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Dr. Amos Nwosu (far right) talks with representatives of Rite Aid Pharmacy
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
(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 - Permalink
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More than 850 students, faculty and staff attended a Wellness Expo, held Wednesday in the Moakley Center's atrium and organized by student employees of the Moakley TV Studio.

"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
SJL President Brandon Reynolds at his tent

Some of the Tent City participants
Some of the Tent City participants

Student-Organized Tent City Again Puts Focus on Homelessness

Posted on November 18, 2009 - Permalink
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Leaving behind comforts of their everyday lives, 25 BSC students are getting a taste of what it's like to live on the streets this week as they participate in the Social Justice League's third annual Tent City event.

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 - Permalink
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Starting Thursday and running through the weekend, Bridgewater State College Theatre Arts will present William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," directed by Dr. Stephen Levine.

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.

Dr. Jon Bryan (behind podium) at the German conference
Dr. Jon Bryan (behind podium) at the German conference

Management Professor Presents Research in Germany

Posted on November 16, 2009 - Permalink
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Management Professor Jon Bryan presented a paper recently at the International Journal of Arts and Sciences Conference in Gottenheim, Germany.

The name of the paper was "Deeply Indebted: Why U.S. Economic Policies Won't End the Recession." The abstract of the paper is below.

The conference was covered by the German media. (Story and photo here)

Abstract: For several decades, policymakers in the United States have formulated strategies that stimulated consumption and acquisition of debt. Following the bursting of the dot.com bubble and the onset of recession in 2001, U.S. leaders attempted to mitigate consumer pain with a flood of fiscal and monetary stimulus. They appeared convinced that they would be able to engage in deep deficit spending, and yet be able to turn off the stimulative spigots in time to avoid market fears of steep imbalances. Not surprisingly, events have shown such policies to be flawed, with implications for the global financial system. Now, U.S. policymakers have chosen the path of dramatically increasing debt and spending in an effort to resurrect an economy decimated by excessive debt and spending. In the process, investment in small businesses and jobs has suffered, while the rapid growth of the monetary base has drifted once-again toward speculative investments. This paper will explore the risks inherent in the U.S. response to the current global recession, and the likelihood of a second and significant downward spiral in the economy as job losses, housing, and increasing levels of debt take a further toll on the U.S. and global economies.

A Call for Donations

Posted on November 13, 2009 - Permalink
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National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week - November 15-21 - is being observed this week at the college with a call to the campus community to support regional advocacy and direct-care agencies by donating goods on campus.

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.

Cover of Mass Casualties
Cover of Mass Casualties

Gregory Reynolds in Iraq
Gregory Reynolds in Iraq

Celebrating Veterans Day with Two Amazing Stories (Multimedia)

Posted on November 10, 2009 - Permalink
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To commemorate Veterans Day we present interviews with two remarkable students who served in Iraq, Michael Anthony and Gregory Reynolds.

Michael Anthony returned from active duty to chronicle what he saw as the underbelly of military life. His book, Mass Casualties: A Young Medic's True Story of Death, Deception and Dishonour in Iraq, has been making news across the U.S. The Providence Journal called it "a classic of its kind," and compared it to Tim O'Brien's masterful Vietnam chronicle, The Things They Carried. Here, he discusses the impetus behind the book and what impact he hopes it will have. For more information about the book, log on to www.masscasualties.com.



Gregory Reynolds was among the first wave of soldiers into Iraq when the war started. Over there, he escaped death multiple times, surviving mortar attacks, IEDs, ambushes and more. He counted his blessings nightly when he made it back to camp safely.
Then he came home. On a summer day a year ago, while Gregory was out with friends riding his motorcycle, a 75-year-old driver failed to yield at a stop sign, and changed Gregory's life forever. The accident cost this young veteran his left arm, and nearly his life. Doctors gave him an 18 percent chance of survival. Left with a serious brain injury, he had to learn again how to walk, talk, eat and get dressed by himself. His mother pushed him to return to BSC to put his mind to work. Gregory has an inspirational story to share, as he continues to exemplify the expression he lives by "Go big or go home."


(Videos by the Moakley TV Studio, interviews and text by John Winters, Office of Institutional Communications)

Talking Economic Development in Bridgewater (Multimedia)

Posted on November 10, 2009 - Permalink
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Business professionals who work in Bridgewater and surrounding communities discuss the college's partnership with local businesses and the town's business district, infrastructure and more at the Economic Development Forum held earlier this month.

The event was coordinated by the town and the Office of External Affairs. (Video by Moakley TV Studio)


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