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NECC Cabaret

NECC held its 24th Cabaret on April 5. The event featured performances by students from the music program at NECC. The event went from 7-9 p.m. and served refreshments as well. The event was put together by Professor Alisa Bucchiere who has hosted all 24 of the cabarets. The event…


Spring semester 2023 draws to an end

The spring college semester is always an exciting time of year, and nowhere is that more evident than at Northern Essex Community College (NECC). As the days grow longer and warmer, students and faculty alike are filled with a sense of anticipation as they prepare to wrap up the academic…


Panel focuses on book banning and intellectual freedom

On Wednesday April 12th Northern Essex Community College hosted a panel discussion about book banning and intellectual freedom event that took place in Lecture Hall (A) in the Spurk building on the Haverhill campus. Students, faculty and staff were encouraged to come listen to a panel of hosts discuss their…


Enjoy more down time with more management time

We use time management skills in our everyday life. “Work smarter not harder”, said Krista Digloria at the Weekly Knight Workshop (WKW) hosted by Orientation Team Members, Tiffany Esmerio, Digloria, and Student Ambassador, Jordana Cepeda. The time to get organized workshop was held on April 4 on zoom at Northern…


Former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown visits NECC

On April 10, NECC students, faculty and staff were invited to join GOV101 in listening to former U.S. Senator and U.S. Ambassador Scott Brown speak in Lecture Hall A on the Haverhill Campus. Professor Richard Padova had some assistance from Liberal Arts Administrative Assistant Tammy Foster to get this event…


NECC veggies, SNAP outreach, cake, gratitude and 223,568 pounds later

The Community Resources area at Northern Essex Community College has partnered with Community Action Lawrence and Community Action Haverhill to have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) authorized outreach worker attend our next mobile food mart on Tuesday, April 25. Pick up your veggies and receive information on qualification for…


SMART meals available for free on campus

The NECC food programs are partnering with Food For Free, a wonderful organization dedicated to reducing food waste and supporting local meal programs, to bring students free microwavable meals. The meals they provide to us are frozen, pre-made meals from their “Heat-n-Eats” program, which aims to improve people’s access to…


Gaming and how it connects

Gaming is a common hobby in which many people enjoy to have as a pastime. However gaming can be done wherever you are and whoever you are with. Gaming has opened up a world where we are all connected and can create bonds that normally would not be able to…


PACE students enjoy workshops

PACE always has your best interests at heart and takes the lead during the week of Spring break by providing weeklong activities, opening with the annual NECC Student Success Conference. A leadership conference entitled “The Power of You,” was open to all NECC students. The conference opened with registration and…


‘Hot Topics’ event takes on ‘indoctrination’ in the classroom

Northern Essex faculty gathered for a Hot Topics event hosted by President Glenn on Monday, Feb. 27 to discuss ideological indoctrination in the classrooms of schools across the United States. The Center for Professional Development welcomed administration and staff in room C209 to discuss ideology in the classroom and the…