MWCC e-News

June 26, 2014

In This Issue
MWCC Announces New Programs for Fall
NEH Summer Academy: "East Meets West in a Cabin in Concord - Walden and Beyond"
MWCC's Dental Programs Relocate to Spacious, New Quarters
Liane Jablonski Recognized with Mass Colleges Online Course of Distinction Award
MWCC Student Veterans Receive Continued Support from Local VFW
Poverty at Home/Reasons for Hope Symposium Addresses Needs at Half Century Mark
Greater Gardner Relay for Life Holds 21st Annual Walk at MWCC
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MWCC Announces New Programs for Fall
Linda Coyne is majoring in Health Information Management, one of MWCC's new academic programs.

MWCC is rolling out several new and revised academic programs to prepare students for a wide range of careers.


Health Information Management, Hospitality, Cyber Security, Analytical Laboratory and Quality Systems, and Liberal Arts programs with STEM concentrations in biological science, chemical science, physics and pre-engineering are among the additional degree and certificate offerings available when the new academic year begins in September.

 

Existing programs that underwent changes to align with the most current industry trends include Graphics and Interactive Design (formerly Computer Graphic Design-Print/Web); Media Arts and Technology (formerly Broadcasting & Electronic Media); Energy Management; and Medical Coding.

 

"We're excited about these new opportunities for our students," said Dr. Melissa Fama, Vice President of Academic Affairs. "The new and redesigned programs will serve needs expressed by local employers and students will be better prepared to enter the workforce or transfer, so this is a win-win for our region."

 

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NEH Summer Academy: "East Meets West in a Cabin in Concord - Walden and Beyond"
In late May, a group of 30 MWCC educators spent a day walking the trails at Walden Pond in Concord, where 19th century author, philosopher, naturalist and abolitionist Henry David Thoreau lived in a cabin writing his most famous works. The visit was part of a week-long summer academy to prepare for an upcoming year-long, multi-disciplinary learning project devoted to the author's influence and relevance to students today. In 2013, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) awarded the college a challenge grant of $500,000 to endow the "MWCC Humanities Initiative" to deepen and sustain quality humanities programming and curriculum in North Central Massachusetts.
  
MWCC's Dental Programs Relocate to Spacious, New Quarters
MWCC's dental programs moved to spacious, new quarters in June, giving students, faculty and patients plenty to smile about.The dental programs are now located at 326 Nichols Road in Fitchburg, adjacent to the original site at HealthAlliance Hospital, Burbank campus. The programs are housed within the Community Health Connections' newly opened, $20 million Fitchburg Family Community Health Center and continues the college's long-standing partnership with CHC.
  
Liane Jablonski Recognized with Mass. Colleges Online Course of Distinction Award
MWCC instructor Liane Jablonski was recently recognized with a Course of Distinction Award from Massachusetts Colleges Online for her online course, "Introduction to Sociology." Jablonski received the award during the consortium's 10th annual eLearning Conference, held this spring at Bridgewater State University.
  
MWCC Student Veterans Receive Continued Support from Local VFW
The Ovila Case Post 905 Veterans of Foreign Wars in Gardner recently donated $1,000 to Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation's Veterans Memorial Scholarship. President Daniel M. Asquino and Foundation Executive Director Carla DeFosse accepted the generous donation from VFW Commander Howard Sands, Service Commander Kenneth Fournier and board member and past commander Don Progen, and thanked the post members for their continued support of MWCC and student veterans. 
  
Poverty at Home/Reasons for Hope Symposium Addresses Needs at Half Century Mark

With more than 50 million Americans living in poverty, including nearly 27,000 residents of North Central Massachusetts, the 50-year War on Poverty remains a critical national and local issue. On June 13, more than 250 local and state leaders, students, educators and community members gathered in Leominster for the symposium "Poverty at Home/Reasons for Hope." The event, sponsored by the Montachusett Opportunity Council in partnership with Mount Wachusett Community College, Fitchburg State University and the North Central Massachusetts Minority Coalition, commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Economic Opportunity Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

 

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Greater Gardner Relay for Life Holds 21st Annual Walk at MWCC

MWCC students, staff and faculty were among the 2,155 participants who walked to raise funds for the American Cancer Society in this year's Greater Gardner Relay for Life. The 159 teams raised more than $444,000 during the 21st annual relay, held June 13 and 14 at MWCC's fitness track. Participants walked to support loved ones battling cancer, celebrate the victory of survivors, and in remembrance of those ones who have passed.

 

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  • MWCC Fitness Center Friends 5K & Kids Fun run
  • Summer Leadership Camp

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Janice O'Connor
Director of Public Relations
Mount Wachusett Community College
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