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Dr. Amos Nwosu (far right) talks with representatives of Rite Aid Pharmacy
(L to R) Matthew DeGrechie, BSC Television Studio's video support specialist, Ms. Downey, Ms. Ichimura and Mr. Slotnick
Good Clean Fun
Posted on November 19, 2009
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"The aim was to educate the campus community on the seriousness of the potential flu epidemic that we're currently experiencing," said Arthur Slotnick, director of the MTVS, whose student staff (called Team TVS), under the direction of graduate student Liz Downey, organized the expo.
Apart from general illness preventative techniques, some features of the expo were: massages and stress reduction tips provided by BSC's Athletic Training Club, free Japanese calligraphy of inspirational wellness messages created by senior Kayo Ichimura and free manicures by employees of Nails by Kelly.
Students could also visit stations and talk with representatives from the Department of Public Health, Domino's Pizza, Rite Aid Pharmacy and Pepsi Cola, among others.
In addition, students of Dr. Amos Nwosu, professor in the Department of Movement Arts, Health Promotion and Leisure Studies, presented academic papers on a variety of health-related subjects.
Throughout the expo, a video displaying a series of public health announcements, created by Team TVS was projected on the wall.
"The response to the expo was even greater than we had anticipated," said Mr. Slotnick. "It's a perfect example of what the various members of our community can accomplish when we work together." (Story and photos by David K. Wilson, '71, Office of Institutional Communications)
SJL President Brandon Reynolds at his tent
Some of the Tent City participants
Student-Organized Tent City Again Puts Focus on Homelessness
Posted on November 18, 2009
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From Nov. 16-20, students will spend their nights sleeping in tents erected outside the campus center. They will also sacrifice the use of cell phones, laptops and other electronics, eat at a mock soup kitchen set up in the center's cafeteria and use only public facilities.
Meanwhile, students will have to keep up with their coursework and find time to collect food and money for Father Bill's and Mainspring in Brockton, the Bridgewater Food Pantry and Horizons for Homeless Children, which has centers local and statewide.
Through exposing the campus community to the country's homelessness problems, the event aims to raise awareness about the issue.
Participant Jade Kluver, '12, said the location helps draw attention to the cause.
"Being in the center of the school means so many people walk by and notice what we are doing. This at least gets them thinking about it," she said.
Chris Meisner, who is staying outside between classes, said the "whole experience really makes you appreciate what you have right now; because of this economy and all these people getting laid off there's no telling who will and who won't become homeless."
Students also learn about homelessness and related topics from a variety of speakers, including representatives from homeless shelters, who stop by throughout the week. Also, facts and statistics pertaining to homelessness are written on cardboard signs and posted around campus. (Story by Shawn Mullins; photos by Karen Callan, both of Office of Institutional Communications)
A Sneak Peak at 'Much Ado' (Multimedia)
Posted on November 17, 2009
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The staff of the Moakley TV Studio stopped by to catch a recent dress rehearsal. Check out the video below for a sneak peak.
To see the show: "Much Ado About Nothing" at Bridgewater State College's Rondileau Campus Center, Nov. 19-22. Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Seating is limited. Call the BSC box office at 508-531-1321 for further information and reservations. Or log on to http://www.bridgew.edu/Theatre.
A Call for Donations
Posted on November 13, 2009
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Donation bins, provided by Mary Cahill, Transportation Office, are now placed at the following locations: Maxwell Library (two entrances), Rondileau Campus Center (near the Community Service Center and Tent City event), ECC (outside the bookstore), Moakley Center (atrium) and Boyden Hall (rotunda).
Donations will go to Bridgewater Food Pantry; Old Colony YMCA Family Life Center, Father Bills/Mainspring and St. Paul's Table, all in Brockton; and Woman's Place Crisis Center in Fall River. These agencies support homeless populations in the region, individuals and families in need of food, and women in crisis.
The most-used items requested by the direct-care agencies include: coffee/hot chocolate mix; toiletries (preferably travel size); diapers/wipes; twin-size linens and blankets; and bath towels. Donations of canned food items are always welcome.
