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Local Public TV Station Creates Fund Honoring Late Journalist
WGBY’s Jim Madigan Fund will support responsible public media journalism in western New England. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — Public television station WGBY has long aired news updates about local public affairs issues. Now, the local PBS affiliate has started a fund in honor of its late newsman Jim Madigan that will help ensure those vital…
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Community Foundation Scholarship Application is OPEN
SPRINGFIELD, MA– The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is now accepting applications to award roughly $2 million in scholarships and interest-free loans for local students planning to pursue education at the undergraduate and graduate levels for the 2018-2019 academic year. The online application deadline is March 31, 2019. Over 135 funds will provide awards considering…
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Westfield State University Celebrates Black His/Herstory Month
Westfield—Westfield State University will celebrate Black His/Herstory Month throughout the months of February with multiple month-long events such as discussions, art exhibits, performances, movie nights, and luncheons. Since 1974, Westfield State University has held Black History Month events to inform the campus community and the community of Westfield about the continuing importance of representation for…
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TOYTOPIA
January 12-April 28, 2019 Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History The Springfield Museums Springfield (MA)—Too cold to play outside? Come to the Springfield Museums. We are open and ready for lots of BIG play, BIG toys, and BIG fun! Toytopia—an exhibition featuring larger than life toys, hands-on play, and immersive learning—opens Saturday, January…
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Workforce Training Courses Announced for January
Certified Nurse Assistant Plus Program starts in January SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Seats are still available the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Plus Program, which begins Jan. 7 at Springfield Technical Community College. Classes are held four days a week, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The seven-week, 140-hour program takes place between Jan. 7 and Feb. 22. Students…
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Student Support Program Keeps Men’s Soccer Successful on the Field and in the Classroom at STCC
SPRINGFIELD – For Coach William Sweidel, the defining moment of the men’s soccer season at Springfield Technical Community College didn’t come from a single goal, win or playoff result. Instead, it came from a realization. “I think this kind of experience,” Sweidel said, gesturing toward the table where he sat alongside MILE advisor Melvin Tejada…
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