This November marks one year since my return to Tunxis. It has been an extremely rewarding year during which I have had the privilege of working alongside dedicated college faculty, staff, and members of management. As we approach the final weeks of the fall semester, I would like to extend a special thanks to the many Tunxis students and employees who have supported my efforts and shared their thoughts on how to continue to make Tunxis thrive. Every day I am reinvigorated and inspired by how Tunxis professionals significantly impact the lives of our students – whether in the classroom, through mentoring and advising, or through club, committee, and other volunteer work. At all levels, I am especially grateful for the numerous faculty and staff that have been taking on additional responsibilities with various committees and efforts that will benefit our students and help them succeed.
A few weeks ago, Tunxis hosted an important discussion on
Debt-Free College
and that event served as an important reminder of our students’ needs and to be thankful for the resources we do have in place to help them overcome barriers to success. Tunxis continues to add value to the lives of our students:
The Pantry’s
recent partnership with Hartford Bread Company, Tunxis Foundation’s emergency funds and mini-grants, our Veterans’ OASIS, and the availability of textbook scholarships for deserving students are a few of the initiatives and resources that come to mind.
To our students
– I have witnessed your hard work, persistence, and determination during the last several weeks. I hope that you feel good about your efforts, the knowledge that you have acquired, as well as the working relationships you have formed. I also hope by this point in the semester you have been able to join some of our clubs, connect with other students, and participate in activities and other special events on campus. As December approaches, please be sure to take advantage of the many campus services and resources available to you.
As the upcoming holidays near and you plan for time away, I encourage you all to spend time with family and friends. This is an ideal time of year to reflect and recommit ourselves to our respective goals and values – those that are most important to us in our personal, academic, and professional lives. Wherever you go and choose to participate in this Thanksgiving, I wish you the very best.
Working with you all – faculty, staff and students, is something for which I’m truly grateful and thankful.
Regards,
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Dr. Darryl Reome
Tunxis Campus CEO
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Legislators Visit Tunxis
During Debt-Free College Tour
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Sen. Will Haskell and Rep. Gregg Haddad, joined by Sen. Derek Slap, Reps. Tammy Exum and Mike Demicco and other CSCU and Tunxis officials, presented at Tunxis on Oct. 30 to discuss the
Debt-Free College
initiative. This important initiative requires CT community colleges to provide scholarship awards to eligible new students starting in fall 2020, intended to eliminate out-of-pocket tuition or fee costs for full-time CT students.
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State Officials Talk Cybersecurity
With TCC Students
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Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull, Attorney General William Tong, Connecticut State College and Universities President Mark Ojakian and the Better Business Bureau marked National
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
by visiting Tunxis students on Oct. 30 to discuss proactive measures they can take to enhance cybersecurity and protect themselves from scams and fraud. They were joined by
Dr. James
Lombella
, North-West Regional President (left) and Dr. Darryl Reome, Tunxis CEO (right).
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anufacturing Students Visit New England Airfoil Products
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Tunxis Advanced Manufacturing Machine Technology students visited
New England Airfoil Products, Inc. (NEAP)
in Farmington on Oct. 23 to learn more about NEAP, tour the facility and find out what a day at the company looks like. The visit was part of activities marking Manufacturing Month in October.
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Veterans' OASIS Receives Donations
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Tunxis Veterans’ OASIS received
donations and grants
this fall to benefit Tunxis student veterans.
Valley Collector Car Club donated $1,250 on Oct. 28,
and
Farmington Community Chest
presented a
$7,200 grant on Nov. 1.
The funds will help supplement operation of the OASIS, social and mental health programs, as well as supply emergency funds for student veterans in need.
Learn more about the Veterans’ OASIS
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Tunxis student and faculty veterans and service members received a special visit on
Veterans Day
from children of Tunxis Early Childhood Center, who paraded across campus to thank veterans at the college for their service. They were joined by Dr. James Lombella, North-West Regional President, and Dr. Darryl Reome, Tunxis CEO. Many parents of children donated baked goods for the occasion, and Tunxis Corner Café offered veterans free meals throughout the day. Student veterans were also treated to a luncheon by the Farmington Rotary Club on Nov. 12.
See more photos and video of Veterans Day.
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Pantry Volunteers Fill Thanksgiving Bags
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Tunxis faculty, staff and student volunteers filled
Thanksgiving gift bags
with items they collected from a food drive to help make the holiday a little brighter for students who use the college food pantry. On Nov. 19, volunteers filled gift bags with stuffing, potatoes, gravy, cranberry, canned vegetables and grocery store gift cards for turkeys and other holiday food items before distributing them to students ahead of the holiday. A total of 34 students will receive bags with enough food to feed their families—132 people in all. Tunxis students in need are welcome to visit The Pantry@Tunxis twice a month.
More on The Pantry...
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Dr. Reome Visits ECC Children
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Dr. Darryl Reome, Campus CEO, was among several visitors to read to children of the
TCC Early Childhood Center
Lab School
this fall. During Reome’s visit on Nov. 15, children enjoyed
"Miss Bindergarten Has a Wild Day in Kindergarten."
The preschool program, which operates from September through June, is open to three- to five-year-old children in the community, with discounts for TCC students who need child care.
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Tunxis welcomed about 100 prospective students to an
Open House
on Oct. 22, who toured campus and learned more about Tunxis degree programs, financial aid, and transfer opportunities.
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Trick-or-Treat Yard Goats Event
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Tunxis and Asnuntuck joined forces for the second annual
Yard Goats Trick-or-Treat event
at Dunkin’ Donuts Park on Oct. 27. Representatives from Admissions greeted children and parents with candy, 3-D printed pumpkins and college materials.
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TCC Foundation
No-Shave November Fundraiser
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There is still time to participate in
“No-Shave November,”
a month-long effort to help increase awareness of cancer and other men’s health issues, by letting your facial hair grow for the month. Those interested can join in with Tunxis by growing their facial hair and donating funds to Tunxis Foundation. All funds raised will be shared equally between the Foundation’s mini-grants/student emergency funds and a related nonprofit. Visit
tunxis.edu/donate
to participate.
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The Human Services Club and SGA offered free breakfast and positive affirmations to celebrate
World Kindness Day
on Nov. 12.
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Tunxis professor
Sally Terrell
released her first solo album “Just in Time” this fall, an impressive collection of original spins on jazz favorites. Terrell’s album release performance was held at the Palace Theater's Poli Club on Nov. 1.
Read more about her album.
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To learn about events and exhibitions which are open to students and the community, visit
tunxis.edu/events
, or
“Like”
us
on Facebook.
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