College of Our Lady of the Elms ~ July 2022 |
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Haiti Nursing Continuing Education Commencement |
The partnership between Elms College and the Episcopalian University of Haiti, FSIL, and funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation reached a milestone on Saturday, May 28 with the graduation of their first two cohorts Haitian Nurse Educators. Students from both the first and second cohorts from this program gathered in Cap-Haitian for the ceremony. They were extremely thankful to the faculty of the Elms College School of Nursing who conceived and delivered the program. |
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Sister of St. Joseph Jane Morrissey '62 Named Ambassador of Peace |
Jane Morrissey, founder of Gray House and co-founder of Homework House has been named Ambassador of Peace for Pax Christi USA. She has been a Sister of St. Joseph for 59 years.
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Amanda Garcia '03
BusinessWest announced Amanda Garcia as a finalist for their '40 under 40 Alumni Achievement Award.'
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Analisha (Gois) Michanczyk '13
KeyBank announced today that Analisha (Gois) Michanczyk has been promoted to Corporate Responsibility Officer.
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James Vassar '06 named the recipient of the 2022 Sr. Margaret James McGrath Distinguished Alumni Award |
James graduated in 2006 with a bachelors degree in social work. He is currently a Lieutenant in the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections. He implemented the T.R.U.E. (Truthful, Respectful, Understanding, and Elevating) program for youthful offenders, ages 18-25, at the Cheshire Correctional Institution. James has applied his innate ability to care for others and his community and has been a profoundly inspirational figure to others. The work that James has done and continues to do to help reduce the recidivism rate represents the mission of Elms College by serving others and valuing justice, community, and excellence.
James was pleased to announce that he will be joining the college this fall to teach in the criminal justice program.
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5th Annual Executive Leadership Breakfast |
On Friday, June 3, Jay Ash, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership, was the keynote speaker at the 5th Annual Executive Leadership Breakfast. He presented on: The Public & Private Sectors: one observer’s (mis)takes on (mis)understandings, (mis)trust, & (missed) opportunities. The morning was enjoyed by many business and community leaders in western Mass. A huge thank you to our sponsors: Westfield Bank, Baystate Health & Health New England, Collins Electric, Mercy Medical Center, Eastern States Exposition, Keiter, Egan, Flanagan & Cohen, The O’Connell Companies, The Polish National Credit Union, and Freedom Credit Union.
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We were thrilled to welcome classes ending in 2s and 7s back to campus for Alumni Reunion! Dr. Dumay kicked off the day with a State of the College address and following his presentation, the Class of 1972 - the Jubilee Class, joined the ranks of the Golden Blazers during the induction ceremony and received the traditional Blazer scarf. Congratulations again to the Class of 1972!
During the Presidential luncheon, James Vassar '06 received the 2022 Sr. Margaret James McGrath Distinguished Alumni Award. Professors Laura McNeil and Damien Murray (along with Natanya Furgal '23) rounded out the day with an academic session on experiential learning and Daisy Hernandez '17 led a flower arranging workshop for our alumni.
Visit the Elms College Facebook page to see more photos.
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Lifelong Learning Webinars for Alumni |
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Do You Need More Time: Powerful Tactics to Make Your Superpower
July 12, 2022, at 6:00 PM EDT
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How to Add Meaning to Your Money and Create a Life of Purpose
July 19, 2022, at 12:00 PM EDT
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How to Manage Uncertainty and Create Meaning From the Inside Out
July 28, 2022, at 12:00 PM EDT
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Author Talk with Eric Nguyen of Things We Lost to the Water
July 28, 2022, at 2:00 PM EDT
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Thinking About Going Back to School? |
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Elms College Graduate Admissions holds monthly virtual Information Sessions on weekday evenings. Information sessions allow prospective students to meet with program directors, alumni, and graduate admission counselors. Programs are offered in a variety of models including hybrid, online, or on-campus. Sessions are free and open to the public but pre-registration is required.
For a listing of upcoming events:
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Join us to learn more about the 30 graduate, post-graduate, and certificate programs. Alumni discounts may be available!
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Lynn Korza, Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
Email: korzal@elms.edu
Phone: (413) 265- 2454
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