Hello Cambridge College Students,
Happy Spring to all of you! We hope your classes are going well. Summer 2023 registration opens next week on April 3rd. We encourage you to reach out to your advisor or success coach to discuss your summer classes. In most of our schools, courses will continue to be offered in a mix of modalities, with some courses fully online, others Connected/Zoom, and others in person.
Mark your calendars for our Spring 2023 Virtual Meet & Greet Employer Networking Event on Wednesday, April 12, 4-6 p.m. (ET) via Zoom. Click here to register >>
This event is a terrific networking opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates/alumni of all majors and specializations, seeking internships or full-time employment now or in the future. You will be able to:
- Assess the company and its culture
- Gain insight into various career paths
- Learn about available positions and qualities employers look for in candidates
Please contact Irina Galatskaya at irina.galatskaya@cambridgecollege.edu for more information.
The Cambridge College 2023 Commencement Exercises will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at the Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Avenue in Boston. Graduating students should arrive at 2:30 p.m. The gates will open to family and friends at 3:00 p.m. If you are graduating, you will receive communication directly from the Registrar’s Office, or you may visit https://www.cambridgecollege.edu/alumni-friends/commencement-2023 for more information. In April, students who graduated in August 2022 or January 2023, and anticipated June 2023 grads who have submitted the appropriate paperwork, will receive a packet by regular mail, which will include a set of invitations for guests of the graduates. These invitations are not tickets; there is no limit on the number of guests a graduate may invite to the commencement ceremony.
If you have time, please come join us for one of our workshops this week!
Writer's Workshop with Leah Barcan
Tuesday, March 28, 3:00-4:00 p.m. (EST) via Zoom. Click here to join the workshop >>
We’ll start with a short (10 min.) mini-lesson on how to become a better writer. For the rest of the block, I will be available to help with any writing-related work.
Stop Feeling Overwhelmed - Tools for Success!
Tuesday, March 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (EST) via Zoom. Click here to register >>
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you have a research paper or assignment you need to plan for? Do you have missing work or an incomplete? Come to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed - Tools for Success! You'll leave with a clear plan and a bunch of tools and resources to help you. Leah Barcan is CC's Learning Specialist (and also knows what it's like to feel overwhelmed).
How to Research Companies & Industries
Tuesday, March 28, 7:00-8:00 p.m. (EST) via Zoom. Click here to register >>
Developing your skill at researching companies and industries can pay off in numerous ways. It can help you with your coursework, identify prospective employers, prepare for interviews, and research personal investments. CC Librarian Jeff Cronin will begin with a brief presentation about the different types of companies, e.g., publicly held and privately held. He will then discuss a variety of resources on the web and in databases at the Cambridge College Online Library that provide data and analysis for companies and industries. There will also be an opportunity for questions.
Reading for Understanding with Leah Barcan
Friday, March 31, 4:00-5:00 p.m. (EST) via Zoom. Click here to join the workshop >>
We’ll start with a short mini-lesson on how to become a better reader. For the rest of the block, I will be available to help you practice these skills on an assignment.
English Conversation Group
Our English Conversation Group is designed to help English language learners practice conversational skills in a safe and structured environment. English Conversation Groups meet virtually via Zoom every Monday and Thursday (except federal holidays). There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
- Every Monday, 5:00-6:00 p.m. (EST) via Zoom. English Conversation Group with Santia Lindor. If you are interested, please register here>>.
- Every Thursday, 5:00-6:00 p.m. (EST) via Zoom. English Conversation Group with Charlie DiSilva. If you are interested, please register here>>.
Community Time
Thursday, April 6, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. (EST) via Zoom. Click here to register >>.
'Community Time' is a monthly event and an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to spend an hour together to share their experiences and build a stronger CC community. Join us to share your story and connect with peers and colleagues in a safe space. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the meeting. Please contact Vera Dimoplon at vera.dimoplon@cambridgecollege.edu for more information about this event.
Good luck with your courses! Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Remember that Cambridge College has many resources available to help you succeed.
Tracy McLaughlin and your Student Success Team
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Tracy McLaughlin, Ph.D.
Associate Provost
Cambridge College
tracy.mclaughlin@cambridgecollege.edu
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.