Observer Department: News
Knight is named
Nessex is now the name for the NECC mascot Our new and improved mascot was proudly named “Nessex” thanks to submissions from students, staff and alumni for the “Name The Knight” contest. After collecting all submissions from September 4-23, three final names were chosen by a panel of judges to…
NECC opens new study area
Students have a new place to find a quiet place to focus A new quiet student area is available for NECC students’ use. The area is in the second floor of the Behrakis One-Stop Student Service Center (Student Center). The space was once occupied by Academic Advising; which has since…
NECC helps students save
NECC students discuss the benefits of attending a Community College Every now and then you may hear others talk poorly about community college and maybe label it as a type of school people go to when they weren’t smart enough to get accepted into a four year college right away.…
Registration time arrives at NECC
The rush for classes in the Spring semester have begun in earnest It is now time for students to register for Spring 2018 classes at NECC. Online classes and winter intersessions are also open for registration. Spring semester starts Jan 21 and winter intersessions begins Jan 2 and end Jan…
Service dog info session at NECC
NEADS to give presentation on the value and service of assistance dogs Dogs are man’s best friend and can provide life changing services. An information session about NEADS and service dogs was held on November 14 in room SC 106 on the Haverhill campus. Kevin Lambert, an NECC alum and…
Late knight study sesh
Student Life event included extended hours for libraries, computer labs On Monday October 29th a late-night study session was held in the library, computer lab and in the second floor of the student center. The “Late Knight Study Sesh” was an event organized by the student life office. Stephanie Haskell…
Best buddies coming to NECC
There will be an information session about Best Buddies held on Tuesday October 30 from 12:30 till 1:30 in B-Building room 303 on the Haverhill Campus. Best Buddies is a non-profit organization that brings opportunities to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). According to their website, they are “the…
Volunteers sought to help with book
Professor Rich Padova is recruiting students to help with research, writing Northern Essex and UMass-Lowell history instructor Rich Padova is seeking NECC students who are interested in volunteering some of their time to assist in the research and writing of his third book, scheduled for release in 2020. Students will…
Students react to online classes
A new format of class is met with mixed results Many college students at some point encounter the opportunity to take an online college course. Online classes are offered at most colleges, including here at Northern Essex. A variety of online classes are offered including history, writing, math, etc. Online…
NECC partners with HC Media
Offering video field production class Experience is everything for a college student. The partnership between NECC and HC Media, give Communication majors that and more. Offering a video field production class and a chance to create a podcast that is professionally produced by the members at HC Media; the partnership…