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Students react to online classes
A new format of class is met with mixed results Many college students at some point encounter the opportunity to take an online college course. Online classes are offered at most colleges, including here at Northern Essex. A variety of online classes are offered including history, writing, math, etc. Online classes can be very beneficial … Continue reading Students react... Read More
NECC partners with HC Media
Offering video field production class Experience is everything for a college student. The partnership between NECC and HC Media, give Communication majors that and more. Offering a video field production class and a chance to create a podcast that is professionally produced by the members at HC Media; the partnership works as a resume builder … Continue reading NECC part... Read More
Spurk ATM
New fee-free ATM to help NECC access cash On Tuesday morning September 25th, students entered the Spurk building to the welcomed surprise of free coffee and breakfast bars, provided by Align credit Union. Senior Vice president, Joanne McCarthy stood in the front entry way to welcome students and point them in the direction of … Continue reading Spurk ATM → Read More
Free PB&J on campus
NECC seeks to help hungry students stay fed Northern Essex Community College has teamed up to provide food for students on campus. Pop up peanut butter and jelly stations for the community of Northern Essex. When students get to school there is no supplemental food that’s available at no cost, and students many times can’t … Continue reading Free PB&J on campus &rar... Read More
Gas fires, explosions to leave lasting impact
Residents have continued to stay strong in the aftermath Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover, will never be the same after the gas explosions that took place on September 13th, 2018. With Columbia Gas being the provider for the all of the homes that were lost or damaged, the company’s reputation will also never be … Continue reading Gas fires, explosions to leave... Read More
Journalism instructor attends multimedia training
Observer adviser participated in Dow Jones News Fund program Mary Jo Shafer of Lynn, a Northern Essex Community College adjunct journalism/communication professor and advisor to the “Observer,” NECC’s student newspaper, attended a week-long Dow Jones multimedia training academy designed for educators teaching in Hispanic-serving institutions. She was one of 12 journalism instru... Read More
Grad honored by Lawrence City Council
Jinette Galarza was presented with a citation for academic success and leadership NECC Graduate Jinette Galarza was presented with a citation for academic success and leadership. (Left to right) NECC President Lane Glenn, NECC graduate Jinette Galarza, Councilor Estella Reyes, Councilor Marc Laplante The Lawrence City Council presented Lawrence resident and Northern Essex Commu... Read More
New Lawrence food vendor named
The Lawrence campus gained a new food vendor after weeks of looking. The vendor will be El Taller, which operates a restaurant at 275 Essex St., only a couple blocks from the Lawrence Campus. The El Taller location offers wifi access, breakfast, lunch and dinner options, 2 floors of event space and more. When asked … Continue reading New Lawrence food vendor named &rarr... Read More
Union conclusion
After nine months of negotiations that have been referred to as “grueling” and “hostile” by union representatives, the Massachusetts Community College Council (MCCC) finally has a tentative agreement with the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education (MBHE). Union members voted 965 to 91 on March 23 to ratify the agreement, which remains in effect for 3 … Continue reading ... Read More
NECC cracks down on vaping
Smoking and its vapor alternatives have been banned on all NECC campuses. The original policy restricted smoking of tobacco products to private vehicles. Since the heightened popularity of “vaping,” administration has widened its definition of “smoking” to include the use of electronic cigarettes and vaping. An email was sent out late last month informing students, … Con... Read More