Spring 2015

Published by the Alumni Office at North Shore Community College

JUST AFTER LABOR DAY, North Shore Community College faculty and staff gathered for the college’s academic year kick-off meeting. This year marked the start of our yearlong 50th anniversary celebration and the annual meeting reflected high energy and a celebratory feel. Sunglasses and vibrant yellow t-shirts with the saying “Our Future’s So Bright, We’ve Gotta Wear Shades!” set the tone and college personnel led by

President Patricia Gentile ended the event with a group photo in the shape of “50” on the east lawn of the Lynn campus.

The theme for NSCC’s 50th Anniversary is “50 Years of Student Success: Our Legacy, Your Future.” Anniversary events began in the fall and will continue throughout this milestone year as we celebrate how far we have come and look with excitement toward the future. If you have an idea or request for an alumni event, please let us know!

THIS FALL, NSCC LAUNCHED THE CommUniverCity at Lynn, a unique and highly collaborative venture aimed at maximizing the potential of the residents of Lynn by bringing together different sectors: the community, educators and the regional labor market.

Partners and collaborators with North Shore Community College include the City of Lynn, the North Shore Workforce Investment Board, Salem State University, the school district of Lynn, Lynn Community Health Center and State Senator Thomas McGee. In November, NSCC hosted a summit at the Lynn campus attended by 150 community members, including representatives from the partner organizations to introduce the concept and objectives and begin planning.

The goals of this urban education workforce development collaboration are to provide effective and affordable education pathways from pre-school to graduate universities and into the workforce, to closely link education with careers of the future, and to nurture the urban quality of life for residents and employers in the City of Lynn and beyond. For more information about the CommUniverCity at Lynn, contact Jill Thornton at jthornto@northshore.edu or 978-593-6722 ext. 2103

Check out NSCC’s online 50th anniversary tribute area at www.northshore.edu/50th. From a timeline of historical events to fun photos from the early days, take a look at how things have changed. If you’d like to share your old campus pics, post a note or a treasured memory, we’d love to hear from you, see the “Share Your Memories” link online.

The 50th anniversary web page has lots of fun throwback photos, including this one below of NSCC’s Buccaneers in 1968. The ’68

team was the first official NSCC hockey team and they were a powerhouse, ending their first season with a winning record of 5-2-1. A group of NSCC hockey alumni got together recently to catch up after so many years and had such a great time we are already planning to do it again soon! If you’d like to plan a reunion, let us help. Contact Alumni Coordinator Sandra Rochon at srochon@northshore.edu or 978-762-4000, ext. 5481.

Take a stroll down memory lane

50th Anniversary Happenings Our Future’s So Bright, We’ve Gotta Wear Shades!

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Your input in a brief survey

can help NSCC students and

programs. Give us your

opinion and be entered into a

drawing to win a $50 gift card

— the coffee’s on us. Your

choice of Dunkin’ Donuts or

Starbucks!

Take the survey online. Go to www.northshore.edu/alumniGot a smart phone? Go directly to the survey. Scan the QR code

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field would be

familiar with?

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experience

at NSCC

BENEFIT

YOUR

CAREER?

What WEBSITES do

you think students in

your field would be

familiar with?How

do you think

NSCC should

PROMOTE

the program?

What do you want

students to KNOW about the program?

Would you

consider

MENTORING an

NSCC

student?

Would you consider SPEAKING at

an alumni professional

development/networking event?

May we CONTACT you?

THE LYNN CAMPUS of North Shore Community College will be getting a long-awaited expansion soon with a new addition to the Thomas W. McGee Building on Broad Street. The addition will house four primary functions:

· Student Success Center – “one-stop shop-ping” for enrollment, registration, financial services and counseling;

· Center for Alternative Studies and Academic Assessment – teaching and learning resources, placement testing, credit for experience evaluation and a wide variety of academic programs that promote lifelong learning and broaden educa-tional opportunities for prospective and enrolled students;

· Instructional Technology and Distance Learning Capabilities – will offer a spectrum of

course-related technology services to support and enhance the academic expe-

rience so students can earn certificate or associate degree credits online; and

· President’s Office and Board of Trustees meeting room to establish leadership pres-ence on the Lynn campus.

