Singers from East
Hartford High School will be in the lobby at One Riverside for a carol sing
on Wednesday, December 21, at 9:30 a.m. Join your friends for the sounds
of the season… AND hot chocolate!
The latest in Goodwin University student news, activities, events, clubs/organizations, and athletics!
Carol Sing — December 21
Book Buyback Date Change
Due to the pending inclement weather expected this weekend,
Goodwin College Bookstore’s textbook buyback is cancelled for Saturday,
December 17. The last day for textbook buyback will be Friday, December 16, and
run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students who were unable to take part in textbook
buyback events may sell unwanted textbooks online at www.buyback.com. Questions? Please contact
the Goodwin College Bookstore at 860-727-6721.
Please note: The first floor of the Hoffman Family Library will be
closed for renovations December 19 to 23. Full library services will be
available on the second floor all week during the library's normal hours of
operation. Room 142 will be available for computer use.
Men's Basketball Sweeps Trinity
The Goodwin College men's basketball team swept the series against visiting Trinity College this weekend, improving their record of 6-0, and tying St. Bonaventure University for most wins in the Country. Next on the schedule for the Navs is a visit to UConn, for a three game series with the Huskies on January 16th.
Go Navs!
The Navs basketball team defeated visiting Trinity College in a triple OT thriller, 75-73, on Wednesday night. The team is now 4-0, and currently ranked 11th in the Rawlings National NCBBA poll, and 1st in the New England - South conference. The next games will be on Sunday afternoon at the Goodwin College Connecticut River Academy, starting at Noon.
Dental Hygiene Table Clinic Presentations — December 7
You are
cordially invited to attend the second annual Goodwin College Dental Hygiene
Table Clinic Presentations on Wednesday, December 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in
the main campus lobby at One Riverside Drive. Second-year dental hygiene
students will showcase their beautiful table displays and will informally
present on a number of oral-systemic related topics such as the impact of
periodontal disease on heart disease, what exactly is hidden in toothpastes,
and how the simple act of kissing can put your teeth at risk! Come join us and
learn just how much your oral health impacts your overall health.
Goodwin College, including the Hoffman Family Library, will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25. Happy Thanksgiving to the Goodwin Community!
The Navigators basketball program received its highest ranking to date, tying the Iowa State University Cyclones for 11th in the Country. Follow the Student News blog for the latest news on the Navs.
MOTORIST ADVISORY EAST HARTFORD SCHEDULED RAMP CLOSURE
Weekend Closure of Exit
55 from I-84 Westbound to Route 2 Eastbound, Beginning Saturday Morning,
November 19, 2016, and ending Sunday afternoon, November 20, 2016, in East
Hartford
The Connecticut
Department of Transportation is announcing the planned weekend closure of Exit
55 from I-84 westbound to Route 2 eastbound, beginning on November 19, 2016,
weather permitting. The exit will be closed from 3:00 AM Saturday morning
to 6:00 PM Sunday afternoon.
The closure is necessary
for the replacement of Bridge 02374 as part of the ongoing work associated with
the $22 million bridge replacement and rehabilitation project within the Route
2 / I-84 Interchange, being performed by the Brunalli Construction
Company.
DETOUR INFO
To Route 2 Eastbound from I-84 Westbound: Motorists will be directed to take Exit 54 from I-84 westbound to Route 2 Wwstbound to Exit 3, Right onto Darlin Street, left onto Pitkin Street and right on to Jayce Street to Route 2 eastbound.
To Route 2 Eastbound from I-84 Westbound: Motorists will be directed to take Exit 54 from I-84 westbound to Route 2 Wwstbound to Exit 3, Right onto Darlin Street, left onto Pitkin Street and right on to Jayce Street to Route 2 eastbound.
