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Learning with Zoom
Since the start of pandemic, we have all been trying to gather ourselves and figure out what our new “normal” is. As far as educational purposes go, schools and universities had to think of a way for their students to continue their education virtually. This is when the software Zoom came around and took over … Continue reading Learning with Zoom → Read More
PACE hosts virtual awards night
The most awaiting and cheering time has come for every PACE Program participant at NECC – the special night for the Annual Pace Awards and Alumni Success Panel. The event celebrates and recognizes outstanding individuals who were chosen for PACE Program awards this year, and was held on Thursday April 21, 2021. It was a … Continue reading PACE hosts virtual awards... Read More
The ongoing genocide in China
In the Xinjiang province in the People’s Republic of China there is genocide going on and its being perpetrated by the government. The target of this ongoing crime against humanity is the Uighurs who are a Turkic ethnic minority that live in the province which is located in the Northwestern part of the People’s Republic … Continue reading The ongoing genocide in China &r... Read More
The ups and downs of online learning
It has been a full year since Northern Essex Community College made the shift towards online learning to fit the regulations of Covid-19. Even though there has always been an option to participate in virtual classes, this is an entire new take on the idea. There are zoom meetings, and some professors even offer a … Continue reading The ups and downs of online learning &r... Read More
Speechapalooza 2021: Coming to a screen near you
Northern Essex Community College’s 7th annual Speechapalooza event will be held virtually for the second year in a row due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. It will be held over a span of three days, April 30, May 1, and May 2 on YouTube @ https://youtu.be/3x4ccIZPVJk. Speechapalooza was created in 2015 and sponsored by NECC’s … Continue reading Speechapalooza 2021: C... Read More
Students react to NH’s mask mandate being lifted, NECC officials share school’s plans for fall
As of April 15, New Hampshire no longer mandates that residents wear masks in public places. While the state has lifted the mandate, NH Governor Chris Sununu said he still encourages people to wear a mask. “A state mandate does not have to be in place for us to know that wearing face covering when … Continue reading Students react to NH’s mask mandate being lifted,... Read More
PACE progam hosts virtual registraton event
The most unforgettable and exciting time of the year is here, the start of the Summer and Fall registration at NECC. The PACE Program held a virtual event for advance registration on April 5, online via Zoom meeting, Program staff were there, available to help students chose classes. Staff met with each student indvidually with … Continue reading PACE progam hosts virtu... Read More
The new normal: How remote learning is impacting students’ well-being
A year into the coronavirus pandemic many individuals are still facing significant struggles. The pandemic has had a huge impact on the way college students learn, forcing them to transition from a traditional in-person learning style to a virtual method of learning through a computer screen with limited interaction. This “new normal” is especially … Continue reading ... Read More
Coping with quarantine: Students try to persevere despite pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says, “Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and … Continue reading Co... Read More
Navigating nursing home woes: How a vulnerable population is affected by the coronavirus pandemic
Many families with members in nursing homes have been severely impacted by the pandemic. “The impact the pandemic has had on residents in the nursing homes that suffer from Alzheimer’s and dementia has been great,” says Laura Tanguay of Lowell, Massachusetts. Tanguay worries a lot about the state of her 88-year-old dad that she has not been able to take out of the nursing f... Read More