The Lynn expansion project will include ten new classrooms featuring leading-edge technology, along with 2,300 square feet of student study space to foster collabora-tion and teamwork. While the construction and outfitting of this expansion project has been approved by the state, it is not fully funded. Therefore, naming opportunities will be available for donors interested in providing needed support for equipment and furnishings in the new addition. For more information on naming opportuni-ties and ways to help support this project, contact Tatiana Espinal, Director of Devel-opment at tespinal@northshore.edu or 978 739-5527.

33RD FORUM ON TOLERANCE EXAMINES HOMELESSNESS NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE held its 33rd Forum on Tolerance this fall, exploring the topic of homelessness as a social justice issue. This free event spanned two days, with a variety of speakers and presentations at both Lynn and Danvers campus locations and included panel discussions led by professionals who work with the homeless as they explored causes of homelessness, resources available and efforts to address the needs of the homeless. One of the panelists was NSCC graduate Peggy Andreas

L-R, pictured at the inauguration: Dr. Charles Desmond,

chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education;

Dr. Patricia Gentile, President, North Shore Community

College; Richard Yagjian, chair of the North Shore

Community College Board of Trustees.

NSCC students and staff led a flash mob at the

conclusion of the inauguration, dancing out of the Lynn

gym to CELEBRATE!

IN THE YEAR SINCE DR. PATRICIA GENTILE began her presidency at North Shore Community College, she has had a schedule packed with events, meetings, partnerships and initiatives. On January 1, 2014, she began as the fourth president in the 50-year history of North Shore Community College, and the first female president. The formal inauguration swearing-in ceremony took place at the Lynn campus on September 19, 2014. In addition to students, faculty, staff, family and friends, the event was attended by Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo, Senator Thomas McGee, Commissioner of Higher Education Richard Freeland, NSCC Student Trustee Sean Reid, and Foundation Board President Joseph Riley, who each offered warm congratulations to President Gentile.

President Gentile’s2014 Inauguration

President Gentile’s inauguration ceremony was

attended by her predecessors, NSCC Presidents

Emeriti George Traicoff, left, and Wayne Burton,

right, who were there to congratulate her and

wish her well.

HERE WE GROW AGAIN!

Artist conception of the Lynn Campus expansion.

Looking from Broad street.

IN OCTOBER THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION held an event at Alfalfa Farm Winery in Topsfield to welcome new president Dr. Patricia Gentile to the college and kick-off NSCC’s 50th anniversary year. President Gentile met many grads from different years and offered thanks for their support. She stated, “You are all the reasons why North Shore Community College has grown over the past five decades and why this college is such a strong and meaningful asset in the North Shore community. I am so proud to join you in celebrating NSCC’s 50th Anniversary – our legacy, your future!”

The fall event at beautiful Alfalfa Farm fea-tured music by O’Carolan Etc, an Irish music trio that includes flutist and NSCC alum Cindy McIntyre. Attendees enjoyed food, music, raffles and the opportunity to meet the new president and connect with one another while raising funds for alumni scholarships. This was the Alumni Association’s second event at the scenic

NSCC ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONHOLDS FALL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISING EVENT

Alumni News — Spring 2015

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’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11

’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17NSCC ALUMNI SURVEYWe want to hear from you!

Your input in a brief survey

can help NSCC students and

programs. Give us your

opinion and be entered into a

drawing to win a $50 gift card

— the coffee’s on us. Your

choice of Dunkin’ Donuts or

Starbucks!

Take the survey online. Go to www.northshore.edu/alumniGot a smart phone? Go directly to the survey. Scan the QR code

What was

your MAJOR?

What

MAGAZINES OR

PUBLICATIONS

do you think

students in your

field would be

familiar with?

