Choral Union to Present Handel's Messiah

Published: 2012-11-08 Choral Union performs with the Quincy Bay Chamber Orchestra at Wollaston Church of the NazareneA popular annual holiday tradition returns, as the Eastern Nazarene College Choral Union presents two free performances of Handel’s Messiah.Comprised of ENC students and members of the community, the 60-voice Choral Union will present the beloved oratorio Saturday Dec. 1 at 7:00 pm and Sunday Dec. 2 at 3:00 pm at the Wollaston...

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Moot Court team streak continues

Two teams will represent Fitchburg State University at the American Collegiate Moot Court Association’s annual tournament in January as a result of their performance at the qualifying tournament held on campus last Friday and Saturday.The Fitchburg State teams – Matthew Costello and Haley Schilling, and Angela Szymcik and Robert Sivazlian – will represent Fitchburg State at Regent University Law School in Virginia Beach. The regional tournament,...

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Distinguished Speaker Series continues March 13, 2013

The self-described “reading arsonist” Dr. Steven L. Layne will address educators on the topic of igniting a passion for reading when he takes the microphone at Fitchburg State University’s Distinguished Speaker Series on March 13, 2013.The Distinguished Speaker Series is now in its seventh year, and hundreds of area educators attend each year for an inspiring and informative professional development opportunity. This year’s event will take place...

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ENC Welcomes Dr. Ben Cater, Assistant Professor of History

Published: 2013-01-22 ENC Provost Dr. Timothy Wooster is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ben Cater as Assistant Professor of History and director of the Boston Semester program. Dr. Cater, a native of Southern California, graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University, where he studied American history and literature. He received the A.B. Hammond Fellowship for Western American Studies to study at the University of Montana, Missoula,...

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A Cappella Choir to present ‘Celebration of Love’ Valentine’s concert

Published: 2013-01-22 The Chamber Singers perform at Central Baptist ChurchEastern Nazarene College’s Chamber Singers and A Cappella Choir will present a Valentine’s Day concert at 7:00pm Friday, February 8 at Central Baptist Church in Quincy Center.Titled “Celebration of Love,” the concert will feature a wide variety of music – including classical and contemporary arrangements as well as popular show tunes – under the direction of Dr. Timothy...

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Metropolitan Opera Soprano Meredith Hansen to Perform

Published: 2013-01-14 The ENC Music Department will present a concert by Metropolitan Opera soprano Meredith Hansen at 7:00 pm Friday, January 25 in the Edith Cove Fine Arts Center. A former vocal coach at ENC, Hansen’s program will include songs by Samuel Barber, Sigmund Romberg and other composers from the American Songbook, as well as selections from La Bohème and Die Fledermaus with internationally renowned tenor John Daniecki. She will...

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Choral Union to Present Handel's Messiah

Published: 2012-11-08 Choral Union performs with the Quincy Bay Chamber Orchestra at Wollaston Church of the NazareneA popular annual holiday tradition returns, as the Eastern Nazarene College Choral Union presents two free performances of Handel’s Messiah.Comprised of ENC students and members of the community, the 60-voice Choral Union will present the beloved oratorio Saturday Dec. 1 at 7:00 pm and Sunday Dec. 2 at 3:00 pm at the Wollaston...

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GCE Information Session Jan. 8

Learn about the educational opportunities available at Fitchburg State University when the Office of Graduate and Continuing Education (GCE) hosts an information session on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. The snow date for the event is Wednesday, Jan. 9.The free session, where attendees will have the opportunity to speak with advisors, financial aid representatives and register for classes, will take place in Hammond Hall.GCE at Fitchburg State offers...

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Fitchburg State launches major in game design

Next fall Fitchburg State University will become the first public institution in New England to offer a bachelor’s degree in game design, preparing students with immediately marketable skills in a fast-growing industry.The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education approved the new major at their December meeting. Applications are now being accepted for fall 2013.The university’s first new major in more than a decade, the bachelor of science in game...

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Unable to mirror from Ipad to Apple TV

I am using my ipad mini to connect to apple TV.  I have mirroring turned on.  I can hear the sound through the TV fine just not the picture.  Any ideas?View the original article h...

