Nscc fall 2011 alumni news

Fall 2011 Published by the Alumni Office at North Shore Community College

New Health Professions & Student Services Building to Open October 17 State’s First Zero Net Energy Building on NSCC’s Danvers Campus

Alumni Association Holding Alumni & Friends Social October 21 Over 87 percent of North Shore Community College graduates live and work on the North Shore. The college is hoping that many of you will join fellow NSCC alumni and friends at the NSCC Alumni Association’s Alumni & Friends Social on Friday, October 21.

The evening promises to be a great way to network, catch up with old friends, take a walk down memory lane or just enjoy a fun night out. The social will be held at the Hilltop Steak House, Route 1, Saugus, MA from 7 to 11 p.m. and will feature dining, dancing, raffles, and more. NSCC friends, faculty and staff both current and retired, and graduates of all years and all programs are invited to attend.

Tickets are $30 and may be purchased online at www.northshore.edu/giving or by contacting the Alumni Office at 978-762-4000, x5481. All proceeds will help support NSCC Alumni Scholarships.

“We know from the many interactions we have with alumni how deeply they value their time at NSCC. We know that people are busy, but in today’s society networking is more important than ever. We hope that this event will prompt all NSCC grads, or anyone with a previous connection with the college, to come together for one night to enjoy each other’s company as well as assist the college in supporting new students through scholarships. It’s an easy, yet great way, to give back,” said Sandy Rochon, alumni coordinator.

Solicitation is underway for donations to be raffled and used as door prizes the night of the event. Alumni are encouraged to take advantage of free visibility and promotion by donating items or services. Those interested or needing additional information should contact Sandy Rochon at srochon@ northshore.edu or the number above.

We hope to see you there … plan to come and bring a fellow NSCC grad or two with you!

October

is a month of celebration!

When it opens this fall, North Shore Community College’s new Health Professions and Student Services building will be the first state-owned “zero net energy” building in Massachusetts and a prototype of green design that will be used to prepare students with cutting-edge skills for growing health care professions.

The $32 million, 58,000 square foot, three-story project, will save as much energy as it uses through geothermal heating and cooling, solar panels, and smart lighting controls. Zero net energy is a term used to describe a building that is optimally efficient, and over the course of a year, generates energy onsite, using clean renewable resources, in a quantity equal to or greater than the total amount of energy consumed onsite. The building will also meet the requirements of a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Gold certified building.

The new building, which will also serve as a teaching tool for sustainability, has a green design that will feature LED lighting, Energy Star equipment, and smart lighting and controls. The facility will utilize conservation technology and efficiency measures including photovoltaic energy production and the building will benefit from a “green” roof covered in vegetation, “gray” water runoff recovery and solar heat.

Other integrated design components include a south-facing horizontal design; chilled beams to provide air conditioning; LED occupancy sensors; solar sun shades and light shelves; and natural ventilation. The building will utilize onsite clean energy technologies, including a 50-well geothermal closed-loop system and 340 kW of solar panels on the roof and in the parking lot. Other “green” design features include low-flow fixtures, permeable pavement, and native plant landscaping.

The facility will enable the college to consolidate its health programs, offer cutting-edge health and science education within specially designed space to train students using the latest in state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Each health discipline will have its own dedicated practice lab and teaching space and will share hands-on simulation suites and control rooms. This cutting-edge equipment will allow the college to graduate exquisitely prepared students ready to fill real and growing demand for allied health positions.

The new facility will also consolidate NSCC’s Student Enrollment Services offices which, when combined, welcome an estimated 15,000 people every year.

NSCC President Wayne Burton notes, “The new building is the final step in the comprehensive incorporation and integration of environmentally sound practices and programs across the college, from curriculum to energy saving measures. Everyone on the campus is eagerly awaiting the day that the building opens and the implementation of these principles begins in an entirely new way.” 

NSCC’S new Health Professions & Student Services Building opens on the Danvers Campus this fall. The new facility is a prototype of green design and the state’s first zero net energy building.

“Sustainability” Theme of Two Fall Fairs In keeping with North Shore Community College’s commitment to sustainability, green initiatives and being a good environmental steward, the college will host two Sustainability Fairs this fall, one in Lynn and one on its Danvers campus. Both fairs are free and open to the public and promise to offer an enjoyable mix of educational and entertainment opportunities.

