Campus Life
Meet the instructors of NECC
Dave Rattigan, an instructor with the English department here at NECC says he thinks he has a “portfolio career.” In addition to teaching, he’s also a news correspondent for The Boston Globe (and formerly for People magazine), and works a full schedule as a stand-up comedian (his CD played on Sirius Satellite Radio, among other … Continue reading Meet the instructors of ... Read More
Transfer day at NECC offers options
Northern Essex hosted an event for students to see some of the colleges they’re given the opportunity to transfer to. On October 12, from 11a.m to 1 p.m. on the Haverhill Campus, colleges set up tables to give students the opportunity to approach each desk as they please and find out information about each school. … Continue reading Transfer day at NECC offers options &r... Read More
Opinion: Lawrence campus offers better food
By Carly Colombo Correspondent A small counter sits in the Dimitri building atrium selling food and drinks to students. The counter is known as Napolitana, and serves as the main food vendor for the Lawrence campus as well as the building across the street next to the bookstore. What many students do not know, is … Continue reading Opinion: Lawrence campus offers better ... Read More
African students hold fashion show
Cleo Brigham
NECC student Tracy Mukami wore her traditional garb for the fashion show
By: Cleo Brigham Staff Writer On Wednesday, April 20, the African Students Club held an African attire fashion show in Spurk’s Hawrylciw Theater. In addition to the many items of traditional clothing modeled, club member Ercania sang a Haitian song. The club was also joined by former NECC professor Jane Thiefels. In addition to previously … Continue reading African stude... Read More
MedFlight lands on campus
Chad Gorham
A MedFlight landed on the Haverhill campus to carry an injured motorist to the hospital after a car accident on nearby I495
After a serious car accident on Interstate 495 on Wednesday, April 20, a MedFlight helicopter was forced to land on the NECC’s sports fields to meet an ambulance which was carrying a seriously injured person. As the ambulances and fire engines began to arrive on campus, nobody blinked an eye, but then a loud roaring … Continue reading MedFlight lands on campus → Read More
Opinion: Lawrence campus offers better food
A small counter sits in the Dimitri building atrium selling food and drinks to students. The counter is known as Napolitana, and serves as the main food vendor for the Lawrence campus as well as the building acro Read More
Student leadership retreat meets
Student leaders from NECC attended a Massachusetts Higher Education Student Leadership Retreat at Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, MA. The leadership retreat began in 2002, after a task force took two years to see how they could improve the quality of student life on all campuses across the state. After the two years were complete, … Continue reading Student lead... Read More
NECC Students volunteer at Lazarus House
When spring break comes, students at NECC are looking for something productive to do. One of the ways they can do that is through the school’s Safe Spring Break activities. This year NECC offered students the opportunity to work in different shelters around the Merrimack Valley. Karla Marte, a Business Transfer student, and Ray Florent, … Continue reading NECC Students v... Read More
Seasonal celebration a success
The annual Seasonal Celebration was held on the Haverhill campus on Wednesday, Dec. 9. The Seasonal Celebration is a get-together to commemorate the different holidays that happen in the month of December such as Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. The festivities are enjoyed by many of the faculty, staff, students and their children. Many volunteers helped … Continue readi... Read More
Relieve stress with fun and games
With the end of the semester nearing and stress levels rising among students, the Sports and Fitness Center has some events to help you relieve stress. In the coming week there will be three tournaments going on to help relieve some of the stress. The first event will take place on Friday, Dec. 4, from … Continue reading Relieve stress with fun and games → Read More