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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…
NECC student skiing trip offered
Interested in hitting the slopes? The NECC athletics and recreation are organizing a skiing trip to Gunstock Mountain in Gilford, NH. Interested students must apply by March 3 at the Athletic center desk. The ticket price is $27 per student (if the student is under the age of 23). Costs include a van ride…
PACE wants you
This story is to highlight one of the many different programs here at Northern Essex. In the event that you are unaware of this program this article will introduce, if not inform you of the many things that the program offers. In case you are not familiar with the name,…
Amnesty International Club and Students for a Democratic Society Club recently came together and are planning a presentation centered around NECC students and their immigration backgrounds. Whether the students themselves are immigrants or their parents or grandparents are immigrants, anyone with some sort of immigration background will be allowed to…
Re-Uknighted: Student Life fair highlights clubs, organizations
On February 8th 2023, NECC hosted a Re-UKnighted Involvement Fair to help students get involved with different clubs and organizations. The event was organized by Student Life and was designed to help students find new ways to excel through their own personal needs and interests. Tables decorated with the theme…
NECC Basketball program running item donation drive to aid Turkey and Syria earthquake victims
Basketball head coach, Darren Stratton has announced that he is partnering with the Free-range market in Medford to join relief efforts for citizens effected by the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria last week. Donations can be dropped off at the fitness center between 8:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M this week until…
