Campus Life
Welcoming the reopening of the MFA
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May 2019 (pictured from left to right) Michael Hearn, director of libraries, three NECC art students, Marc Mannheimer, art faculty, and Susan Leonardi, librarian: attending a “thank you” celebration with the Pozen’s at the M.F.A.
The Museum of Fine Arts has always been a place for people of all ages to gather and dive into their vast collections of paintings, photographs, fashion pieces, short films and the occasional live performance arts. With the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic putting everything that required people’s physical attention on hold, the social gathering … Continue reading We... Read More
Students and faculty reflect on a remote semester
Going all the way back to March, students nationwide have had to master the art of online classes. Fast forward to present day this is still the case and it doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon. Many local schools have opted for completely online or hybrid for the time being. Northern EssexCommunity College has … Continue reading Students and faculty reflect on a rem... Read More
Students reflect on loss of on campus experience
Not much has changed since March of 2020. NECC students remain inside, learning through the screens of their laptops. The only thing that is different is the question of what could have been. Claudia Sanchez, 21, an elementary education major, shares her reaction to the news of online learning. “I was excited, I thought online … Continue reading Students reflect on loss ... Read More
Parenting through a pandemic: NECC offers support group to caregivers
As any community college, Northern Essex has its fair share of students with diverse needs and various non-school commitments. Now, thanks to a new student interest group, busy moms and caregivers will have a place to unwind on campus every Thursday, (when the campus was open from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on the Lawrence campus in … Continue reading Parenting through a pan... Read More
Is isolation introvert heaven?
Patricia Gosselin and her dog
You enjoy spending time alone? Check. You’d rather spend time with one close friend than with a crowd? Check. You prefer calm, mildly stimulating environments rather than loud, rowdy ones? Check. After several conclusive internet quizzes, endless field research conducted by myself, and constant comparisons between myself and others, I’ve come to realize that even … Conti... Read More
7th Stage: A student brand
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A sketch of Wilfred Acosta’s 7th Stage design.
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, is inspired by the seventh … Continue reading 7th Stage: A student brand → Read More
Minds with purpose: Student shares passion for helping others connect
Patty Gosselin, Campus Life Editor
Jeurys Santiago
In his first semester at NECC, business transfer major Jeurys Santiago attended a “Lunch and Learn” event, and he became inspired by fellow student Daniel Keating’s presentation Read More
Speech-A-Palooza: The show must go on
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 Public Relations class had been ... Read More
Speechapalooza
Photos by Aaron Lehner
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 speakers involved in Public Speaking … Continue reading Speechapalooza → Read More
Job Fair draws interest
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 sent an email in advance … Continue reading Job Fair draws interest → Read More