The following shows are
available via The Bushnell and The HSO corporate online program: CURIOUS
INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHTTIME, BEAUTIFUL, THE BOOK OF MORMON, JERSEY
BOYS, THE KING AND I, FUN HOME, HIP HOP NUTCRACKER, NUTMEG BALLET’S THE
NUTCRACKER, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, CIRCUS 1903, DANIEL TIGER’S
NEIGHBORHOOD, PAW PATROL LIVE!, RACE TO THE RESCUE, JOHN CLEESE AND THE HOLY
GRAIL, BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL, WORLD TOUR CONCERTS, HSO MASTERWORKS AND
POPS. Further descriptions are available by logging onto www.bushnell.org. Hover over SHOWS AND
CONCERTS, click on ONLINE GROUP PROGRAM and enter the password HORACE, complete
and submit the form. You will be contacted with prices and availability and for
payment. Shows through this program are available up to 2 weeks prior to
curtain. Reminder: No exchanges, cancellations or refunds will be granted.
Additional fees apply. Questions? Contact groups@bushnell.org or
860.987.5959.
Flash Sale Tickets for Knicks vs. OKC— November 28
Flash Sale tickets available to New York Knicks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at Madison Square Garden on Monday, November 28, 7:30 p.m. $78 including a $10 food voucher. For more information, contact Nicole Miller at nmiller@goodwin.edu.
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Navs Basketball Sweeps Fairfield University
Congratulations to the Navigators basketball squad for sweeping the three game season series against the Fairfield University Stags this weekend. To see when they're playing again, visit the Navs Basketball schedulet on the team's league page.
VS
Come watch the Navigators Basketball Club host
Fairfield University
Saturday 11/12/2016 at Noon
Connecticut River Academy Gym
Present your Student ID for entry
The Goodwin College Bookstore will be closed on Friday, November
4, for computer software upgrades. This closure may impact students purchasing
textbooks for Module 2 Fall courses. Books are currently in stock for all
Module 2 courses, and students may place book orders online at www.goodwin.bkstr.com.
Any online orders placed during the November 4 closure will be filled on
re-opening of business Saturday, November 5. For questions, please contact
the Bookstore at 860-727-6721.
CRT Steps to Success Assistance Available at Goodwin
The Community Renewal Team (CRT) in Hartford transforms lives through resources, programs, and services that resolve urgent needs; support in times of crisis; and empowering people to create their own opportunities. CRT fosters independence and skill building while guiding individuals, families, and communities toward long-term, stable, and more successful futures.
During November and December, CRT will be offering their Steps to Success holistic case management onsite at Goodwin College to address a wide range of needs and challenges and to help students build better futures for themselves and their families.
Students may see a CRT case manager in the Student Services Suite, room 217, One Riverside Drive, at the times listed below. No appointment necessary:
Tuesday, November 8 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Thursday, November 17 (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
Tuesday, November 22 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Tuesday, December 6 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Thursday, December 15 (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
Please contact Stephanie Frascadore at 860-913-2072 or sfrascadore@goodwin.edu with questions.
During November and December, CRT will be offering their Steps to Success holistic case management onsite at Goodwin College to address a wide range of needs and challenges and to help students build better futures for themselves and their families.
Students may see a CRT case manager in the Student Services Suite, room 217, One Riverside Drive, at the times listed below. No appointment necessary:
Tuesday, November 8 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Thursday, November 17 (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
Tuesday, November 22 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Tuesday, December 6 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Thursday, December 15 (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
Please contact Stephanie Frascadore at 860-913-2072 or sfrascadore@goodwin.edu with questions.
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DigitalCommons@Goodwin Surpasses 10,000 Downloads!
The Hoffman
Family Library is pleased to announce that DigitalCommons@Goodwin has passed
the 10,000th download mark! Digital Commons shares the scholarship of the
Goodwin community with the world. So far, the most popular publication is Dr.
Katherine Kalagher’s The Invasion of the Flapper: How the College Women of
the 1920s Transformed the American College Experience with 1,946 downloads,
followed by the Human Services capstone paper The Affects of Peer
Pressure on Adolescents, and a General Education student article, Assisted
Suicide: Should You Have The Right to Choose? Thank you, as always, for
contributing all the great examples of Goodwin scholarship and creative work in
DigtialCommons@Goodwin. As we add more quality content, our reach keeps
growing. Please continue to spread the word, and remember to send any new
publications, teaching materials, or other content to Cynthia Hunt at chunt@goodwin.edu. Keep an eye on
DigitalCommons@Goodwin – it’s growing fast!