Food, Fitness and Healthy Living will be the theme of the October 12 fair in Lynn, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This fair will promote local organic food, build awareness of where food comes from, and examine the direct connection between food and healthy bodies. For more information contact Diana Kerry, dkerry@northshore.edu or 781-593-6722, x2105.

The Saturday, October 22 fair in Danvers will have Renewable Energy Technology as its theme. This 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. fair will feature a Farmer’s Market, tours of the college’s new Health Professions & Student Services Building – the Commonwealth’s first Zero Net Energy building – exhibits, and activities for the kids. For more information contact Barbara Ikalainen, bikalain01@northshore.edu or 978-762-4000, x5560 “NSCC is pleased to be on the cutting edge of the green movement in Massachusetts. It dovetails perfectly with our internal culture and commitment to create an environmentally sound, economically viable, and socially responsible future by advocating the study of sustainability and the application of green principles such as conservation, environmental justice, and green education in our college, communities, and individual lives,” said NSCC President Wayne Burton.  NSCC’s Fall 2011 Sustainability Fairs will explore the components of sustainable living, including local food sourcing, nutrition and fitness, building community awareness, and energy-efficiency technologies.

Congratulations Class of 2011!

Left to right: Commencement Speaker and Nobel Laureate Dr. Peter Diamond, his son Matthew Diamond, 2011 graduate of the Occupational Therapy program and North Shore Community College President Dr. Wayne Burton.

Student Speaker David Antin ’11 (left) shares a laugh at the podium with NSCC President Wayne Burton.

NSCC’s May commencement was our 45th graduation ceremony, where more than 1,000 associate degrees and credit certificates were conferred and celebrated.

The commencement address was delivered by Nobel Laureate Dr. Peter Diamond, pictured above. Dr. Diamond is an Institute Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His prize-winning work in economic science, as well as optimal taxation, and his widely used macroeconomic model which was built for analyzing the effect of the public debt on the economy has made him one of the world’s leading economists. Dr. Diamond’s son, Matthew Diamond, was a part of the Class of 2011, graduating from NSCC’s occupational therapy program.

Dr. Richard Freeland, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Higher Education delivered greetings from Governor Patrick and the DHE.

Maryanne Atkinson ’89 is presented with the 2011 Distinguished Alumnus Award.

The student speaker was David Antin of Marblehead, who graduated with honors from the liberal arts program. David described returning to school at age 51 for a career change as a fantastic, important and life changing experience, second only to the birth of his children. The recipient of an NSCC Alumni Association Scholarship, Antin plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in social work and counseling at Salem State University.

Maryanne Atkinson, NSCC Dean of Health Professions, was presented with this year’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. Maryanne graduated from NSCC in 1989. She continued her education, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees while working and is currently a doctoral candidate in Higher Education Administration at Northeastern University. Maryanne has dedicated her career to NSCC, working here as a teacher as well as in several other positions before becoming a dean. 

Bullying and Autism Headline NSCC Forums on Tolerance

Enjoy fine dining, civic engagement and entertainment while making a difference for NSCC students. Investing in a Sustainable North Shore Gala & Online Auction will be held at the Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown, MA, on October 6th.

Fall Gala Seeks to Raise $40,000 for NSCC Students With the goal of raising $40,000 for student scholarships, equipment for health programs and its Believe in Lynn initiative, North Shore Community College and the NSCC Foundation will hold an Investing in a Sustainable North Shore Gala on October 6 at the Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown.

The 6–9 p.m. event will feature food, entertainment by pianist Phil Porter and the Salem Theatre Company and silent and live auctions. Specifically, funds raised will support: student scholarships; equipment for the health programs, including state of the art radiologic technology equipment and simulation suites to be housed in NSCC’s new Health Professions & Student Services Building on its Danvers Campus; and programs and projects comprised under NSCC’s Believe in Lynn Initiative. The Believe in Lynn initiative supports: scholarships for Lynn youth and other Lynn residents who are transitioning to NSCC; college readiness programs with Lynn schools to prepare students for college level courses; community programming through NSCC’s Public Policy Institute; workforce development partnerships with Lynn businesses; and the expansion of NSCC’s Lynn campus.

We hope you will plan on attending the event or take advantage of the online auction.

Here’s how you can participate: • Attend the event! Purchase tickets at www.northshore.edu/giving • Donate an auction item • Bid online – Go to www.biddingforgood.com beginning September 22. Place your bid for fabulous auction items including certificates to great restaurants, sports memorabilia and events and activities for families and friends.

