Alumni Volunteers Serve as Coaches for Students in
RealTest Management Simulation Exercise March 5

Senior management students had the opportunity to network with alumni and receive guidance during the School of Business’ RealTest, which took place on March 5. The undergraduates were tasked with creating a team presentation on how they would handle a business situation based on a case study. The alumni served as coaches and mentors for approximately 60 students. Pictured are students Scott Panchisin and Kristen Ayers with Trustee Amy Lewis ’88/G’00 (center).

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President Caprio Reaches Out to Florida Alumni:
Sunshine State Receptions Feb. 17 and 18 a Success

The College recently hosted two successful presidential alumni receptions in Florida, attracting more than 60 alumni and friends. The Naples, FL reception, which took place at The Club Pelican Bay on February 17, was hosted by John H. Breck III L’83. The Palm Beach reception at III Forks February 18 was hosted by Trustee Robert Carnevale ’68. At both events President Anthony S. Caprio briefed attendees on ongoing developments at the College and thanked alumni for their continued support.

The atmosphere during the receptions was festive and vibrant as those gathered were brought up-to-date on the College with a multimedia presentation. “Hearing about the College’s growth struck a deep chord of pride among alumni,” said Director of Alumni Relations Kathy Pappas G’98. “There was a real feeling of family among guests at these events.” Pictured at the Naples reception are President Caprio and Irl Brown ’57. View the photo album/slide show.

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CCCWM Job Fair on April 1 to Include
Recruiters From More Than 50 Companies

More than 50 companies will be represented at the College Career Centers of Western Massachusetts (CCCWM) Job Fair on Thursday, April 1, from noon to 4:00 p.m. at American International College’s Butova Gymnasium, 125 Cortland St., in Springfield. Western New England College students and alumni are invited to this annual CCCWM event. Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of resumes and to dress professionally. Click “Read More” below for a list of area and regional businesses that will send recruiters to the Job Fair.

The event is sponsored by Western New England College, American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Holyoke Community College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, and Westfield State College. This consortium has been offering the CCCWM Job Fair for more than a decade.

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In Memoriam: Ralph Chimelis 1913 – 2010;
Longtime Professor Founded Spanish Department

The Western New England College community is mourning the loss of Professor Emeritus Ralph Chimelis, who died March 1 at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke at the age of 96. Chimelis joined Western New England College following a distinguished 26-year career in the Air Force. He founded the Spanish Department in 1969 and taught Spanish and Spanish Literature until his retirement in 1983. Chimelis was named Professor Emeritus in 2007.

Chimelis was born in Ciales, Puerto Rico, on March 11, 1913. He received a bachelor’s degree in General Education from the University of Omaha, a Master of Arts in Spanish from the University of Massachusetts, and continued his studies at the University of Madrid where he received a Diploma in Spanish Culture.

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