Join the Goodwin College Career Services team members when they host representatives from Indeed.com, a worldwide employment-related search engine, who will share tips on using their job search resources, including registration and navigation. This “Lunch & Learn” session is TUESDAY, November 8, 12 to 1:30 p.m. in the Computer Lab, adjacent to the library on the first floor of One Riverside Drive. Lunch provided. Questions? Contact Marty Levine at mlevine@goodwin.edu.
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Scam Alert from Campus Safety and Security
Tips from Campus Safety and Security
Rich Vibberts shared the following items: A phone scam has been
reported in the East Hartford area. “Apple Tech Support” calls or leaves a
message from 916-233-0160 claiming there is a problem and asking victims to
call a 1-800 number. EHPD detectives warn that it’s a scam. Hang up; don’t give
access to your computer, passwords, or financial information; don’t call them
back!
Also the EHPD is investigating several leads in a series of car
burglaries that occurred in October. Lock your vehicles, especially at night,
and call the police to report any suspicious activity in your neighborhood.
Health Sciences Career Fair — November 17
Career
Services invites students and alumni to Goodwin College’s Health Sciences
Career Fair on Thursday, November 17, 4:30-7 p.m. in the Community Room. A
variety of healthcare organizations and companies including acute care
hospitals, medical practices, and clinics will be on campus to share employment
opportunities and potentially recruit for open positions! RSVP as soon as
possible at http://www.goodwin.edu/forms/career-fair/. You are also welcome to
bring one guest. We look forward to seeing you at this important event!
Police Training on Campus — November 1-3
Please be aware that Goodwin College will host approximately 100
police officers from throughout the state for a number of training sessions, from
Tuesday, November 1, through Thursday, November 3. While most will be in casual
civilian clothes, some may be in uniform with badges and perhaps carrying
firearms. In addition, there will likely be a considerable number of police
cars on campus. We wanted the assure the community that the College is
aware of their presence and happy to welcome our friends in law enforcement.
Thanks in advance for your cooperation. Please contact Rich Vibberts at 860-913-2023 or rvibberts@goodwin.edu with questions.
Spring Scholarship Applications Now Open
Are
you feeling overwhelmed and worried about paying for your classes in the
spring? You may qualify for a number of scholarships available to students this
spring through the Goodwin College Foundation and generous friends of the
College. Look for a description of the scholarships and a link to the
application at http://www.goodwin.edu/giving/scholarships.asp.
The deadline for submissions is November
30. If you have questions, please refer to the FAQ scholarship section
located on our website at http://www.goodwin.edu/giving/scholarship-faq.
You may also contact Greg Jordan, Advancement Specialist, at 860-727-6969 or GJordan@goodwin.edu. APPLY TODAY!
Town to Close Route 2 Eastbound Exit 5 on October 24-25. Intersection Closed for Street Work – Motorists Should Use Exit 5A.
Please note as this will likely impact traffic
flow: From 2 p.m. on October 24
through 5 a.m. on October 25, the Town of East Hartford will close the Eastbound
Exit 5 off Route 2 to accommodate closeout work including line striping and
pavement markings. Following the closure, the Exit 5 ramp and modifications to
Willow Street Extension will be complete. Exit 5 serves the area of Willow St.,
including Pratt & Whitney and CocaCola. Traffic will be diverted to Exit 5A
and follow a northward detour on Main St.
Stressed? We Can Help
Dear Students:
We are approaching the
mid-point of our fall semester, and you may be feeling some stress or anxiety
about classes or the various news headlines both locally or nationally. Please
know we have a campus therapist on site available for support. To schedule an
appointment, please call 860-913-2072 or email Stephanie Frascadore at sfrascadore@goodwin.edu.
