Springfield College Office of Multicultural Affairs to Host Award-winning Author Today
The Springfield College Office of Multicultural Affairs will host award-winning author, speaker, mentor, and teacher Manoucheka Celeste as part of the Cultural Connections Speaker Series today, March 4, starting at 6 p.m. Her virtual presentation will focus on race, gender, and representation. The Zoom ID for the presentation is 948-6026-5613. Read the source article at…
EASTEC is the leading northeast manufacturing trade show
EASTEC 2021, the largest Northeast manufacturing trade show, will be held at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts and is produced by SME and AMT. Innovation meets tradition at EASTEC. Advanced manufacturing technology intersects with longstanding tradition at EASTEC 2021, October 19-21, 2021 in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Read the source article at easteconline.com
A Tribute to John Gallup
John G. Gallup, the last surviving Charter Trustee of the Community Foundation (CFWM), passed away March 2nd. For those who knew John, you’ll agree he was a giant of a man—in his physical presence and in his ability to champion a cause. John was part of the original group of volunteers who helped imagine an…
Renumbering of I-91 exits to commence
MassDOT will begin work Wednesday night updating highway exit numbers along Interstate 91. Work will begin at the Vermont border and proceed south to the Connecticut state line, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation said Tuesday. Read the source article at masslive.com
Healthcare Construction Is Picking Up, but Questions Remain
Ryan Pelletier says that, while it was “scary at times,” he believes life has returned to something approaching normal — although ‘normal’ is certainly a relative term — when it comes to construction within the broad and all-important healthcare sector in Western Mass. And he should know. He’s project manager for Houle Construction in Ludlow,…
Five Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2021
Both the immediate and long-term future of the manufacturing industry will be defined by the development of a number of ever-evolving and prominent trends, according to the Assoc. of Equipment Manufacturers. These trends are poised to have a significant impact in 2021 (and, in many cases, beyond), so it’s critically important for manufacturers to develop…
STCC Faculty, Students Make Investment in Digital-literacy Skills
Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) had a long-term plan to ramp up online and digital learning. But then came the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced staff working at STCC’s Center for Online and Digital Learning to move faster than they ever imagined. The staff includes instructional designers who assistant faculty in online teaching methods they incorporate into…
Outdoor-improvement Business Looking Strong for 2021
On a Thursday in February while snow fell on the region, Bob Schwein was answering a steady stream of phone calls at Drewnowski Pools. Sure, some calls were from people who use their spas year-round, but many more inquiries were to schedule swimming-pool openings. “Swimming-pool owners know that if they want to schedule a pool…
Holyoke Looks to Regain Momentum
When he made up his mind roughly a year ago not to seek re-election to the state House seat he had held for four terms, Aaron Vega had an informal list of things he would like to do next when it came to his career. Working in Holyoke City Hall certainly wasn’t one of them.…
HCC President Christina Royal Featured in ‘HERstory’ Exhibition
Holyoke Community College (HCC) President Christina Royal is among the Massachusetts women featured in a photo exhibition and story project in the State House unveiled last month by Senate President Karen Spilka. The photo exhibition on display in the Senate president’s office suite celebrates the often-unsung stories of women of color throughout Massachusetts’ history. “HERstory:…
Outdoor Heated Dining Igloos Now Open at the Deck at Union Station
The Deck at Union Station has opened 10 outdoor heated dining igloos. These state-of-the-art facilities comfortably have a seating capacity of four to six people. All COVID-19 guidelines from the CDC are stringently followed by all restaurant staff on the premises, and all units are thoroughly sanitized prior to and following every dining reservation. Read the…
WNEU Plans Interactive Virtual Open House for High-school Students and Parents
Western New England University will host high-school students and their parents in a virtual open house that will be streamed live on Saturday, March 6 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The event is free, but advance reservation is required by visiting visit.wne.edu or calling the Admissions Office at (413) 782-1312. Read the source article at…