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Housatonic Opens New
Manufacturing Center
Some 100 people crowded the Broad Street atrium in Lafayette Hall recently to participate in a ribbon cutting that marked the opening of the new Regional Advanced Manufacturing Center. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy headlined a list of speakers that included Housatonic Community College President Anita T. Gliniecki, State Rep. Andres Ayala and Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. "Turning the corner on decades of economic decline means we have to prepare our students with the high-tech skills that Connecticut companies need to compete globally," Governor Malloy said. "We must ensure that our workforce has the strongest possible foundation - that is how Connecticut will regain its competitiveness, create good-paying jobs with good benefits, and strengthen our economy."
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Art Professor's Work
Captures Area Attention
Art Professor Andy Pinto's paintings have been capturing area attention. His works were the subject of an exhibit at Bridgeport's Framemakers Picture Framing and Art throughout September. Earlier this month, three of the Monroe resident's works were on display at the Monroe Arts Council's annual membership show. Both exhibits featured paintings of deteriorating factory buildings and mills from around the area.
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Mfg. Ctr Open House
Friday, October 26
Housatonic Community College will hold an open house for its new Regional Advanced Manufacturing Center Friday, October 26. "The open house will give manufacturers, prospective students and the general public the opportunity to see the lab up close and talk with students who are enrolled in the center's Advanced Manufacturing Program," said HCC Academic Coordinator Bill Griffin, who is spearheading the development of the center and its programs. "It will provide a glimpse of the computer-driven equipment that students will be trained to operate." The open house will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the C-Wing Atrium in Lafayette Hall, which is adjacent to the center.
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HCC Enrolls 6,097
In Fall Semester
Housatonic Community College this semester enrolled 6,097 students. Some 66.3 percent (4,041 students) of the enrollees are part-time students, while the remaining 33.7 percent (2,056) are attending the full time. The number represents a 130 percent increase over the 2,653 who registered in the Fall of 1996, the college's last semester at its old campus in the city's east end.
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HCC Names Dean
Of Community Outreach
Denise Bukovan of Clifton Park, New York has been named Dean of Community Outreach. She brings to the post more than 26 years experience in administrative leadership positions with community colleges, most recently as assistant vice chancellor for community colleges with the State University of New York. She will be responsible for the college's lifelong learning program; the Strategic Solutions Group that provides customized job training for area businesses; marketing, advertising and public relations; as well as the college website.
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Anson Smith
Public and Media Relations
Housatonic Community College
900 Lafayette Boulevard
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604
203-332-5229
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