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CommUniverCity at Lynn, a unique and highly collaborative venture aimed at maximizing the potential of the residents of Lynn by bringing together different sectors: the community, educators and the regional labor market.
50th Anniversary Happenings Our Future’s
Partners and collaborators with North Shore Community College include the City of Lynn, the North Shore Workforce Investment Board, Salem State University, the school district of Lynn, Lynn Community Health Center and State Senator Thomas McGee. In November, NSCC hosted a summit at the Lynn campus attended by 150 community members, including representatives from the partner organizations to introduce the concept and objectives and begin planning.
So Bright, We’ve Gotta Wear Shades! JUST AFTER LABOR DAY,
North Shore Community College faculty and staff gathered for the college’s academic year kick-off meeting. This year marked the start of our yearlong 50th anniversary celebration and the annual meeting reflected high energy and a celebratory feel. Sunglasses and vibrant yellow t-shirts with the saying “Our Future’s So Bright, We’ve Gotta Wear Shades!” set the tone and college personnel led by
The goals of this urban education workforce development collaboration are to provide effective and affordable education pathways from prePresident Patricia Gentile ended the event with a school to graduate universities and into the group photo in the shape of “50” on the east lawn workforce, to closely link education with careers of the Lynn campus. of the future, and to nurture the urban quality The theme for NSCC’s 50th Anniversary is of life for residents and employers in the City of “50 Years of Student Success: Our Legacy, Your Lynn and beyond. For more information about the Future.” Anniversary events began in the fall and CommUniverCity at Lynn, contact Jill Thornton at will continue throughout this milestone year as jthornto@northshore.edu or we celebrate how far we have come and look with 978-593-6722 ext. 2103 excitement toward the future. If you have an idea or request for an alumni event, please let us know!
Take a stroll down memory lane Check out NSCC’s online 50th anniversary tribute area at www.northshore.edu/50th. From a timeline of historical events to fun photos from the early days, take a look at how things have changed. If you’d like to share your old campus pics, post a note or a treasured memory, we’d love to hear from you, see the “Share Your Memories” link online. The 50th anniversary web page has lots of fun throwback photos, including this one below of NSCC’s Buccaneers in 1968. The ’68
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team was the first official NSCC hockey team and they were a powerhouse, ending their first season with a winning record of 5-2-1. A group of NSCC hockey alumni got together recently to catch up after so many years and had such a great time we are already planning to do it again soon! If you’d like to plan a reunion, let us help. Contact Alumni Coordinator Sandra Rochon at srochon@northshore.edu or 978-762-4000, ext. 5481.
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2014 Inauguration IN THE YEAR SINCE DR. PATRICIA GENTILE began her presidency at North Shore Community College, she has had a schedule packed with events, meetings, partnerships and initiatives. On January 1, 2014, she began as the fourth president in the 50-year history of North Shore Community College, and the first female president. The formal inauguration swearing-in ceremony took place at the Lynn campus on September 19, 2014. In addition to students, faculty, staff, family and friends, the event was attended by Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo, Senator Thomas McGee, Commissioner of Higher Education Richard Freeland, NSCC Student Trustee Sean Reid, and Foundation Board President Joseph Riley, who each offered warm congratulations to President Gentile.
L-R, pictured at the inauguration: Dr. Charles Desmond, chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education; Dr. Patricia Gentile, President, North Shore Community College; Richard Yagjian, chair of the North Shore Community College Board of Trustees. NSCC students and staff led a flash mob at the conclusion of the inauguration, dancing out of the Lynn gym to CELEBRATE!
33RD FORUM ON President Gentile’s inauguration ceremony was attended by her predecessors, NSCC Presidents Emeriti George Traicoff, left, and Wayne Burton, right, who were there to congratulate her and wish her well.
HERE WE GROW AGAIN!
NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE held its 33rd Forum on Tolerance this fall, exploring the topic of homelessness as a social justice issue. This free event spanned two days, with a variety of speakers and presentations at both Lynn and Danvers campus locations and included panel discussions led by professionals who work with the homeless as they explored causes of homelessness, resources available and efforts to address the needs of the homeless. One of the panelists was NSCC graduate Peggy Andreas
THE LYNN CAMPUS
rience so students can earn certificate or of North Shore associate degree credits online; and Community College will be getting a long-awaited expansion soon with a new · President’s Office and Board of Trustees addition to the Thomas W. McGee Building meeting room to establish leadership preson Broad Street. The addition will house ence on the Lynn campus. four primary functions: The Lynn expansion project will include · S tudent Success Center – “one-stop shop- ten new classrooms featuring leading-edge ping” for enrollment, registration, technology, along with 2,300 square feet financial services and counseling; of student study space to foster collabora · Center for Alternative Studies and Academic tion and teamwork. While the construction Assessment – teaching and learning and outfitting of this expansion project has resources, placement testing, credit for been approved by the state, it is not fully experience evaluation and a wide variety funded. Therefore, naming opportunities of academic programs that promote will be available for donors interested in lifelong learning and broaden educa- providing needed support for equipment tional opportunities for prospective and and furnishings in the new addition. For more information on naming opportunienrolled students; · Instructional Technology and Distance Learning ties and ways to help support this project, Capabilities – will offer a spectrum of contact Tatiana Espinal, Director of Develcourse-related technology services to opment at tespinal@northshore.edu or 978 support and enhance the academic expe- 739-5527. Artist conception of the Lynn Campus expansion. Looking from Broad street.
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HOLDS FALL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISING EVENT IN OCTOBER THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION held an event at Alfalfa Farm Winery in Topsfield to welcome new president Dr. Patricia Gentile to the college and kick-off NSCC’s 50th anniversary year. President Gentile met many grads from different years and offered thanks for their support. She stated, “You are all the reasons why North Shore Community College has grown over the past five decades and why this college is such a strong and meaningful asset in the North Shore community. I am so proud to join you in celebrating NSCC’s 50th Anniversary – our legacy, your future!” The fall event at beautiful Alfalfa Farm featured music by O’Carolan Etc, an Irish music trio that includes flutist and NSCC alum Cindy McIntyre. Attendees enjoyed food, music, raffles and the opportunity to meet the new president and connect with one another while raising funds for alumni scholarships. This was the Alumni Association’s second event at the scenic
NSCC Alumni Association Board members are pictured above with President Gentile at the October scholarship event. Pictured L-R: Donna Rosato ‘03, Lesley Peters ‘97, Bob Murphy ‘99, Luz Garay ‘08, Nancy Barker ‘10, NSCC President Patricia Gentile, Bob Kohn ‘79, Gerard “Sully” Sullivan ‘97, Julie Howland ‘91 and Alumni Coordinator Sandy Rochon.
landmark Alfalfa Farm Winery, which is owned by NSCC Professor Richard Adelman and family. Thanks to all who participated in making this event a success. For those who missed it, we hope to see you at the next one!
TOLERANCE EXAMINES HOMELESSNESS ’85, who received the North Shore Community College Distinguished Alumnus Award at last year’s commencement for her inspiring work with the homeless. Peggy described her role as a Family Team Nurse and her work with the Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program, and along with other panelists, discussed what can be done to help this population. Program events also included a screening of the documentary short No Place Like Home, which focused on youth homelessness in the Boston area and a local youth drop-in center. Personal stories from people who are or have been
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homeless themselves added a personal touch, as well as a face and perspective, to this important social issue.
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HONOR VETERANS NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY College held a Veterans Day luncheon in November hosting NSCC student, alumni and faculty veterans, as well as veterans from the community, to thank them for their service. Almost 100 guests were treated to lunch at the Danvers campus, where our current student vets had the opportunity to mingle with veterans of all ages from all branches of military service. Among the attendees was Hardy Prince who served as a Navy fighter pilot in World War II. Hardy is pictured below at the luncheon where, as is customary, the oldest and youngest veterans in attendance cut the cake. Hardy, 95-years-old, is joined by student veteran Tyler Simpson, 22, who is in NSCC’s Fire Protection & Safety Technology program. Larry Warner, pictured below, was a guest speaker at the event. The Vietnam vet shared his experiences and encouraged students in the audience to “keep going to school as long as you are able. I had a wonderful life and career and that wouldn’t have been true without education.”
North Shore Community College regularly sponsors Forum on Tolerance programs free of charge and open to the public. The Forums cover a wide variety of social justice issues with the goal of embracing diversity, teaching tolerance and supporting a learning environment. For more information about the Forums on Tolerance visit www.northshore.edu/tolerance.
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NSCC Receives FOURTH NATIONAL MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOL DESIGNATION NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY College has received its fourth consecutive designation as a Military Friendly School by national organization Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning to civilian life. The designation honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools which are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members and veterans as students. “This coveted designation very publicly illustrates NSCC’s commitment to serving veterans and their families,” said NSCC President Patricia Gentile. “NSCC has a long tradition of providing education and training to veterans and current members of the armed forces who are seeking to learn new skills and translate experience in the military to civilian life. We are committed to providing the highest quality services, resources and programs to meet the unique needs of this vital and growing student population,” she said. Alumni News — Spring 2015
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