Archive for December 2021
WNE Receives Gift from U.S. Tsubaki to Support Innovation, Entrepreneurship
Western New England University (WNE) announced that Chicopee-based U.S. Tsubaki Automotive (USTA) made a gift of $12,500 to support the university’s colleges of Business and Engineering’s Product Development and Innovation (PDI) course over the next five years. “U.S. Tsubaki is pleased to work with Western New England University to advance this important program and curriculum,”…
Read More‘Stuff the Limo’ event in Chicopee to benefit military families
In the spirit of holiday giving, the Bridal Corner continued its “Stuff the limo” event for the fifth year. The limo was on its way to being stuffed with gifts for military families when 22News stopped by Sunday afternoon. The Pioneer Valley USO will distribute these Christmas gifts to the families of Westover personnel. Colonel…
Read MoreProposals needed for Center Park in Chicopee
The City of Chicopee is requesting proposals for the Center Space Property located downtown. The Center Space Property at the gateway to Chicopee Center is 0.28 acres of land located at 181 Center Street. The project is needed to provide public benefit and access as well as support area business economy and local establishments. The…
Read MoreNow hiring: Ocean State Job Lot hosting hiring events at all stores
Ocean State Job Lot will be hosting an in-person hiring event at each of its stores on December 3 and 4 from 12 to 4 p.m. Ocean State Job Lot will be hosting on the spot interviews for all positions during the event. Candidates who can’t attend the event but are interested are asked to…
Read MoreFree virtual tutoring for Springfield students
Students in Springfield Public Schools have access to free tutoring online. According to a news release sent to 22News from Azell Cavaan Chief Communications Officer for Springfield Public Schools, students in grades six through 12 have access to real-time tutoring 24/7. The chat-based platform is offered by Paper Tutoring and is available in English and…
Read MoreMCLA Department of Business Administration Earns ACBSP Accreditation
MCLA’s Department of Business Administration has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This accreditation covers all the department’s business-degree paths, as well as the college’s MBA program. A global accreditation agency, ACBSP focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model. ACBSP’s student-centered teaching…
Read MoreNeal high on East-West Rail prospects
A passenger rail link between Boston and western Massachusetts is “one of the most essential infrastructure investments we anticipate making” now that a federal infrastructure package has been signed into law, Congressman Richard Neal said Thursday. “Trains connecting Boston to Worcester, Springfield and onto Pittsfield is a top priority of mine,” Neal, the chairman of…
Read More‘Back to Business Career and Transfer Fair’ hosted by STCC
A “Back to Business Career and Transfer Fair” is being held next week for job seekers and prospective students. The event is taking place on December 8th and Springfield Technical Community College will be giving students the chance to meet with potential employers and representatives from four-year colleges. STCC is hoping to help as many…
Read MoreWestern New England University hosts career day for Springfield students
Western New England University’s Department of Education hosted a career and information session for Springfield high school students. Students from John J. Duggan Academy were able to explore possibilities in the field of education, and this initiative between the two schools bridges public secondary education and private higher education. Read the source article at WWLP…
Read MoreSpringfield Symphony has not yet reached agreement with MOSSO
There has still been no agreement on a contract between Springfield Symphony Orchestra Management and the musicians’ union. The SSO sent an open letter to the community expressing all their concerns facing the future of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. In this recent statement, the SSO said they are “exploring all options to assure the future…
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