'll explore the 300+ acre property newly acquired by Goodwin College, along with the Trust's Hale Easement. We'll observe the process of nature reclaiming the land and waterways excavated for fill to build the highways across the ancient farmland and wetlands of the great meadows. Christopher Shepard, Nature Center director, will help shuttle the group in a van from the parking lot along Great Meadow Road into the meadows. |back to top| |
| Are You Looking For a Job? |
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Consider attending the College-2-Career Expo Wednesday, January 27, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Rentschler Field Ballroom, East Hartford. Over 50 companies are expected to be in attendance. For more information, contact event co-chair and Goodwin Career Counselor David Zoppoli at 860.727.6768, or go to: www.ctdol.state.ct.us/jobfairs/2010/CollegeExpo/CCE_Student_page.html |back to top| |
| Blood Drive |
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A Blood Drive will be held on February 9 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room. To register, please go to: www.goodwin.edu/blood_drive.
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| Extended Bookstore Hours |
The Bookstore will hold extended hours through Saturday, January 23.
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| MOVE Program Awarded Grant from TD Bank |
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The MOVE (Men of Vision in Education) program was awarded a grant in the amount of $2,500 from TD Bank for support services in 2010. MOVE provides participating students with assistance in order to successfully navigate college, including guidance on course selection and financial aid, and a wide array of other support services. The program aims to promote retention and graduation of young men of color. |back to top| |
| RHAM Students Visit Histology Labs |
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RHAM High School students took a field trip December 11 to Goodwin College for a hands-on demonstration of histology lab procedures. If you would like to learn more about histology, an informational video is available on our YouTube Channel. |back to top| |
| Feeling Good! |
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Nearly 70 employees have already participated in Feeling Good About Goodwin this year and supported Goodwin student scholarships! Remember, employees who participate can apply their contributions to dedicating an Auditorium seat. Be sure to participate – even if you don't want a seat – for the President's "Thank You Hour" to donors in February. Your participation does make a difference! Visit www.goodwin.edu/giving_employee.asp for the membership form, or call 890.291.9934. |back to top| |
| Contribute to Next Month's Update |
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Do you want to share information with the Goodwin College community? Send it to the Goodwin College News Update
by sending an email to lsawyer@goodwin.edu. The next deadline is
January 26.
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