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Imposter Syndrome with Author Valerie Young

Imposter Syndrome with Author Valerie Young

by NEPM | Nov 6, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

When local resident Valerie Young was getting her doctorate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst as a first-generation student, she says she often felt like an imposter. Young, an author and frequent speaker, has become an expert impostor syndrome—the feeling of...
The Doomsday Clock with Professor Joshua Goldstein

The Doomsday Clock with Professor Joshua Goldstein

by NEPM | Oct 30, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

The Doomsday Clock has been around since the Cold War, but what exactly is it and is it still relevant today? Carolee McGrath sat down with Joshua Goldstein, a research scholar in the department of Political Science at UMass Amherst and Professor Emeritus at American...
Is It Time to Shake Up Campaign Finance?

Is It Time to Shake Up Campaign Finance?

by NEPM | Oct 23, 2019 | Election 2020, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Is it time to shake-up the way politicians get donations? One candidate for Boston City Council is proposing a system in which small dollar campaign contributions are publicly matched. Supporters say the proposed change will boost participation and competition in...
UMass Permaculture & Student-Run Farmers’ Market

UMass Permaculture & Student-Run Farmers’ Market

by NEPM | Oct 16, 2019 | Education, Public Affairs, Science & Environment, Show Segments

The University of Massachusetts Amherst has joined a select few college campuses nationwide in hosting their own student run farmers’ market. This fall, the outdoor event will be held on Friday afternoons up until just before the Thanksgiving holiday break.  But...
Marijuana-Related Poison Control Calls Increase

Marijuana-Related Poison Control Calls Increase

by NEPM | Oct 1, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

According to a 2016 study in the medical journal JAMA Pediatrics, Colorado saw an uptick in calls to poison control when pot first became legal. Now, a new study shows that that marijuana-related poison control calls have increased Massachusetts. This study looked at...
Tackling Student Food Insecurity with UMass Dining

Tackling Student Food Insecurity with UMass Dining

by NEPM | Sep 18, 2019 | Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

College isn’t cheap and for some students, paying for both a tuition bill and room and board can seem impossible. At UMass Amherst, a program identifies and helps students struggle with food insecurity. UMass Director of Residential & Retail Dining Services Garet...
Mount Holyoke Professor Leads Lunar Rock Study

Mount Holyoke Professor Leads Lunar Rock Study

by NEPM | Sep 5, 2019 | Science & Environment, Show Segments

This July America celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, the first successful landing on the moon. Now, a team of researchers from Mount Holyoke College and UMass Amherst are studying previously untouched samples taken from the moon’s surface during the Apollo...
Plant-Based Foods Increasing in Popularity

Plant-Based Foods Increasing in Popularity

by NEPM | Sep 4, 2019 | Innovation, Science & Environment, Show Segments

Plant-based foods and meat substitutes are growing in popularity everywhere these days. Even the fast-food industry is getting in the plant-based food game with products like Burger King’s new “Impossible Whopper.” Carolee McGrath spoke with David Julian McClements,...
Opioid Treatment in Mass. Jails Pilot Program Study

Opioid Treatment in Mass. Jails Pilot Program Study

by NEPM | Sep 3, 2019 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

A new pilot program will study opioid treatment in Mass. Jails. With seven jails participating, the study will examine outcomes for inmates who receive medication while incarcerated. Dr. Peter Freidmann, Associate Dean of Research and UMass Worcester & Chief...
George Parks Drum Major Academy Celebrates Late Band Director’s Legacy

George Parks Drum Major Academy Celebrates Late Band Director’s Legacy

by NEPM | Aug 12, 2019 | Art & Entertainment, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

While on the road with the UMass Amherst Marching Band in September 2010, Director George Parks passed away from a heart attack. In addition to leading the “Power and Class of New England” since 1977, Parks also created a drum major academy in 1978. The George Parks...
Hiroshima Bombing Anniversary with Paul Musgrave

Hiroshima Bombing Anniversary with Paul Musgrave

by NEPM | Aug 6, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

August 6th marks the 74th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing. The United States’ bombing of the Japanese city marks the last use of nuclear weapons by a country in warfare against another. While the bombing brought about the end of World War II, it did so at an...
Carbon Farming & Silvopasture Combat Climate Change

Carbon Farming & Silvopasture Combat Climate Change

by NEPM | Jul 31, 2019 | Education, Science & Environment, Show Segments

Silvopasture is the practice of integrating trees, forage, and the grazing of domesticated animals in a mutually beneficial way. At the UMass Stockbridge School of Agriculture, students are learning how the method can help combat climate change. Lisa DePiano and...
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    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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