What

year

did you

GRADUATE?Did your

experience

at NSCC

BENEFIT

YOUR

CAREER?

What WEBSITES do

you think students in

your field would be

familiar with?How

do you think

NSCC should

PROMOTE

the program?

What do you want

students to KNOW about the program?

Would you

consider

MENTORING an

NSCC

student?

Would you consider SPEAKING at

an alumni professional

development/networking event?

May we CONTACT you?

Luncheon held to HONOR VETERANSNORTH SHORE COMMUNITY College held a Veterans Day luncheon in November hosting NSCC student, alumni and faculty veterans, as well as veterans from the com-munity, to thank them for their service. Almost 100 guests were treated to lunch at the Danvers campus, where our current student vets had the opportunity to mingle with veterans of all ages from all branches of military service.

Among the attendees was Hardy Prince who served as a Navy fighter pilot in World War II. Hardy is pictured below at the lun-cheon where, as is customary, the oldest and youngest veterans in attendance cut the cake. Hardy, 95-years-old, is joined by student veteran Tyler Simpson, 22, who is in NSCC’s Fire Protection & Safety Technology program.

Larry Warner, pictured below, was a guest speaker at the event. The Vietnam vet shared his experiences and encouraged students in the audience to “keep going to school as long as you are able. I had a won-derful life and career and that wouldn’t have been true without education.”

33RD FORUM ON TOLERANCE EXAMINES HOMELESSNESS ’85, who received the North Shore Community College Distinguished Alumnus Award at last year’s commencement for her inspiring work with the homeless. Peggy described her role as a Family Team Nurse and her work with the Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program, and along with other panelists, discussed what can be done to help this population. Program events also included a screening of the documentary short No Place Like Home, which focused on youth homelessness in the Boston area and a local youth drop-in center. Personal stories from people who are or have been

homeless themselves added a personal touch, as well as a face and perspective, to this important social issue.

North Shore Community College regularly sponsors Forum on Tolerance programs free of charge and open to the public. The Forums cover a wide variety of social justice issues with the goal of embracing diversity, teaching tolerance and sup-porting a learning environment. For more infor-mation about the Forums on Tolerance visit www.northshore.edu/tolerance.

NSCC Alumni Association Board members are pictured

above with President Gentile at the October scholarship

event. Pictured L-R: Donna Rosato ‘03, Lesley Peters ‘97, Bob

Murphy ‘99, Luz Garay ‘08, Nancy Barker ‘10, NSCC President

Patricia Gentile, Bob Kohn ‘79, Gerard “Sully” Sullivan ‘97,

Julie Howland ‘91 and Alumni Coordinator Sandy Rochon.

landmark Alfalfa Farm Winery, which is owned by NSCC Professor Richard Adelman and family. Thanks to all who participated in making this event a success. For those who missed it, we hope to see you at the next one!

VETERANS NEWS

NSCC Veterans

Luncheon.

Guest speaker,

Larry Warner, NSCC ‘73

NSCC Receives FOURTH NATIONAL MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOL DESIGNATION NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY College has received its fourth consecutive designation as a Military Friendly School by national organization Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel tran-sitioning to civilian life. The designation honors the top 20 percent of colleges, uni-versities and trade schools which are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members and veterans as students.

“This coveted designation very publicly illustrates NSCC’s commitment to serving veterans and their families,” said NSCC President Patricia Gentile. “NSCC has a long tradition of providing education and training to veterans and current members of the armed forces who are seeking to learn new skills and translate experience in the military to civilian life. We are committed to providing the highest quality services, resources and programs to meet the unique needs of this vital and growing student pop-ulation,” she said.

NSCC Alumni ScholarshipsEach year, NSCC’s Alumni Association awards scholarships to assist our grads who are continuing their education at a four-year school. Awards are made on the basis of merit, academic scholarship and individual achievement. If you are pursuing a baccalaureate degree, applications and eligibility criteria for the 2015 alumni scholarships are available online at www.northshore.edu/alumni/ association/scholarship.html.

