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Polling Institute to Conduct Telephone Survey of
MBA and Master of Education Graduates

phonegraphicgifIn an effort to be responsive to the continuing educational needs of our alumni, the College is in the process of surveying former students with either a Master’s degree in Business Administration or a Master of Education degree. The purpose of this survey is to stay in contact with these alumni, and to help develop future programs of interest to them.

The Western New England College Polling Institute will be making phone calls to their homes starting the week of November 8. The brief survey should just take a few moments. The respondents’ thoughts and opinions are important to us as we develop programs of interest for our alumni.

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Alumni Speaker Harold Epps G’84 Talks to Business
Students About the Importance of Continuous Improvement

eppspelosigifHarold Epps G’84 had a question for the Quality Operations Management class taught by School of Business Assistant Dean Marilyn Pelosi: “Are you willing to pay the price to achieve your goal?” Epps, the President and CEO of PRWT Services—one of the largest minority-owned companies in the country—discussed with students the importance of “continuous improvement” in their personal and professional lives to achieve success.

Throughout the academic year, the Office of Alumni Relations provides students with an opportunity to hear alumni speak about their experiences working in various professional fields. On October 9, Epps, pictured with Pelosi, delivered a lecture that focused on the importance of furthering one’s education and networking.

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2009 Alumni Association Skookum Awards Dinner
Honors the “Best and Brightest” of the Senior Class

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“You have all earned the Alumni Association’s Skookum Award because you strive for excellence in all that you do,” said Alumni Association President Mat Neslson ’93. “These are our best and brightest representatives of the senior class.” The occasion was the Skookum Award Dinner on October 16 that kicked off Family and Friends Weekend. Read the biographies of the award recipients. View photos of the celebration dinner: Photo albums 1, 2, and 3.

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President Caprio Reaches Out to Alumni: New York and
New Jersey Receptions Scheduled for Nov. 11 and 12

capriotravels09gifJoin President Anthony S. Caprio and hear the latest news about the College at the New York City and New Jersey Area College and Law Alumni Receptions this fall. The New York reception on November 11 will be hosted by Darlene Orlov, president, Orlov Art. The event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 25 Sutton Place South in New York City.

The New Jersey reception, hosted by Marc Rosenberg ’80/G’82, will take place on November 12, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Pazzo Pazzo Restaurant, 78 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, N.J. Hearty hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served. Please RSVP by November 5 to Linda LaCoille, 800-962-6592 or School of Law Alumni Coordinator Carol Thompson, 413-782-1311.

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Construction on the D’Amour Library in 1983


The construction on the new academic building prompted us to run a photo of the steel skeleton of the D’Amour Library. The finished product, of course, is diagonal to the foundation of the College’s latest building project. By 1982, the College had grown to such a degree that the library in Churchill Hall was constantly overloaded with students. Built at the cost of $4.5 million, the new library was dedicated on September 27, 1983. In the 26 years since that day, the building has changed dramatically. (Read More)

The 1965 Commencement Ceremony

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[View our online historic photo archives.] In 1965, 212 degrees were awarded at the College’s Commencement ceremony in the Springfield Municipal Auditorium, now known as Symphony Hall. Look at the larger version of this photo to see the Western New England College banner on the balcony. This historic building, built in 1912, hosted Western New England College Commencement exercises from 1961 until 1970, when the event was moved to the campus green between Emerson and Herman Halls. (Read More)

More Blasts from the Past:
Sleith Hall is Dedicated in 1973
The Beer Stein Mystery
"Old School" Commencement: the Class of 1925
Even More Blasts From The Past...
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