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Message from the President
2021 was to be the year that we said a relieved good riddance to the pandemic. It wasn’t. Instead, it was a year of creative resiliency in how we teach and where we teach. It was a year of increased transparency in how we work and what we work on. It was a year of change in our workforce with many farewells and welcomes. It was a year like no other. We marked 2021 with the hashtags #emergestronger, #engagestronger, and #explorestronger to brand our changed work with inspiration and hope.
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As part of our ongoing series that highlights NHTI alumni, the following blog post is written by Gary Tasker, who completed his General Studies with a concentration in Business degree in 1983. |
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Wings of Knowledge Events |
We are excited to announce a full semester of programming through the Wings of Knowledge series. The first two sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, February 1st and 8th at 5-6:30pm in-person in the Learning Commons Library (subject to change). These events are free to attend and all are welcome. |
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The term “Middle East” is a changing geopolitical concept. Throughout recent history, this term referred to a political, a cultural, and a geographical region with no clear boundaries. Moreover, this concept serves to generate stereotypes and misunderstanding.
This multimedia presentation by Mohamed Defaa provides an analytical framework to understand the histories, social identities, and cultures behind this complex concept of “Middle East.”
Click here for more information.
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This multimedia presentation by Mohamed Defaa provides an examination of landscaped sectarian borders.
Click here for more information. |
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Alumni Updates
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Paul Conley (Paramedic Emergency Medicine, 1984) has been named the new Fire and Rescue Chief in Freeport, ME. Read the article here.
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Joseph Devine (Criminal Justice, 2000) has been hired as the new Assistant Town Manager in Salem, NH.
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Emily Marsh (Nursing, 2007) and Alison Wolfe (Nursing, 2019/Health Science, 2017) (Architectural Engineering Technology, 1984) had an article published in the Journal of Holistic Nursing. Read the article here.
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Cory Schofield (General Studies, 2011) is the January 2022 Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) "Young Professional of the Month". Read the article here.
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Alumni Obituaries
Student Loan Repayment
The U.S. Department of Education announced an extension of the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections through May 1, 2022. You can read the press release here.
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December 17, 2021 was declared Melanie Kirby Day in honor of the nearly 40 years that Melanie served the Community College System and NHTI. President Mullin-Sawicki, with approval from Chancellor Rubinstein, has officially renamed the Capital Commons Conference Room in Little Hall to the Melanie Kirby Room.
Melanie has spent decades very carefully managing the college budget, working with students in the Bursar's Office, and allocating scholarship funds. Have a wonderful retirement!
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Become a Legacy Society Member |
The Legacy Society is a group of friends and supporters who have included NHTI in their estate planning with a remembrance gift. This type of gift supports NHTI and our students as they strive to reach their educational and career goals and ensures that NHTI fulfills its missions for many years to come. |
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If you have a new laptop for 2022 and are not sure what to do with your old one, consider donating it to NHTI. We have a Laptop Lending Program that supports our students and helps them meet their educational goals.
Contact us if you are interested in donating your working laptop to NHTI.
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Black Literature Book Club (BLBC)
To kick off Black History Month, NHTI will be holding our BLBC discussion of Colson Whitehead's book, The Underground Railroad, on Friday, February 4th at noon via Zoom.
Join the discussion by Zoom. Meeting ID: 914 9979 9085
Passcode: 2022
We hope you join us, whether you've read the whole book, only a part, seen the TV adaptation, listened to the NPR interview, or are just interested in the topic.
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New Accelerated Online Programs |
NHTI recently launched pathways for 9 online programs, for Associate Degrees and Certificates, that can be completed in back-to-back 8-week classes.
If you or someone you know has considered furthering their education and career opportunities, check out these online programs.
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