Jeff Currey Named Family Legislator of the Year
Congratulations to Jeff Currey on being named the 2015 Family Legislator of the Year by the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies. He was recognized in a ceremony at the state capitol on May 13. In his role at Goodwin, Jeff serves as supervisor for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) employment and training programs. Of the award, Jeff stated, “I’m truly honored to receive this recognition from the CT Council of Family Service Agencies. I firmly believe in their mission of strengthening Connecticut’s families and communities. Their innovative provider network helps to support children and families with an array of supports, … Continue reading Jeff Currey Named Family Legislator of the Year
Goodwin College Hosts Key Issues Forum
On May 12, Goodwin College hosted the Hartford Courant’s Key Issues Forum, CONNECTICUT: Why We Live Here. Following a reception in Goodwin’s Community Room, the audience moved to the auditorium to hear a panel discussion featuring Wally Lamb, author of five New York Times bestselling novels; Rohan Freeman, president and CEO of Freeman Companies, a Hartford engineering firm; and Alissa DeJonge, vice president of research at the Connecticut Economic Research Center. All three panelists are Connecticut residents. Courant editor Andrew Julien moderated the discussion, which included a Q&A session. Continue reading Goodwin College Hosts Key Issues Forum
Overcoming Barriers to Peer Study: Local Entrepreneurs Launch “WeStudee” at Goodwin College
StartUp Weekend: Education, sponsored by UP Connecticut in Hartford in September 2014, presented a bold premise to its participants: transform your ideas related to education into action; find the right people with the skills and passion to build an education … Continue reading Overcoming Barriers to Peer Study: Local Entrepreneurs Launch “WeStudee” at Goodwin College
Goodwin Hosts Reggio Emilia-Inspired Institute for Early Childhood Educators
On May 7, early childhood educators from throughout the region were able to attend a unique Reggio Emilia professional development experience hosted at Goodwin College. The Reggio Emilia approach to education places children and families at the center of all learning and focuses on exploration and discovery. Continue reading Goodwin Hosts Reggio Emilia-Inspired Institute for Early Childhood Educators
Goodwin Partners on Bike and Walk to Work Day — May 21
Pratt & Whitney, Bike Walk Connecticut, Goodwin College, American Eagle Federal Credit Union, and the Town of East Hartford encourage you to bike or walk to work on Thursday, May 21, 2015. Continue reading Goodwin Partners on Bike and Walk to Work Day — May 21
Christina Tolides: “I’m growing the way a nurse is supposed to grow”
Christina Tolides works in the health and safety analysis and prevention area at a large company, but realized instead of just offering emotional support she wanted to be able to offer a more well-rounded approach to care. With an existing degree in forensic science and a minor in chemistry, Tolides decided to make a career change and enrolled in Goodwin’s nursing program. Continue reading Christina Tolides: “I’m growing the way a nurse is supposed to grow”
Olivia Stacey: “There is no way you could fail”
In January 2014, Olivia Stacey’s father passed away, altering her life path significantly. From a young age, Stacey had watched as her father studied to become a nurse. Stacey wasn’t sure what kind of career she wanted to pursue, but found strength and motivation following in her father’s footsteps. Continue reading Olivia Stacey: “There is no way you could fail”
IFMA Recognizes Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin College
On April 16, the Connecticut Chapter of the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA-CT) honored the Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin College (CTRA) with its Facility Achievement Award for Educational Facilities. Continue reading IFMA Recognizes Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin College
Penny Krivickas: Patience, Empathy, and Kindness
Penny Krivickas received her associate degree in Nursing from Goodwin in 2007, graduating with four RN jobs lined up. Eight years of well-earned work and life experience later, Krivickas came back to Goodwin and enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Continue reading Penny Krivickas: Patience, Empathy, and Kindness
Famed Journalist Malcolm Gladwell Inspires Conversation at Goodwin College