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Fitchburg State hosts FAFSA Day Jan. 27

Fitchburg State University will join more than 25 other institutions offering free help on the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) for college-bound students on FAFSA Day Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. The university's financial aid professionals will offer assistance at the campus center in Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St.Every high school senior, college student, and adult student who will be attending college during the 2013-2014...

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CenterStage presents Lunasa on Saturday, Feb. 23

The CenterStage at Fitchburg State University arts and culture series invites you to be transported to the Emerald Isle when the celebrated Irish ensemble Lúnasa performs on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. in Weston Auditorium, 353 North St.Lúnasa’s melodic lines soar as flutes, fiddles, whistles, and uillean pipe capture the ancient soul of traditional instrumental Irish music-and then surge into the 21st century with the rhythmic drive of the double...

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Have a Macbook Air that is a late '12 model and two iPads. All used to work great with airplay, and then one day just up and quit working. I have checked to see if all wireless settings were open and the firewall was not blocking it. Thoughts?

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Winter Revival with Dr. David Busic

Published: 2013-01-08 Dr. David Busic, president of Nazarene Theological SeminaryENC is pleased to announce Dr. David Busic, president of Nazarene Theological Seminary, as the 2013 Winter Revival speaker, January 16-18. Dr. Busic will speak during college chapel services and at evening services.Services ScheduleWednesday and Friday - 10:25amWednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 7:00pmDr. David Busic is the ninth president of Nazarene Theological...

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Professor publishes book on Mideast peace

Fitchburg State University Professor Eric N. Budd’s new volume on the struggle for peace in the Middle East – Conflicted are the Peacemakers: Israeli and Palestinian Moderates and the Death of Oslo – is being published this week by Continuum, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing.The 1993 Oslo Accords were a key attempt to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, whose failure was largely attributed to extremists on both sides. Budd’s book challenges...

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Students Volunteer for Disaster Relief

Published: 2012-12-11 Student Volunteers (L-R): Ronan Storer, Sidney Karr, Chaplain Corey MacPherson, Katie Smith, Danielle Wilson, Sarah Brule, Kelsey Shoulla, Alicia Mahony, Alexander Mack, and Josh LojzimA team of nine students volunteered their time following finals week to help with Hurricane Sandy disaster relief in the Freeport, NY area. The team is staying from December 10-15 and is  partnering with Nazarene Disaster Relief and...

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Dr. Bernard Luskin: Join the Society for Media Psychology & Technology

Posted by Hilary Edwards on Thu, Nov 15, 2012 Dr. Luskin has an exceptional history as an administrator, educator and leader in media psychology. Bernie Luskin has made many contributions and pioneered new programs," said Dr. Judith Kuipers, President Emeritus of Fielding Graduate University. "While at Fielding, Bernie developed and launched the first MA Ph.D. program in Media Psychology and EdD program in Media Studies in any university. Partnering...

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Celuzza to be honored at Winter Commencement

Fitchburg State University will hold its 117th commencement exercises, winter ceremony, Friday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the campus Athletics and Recreation Center. More than 600 undergraduate and graduate degrees will be awarded during the evening, which will also include presentation of the President’s Medal to restaurateur and philanthropist David Celuzza. President Robert V. Antonucci will deliver the commencement address.Celuzza (pictured) the...

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Creativity: An Important Paradigm for Aging

Posted by Hilary Edwards on Fri, Dec 14, 2012 The National Center for Creative Aging explains: “Health and wellness can be achieved in many ways, including using creativity to work the mind and body. Research has shown that mental activity stimulated by arts activities can be especially beneficial to people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Cases of cognitive disabilities increase with age, so as the population lives longer more people will be diagnosed. By bringing arts programs to people with cognitive disabilities, you can create more...

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Third Thursday film series continues Jan. 17 with “Baby Face”

The Third Thursday film series – bridging the Fitchburg State University campus and the city – continues this spring. The community is invited to join Fitchburg State faculty and staff members for free monthly film screenings and discussions at the Fitchburg Public Library.Each film is presented at 7 p.m. in the library auditorium, introduced by a member of the university’s faculty or staff. The films touch on issues or events that will resonate...

