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The Perspectives of NECC professor and philosopher, Dermot Luddy
In South Ireland, in the big city of Cork, Dermot Luddy grew up quite adventurously. He felt a sense of belonging in his historic, neighborly community. To Luddy, a prodigious music fan, the theaters excited him as well as Cork’s annual jazz music festival. He says “When I was old enough, I used to enjoy … Continue reading The Perspectives of NECC professor and philosoph... Read More
Paranormal pandemic lockdown: Covid connections from beyond the grave
The world became a turtle on its back when the pandemic was at its highest point in 2020. Even more so when cities began to go on “lock down.” Streets and freeways became quieter with only the essential workers making their way to and from their jobs. Although the death rate was climbing, and everyone … Continue reading Paranormal pandemic lockdown: Covid connections fro... Read More
After Earth Day: How to continue to care for the planet all year long
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Earth Day was celebrated by people all over the country on April 22. Some commemorated the holiday by attending Earth Day rallies, attending beach cleanups, or, of course, posting the collage of the most beautiful pictures of the Earth. While celebrating the earth is great, the attitude of saving the Earth must carry through the … Continue reading After Earth Day: How to... Read More
A moment with Professor Michael Cross
Michael Cross is an adjunct professor at Northern Essex Community College and has a passion for science. Cross has a PHD in organic chemistry from the University of Utah. He has been working here at Northern Essex Community College for 11 years now. Cross is also very interested in forensic science specifically. He says, “I … Continue reading A moment with Professor Mich... Read More
Behind the scenes of the NECC Observer
At Northern Essex Community College, journalism students have the chance to have their class stories featured in Northern Essex Community College’s own newspaper, The NECC Observer. About every two weeks, Journalism students are asked to write a story about something happening at NECC. If they are lucky, talented, and write a newsworthy story, they have … Continue readin... Read More
Local church goes above and beyond to serve the community
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Pastor Craig and Agnes Mattheson
Located at 17 Newcomb St. in Haverhill, MA, Changing Lives Christian Church has found multiple ways to help its surrounding community, as well as ways to serve people in communities abroad. Founded by Pastor Craig Mattheson of Methuen, MA, Changing Lives Christian Church has implemented various outreach programs through its ministry over the years, which … Continue readi... Read More
A look into the mind: The Story of Elizabeth Casanave
“I’m driven to be constantly improving myself – growing into a better person, a more caring, contributing, productive member of society.” says UMass Lowell’s Graduate Programs Advisor and psychology and philosophy professor here at NECC, Elizabeth Casanave, who has long been fascinated with the mind and life’s large ideas. Casanave received her bachelor’s degree from … C... Read More
Spotlight on Professor Isabelle Gagne
Isabelle Gagne is a pyschology professor here at Northern Essex community college and she is a valuable part of the NECC community. Like most faculty, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges in recent years. However, Gagne has been teaching online classes for some time now. Gagne says, “I’ve been teaching online for many years. I … Continue reading Spotlight on P... Read More
Center for Liberal Arts offers variety of services
The Center for Liberal Arts is the home for all the Liberal Arts students here at Northern Essex Community College. There are many students who fall under the umbrella of liberal arts at NECC. P “There’s a pure liberal arts degree and then there are some other areas of the liberal arts you can get … Continue reading Center for Liberal Arts offers variety of services &rar... Read More
Psychology Program Coordinator Krista Titone shares her story
Fearless Krista Titone grew up in the suburbs of Hampstead, NH, an only child, raised by both her grandparents and father. As a child she felt safe, supported and loved by her friends and neighbors. Titone says “I had the most amazing childhood and am so very very grateful to my grandparents for taking care … Continue reading Psychology Program Coordinator Krista Titone ... Read More