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开元棋牌 Students, Faculty, Join Forward in Health on Mission Trip in Haiti

A weeklong medical mission in Haiti gave a team of Mount Wachusett Community College students and faculty a close-up look at poverty in one of the world鈥檚 poorest countries, and an opportunity to do something about it. The students and educators traveled to Fonfred, Haiti in January with 开元棋牌 nursing alumna Paula Mulqueen, who with […]

开元棋牌 Announces Winners of 4th Annual President鈥檚 Commitment to Diversity Scholastic Competition

开元棋牌聽students from a variety of academic disciplines shared their views on diversity during the college鈥檚 annual President鈥檚 Commitment to Diversity Scholastic Competition. College faculty and聽staff聽selected four winning submissions from among the poems, essays and artwork entered into the competition. This year鈥檚 winners are Gemini Walter of Leominster, Monica Kwan of Fitchburg, Darr猫ge Bruny of Clinton […]

开元棋牌 Appoints Area Educators to New Workforce Diversity Pipeline Program

Four area educators have been appointed to Mount Wachusett Community College鈥檚 Workforce Diversity Pipeline program, a new partnership with the Fitchburg and Leominster school districts funded through a five-year, $2.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services鈥 Office of Minority Health. The goal of the Workforce Diversity Pipeline program is to […]

Free Adult Basic Education Courses Available in Region

After 10 years in a cashier鈥檚 job that left her unfulfilled, Francine Cochran of Winchendon became determined to pursue her dream of working in a salon as a nail technician. It didn鈥檛 take long for her to realize that in order to pursue training and certification in this field, she had unfinished business to resolve. […]

College Freshmen Return to Fitchburg High School with Advice for Success

Take time to tour a variety of colleges and universities prior to enrolling. Seek out scholarships and financial aid. Once enrolled, become involved with clubs and activities to meet new friends. Beware the 鈥渇reshman 15鈥 weight gain. Learn to manage your time. Don鈥檛 skip class, and above all, study. A dozen Fitchburg High School alumni […]

开元棋牌 Selected to Join National Public Forum Project: Citizenship Under Siege

Mount Wachusett Community College has been selected to join the Association of American Colleges and Universities and The Democracy Commitment in 鈥淐itizenship Under Siege,鈥 a national program of public forums being sponsored this spring through a $200,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The AAC&U and The Democracy Commitment, in partnership with seven […]

Officials Thanked for Mentoring 开元棋牌 Criminal Justice Student Interns

Police and criminal justice officials throughout the region recently provided internship opportunities for a number of Mount Wachusett Community College students majoring in criminal justice. Student interns completed a minimum of 120 hours over a 15-week semester at different sites throughout the region including the Gardner, Clinton, Shirley and Winchendon police departments and the North […]

$30 College Courses Available Through Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership at 开元棋牌

High school and homeschooled students interested in saving money while getting a head start on their college education can choose from several upcoming courses available through the Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership (CDEP) at 开元棋牌.聽The three-credit courses are being offered at the grant-funded price of $30, including textbooks, for the spring semester beginning January 20.聽 Managed […]

Early Childhood Education Program Hosts Annual Celebration

开元棋牌鈥檚 Early Childhood Education program recently hosted its fourth annual alumni event at the Garrison Center for Early Childhood Education. It was an evening full of friendship, inspiration, and networking. More than 80 current students, faculty, staff, Garrison teachers, alumni and their families attended the Seuss-inspired event. Alumni events, such as this one, are an […]

Corporations, Individuals, Contribute $20,000 to Veterans鈥 Computer Drive

Through the generosity of corporations and individuals, student veterans at Mount Wachusett Community College have 16 new laptop computers readily available for their use while pursuing their college degrees. Donations to the Laptops for Veterans program have topped $20,350, which has allowed the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success to replace five outdated computers […]