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Metropolitan Opera Soprano Meredith Hansen to Perform

Published: 2013-01-14 The ENC Music Department will present a concert by Metropolitan Opera soprano Meredith Hansen at 7:00 pm Friday, January 25 in the Edith Cove Fine Arts Center. A former vocal coach at ENC, Hansen’s program will include songs by Samuel Barber, Sigmund Romberg and other composers from the American Songbook, as well as selections from La Bohème and Die Fledermaus with internationally renowned tenor John Daniecki. She will...

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Agreement between RCNET, Excelsior College Set to Fill Nuclear Industry Leadership Void

Agreement between RCNET, Excelsior College Set to Fill Nuclear Industry Leadership Void By Mike Lesczinski, Excelsior Life News Staff--Excelsior College and the Regional Center for Nuclear Education and Training (RCNET) today announced a new educational partnership aimed at developing the next generation of nuclear industry leaders. The RCNET is comprised of 37 community colleges that follow the Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program (NUCP), a framework...

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Metropolitan Opera Soprano Meredith Hansen to Perform

Published: 2013-01-14 The ENC Music Department will present a concert by Metropolitan Opera soprano Meredith Hansen at 7:00 pm Friday, January 25 in the Edith Cove Fine Arts Center. A former vocal coach at ENC, Hansen’s program will include songs by Samuel Barber, Sigmund Romberg and other composers from the American Songbook, as well as selections from La Bohème and Die Fledermaus with internationally renowned tenor John Daniecki. She will...

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Innovations in Information Design: Fielding Graduate University and Brooks Institute Unite

Posted by Hilary Edwards on Wed, Jan 02, 2013 During the most recent new student orientation (NSO), Fielding students used the Brooks media lab to produce introductory films. In November, faculty Jean-Pierre Isbouts put 17 students through their paces at the very successful Final Cut Pro cluster/workshop held at the Brooks Institute in Ventura. By the end of the workshop, students were cutting their own film shorts.Perhaps you've sat through a truly terrible PowerPoint presentation. Worse yet, you may have produced one yourself....

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The Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut performs "Angels and Demons"

3 p.m., Sunday, January 27, 2013Fairfield University's Regina A. Quick Center for the ArtsFairfield University's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts partners with The Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut under the leadership of Dr. Carole Ann Maxwell for a special performance, "Angels and Demons," at 3 p.m., Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Quick Center. The performance features Beth Palmer, accompanist; Michael Jovovich, guest artist; and Anthony DeQuattro,...

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Choral Union to Present Handel's Messiah

Published: 2012-11-08 Choral Union performs with the Quincy Bay Chamber Orchestra at Wollaston Church of the NazareneA popular annual holiday tradition returns, as the Eastern Nazarene College Choral Union presents two free performances of Handel’s Messiah.Comprised of ENC students and members of the community, the 60-voice Choral Union will present the beloved oratorio Saturday Dec. 1 at 7:00 pm and Sunday Dec. 2 at 3:00 pm at the Wollaston...

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Highlighting the uniqueness of students, faculty, and alumni: Fielding Graduate University introduces new Pinterest page

Posted by Hilary Edwards on Fri, Nov 02, 2012 Pinterest has captivated media, public relations, and social media business communities unlike any other. Visual bookmarking and social networking is easier than ever before, and now Fielding students, faculty, and alumni can establish a presence on Pinterest by a simple click of the “pin it” button.Recent new data shows that it is the fourth largest referral network after passing Yahoo and...

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Host Dr. Connie Corley of "Experience Talks" interviews musician/author/educator Christine Stevens

Posted by Hilary Edwards on Wed, Dec 05, 2012 Stevens is an internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and music therapist. Holding masters degrees in both social work and music therapy, Stevens inspires people all over the world with her message of music for holistic health, spirituality and wellness. Stevens is the author of Music Medicine, The Healing Drum Kit, and The Art and Heart of Drum Circles book and DVD....