For more information contact Tatiana Burgos-Espinal, Director of Development at 978-739-5527 or tespinal@northshore.edu 

If you missed NSCC’s last Forum on Tolerance, held in the spring of 2011, you missed a powerful and moving presentation on bullying. The presentation entitled “See It For What It Is” featured a panel of speakers discussing the many forms and victims of bullying, sharing their experiences and offering suggestions to combat this problem that affects so many. Presenters included NSCC Academic Counselor Jacqui DeLorenzo, pictured below with NSCC President Wayne Burton. Jacqui is the author of A Thread of Hope, her personal story of enduring bullying as a child. Sharing the podium with Jacqui was Derrek Shulman, Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League, Stacey Minchello, Director of the Lynn Council on Aging at Greater Lynn Senior Services, and teen activist and author, Brigitte Berman. Brigitte‘s middle school experience with being a victim of bullying led her to write the book Dory Witt’s Guide to Surviving Bullies. Currently in high school, Brigitte has become an activist and presenter, visiting and speaking at elementary, middle and high schools in an effort to address this problem and offer hope and empathy to kids who are affected by bullying.

The presentation is available for online viewing via the Alumni Facebook page, or if you prefer, contact Alumni Coordinator Sandy Rochon at srochon@northshore.edu to have the link emailed to you directly.  NSCC President Wayne Burton and Academic Counselor and author, Jacqui DeLorenzo, at NSCC’s 27th Annual Forum on Tolerance.

Save the Date!

NSCC’s 28th Forum on Tolerance “Weaving Autism into Our Social Fabric” will be on November 3rd from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lynn campus.

As always, these programs are free and open to the public – all are welcome to attend.

NSCC Foundation Awards More Than $145,000 in Scholarships The North Shore Community College Foundation recognized more than 185 students and awarded over $145,000 in scholarship assistance during the 2011 Scholarship Breakfast. In addition to already established scholarships, this year ten new scholarships were added. Joseph Riley, President of the NSCC Foundation offered congratulations to the students for their scholarship, community involvement and active college service.

The NSCC Foundation was established in 1985 to build necessary endowments through private fundraising to ensure quality and accessible education for students. The mission of the Foundation is to raise funds for technical assistance, facilities, cultural and educational programs, and to provide direct financial assistance through scholarships to academically distinguished NSCC students.

Since 1985, more than 2,700 students have received over $2 million dollars. Financial awards range from $750 to $1500. NSCC is grateful for the generosity of the individuals, organizations and businesses that make these scholarships possible for so many deserving students.

NSCC Grad “Pays It Forward”, Continues the Circle of Giving

Girish “Gary” Dang (left) is photographed with NSCC student Adam Arsenault, NSCC President Wayne Burton and Chairman of the NSCC Foundation Joe Riley at the May Scholarship Breakfast. Adam received the Sarika Dang Memorial Scholarship, established by Dang in memory of his sister. The annual breakfast at the Danversport Yacht Club brings scholarship recipients and donors together in an event that gets bigger every year.

In 2005, Girish “Gary” Dang was the student speaker at his North Shore Community College commencement. Gary graduated with honors from the challenging nursing program while also working a full-time and a part-time job, and juggling the responsibilities of being a husband and the father of two boys. Despite initial nervousness and apprehension, he excelled in the demanding program. He was a Dean’s list student, member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and made many friends. He received an NSCC Foundation merit scholarship which he remembers as being instrumental to his completing his degree, enabling him to make a successful career change. Gary works as a psychiatric RN at Melrose Wakefield Hospital, a job he loves because it allows him to “help patients and humanity. I also like the whole culture of the hospital which promotes nursing in a big way, and makes you feel like what you are doing is worthwhile.”

This year, Gary established the Sarika Dang Scholarship as a way to “pay it forward” and help another NSCC student in need. Gary emigrated from his native India to the United States 18 years ago with his family and only $200, but rich in motivation to achieve his goals and enthusiasm for his new country. The adjustment was difficult and there were many challenges: a new country, culture, people and language, as well as a particularly harsh New England winter and a very poor job market. Though the family struggled initially, through hard work, persistence and assistance they received, they got through the difficult

early years. Gary gratefully remembers the help and explained that in his culture, it is believed that whatever you receive, you must repay. It is a moral and spiritual debt that must be settled, and he fully embraces his “obligation” to pay it forward. Now that he has established a successful career, he is happy to help others by sharing with those who may be in need of inspiration and help.

Gary and his wife Anita attended this year’s Scholarship Breakfast where the first Sarika Dang Memorial Scholarship Award was presented.

