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Are you an NECC student, alum, faculty or staff? Do you have photos of you and your friends and classmates around campus? A snap shot by the beautiful murial in the Dimitry Building or a gorgeous pic of the fall foliage on the Haverhill campus? Photos can be shared on…
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NECC IT Services reminds students to be “extra diligent” when reviewing emails. In a recent email they shared that there has been an increase in phishing attacks on the college. Everyone is asked to ignore unexpected emails or those requesting sensitive information. If in doubt reach out to phishing@necc.mass.edu.
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NECC Knights media day Knight’s basketball player’s hair style has become a viral sensation. Even ESPN’s SportsCenter has shared shots of the player and his do with their 26.37 million Instagram followers, dubbing Matthew D’Amato the “Mullet Mamba” in the process.
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On Wednesday November 3, 2021 the NECC Knights men’s basketball team had their home opener against UMaine- Augusta. The players were practicing their shot before the game. I was there a hour early before tip off and both teams were already practicing. Even though this was their first game of the…
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Professor Stephen Slaner will debate Professor Andrew Morse on the new treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 12:30 p.m. The professors will examine the topic of whether the United States should ratify the treaty. The debate will be moderated by SDS Vice President Andrew Venditti. The debate will…
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The NECC Women’s Volleyball team were looking to become Region 21 champion for the first time since 2018. In the semifinals they hosted number 4 seed Holyoke Community College on Oct. 23. The Knights won the semifinals by shutting out the number 4 seed in three sets. Set one 25-18,…
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On Friday, Nov. 5, the Northern Essex Community College theater department, “held an outdoor performance of the play “Tiny Beautiful Things.” This was a special performance for staff members and students to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the college, the 50th anniversary of the Haverhill campus, and the 30th anniversary of the Dimitry Building in Lawrence. A lighting display of the number 60 in honor of the college’s anniversary. The play is based on the memoir by “Wild” author Cheryl Strayed and was adapted to stage by Nia Vardalos of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” fame. Strayed, played by award-winning actress and current NECC student Gwynnethe Glickman, writes for an advice column under the alias “Sugar.” Throughout the play, she attempts to help those who…
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One of the new signs at the Haverhill campus commemorating its 50th year at the current location. Northern Essex Community College is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. It is also the 50th anniversary of the Haverhill Campus and the 30th anniversary of the Dimitry Buidling in Lawrence. NECC has come a long way from its first years at Greenleaf Elementary School in Bradford which was repurposed to accommodate its first graduating class of 181college students. The 142 men and 39 women, ages 18-19 were taught by five full-time faculty and eight part-time faculty. Students chose from six associate degrees: Liberal Arts, General Liberal Arts, Business Management, Accounting, Secretarial, and Electronics Technology. Today NECC consists of a sprawling rural campus in Haverhill as well as…
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COVID-19 vaccine flyer in the Spurk Building at the Haverhill campus. On Sept. 20, the 15 community colleges in Massachusetts announced that there will be a vaccine requirement for students, faculty and staff starting in January 2022. Students who are not vaccinated will be able to take online courses. Read the full announcement here: https://www.necc.mass.edu/current-students/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/home/COVID_Statement_from_Presidents-092021.pdf NECC will hold a two free vaccine clinics this in October. The first clinic will be held in the Dimitry Building lobby on the Lawrence campus on Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. The second clinic will be held in Haverhill on Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to noon in the D Building lobby. The Observer is interested in hearing your thoughts about this requirement. Get in touch…
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