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“The Language of Men” Honored at New England Book Festival

“The Language of Men” Honored at New England Book Festival In “The Language of Men” Anthony D’Aries searches to learn more about the father he emulates, a Vietnam Veteran who works at the local deli and rebuilds muscle cars in his spare time. The memoir, the third book published by Hudson Whitman/Excelsior College Press, earned an honorable mention this week from the New England Book Festival.Traveling to Vietnam with his wife, who teaches health...

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"Race to Nowhere," "Temple Grandin" highlight education film series at Fairfield University

Fairfield University's Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions (GSEAP) will host a free public film series beginning on Wednesday, February 20 with the first of three films about the American educational system and related topics. The series is sponsored by GSEAP, The Office of Graduate Student Life and the Connecticut Writing Project-Fairfield.The films will be shown in the multimedia room of the University's DiMenna-Nyselius Library...

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Fielding alumni present at the 43rd Annual National Indian Education Association Convention

Posted by Hilary Edwards on Mon, Nov 19, 2012 The theme for this year's convention was "Maintaining Traditions in a Digital Era" and the conference was filled with exciting dialog, inspiration, and sharing of innovative ideas for use in the classroom. The NIEA Annual Convention and Tradeshow brings together Native leaders, congressional representatives, educators, students and school administrators to share best practices, connect with others...

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A Cappella Choir to present ‘Celebration of Love’ Valentine’s concert

Published: 2013-01-22 The Chamber Singers perform at Central Baptist ChurchEastern Nazarene College’s Chamber Singers and A Cappella Choir will present a Valentine’s Day concert at 7:00pm Friday, February 8 at Central Baptist Church in Quincy Center.Titled “Celebration of Love,” the concert will feature a wide variety of music – including classical and contemporary arrangements as well as popular show tunes – under the direction of Dr. Timothy...

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Preparations are set for the Sixth Annual International Conference on Positive Aging in Los Angeles, CA in February 2013

Posted by Hilary Edwards on Thu, Nov 29, 2012 According to the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, baby boomers will turn 65 at a rate of 10,000 per day for the next decade making them the fastest growing segment of the population. Future implications indicate: “tomorrow’s elderly will have quite different social, demographic, health, and economic characteristics than today’s elderly… as average length of life continues...

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Warren Lambert recently named President of the KALGBTIC

Posted by Hilary Edwards on Wed, Nov 07, 2012 KALGBTIC is a division of the Kentucky Counseling Association and works in partnership with the national division of the Association of Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Issue in Counseling (ALGBTIC). The mission of ALGBTIC includes the recognition of both individual and social contexts representing the confluence of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, ability, age, spiritual or religious belief system, indigenous heritage in order: to promote greater awareness and understanding of...

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Theatre Fairfield's Independent Project presents Pulitzer Prize-winning play "How I Learned to Drive" by Paula Vogel

January 25-27th, 2013PepsiCo Theatre, Fairfield UniversityTheatre Fairfield, Fairfield University's resident production company, opens its 2013 theatrical season with an Independent Project production of "How I Learned to Drive," Paula Vogel's 1998 Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Student proposed, conceived, and produced, "How I Learned to Drive" will be a completely student-driven production. Performances take place at 8 p.m. on Friday, January 25...

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Global literacy activist to speak at Fairfield University

Author/philanthropist John Wood, who left a lucrative executive career at Microsoft to found an award-winning nonprofit building schools, libraries and vital opportunities for children around the world, will speak at Fairfield University's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12. His lecture, "Creating Room to Read: A Story of Hope in the Battle for Global Literacy," is free and open to the public.Wood's appearance...

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Stephanie Blythe, mezzo-soprano, and Warren Jones, piano, perform All American Song

8 p.m., Friday, February 1, 2013Regina A. Quick Center for the ArtsTickets: $55, $45, $35.The great mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe steps off the opera stage to appear in an intimate duet recital with pianist Warren Jones in a program entitled "All American Song" at 8 p.m., Friday, February 1, 2013, at Fairfield University's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The performance is sponsored in part by Venü Magazine. A pre-performance discussion with...

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