The Dangs were seated with Mr. and Mrs. John Costello, the donors of the scholarship that Gary received back in 2004. When Gary received his scholarship in 2004, he was the first recipient of that newly created scholarship.

He described sitting with the Costellos at the breakfast as “wonderful – it was like a reunion!” Now he has continued the circle of giving by setting up his own scholarship, awarded for the first time this year to Adam Arsenault.

Adam, a current NSCC student, described meeting Gary and his wife Anita at the breakfast, saying they were both “very warm and friendly. I was instantly put at ease when he ran over and hugged me and congratulated me on my first completed year of nursing school.” Adam went on to say that Gary encouraged him, telling him what a worthwhile profession it is. When presented with the award, Adam said, “I was honored, and grateful for such a generous gift that would enable me to finish my schooling at NSCC and move on to greater things.” 

“Whatever you receive, you must repay.”

Just Because You’re Out of College Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Still Enjoy Spring Break!

NSCC grad Cindy McCormick, 2nd from right and her sister Lisa McDonald, 2nd from left learn how limoncello is made. The women on either end worked at the farm and demonstrated the process.

This year’s spring break trip was to Italy where Betty Kelly, Coordinator of NSCC’s Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Program and Italian tour guides Gino and Gabriella led the group of twenty-three on a tour that included some of Italy’s most spectacular regions. NSCC Alumna Cindy (Caron) McCormick ’74 described some highlights of a trip filled with history, fun and wonderful meals.

“We visited the beautiful hillside town of Ravello, the Amalfi Coast and the Isle of Capri. We saw wonderful historical sites in Pompeii and Naples and were shown how the artists in this area make wooden inlays and cameos. We even had a demonstration on making mozzarella and pizza at a local hillside farm and lemon grove, where wine, seasoned olive oil and limoncello were made.”

Home base for the trip was Sorrento and the group stayed at the Hotel Michelangelo, a four-star hotel on the southern coast of Italy. Cindy described it as a “beautiful place on the banks of the Mediterranean. It commands wonderful views of the Gulf of Naples and Mt. Vesuvius as you look out to sea, and cliffs to your left and right dotted with villas and resorts.”

“All of our excursions included transportation in a very comfortable new bus or boat with meals, wine, great friendship and lots of laughs”, as well as free time for relaxing, shopping, dining and touring, either independently or in small groups. “Betty Kelly did a wonderful job, along with Durgan Travel to create a trip worth repeating. I’m starting to save for her next trip, wherever it may be. Thanks for the memories”, Cindy McCormick said. The NSCC tour group enjoying dinner at one of Sorrento’s fine restaurants on their last evening in Italy.

Spring Break 2012 – Leave the details to us and just enjoy the trip! This year’s spring trip

will be to London, England! Enjoy a fabulous week in the heart of the city from March 15-22, 2012 with guided sightseeing tours of London’s top attractions!

Details posted at http://www.northshore.edu/alumni/ or contact Betty Kelly at 978-762-4000, x6660 or bkelly@northshore.edu.

So Much Fun It’s Scary!

For over a decade, North Shore Community College has hosted a Children’s Halloween Party for kids ages 2‑10 and their parents with games, treats, creatures, and fun! The party offers a safe way to celebrate Halloween and educates kids and their parents about safe trick or treating. The event usually draws about 250 children.

This year’s party will be on Saturday, October 29th, from 1pm-3pm in the Lynn campus gym and all are welcome! The event is free and open to the public but tickets must be reserved. To reserve tickets call the Halloween party hotline at 978-762-4000, x5534. For more information contact Victoria Pasciuto at 978-762-4000, x5471 or vpasciut@northshore.edu This event is staffed by NSCC staff, faculty and student volunteers. If you or your business are interested in volunteering supplies, games or treats to help make this a wonderful experience for the children, please contact Victoria.

Any donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated.

