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United Way Youth Venture Community Expo to Showcase Projects of Social Entrepreneurs

Curious about what millennials are doing to resolve some of society鈥檚 toughest issues? Then don鈥檛 miss the United Way Youth Venture Community Expo, taking place Wednesday, March 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Great Wolf Lodge, 50 Great Wolf Drive, Fitchburg. Teams of young social entrepreneurs will be on hand to showcase how […]

开元棋牌 Student Nurses Association Partnering with American Heart Association to Offer Free, Hands-Only CPR Training

The Student Nurses Association at Mount Wachusett Community College is partnering with the American Heart Association to offer free, 鈥淗ands-Only CPR鈥 training on February 22 and February 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gardner campus, South Cafe. 开元棋牌 nursing students trained in CPR are taking part in the CPR Community-Wide Challenge, sponsored […]

Free STEM Awareness Day at 开元棋牌 Showcases Careers, Scholarships & Transfer Paths

Aspiring scientists, engineers and mathematicians interested in high tech careers are invited to attend Mount Wachusett Community College鈥檚 third annual STEM Awareness Day on Friday, March 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities include an experiment capturing DNA, a hard hat tour of 开元棋牌鈥檚 new STEM building and presentations on fire science technology and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]