2/25/2022 Academic Affairs Weekly Student Update
Greetings Cambridge College Students:
For those of us on the country's east coast, we awoke to a February wintry morning, with snowfall expected to accumulate up to eight inches in some places. February is sort of a "transitional" month between the winter solstice of late December and the spring equinox of late March, so we are hopeful that we will soon see nature ever so slightly coming back to life. We know that the warmth, life, and beauty of spring are just around the corner. February, the month of hope, indicates good things to come.
I am pleased to share with you the following activities and announcements.
§ Library Webinar: Introduction to the Cambridge College Online Library
On Wednesday, March 2nd, 6:00-7:00 PM ET, Jeff Cronin, Cambridge College Librarian, will be offering a webinar on the new Cambridge College Online Library and how it can be of great help to you. During this webinar, he will briefly introduce our library resources and services, including reference 24/7 and APA guides for citing sources. There will also be an opportunity for questions. If you are interested in attending or need any additional information, please contact Jeff Cronin at Jeffrey.Cronin@cambridgecollege.edu.
§ Every Wednesday, 5:00-5:45 PM ET. Reading and Writing Studios with Cambridge College Learning Specialist Kathleen Hartnett. If you are interested, please register here.
§ English Conversation Group is designed to help English language learners practice their conversational skills in a safe and structured environment. English Conversation Group meets virtually via Zoom every Monday and Thursday (except federal holidays). There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
o Every Monday, 5:00-6:00 PM ET. English Conversation Group with Santia Lindor. If you are interested, please register here.
o Every Thursday, 5:00-6:00 PM ET. English Conversation Group with Charlie DiSilva. If you are interested, please register here.
§ CC Community Time
Vera Dimoplon, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, will continue to host monthly Community Time for our CC students and community. Community Time is a chance to share our experiences and build stronger relationships. The next Community Time event will be held on March 2nd, 4:30-5:30 P.M. ET (US and Canada). Stop by to share your story and make new connections with other students. Bring your friends! To register for the event, click here>>.
Call for Student Commencement Speaker Applicants
If you wish to be considered as a student commencement speaker for the Class of 2022, please prepare the application form and submit your materials to your Dean or Regional Location Director by March 7th. Be sure to check your CC email account for reminder emails. You may contact Ms. Nelleen Chandler Knight, Academic Affairs Chief of Staff, at Nelleen.Knight@cambridgecollege.edu with any questions you may have.
Opportunity for Affordable Connectivity
Some of you may be interested in this opportunity for low-cost internet service through the Affordable Connectivity Program, which helps low-income households pay for broadband service and internet-connected devices. The Program is a Federal Communications Commission program that replaces the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. If your household is eligible, you can receive:
§ Up to a $30/month discount on your internet service
§ Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands
§ A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)
For more information, visit https://acpbenefit.org/.
CC Reads - Lucy by Jamaica Kincaid
The reading and discussion series CC Reads continues this spring. We will be reading Lucy by Jamaica Kincaid. Join students, faculty, and staff to read the text ahead of time and join us for one or both sessions to discuss the book as a group. Students who need assistance obtaining a copy of the text should contact Rebecca Heimel: rebecca.heimel@cambridgecollege.edu.
§ Monday, March 7th, 6:00-7:00 PM (ET) (pages 1-83) via Zoom - Register: tinyurl.com/EJM-SP222
§ Monday, March 28th, 6:00-7:00 PM (ET) (pages 85-end) via Zoom - Register: tinyurl.com/EJM-SP223 -- Click here to view the flyer
Stay safe!
With warm regards,
Stephen Healey, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Cambridge College is committed to ensuring that its events, services, and facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities, under requirements from the ADA of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you need accommodations to help you access our events, services, or facilities, please contact the Office of Disability Support at vera.dimoplon@cambridgecollege.edu or 617-873-0614.