Alumni Association Board

LUZ GARAY-’08 SHAWN LERNER-’92 KIMBERLY MARINO-’09 MARY ANN MURRAY-’90 DONNA ROSATO-’03 JP STORY-’00

Writers/Editors

JULIE HOWLAND-’91

Staff

JOSEPH W. WALSH, JR.-’73

Alumni Coordinator

NSCC MEDIA DEPARTMENT NANCY BARKER KURT EDDY SANDRA ROCHON MICHAEL SPERLING

JUDI GENTLEMAN-’96 President

GERARD “SULLY” SULLIVAN-’97 Vice President

LESLEY PETERS-’97 Alumni Trustee Alumni News is published for NSCC alumni and friends by the Alumni Office, North Shore Community College, 1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA, 01923. News, photos and event listings are welcome subject to editor approval. Please send to: srochon@northshore.edu • Telephone: 978‒762‒4000, x5481

Secretary/Treasurer President Emeritus

BRENDA CLARK-’68 MARY DENNESEN-’84

SANDRA ROCHON ERIN FORD

Marketing & Communications

SANDRA ROCHON SUSAN ANDERSON NANCY BARKER LINDA BRANTLEY

Staff Photographers

NSCC Alumni Bulletin Board Stay Connected with NSCC

Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and check us out on LinkedIn! Stay in touch with NSCC to hear about events, opportunities and the latest college news. It’s never been easier. www.facebook.com/mynscc – NSCC’s main facebook page. Find links to other pages for veterans and active duty students, NSCC’s library, TRiO program and more. www.facebook.com/mynscc.alumni – See what’s happening for college alumni. www.twitter.com/northshore_cc www.youtube.com/nsccmedia ttp://www.linkedin.com/company/north-shoreh community-college

NSCC Institute for Corporate Training & Technology Would you like tangible results from your training investment? Join organizations like North Shore Medical Center, Peabody Essex Museum, Danversbank (now People’s United Bank), Jacqueline’s Gourmet Cookies, and Aviv Centers for Living, who all made the commitment to develop their employees and who know, first-hand, how excellent training from the ICTT can improve their company’s bottom line.

For more information contact Helene VanDernoot, Director of Business and Industry Programs at 978-236-1207 or hvandern@northshore.edu or Elaine Champagne, ICTT Director of Sales at 978-236-1206 or echampag@northshore.edu.

How ICTT Can Improve Your Bottom Line: “The training has helped us create a culture of excellence.” n The instructor tips “saved hours of time on the computer.” n The training gave “our managers the confidence and skills they need to be great leaders.” n The ICTT “partnership will pay dividends for years to come.” n “This program is changing the workplace.” n “…the most beneficial staff educational experience.”

Annual Fund

Watch for this year’s Annual Fund letter coming soon. Each and every gift truly makes a difference! Thank you for your generous support.

Nominations for Distinguished Alum 2012!

Do you know an NSCC grad who should be recognized for his or her achievements? Consider nominating them for next year’s Distinguished Alumnus Award!

The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to North Shore Community College graduates whose professional and personal achievements bring honor to themselves and to the College. Candidates are chosen on the basis of integrity, character, professional accomplishments, and college or community service.

Award criteria and instructions to nominate are listed on the alumni web page: http://www.northshore.edu/ alumni/award/

Liberty Mutual Alumni Discount Our grads are saving money on home and auto insurance by using their North Shore Community College alumni discount. Get a free quote and find out how much you can save by calling Liberty Mutual at 1-800-225-8281. Just identify yourself as a North Shore Community College alumnus to take advantage of the Group Savings Plus offer.

Veterans Benefit and Career Fair

Through a joint effort with Salem State University, North Shore Community College will be putting on a Benefits and Career Fair in November during the week of Veteran’s Day. This will be held at the SSU campus in Salem and is a continuation of semi-annual benefit and career fairs. For more information contact NSCC’s Veterans Service Specialist Michael Smith at msmith@northshore.edu or 978-762-4178.

NSCC Alumni Discounts Apply to All Noncredit and Kids to College Classes!

For details and to get your discount voucher contact Sandy Rochon, Alumni Coordinator at 978-762-4000, x5481 or srochon@northshore.edu

Lifelong Learning Opportunities Check out NSCC’s fall 2011 Corporate & Community Education catalog online and learn something new this fall! http://community.northshore.edu/catalog Hundreds of courses to choose from including:  Central Sterile Processing  Community and Medical Interpreting  Aesthetics  SHRM Learning System Certification Prep  CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+  Nail Technician  Building Analyst Training (BPI)  Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide

Cool Courses for Kids, Teens & Parents Start October 15th!

Who says college is just for grown-ups?

Kids to College: What better way to encourage your child to learn, explore, and have fun that taking classes on a college campus?

North Shore Academy: Are you 11-17? Want to make new friends? Boost skills? Have fun? Join us!

Parents to College: Courses for parents are scheduled to coincide with children’s classes so you can do your own thing – with time to escort your children to and from classes.

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