Sincerely,
Upcoming Bushnell Events
The following shows are available via The Bushnell: AN AMERICAN IN
PARIS, A GENTLEMEN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN
THE NIGHTTIME, BEAUTIFUL, JERSEY BOYS, THE KING AND I, FUN HOME, HSO
MASTERWORKS AND POPS, SONIA PLUMB, FAMILY CIRCUS 1903, DANIEL TIGER’S
NEIGHBORHOOD, PAW PATROL LIVE!, RACE TO THE RESCUE, HIP HOP NUTCRACKER, NUTMEG
BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, DAVID FEHERTY, JOHN
CLEESE AND THE HOLY GRAIL… Further descriptions are available by logging onto www.bushnell.org. Hover over SHOWS AND
CONCERTS, click on ONLINE GROUP PROGRAM, enter the password HORACE, complete
and submit the form. You will be contacted with prices and availability and for
payment. Shows through this program are available up to two weeks prior to
curtain. Reminder: No exchanges, cancellations, or refunds will be granted.
Additional fees apply. Contact groups@bushnell.org or 860.987.5959.
Students
and staff now have full complimentary access to NYTimes.com and NYT mobile
apps, thanks to our school-wide subscription. We encourage you to take
advantage of this opportunity to find news articles, blogs, videos, and
interactive features. You will be able to share content on social networks,
save articles, subscribe to email newsletters, and set up personalized alerts.
Access is available from any location, on or off campus. To activate your free
pass, please use the instructions provided on this Research Starter: http://goodwin.libguides.com/newyorktimes.
Follow the steps “Creating your NYTimes.com Account.”
The U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary will offer two courses at Goodwin with discounted registration fees
for students and employees. “About Boating Safety” is a two-day course that
gives participants the knowledge to obtain a boat license or safety
certification. Held in Room 311, One Riverside Drive, on Saturday, November 12,
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, November 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Must attend both
days. “How to Read and Use a Nautical Chart” teaches the navigator to interpret
a chart, plot a course, navigate safely, and return to port. Held in the
Community Room, Saturday, November 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Discounted $35 fee for
Goodwin students and employees with ID. Pre-registration required. Contact wdavidmarriott@gmail.com or
860-430-2986. Leave name, phone number, and email.
Congratulations, Poetry Contest Winners
The General
Education Department is pleased to congratulate the winners of this year’s
Poetry Contest: 1st Place ($75): “Five” by Jamie Mattos; 2nd Place ($50): “The
Untold” by Ralph Gagliardo; 3rd Place ($25): “Hot Words Cold” by Jamilah
Muhammed. Of the many fantastic submissions, these three poems stood out.
Please join us at East Hartford’s Carmine’s Bar, Grill & Stage on Monday,
October 17, at 7:30 p.m. to hear the poets read their winning poems. They will
also read their poems at the National Day on Writing Conference on Thursday, October
20, from 3 to 4 p.m., in the Community Room at One Riverside. Please extend
your congratulations to the winners!
PRIDE T-Shirts $10 on National Coming Out Day
In
time for National Coming Out Day, October 11! Get your PRIDE t-shirt at the
Goodwin College bookstore for the sale price of $10. After today, they will be
sold at the regular price of $15. While supplies last!
eemet@goodwin.edu/860-727-6793.
The Community Renewal Team - Affordable Housing
Goodwin students: There are know openings in two great affordable
housing complexes. One is for families, the other specifically for grandparents
raising their grandchildren. Two-, three-, and four-bedroom units with fenced,
off-street parking, on-site laundry, and much more. Section 8 tenants welcome.
See below for details.
On October 8,
more than 17,000 people will participate in the Eversource Hartford Marathon
and Half Marathon. Road closures and travel delays will begin at 7:30 a.m. and
exist throughout Hartford and surrounding towns until 2 p.m. In the East
Hartfiord area, expect closures or delays on: Founders Bridge (eastbound),
East River Drive, Hartland Street, Meadow Street, Pitkin Street, South Prospect
Street, Main Street, Carroll Road, and Silver Lane.
