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
Rosanna Getty: Creating a Sustainable Environment
Having worked as a bartender for 10 years, Getty decided to come to Goodwin to pursue a degree in a field she is passionate about: environmental stewardship. Continue reading Rosanna Getty: Creating a Sustainable Environment
Ashley Cichowicz: “You Can Do It And Goodwin Can Help You”
Ashley Cichowicz had been employed at a preschool in Manchester, Connecticut, but when it closed due to budget cuts, she found herself working at a fast food restaurant and unable to meet her bills. Now, Cichowicz is a student in the Goodwin College Child Study program, with a promising future ahead. Continue reading Ashley Cichowicz: “You Can Do It And Goodwin Can Help You”
Connecticut River Academy Hosts Statewide Envirothon Student Aquatics Workshop
Students and advisors from around the state attended the Connecticut Envirothon Aquatics Workshop hosted at the Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin College. Continue reading Connecticut River Academy Hosts Statewide Envirothon Student Aquatics Workshop
Goodwin’s Human Services “Dynamic Duo”
Goodwin College’s Human Services program provides students with a wide range of opportunities to make a positive impact and to improve the quality of life for others — and that’s exactly what Veronica Vioude and Yamilette Rosado are learning to do, even before they graduate. Continue reading Goodwin’s Human Services “Dynamic Duo”
Robert Misbach: From Printing Presses to Environmental Safety Consulting
When the printing company where he had worked as a pressman for 23 years shut down, Robert Misbach came to Goodwin College in search of a career change and decided to pursue environmental studies. Continue reading Robert Misbach: From Printing Presses to Environmental Safety Consulting
Winter Meadow Walks Scheduled for 2015
The Great Meadows Conservation Trust is offering guided winter nature walks in the Meadows along the Connecticut River in Glastonbury, Rocky Hill, Wethersfield, and East Hartford through the end of February. Continue reading Winter Meadow Walks Scheduled for 2015
Seon Altius: Caribbean Native to Environmental Studies Graduate
Seon Altius started his journey at Goodwin on Burnside Avenue and graduated with an associate degree in Environmental Studies in May 2013. His fascination with the environment began on the tropical Caribbean island of St. Lucia. Continue reading Seon Altius: Caribbean Native to Environmental Studies Graduate
Goodwin College Announces Homeowners Incentive Initiative for Employees
The Goodwin College Homeowners Incentive Program will offer employees the opportunity to receive a forgivable loan to help purchase a home in East Hartford. Continue reading Goodwin College Announces Homeowners Incentive Initiative for Employees
Jan Costello Named “Health Care Heroes” Finalist
Goodwin College is proud to announce that Jan Costello MSN, RN was named a finalist in the Hartford Business Journal’s Health Care Heroes program and honored at a reception at the Connecticut Convention Center Continue reading Jan Costello Named “Health Care Heroes” Finalist
CT River Academy Welcomes One-of-a-Kind Research Vessel
On November 10, an excited crowd at the Connecticut River Academy cheered as the newest addition to their school — a unique, 40-foot student research vessel — returned to the dock after its inaugural trip on the Connecticut River. “This … Continue reading CT River Academy Welcomes One-of-a-Kind Research Vessel
Governor Urges CTRA Students to Set the Bar High for Future Classes
During a morning ribbon-cutting that had the youthful energy of a pep rally, Governor Dannel P. Malloy urged Connecticut River Academy students to set a high standard for those who will follow in their path. “You have the opportunity to … Continue reading Governor Urges CTRA Students to Set the Bar High for Future Classes