Freshman Focus Program Series

 

dudejpgMAGIC OF CHANGE

Tuesday, September 15th in Rivers Arena, 7:00 p.m.

How do you deal with change? Do you find it frustrating? Stressful? Exciting? In his motivational presentation, magician and renowned presenter Jim Snack puts a new twist on transitioning from high school to college.  Using humor and entertainment, Jim invites audience members to demonstrate how change can be a positive force.

 

 

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POTENTIAL FOR LIFE

Wednesday, October 7th in Rivers Arena, 7:00p.m. 

Conflict can be an opportunity for growth and change.  In his entertaining presentation, Cary Trivanovich will address the potential each student has to succeed in his/her chosen vocation and the potential each of us possess to move beyond our own successes into a life of significance to others. 

 

 

jugglerjpg LAST CALL

Monday, October 19th in Rivers Arena, 7:00 p.m.

Screaming with Pleasure productions presents an exciting, entertaining and captivating production using comedy, drama and juggling to shed light on a number of life challenges.  This program, featuring Bill Ross, will be zany and poignant while provoking  you to think about the consequences of personal choices involving alcohol and other drugs.

 

 

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THE TODAY COLLEGE TOUR: 40 SESSIONS TODAY

Tuesday, November 3rd in Rivers Arena, 7:00 p.m.

This ultimate reality event features a live performance set in a touring psychotherapy office.  A performance continuously written by college students around the country who submit anonymous personal experiences on the “Tours” website, the sessions feature  personal stories acted out by our own Western New England College student and shared with Dr. Sean Sullivan, a Harvard psychologist.  This performance is a one of a kind event that touches on issues many college students face such as roommate conflict, dating issues, what to do in life at college, stress, drinking, academic pressures, balancing college athletics, depression, anxiety and parental divorce to name a few. 

 

 

patrick_picsjpgBIG MONEY, BIG LIFE

  

Tuesday, December 1st in Rivers Arena, 7:00 p.m.

 

Laugh. Win. Learn! Patrick McGarrity delivers an entertaining program that educates students on the importance of money management.  Through light-hearted scenarios, humorous anecdotes and real-life stories, students learn to combat financial pitfalls with common sense strategies. Students will learn about fiscal responsibility as Patrick addresses avoiding credit card debt, preventing identity theft, and managing student loans. Select students will get the opportunity to enter the "Big Money Machine" filled with over 500.00 in cash.