If you are interested in getting involved and helping NSCC’s Alumni Association Board with scholarship fundraising efforts, please contact Alumni Coordinator Sandy Rochon at 978-762-4000 ext. 5481 or srochon@northshore.edu

Accepting Nominations for the 2015 Distinguished Alumnus AwardNSCC’s Alumni Association is seeking nomi-nations for this year’s annual Distinguished Alumnus Award which is presented each year at commencement. The award recognizes outstanding alumni of the college and recipients are chosen on the basis of integrity, professional accomplishment, and community or college service. Any interested party may submit nominations. We know there are many wonderful NSCC grads doing amazing things in business and in the community — let us know about your friend or relative who has found success after completing an NSCC degree! Further details and nomination forms can be found at www.northshore.edu/alumni/award/ or contact Sandy Rochon at srochon@northshore.edu or 978-462-4000 ext. 5481.

NSCC’s workforce training and development branch serves North Shore communities with highly acclaimed corporate training tailored to a company’s specific learning objectives, goals, and budget – and delivers it whenever and wher-ever needed. CTS provides a network of expert trainers and high quality programs bringing spe-cialized curriculum to develop the skill of large or small business teams.

For more information contact Helene VanDernoot at 978-236-1206 or hvandern@northshore.edu OR Elaine Champagne at 978-236-1206 and echampag@northshore.edu.

North Shore Career Center services offered at Lynn campusThe North Shore Workforce Investment Board has launched a new access point for its Career Center on North Shore Community College’s Lynn campus. A variety of employment related services are available at no cost to students, alumni and the general public. Services available include job search resources, labor market infor-mation and job development assistance, as well as workshop sessions on resume development, interviewing skills, networking and others. A resource room with computers for job search activities is also available.

The Workforce Investment Board oversees career centers on the North Shore and has been a long-time partner with North Shore Community College. This move will consolidate resources by

combining the career center previously located on Union Street in Lynn with its Salem office. However, almost all services previously available in Lynn will continue to be offered in the new location at NSCC’s McGee Building. For more information contact the Salem North Shore Career Center at 978-825-7200.

Alumni Benefits NSCC graduates, did you know that:

• you can get an alumni discount on noncredit classes at North Shore Community College? Contact the alumni office for details: 978-762-4000 ext. 5481.

• we offer all NSCC students and grads access to free financial literacy tools, information and educa-tion? The “SALT” program is available at no cost at www.saltmoney.org. Set up your account indi-cating North Shore Community College as your school affiliation and get access to a wide range of info and tools for personal finance. Members can also take advantage of exclusive deals and discounts.

• as an alum of North Shore Community College, you could save on Liberty Mutual Auto and Home Insurance? Visit www.libertymutual.com/nscc

to learn more about personalized coverage, multi-policy discounts, 24-hour claims assis-tance and much more.

1Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify. Please consult a Liberty Mutual sales representative for additional information.

Alumni News is published for NSCC alumni and friends by the Alumni Office, North Shore Community College, 1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA, 01923. News, photos and event listings are welcome subject to editor approval. Please send to: srochon@northshore.edu • Telephone: 978-762-4000, x5481

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARDGERARD “SULLY” SULLIVAN ’97President

DONNA ROSATO ’03Vice President

LESLEY PETERS ’97Alumni Trustee

LUZ GARAY ’08Secretary

NANCY BARKER ’10MARY DENNESEN ’84JUDI GENTLEMAN ’96

JULIE HOWLAND ’91 BOB KOHN ’79NICK LOVASCO ’12KIM MARINO ’09BOB MURPHY ’99MARY ANN MURRAY ’90

STAFFSANDRA ROCHONAlumni Coordinator

EJYO KATAGIRIMarketing & Communications

WRITERS/EDITORSSANDRA ROCHONNANCY BARKER ’10LINDA BRANTLEY

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERSNSCC MEDIA DEPARTMENTNANCY BARKER ’10LINDA BRANTLEYKURT EDDY ’88MICHAEL SPERLING

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