Observer Department: Campus Life

7th Stage: A student brand

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A small sketch can become the beginning of your very own brand if executed properly. NECC student Wilfred Acosta is a prime example of that.  Wilfred Acosta took an idea and transformed it into much more. In 2016-2017 Acosta came up with his brand ‘7th Stage’. The name, Acosta stated,…

Minds with purpose: Student shares passion for helping others connect

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In his first semester at NECC, business transfer major Jeurys Santiago attended a “Lunch and Learn” event, part of a series put on by the Center for Business and Accounting, and he became inspired by fellow student Daniel Keating’s presentation. Keating sparked a flame in Santiago when he presented the…

Speech-A-Palooza: The show must go on

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In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, Northern Essex Community College’s Principles of Public Relations class has concluded that the sixth annual public speaking event, Speech-A-Palooza, will be held completely virtually over three days from April 22 through April 24 on social media platforms including Facebook and YouTube. The Principles of…

Speechapalooza

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A free speech forum for students by students Northern Essex Community College’s annual Speechapalooza was held April 23, 2019. The event ran from 12:30 to 2:30 in Lecture Hall A and it was fully stocked with free pizza, snacks and water. Since its debut in 2015, this event celebrates student…

Job Fair draws interest

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As you all may be aware, NECC hosts job fairs in the Spurk building throughout the year. The job fairs consist of many different part time and full time positions offered to students at NECC.  There is no specific dates when this job fair takes place but all students are…

The student as a teacher

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Business major shares research on organizational analysis After taking an online course on organizational analysis, Northern Essex Community College business transfer major Daniel Keating became fascinated with the topic.  That fascination led to additional research and a presentation which he will share on Wednesday, April 17 at noon in the…

Gaming with the Government

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Student Government connects with community through video games The Student Government Association (SGA) holds ‘Gaming with the Government’ from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday in the Student Success Center (SC213).  Students and faculty are invited to join the student government in a variety of different video games.  SGA…

Farmers Market continues to please

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Free, fresh produce is available for NECC students, faculty, staff once a month A crowd of students, faculty and staff gathered for February’s Farmers Market to get fresh beets, cantaloupe, strawberries and more; all free of charge. In total, more than 6,000 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables were delivered…

Courageous conversations

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Student Life hosts series of events to spur dialogue about social issues The Student Life Department held its first event of Courageous Conversations on Feb 20 at the Riverwalk Campus to celebrate World Day of Social Justice.  Courageous Conversations is a three part event taking place throughout the spring semester…

LGBTQ Holocaust Remembrance

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The Gender & Sexuality Alliance present crucial lost history to NECC International Holocaust Remembrance Day was celebrated on Sunday, Jan 27 this year, commemorating those who lost their lives during the Holocaust in World War II.  This year the Gender and Sexuality Alliance club at NECC presented their own take on…