9/10/2021 Academic Affairs Weekly Student Update
Greetings Cambridge College Students:
Welcome to the start of the fall 2021-2022 term and the first week of classes! If you have not yet registered, you can do so until the add/drop date, which is next Tuesday, September 14th. You can also add or drop classes that have not yet started such as weekend intensives.
Health Insurance Waivers
VERY IMPORTANT: If you have health insurance and are taking classes in Massachusetts, you will need to complete the health insurance waiver so you are not charged for health insurance. You must do this by September 30, 2021. For more information, visit this page>>.
Coming to Campus
If you are planning to come on campus for any of your classes or to access resources or support, be sure to review information about on-campus safety protocols and procedures, including information about how to verify vaccination status using the CastleBranch system, on the College’s Covid-19 response page at https://www.cambridgecollege.edu/covid-19-updates. If you have any questions regarding COVID-19 protocols and procedures when coming to campus, please email COVIDRC@cambridgecollege.edu.
Laptop Loan Program
This year, Cambridge College will continue to offer its laptop loan program. Laptop computers are essential for student success. Students attending classes via Zoom should participate on a laptop as opposed to a phone or other device for a more engaging learning experience. In addition, a laptop makes it easier to write papers and create presentations. If you do not have a dedicated computer, we encourage you to obtain a loaner laptop. For more information or to request a laptop, contact Tracy McLaughlin, Associate Provost, at tracy.mclaughlin@cambridgecollege.edu.
McCormack Chair of Humanities Virtual Fall Events and Activities
Cambridge College McCormack Chair of Humanities, Rebecca Heimel, has announced her 2021 theme, “Good Trouble.” This fall Cambridge College will be examining the concept of civil rights activist and Representative John Lewis’s “good trouble” from multiple viewpoints. For a full list of activities, view this flyer>>. Join us for these three virtual events:
§ Monday, October 25th, 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM EST -- Poetry of Protest, Resistance, and Empowerment
§ Thursday, November 18th, 6:15 PM –7:15 PM EST -- Project 562 Screening and Discussion: Changing the Way We See Native America
§ Friday, November date TBD 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM EST -- Vanishing Seattle Talk with Cynthia Brothers
CC Reads
Along with these events, the McCormack Chair will be hosting CC Reads. This term, we will be reading the novel Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow. If you would like a copy of this book, contact Rebecca Heimel at rebecca.heimel@cambridgecollege.edu. She will be hosting two virtual discussions on September 29th, 6 to 7 PM EST (Parts 1 and 2), and October 20th 6 to 7 PM EST (Parts 3 and 4).
Upcoming Workshops
§ Tuesday, September 14th, 6 to 7 PM EST, Library Webinar: APA Bootcamp with Jeff Cronin. Click here to register>>
§ Wednesday, September 22nd, 6 to 7 PM EST, Library Webinar: Introduction to the Cambridge College Online Library with Jeff Cronin. Click here to register>>
Again, welcome to the start of the fall term! This will be a great term, and we know you will be successful. If you need support, be sure to reach out. Good Luck!
Sincerely,
Jerry Ice, Ed.D.
Interim 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.