More than 600 excited audience members packed the Goodwin College auditorium on April 9 to hear award-winning journalist and bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell speak as part of the College’s Vital Voices: The T. Boone Pickens Endowed Lecture Series for Education, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. Continue reading Famed Journalist Malcolm Gladwell Inspires Conversation at Goodwin College
Former Aetna VP Urges MOVE Students to “Be Brilliant”
On March 31, Jerry Gooden, former senior vice president and head of Aetna’s four regional businesses, visited Goodwin College’s Men of Vision in Education (MOVE) program. During Gooden’s career at Aetna, he held positions in sales, marketing, underwriting, claims, and customer service, and ran businesses with revenues in excess of $10 billion and staffs as large as 7,000. Now retired, Jerry currently serves as the chairman of the Board of Directors for the Greater Hartford YMCA. In the spirit of MOVE’s Motivation and Skill spring theme, Mr. Gooden shared his insights for developing a successful life and career. He highlighted … Continue reading Former Aetna VP Urges MOVE Students to “Be Brilliant”
Goodwin Manufacturing Program Extends “Open Classroom” to Young North Carolina Students
Desiree Langbeen, a fourth grade teacher at Balfour Elementary School in Asheboro, North Carolina, and Assistant Professor Michael Wolter, Program Director for Goodwin College’s Management & Leadership program, have been best friends since childhood and consider each their “adopted sibling.” At a winter family get together, Desiree shared how her school had created a Robot Club for fourth and fifth graders. Balfour, part of a small city district, is 92% free and reduced lunches, which means that the school qualifies for Title 1 funding that helps low income, high poverty populations with extra resources to increase student achievement and roughly … Continue reading Goodwin Manufacturing Program Extends “Open Classroom” to Young North Carolina Students
WISE, MOVE, and CTRA Students Join Sustainability Effort for Keney Park
In March, Goodwin College and CTRA students volunteered with Keney Park’s Sustainability Project. They had the opportunity to paint the park’s greenhouse and build raised garden beds. The event was a wonderful experience and provided a great opportunity to serve the community. Continue reading WISE, MOVE, and CTRA Students Join Sustainability Effort for Keney Park
Troy Carlson: “I believe in Goodwin’s message”
Troy Carlson worked as a Medical Assistant in a pediatrics office, but the inspiration to continue his education and become a nurse led him to enroll at Goodwin College. Continue reading Troy Carlson: “I believe in Goodwin’s message”
Kelly Desso: From Music to Asset Protection
Desso is now a student in the Public Safety program at Goodwin. “I came to Goodwin because it is an institution that strives for results. The concept of ‘When am I ever going to use this?’ does not exist here,” Desso said. Desso chose Public Safety because she wants to serve the community she lives in. “It’s a unique field,” Desso explained, “because you can prevent issues before they occur as opposed to being faced with only the aftermath.” Continue reading Kelly Desso: From Music to Asset Protection
Give Kids A Smile: Goodwin Offers Free Dental Care for Children
Goodwin College is proud to offer free dental services for children on March 25, 2015, as part of the American Dental Association’s Give Kids a Smile program. Continue reading Give Kids A Smile: Goodwin Offers Free Dental Care for Children
Real Life, Real Women: Wine and Chocolate Gathering Builds Support for Goodwin Scholarships
On Thursday, February 26, the Pond House Café in West Hartford’s Elizabeth Park was filled with 150 inspiring and caring individuals at Goodwin College’s celebration, Real Life, Real Women: Wine and Chocolate Gathering. The room for the sold-out event was elegantly adorned with twinkling lights, and guests were tempted with decadent chocolate and a wonderful selection of wines. Continue reading Real Life, Real Women: Wine and Chocolate Gathering Builds Support for Goodwin Scholarships
Sara Stecewicz: From Goodwin Student to Napa Valley Lab Tech
Sara Stecewicz, Goodwin College Environmental Studies graduate, now lives in sunny California working as a lab technician at Rutherford Hill Winery in Napa Valley. Continue reading Sara Stecewicz: From Goodwin Student to Napa Valley Lab Tech