The campus-wide effort is being led by Dr. Michele Wakin, assistant professor of sociology and founding chair of the college's Task Force to End Homelessness.
The central goal of the task force is to shed a regional spotlight on the issue of homelessness through the college's teaching, research and student engagement. The task force also collaborates with local government and business leaders to develop and support policies that can end homelessness permanently.
Assisting Dr. Wakin in the effort are: Michael Somers, director of Library Services; Brandon Reynolds, a sociology major and president of the Social Justice League, the student group that organizes the annual Tent City event during the awareness week; Susan McCombe, director of the Office of College and Community Partnerships; Diane Bell, director of the Community Service Center; Eva Gaffney, director marketing and publications in the Office of Institutional Communications; and Jack Murphy, manager of the campus bookstore.
All donated items will be sorted and delivered directly to the agencies by Central Receiving and Inventory Management, under the direction of Scott Enos.
For more information about the college's commitment to end homelessness, click here.
Talking Economic Development in Bridgewater (Multimedia)
Posted on November 10, 2009
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The event was coordinated by the town and the Office of External Affairs. (Video by Moakley TV Studio)
Some of the student volunteers including Jason Hayes (middle) and senior Bethany Verrilli (bottom)
Playing it Safe
Posted on November 9, 2009
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The sealant is intended to stop the potentially harmful chemicals from seeping into the soil or from getting transferred to children's hands as they play in the wooden structures.
Dr. King said, by the end of the first day, around 37 student volunteers had helped seal approximately 90 percent of the large, predominately wooden playground - a remarkable feat and "a great community service event," she said. An additional six students helped finish the job the following Friday.
The project was initiated by Dr. King, who spent several years with a number of chemistry majors studying the playground's environment. The surface soil, she said, has chemical pesticide levels considered potentially dangerous according to levels set by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and caused by the playground's equipment being made with pressure-treated wood.
The solution, in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency, is to biannually treat the wood with a specific sealant. So, the Town of Bridgewater provided the materials; Dr. King the volunteers.
Fortunately, said Dr. King, finding so many willing students was an easy task.
"BSC students like to volunteer, and they loved the idea of making sure children are safe," she said.
Indeed, students such as Samantha Morse, '10, a Sandwich resident, found the project very fulfilling.
"It's nice to be able to help the community and to ensure the well-being of the children in town," she said.
Jason Hayes, a freshman from Sandwich, was at the playground to get some extra credit for one of his courses. He said he liked the idea of getting outside and supporting a good cause.
"This is definitely more productive than anything else I would be doing today," he said. (Story and photos by Rob Matheson, Office of Institutional Communications)
President's Breakfast Celebrates BSC Pride
Posted on November 8, 2009
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Dr. David Ostroth, vice president for student affairs, offered welcoming remarks and told the audience that "despite the financial challenges that we're all facing, the college is moving forward on carefully selected strategic goals and if you've been to the campus over any period of time you can see how much we've changed and grown."
In his comments, President Dana Mohler-Faria told the students and their family members that the groundbreaking a day earlier of a new $98.7 million dollar math and science center "is one example of how Bridgewater's growth and development is focused on the success of our students - we want them to have access to the finest faculty, the finest learning experiences, the best support services and the most modern and up-to-date facilities."
He said he is "enormously proud" of the accomplishments of BSC students "while they are here and once they graduate. Academic excellence is at the heart of every discussion we have at this college, and we're inspired every day by the accomplishments and achievements of our students."
Dr. Mohler-Faria said that over the last six years the college has added 58 new faculty positions "and today our faculty is second to none - they come from all parts of the country and from all parts of the world, and they're dedicated to the highest levels of teaching and research."
He also expressed his thanks to the parents and family members.
"You are part of a very strong community and I thank each one of you for your ongoing support, which is truly vital to all of us," he said. (Story and photo by David K. Wilson, '71, Office of Institutional Communications)
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