Currently@Curry: Curry Launches New Career Development Platform Handshake

An E-Newsletter for the Community of Curry College

September 18, 2020

NEW CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM HANDSHAKE WILL BRING THOUSANDS OF JOB, INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS AND ALUMNI

The Center for Career Development recently transitioned Curry Connect to the new Handshake platform, which includes a network of more than 500,000 employers offering hundreds of thousands of jobs and internships across industry and geography.

College Shares Plans for the Spring 2021 Semester

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Curry College continues to look forward. President Quigley today shared the College’s plans for the Spring 2021 semester with the community, including an updated Academic Calendar (with classes beginning February 1) as well as information about course modalities and Commencement.

Read the President's Full Message

Acting as Forensic Scientists, Students Gain Hands-on Experience in Mock Crime Scene on Campus

This year during the COVID-19 pandemic, many science instructors around the world have had to forgo some of their hands-on practical skill development exercises in the lab. Not true for one Forensic Science instructor at Curry College.

Tristan Paredes '21 Gains Head Start in Criminal Justice Career with New 5th Year Program

Motivated by the expanded career opportunities afforded by the 5th Year Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (MACJ) dual degree program, Paredes has started his first semester taking both undergraduate and graduate courses, saving on both time and tuition.

Education Program Earns "Full Approval" by State Department for Preparing Future Educators

Curry College announced this week that its public-school pathways at the undergraduate and graduate levels in education have again been awarded full approval by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Approved programs are recognized by the state to have met all standards for preparing effective educators in Massachusetts.

At Curry College, Dr. Zachary Gross '11 Learned How to 'Shoot for the Stars'

"With small classes, you could not hide if you were struggling. It pushed me to be at my very best every single day. I knew that if I put in the time and effort that I could excel, and that's exactly what happened."

On Social

Thank you for 47 dedicated years, Cathy! Please join us in wishing Cathy Jeannetti well as she embarks on the next step of her journey! 💜

Captured@Curry

From Mali to Milton

On Tuesday, students taking World Dance History learned about West African dance in a special Master Class led by Joh Camara. The award-winning choreographer grew up in Bamako, Mali where dance, music, and song are an integral part of everyday life. Students practiced a “Welcome Dance” and learned about the culture of Mali, including the role of dancers and drummers as the keepers of tradition and history.

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