How to Get Published — October 17
As part of the Goodwin Humanities
Festival, members of the Goodwin community will present workshops throughout
the morning of October 17 on how to get academic articles, drama/plays,
creative non-fiction, music, short fiction, alternative media, magazine
articles, and poetry published. The morning will end with a Lunch and Learn
with the Poet Laureate emeritus of Connecticut, Mr. Dick Allen. You can
register for any of the workshops at http://goodwinpublishes.eventbrite.com. For
more information, email Howard Satinsky (hsatinsky@goodwin.edu) or Ernie Varela (evarela@goodwin.edu). Download
flyer.
REMINDER: The American
Red Cross will hold a blood drive in the Community Room at Goodwin College, One
Riverside Drive in East Hartford from 8:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday,
October 5. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or go
to redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: Goodwin. Donors can also save time by using
RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history
questionnaire online, the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood
drive. To get started, visit www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.
PLUS: Lake Compounce has donated Haunted Graveyard tickets for all presenting
donor (blackout dates: Oct 14,15, 21, 22 when the tickets cannot be used).
The Return of Goodwin Dance Club!
Come join us — and get your groove back! Goodwin College's Dance
Club is back and ready to bust out new moves to get your semester started
right! Visit us in the Community Room on Friday, October 14, from 12 to 1:30
p.m. RSVP to Nicole Miller at nmiller@goodwin.edu.
The administration carefully considers student safety, weather
reports, and the ability to clear campus parking when deciding on inclement
weather closings. Every effort is made to post closings by 7 a.m. for day
classes and 3 p.m. for evening classes, but allowances must be made for
changing weather and road conditions. Announcements are posted on: WFSB-TV
(Channel 3), WVIT-TV (Channel 30), and WTIC-TV Fox CT (Channel 61). Students
can also check the homepage of the College website, Facebook, and Twitter or
call 860-528-4111. Goodwin does not use the campus emergency notification
system for weather closings.
On October 15, the YWCA Hartford Region hosts the Money Conference for Women with Honorary Chair Connecticut State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier, focusing on money management, investment strategies and retirement planning for women of all ages, economic backgrounds and levels of financial knowledge. Read more information regarding the event.
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Voter Registration Link is Here!
Important
Voter Registration Information: In accordance with Federal Law Section 48a(b)
of H.R. 6 Higher Education Amendments of 1998, we are supplying you with a link
to the State of Connecticut Voter Registration form. Please use the following
link to access the form: https://voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/welcome.do
If you are not a resident of Connecticut, please follow this
link to the Election Assistance Commission's National Voter Registration
Application form. http://www.eac.gov/voter_resources/register_to_vote.aspx
Please note this important info: On September 29
and 30 2016, the Town of East Hartford will close the Eastbound Exit 5 off
Route 2 during the day to accommodate milling work on the intersection. Traffic
will be diverted to Exit 5A and follow a northward detour on Main St. The
closure will take place each day from 7 a.m to 5 p.m. This work is part of the
East Hartford Multi-use trail project connecting Riverside Drive and the
Charter Oak Greenway.
Anyone interested in playing basketball for the Navigators should attend team practices on Thursday Oct 6th, at 6:00 PM, and Saturday at 10:00 AM in the Connecticut River Academy gymnasium (9 Riverside Drive). Men's and Ladies' teams.
You will need your student ID to enter the facility.
Contact Athletic Director Eric Emet 727-6793/eemet@goodwin.edu with any questions.
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Club Basketball Meeting Tuesday 10/4 - 6:00 pm at CTRA
Anyone interested in playing basketball for the Navigators should attend a team meeting on Tuesday, October 4th, at 6:00 PM in the Connecticut River Academy gymnasium (9 Riverside Drive). Men's and Ladies' teams.
There will be a light workout after the meeting. Please wear shorts and basketball shoes.
Contact Athletic Director Eric Emet 727-6793/eemet@goodwin.edu with any questions.
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