Goodwin's first ever male "pageant," a sometimes serious, sometimes tongue-in-cheek showcase of student "talent" will be held December 17 at 7 p.m. The night of fun is for a good cause — proceeds will support student activities through the Student Experience Committee.

Goodwin's newest singing group, The Goodwin Good News Singers, will be making a joyful noise every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome: soloists, chorus singers and those who clap along.

Stories of ghostly happenings at the former Goodwin campus on Burnside Avenue are part of college lore, and the night before Halloween, the Paranormal Science Club was joined by the Ghost Hunter's Guild at the Olmsted House for an overnight investigation. What they observed is under wraps for now — the group plans a follow up "reveal" of the evidence they collected in the coming weeks.

The Student Council is collecting food for families in need this Thanksgiving.

Non-perishable items will be accepted November 5 - November 22

Perishable items (Pies, cakes,etc...) are accepted ONLY on November 22nd

Please bring your donations to the front desk.

A Veteran's Day bake sale earned over $100 for the Veteran's Hospital in Rocky Hill. Students also created a patriotic Veteran's Day display, with pictures of some of our students and employees who have served.

Goodwin College received word last month that its NEASC accreditation will be continued. Thank you to the many faculty and staff members whose diligent work led to a successful self-study and site visit.

A brisk October evening with hearty seasonal brews drew over 100 guests to the River Campus and Half Moon. The event, coordinated by the College's Development Department, raised several thousand dollars for student scholarships.

The ECE Club will be holding its 2nd annual book fair November 29 - December 1. On Tuesday November 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., a literacy event will include the Scholastic Book Fair, community organizations, ECE 231 Language & Literacy class, guest speakers, and an open house of the ECE and Child Study Department.

The Goodwin Tag Sale and Artisan Festival on October 23 raised over $700 for student activities through the Student Experience Committee. Special thanks to Sandy Pearce for making this event happen!

The Art Club held its 2nd annual Halloween Pumpkin Painting Contest. Facebook users voted Stacy Burke's pumpkin the winner — she received a $50 gift certificate to Marco Polo restaurant.

Don't miss your chance to decorate your badge with **Badge Bling** as well as the option to support the NEW Student Support Services Fund when you become a member of Feeling Good About Goodwin!

Over 40 of your colleagues (and over half of all employees last year) have participated so far this year! Be part of something BIG and support our students!

Degree credit enrollment at Goodwin College increased by 34% over fall 2009 and has more than doubled (+104%) over the past five years.

The percentage of male students has increased for the third consecutive year and now stands at 16%.

50% of the College's students identify themselves as students of color, including those of two or more races, increasing from 47% in fall 2009.

The median age for fall 2010 is 28; the average age is 30.

99% of Goodwin's students come from 121 of Connecticut's 169 towns and cities.

51% of the students are enrolled in bachelor degree programs. 46% of the students are enrolled in associate degree programs.

506 students transferred to Goodwin from another college or university—an increase of 43% over fall 2009 and the largest number of transfers in the College's history.