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Many students greet promise of warmer weather with joy
Despite the brutal reminder this week that we are still very much at the mercy of old man winter, NECC students have seen the recent warm spell as a prelude to summer nights of light mischief with the windows down and the AC blasting, and days where one physically needs ice cream to make it … Continue reading Many students greet promise of warmer weather with joy → Read More
Judge Jack Lu visits NECC
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Judge Jack Lu
State’s Sentencing Commission chair shares insight into criminal justice issues No matter what academic path students follow during their time at NECC, there are just some things that all students should be aware of. With the help of Professor Stephen Russell and Judge Jack Lu, students gain a better understanding of the Massachusetts criminal justice … Continue reading ... Read More
Yoga-to try it
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Cameron beginning her yoga session
NECC starts monthly yoga sessions Not only is Amy Cameron the Academic Preparation and ESL coordinator at Northern Essex, but she also teaches yoga. Karen Hruska was the coordinator of the event that happened Feb. 27. A yoga session was held at The Hub in the student center, and was open to all faculty, students … Continue reading Yoga-to try it → Read More
A look into Lucky’s
Food vendor came to NECC in August 2018 Lucky’s Pizza and Pasta at the Haverhill campus offers a wide variety of food and beverage options for students and staff. Open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lucky’s is located on the first floor in the C Building, room C-111. Lucky’s came to … Continue reading A look into Lucky’s → Read More
NECC fights food insecurity
Multiple initiatives hope to help students Northern Essex Community College has taken initiatives this spring semester in hopes of reducing “food insecurity” among their students. Along with the “monthly mobile farmers market” which allows students to get free and fresh produce, they also offer “pop-up” stations throughout campus that will allow students to go and … Con... Read More
Feathered friends
Photo by Shayra Castillo
A student listens to an owl’s heartbeat during a field trip to the Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick, Maine.
NECC students visit Center for Wildlife in Maine On Friday January 25 Professor Sarah Courchesne took seven students to the Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick in York, Maine, on Jan. 25. Monica Keo, 27, Biology major was among the students that attended the trip for the first time. Keo says the drive up to Maine was well … Continue reading Feathered friends → Read More
Freshmen take on finals
Students speak about their first finals week This year, Northern Essex has made an effort to engage its students and find helpful and accessible ways for them to study. Advertisements for the “Late Knight Study Session” were posted all over campus as well as advertised by professors and emailed to students. Not only does this … Continue reading Freshmen take on finals &r... Read More
Padova’s presidential project
Professor elaborates on his upcoming book Northern Essex’ very own, Professor Richard Padova is publishing his thrd book in 13 years, and has recruited a handful of NECC students to help him write it. Padova says ,“My book will be about men and women who have unsuccessfully sought the presidency of the United States.” Katherine … Continue reading Padova’s presidential pr... Read More
Study public speaking in Greece
New class trip offered to NECC students The International studies office has created a new study abroad trip opportunity to Greece, for students at NECC. The trip will have a 14-day span: starting from May 24 to June 14 of 2019. The Study abroad trip will enable students the opportunity to hike the Mycenaean Ruins, … Continue reading Study public speaking in Greece &rarr... Read More
Connection on campus
Neec is looking to expand its online courses Students say online classes are the future of schooling. Flexibility and a straightforward course schedule is the main draw for many NECC students. And there’s nothing better than learning in your pajamas. Many students like a mix of both on campus and online classes. Sophia Marcus, communications … Continue reading Connecti... Read More