MILFORD, CT – The Council On Accreditation (COA) has awarded Boys & Girls Village with reaccreditation for its ongoing demonstrated expertise and commitment to quality in serving Connecticut’s at-risk children and their families. Boys & Girls Village has been accredited by COA since 1993. Boys & Girls Village is a statewide leader in providing mental…
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Housatonic Community College Foundation Welcomes Four New Board Members
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Housatonic Community College Foundation (HCCF) on Monday announced the addition of four new board members who will help support the organization’s work to improve Housatonic Community College (HCC) students’ access to quality postsecondary education. “We are fortunate to welcome this strong and distinguished team of new board members who bring diverse…
WCSU grad student receives NSF Research Fellowship
DANBURY, CT – Ericka Griggs, a graduate student at Western Connecticut State University, has been awarded the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship for her thesis proposal and work on loon biology and conservation. Griggs is entering her second year pursuing a master’s degree in Integrative Biological Diversity at WCSU. Griggs, a resident of…
Housatonic Community College CEO To Be Honored At 100 MEN OF COLOR Awards
BRIDGEPORT, CT – On June 25, at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center, Housatonic Community College CEO Dr. Dwayne Smith will be honored at the 8th annual “100 Men of Color Black Tie Gala and Award” event. The ceremony recognizes the contributions of men of color in business, education, entrepreneurship, entertainment, government, and public service…
Thirsty Radish Food Series concludes at Norwalk PL on Zoom June 8
Norwalk, CT – Norwalk Public Library is pleased to welcome writer, cooking instructor educator and founder of Thirsty Radish, Vanessa Young who will present the final Spring workshop in a three-part series on Creative Design, Prep and Planning Your Meals beginning on June 8th, 12 noon on Zoom with, Summer Salads: Beautiful and Delicious Ways…
Norwalk Historical Society Museum to Open for Self-Guided Tours
NORWALK, CT – The Norwalk Historical Society Museum is opening its doors for the first time since March of 2020. The museum reopens on Wednesday May 26, 2021 and will be open every Wednesday through Saturday, except for holidays. Self-guided tours are at Noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance at:…
Cindi Bigelow, Housatonic Community College Philanthropist, To Receive Honorary Degree
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Cindi Bigelow, President and CEO of Bigelow Tea, will receive an honorary degree from Housatonic Community College (HCC) at its 54th commencement exercises later this month for her longtime support of the college. Bigelow Tea, and the Bigelow family, have been strong supporters of HCC for nearly 20 years. In addition to…
Mary E Woolley – activist, educator & president of Mount Holyoke College – Brought to Life During Upcoming Virtual Presentation
NORWALK, CT – Join the Norwalk Historical Society on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 5:30pm via Zoom for “A Virtual Chat with Mary E. Woolley – Activist & Educator” with guest presenter, Dr. Darla Shaw – professor emeritus of education and women’s studies at WCSU. Dr. Shaw, who is known for taking on the roles…
Housatonic Community College To Host In-Person Graduation Ceremony On May 27
BRIDGEPORT, CT – On May 27, at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT, Housatonic Community College will proudly celebrate the accomplishments of 565 potential graduates. The graduation ceremony will be particularly special this year because the event will take place in-person – the first time the class has been together in over a year.…
Governor Lamont applauds Biden administration selection of Stamford’s Nick Simmons to serve as senior U.S. education official
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the announcement on Friday that the Biden administration has selected Nick Simmons to serve as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Education for School Reopening and Recovery in a position that will have him coordinating efforts on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education to safely reopen…