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The Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery at STCC (Digital Exclusive)

The Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery at STCC (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Apr 28, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

The Fine Arts Gallery on the campus of Springfield Technical Community College celebrates the life and creative talents of Amy H. Carberry, an aspiring artist, poet and alumna of STCC, who passed away in 2003.   A gift from Carberry’s family to the school, the gallery...
Steampunk Quantum Wheelchair Collaboration Project

Steampunk Quantum Wheelchair Collaboration Project

by NEPM | Mar 10, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Education, Show Segments, Social Issues

Steampunk is a visual aesthetic that incorporates science fiction and Victorian-era elements. Local artist and nationally recognized steampunk expert Bruce Rosenbaum teamed up with Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School in Palmer for the Steampunk Quantum...
Navajo Nation’s Quiana Dishface Joins STCC Basketball Team

Navajo Nation’s Quiana Dishface Joins STCC Basketball Team

by NEPM | Feb 24, 2022 | Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

Growing up in Navajo culture in Utah, Quiana Dishface remembers learning to play basketball on dirt. She developed a passion for the game and went on to play in high school, off the reservation.   Now, Quiana is now more than 2,000 miles away from home, playing...
Mental Health Resources on College Campuses

Mental Health Resources on College Campuses

by NEPM | Nov 12, 2019 | Education, Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Youth suicide is on the rise in the United States, according to recently released federal data. This, as an investigation by Cosmopolitan magazine found mental health services on college campuses to be lacking. In light of this reporting, Connecting Point explores how...
The State We’re In: Declaring Election Day a National Holiday

The State We’re In: Declaring Election Day a National Holiday

by NEPM | May 17, 2019 | Election 2020, Public Affairs, Show Segments

In a census survey of 19 million register voters, 2.7 million people said they didn’t cast their ballots because they were too busy to vote. To help boost voter turnout, federal legislators have debating making Election Day a national holiday for years. The 116th...
Optics and Photonics Technology Degree at STCC

Optics and Photonics Technology Degree at STCC

by NEPM | Feb 27, 2019 | Education, Innovation, Show Segments

As Connecting Point reported earlier this month, there are many career opportunities in precision manufacturing, but companies are struggling to find skilled workers to fill available jobs. Springfield Technical Community College offers students the region’s only...
STCC Offers Program to Raise Latino Graduation Rates

STCC Offers Program to Raise Latino Graduation Rates

by NEPM | Feb 18, 2019 | Education, Show Segments

Fewer than half of Hispanic and Latino college students in Massachusetts earn a degree or certificate within six years, compared to sixty nine percent of white students who graduate. Local community colleges are developing programs focused on raising Latino graduation...
Massachusetts Community College Funding Formula

Massachusetts Community College Funding Formula

by NEPM | Jan 15, 2019 | Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Massachusetts Community College funding formula allocates funds and resources to state community colleges based on enrollment and student performance. Now, some are calling for changes to the way the state uses this formula to distribute money. Springfield Technical...
Professional Brewing Certification at STCCC and the Skills Gap

Professional Brewing Certification at STCCC and the Skills Gap

by NEPM | Nov 19, 2018 | Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Craft breweries have taken off in the Baystate with more than a hundred local companies on tap in Massachusetts. To meet the demands of this growing industry, Springfield Technical Community College is offering a professional brewing certification course. Carolee...
The State We’re In: Civics 101 with STCC Professor John Diffley

The State We’re In: Civics 101 with STCC Professor John Diffley

by NEPM | Aug 17, 2018 | Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

What’s something nearly everyone could study up on? Civics! Fewer and fewer high schools and colleges devote classes to teaching the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Springfield Technical Community College History Professor John Diffley gives viewers...
Understanding the FCC Repeal of Net Neutrality Rules

Understanding the FCC Repeal of Net Neutrality Rules

by NEPM | May 30, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Net neutrality has been making headlines, as Federal Communications Commission’s repeal of net neutrality rules goes into full effect in July. Those changes mean that internet providers can charge more for certain types of content and throttle access to specific...
STEM Week at Springfield Technical Community College

STEM Week at Springfield Technical Community College

by NEPM | May 1, 2018 | Education, Show Segments

This past Spring Break, dozens of Springfield-area middle and high school students participated in STEM Week at Springfield Technical Community College. Students were introduced to S.T.E.M. (which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) curriculum...
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    Divided: Scenes from Inauguration 2021

     
    JANUARY 19, 2021
     

    A Photo and Interview Series by Barry Goldstein
    In America, the inauguration of a Commander In Chief is traditionally a time of celebration. Politicians, special guests, and everyday Americans converge on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol building to mark the swearing in of the next President of the United States. Full of pomp and circumstance, inaugurations are an important democratic ritual and a symbol of the peaceful transfer of power.
     

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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)
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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)

    March 23, 2023

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.

    Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And this week, Zydalis Bauer continues her discussion with artists JaJa Swinton, Tara Gorman, and Kahli Hernandez exploring how the project fosters unity and the inspirations behind the installations.

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)
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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)

    March 23, 2023

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewp

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.

    Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution
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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution

    March 23, 2023

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 v

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  

    And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year history. 

    Connecting Point took a road trip to the Charlestown Naval Yard to meet with Commander Farrell and take a tour of the historic ship.

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

    March 23, 2023

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prom

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  

    Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programming at the Stowe Center, to learn more about how museums are handling the complex ethics surrounding untold Queer histories and interpreting the sexuality of women in the early 20th century.

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company
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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company

    March 23, 2023

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 20

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.

    Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community hotspot and brings us this next story.

    Learn how Drew Phillips’ English major shaped his career path in a digital exclusive clip.

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

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