Student Life Activities
NECC Student Life Traditions
The Office of Student Life plans and implements many traditions annually for our students to build a sense of NECC Knight pride. Check out the sections below to learn more about our campus traditions.
Weeks of Welcome (WOW)
Weeks Of Welcome (WOW) is a series of programming during the beginning weeks of the semester with campus-wide participation. Staff, faculty, and student organizations offer events and activities to introduce students to the resources available to help them succeed at NECC. Participating in the WOW events and activities allows you to meet new people, get prepared for the semester, and have some fun!
Start Your Brand New Beginning At NECC Interactive Session
This interactive session which will be held online is open to NECC students.
Student Life WKP Virtual Scavenger Hunt
This Virtual Scavenger Hunt which will be hosted online is open to NECC Students.
I’m First, PACE Program!
I'm First, PACE Program which will be held online is open to NECC Students.
Learning Accommodations Center and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Welcome Week Drop-in
Learning Accommodations Center and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Welcome Week Drop-in, which will be held online is open to NECC Students.
Open SGA Student Leadership Positions Info Session
This SGA Info Session, which will be held online is open to NECC Students.
Wednesday Knight Pride
Every Wednesday the students, faculty, and staff at the college are welcome to participate in Wednesday Knight Pride (WKP) by wearing your NECC gear or school colors (blue & gold). Student Life typically hosts WKP events for our college community to participate in. Keep an eye out on the college events calendar to learn about what we have planned. When posting pictures of your school pride please use the hashtag #NECCWKP.
Student Life WKP Virtual Scavenger Hunt
This Virtual Scavenger Hunt which will be hosted online is open to NECC Students.
Virtual Yoga For Beginners
Virtual Yoga, which will be held online is open to NECC Students.
Wednesday Knight Pride (WKP) T-shirt Design Competition
Contribute to Our Wednesday Knight Pride (WKP) T-shirt Design Competition! The Office of Student Life is hosting a month-long t-shirt design competition beginning on 9/21 and ending on 10/23. We are encouraging those within our … MORE
Student Life Wednesday Knight Pride (WKP) Virtual BINGO
WKP BINGO, which will be held online is open to NECC Students.
Do It Yourself (DIY) Room Decor Project
This DIY Project Event, which will be held online is open to NECC Students.
Constitution Day
Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787, recognizing all who are born in the U.S.or by naturalization, have become citizens. Every year on September 17 we provide programming for our campus community to celebrate constitution day.
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Advocacy Day
Advocacy day occurs in the month of October, annually. Massachusetts community college students, faculty, staff, and presidents gather at the State House once a year for Community College Student Advocacy
Day to meet with members of the Legislature and urge that they support the state’s community college system in providing a better-funded, more accessible, high-quality education for its students. All NECC students are welcome to attend the MA Community College Advocacy Day with the Office of Student Life.
There are no upcoming events at this time.
U-Knighted Fair
The Office of Student Life hosts the U-Knighted Fair every fall semester within the first two months of classes. Our office hosts the Re-UKnighted Fair during the spring semester within the first two months of classes, as well. Staff, faculty, and student organizations are invited to host a table at the fair to advertise to our campus community about what they offer. Typically the Office of Student Life will provide free food and activities for students to engage in at the fair.
Deadline To Submit Flip Grid Videos For The Fall Virtual U-Knighted Fair
Submit Your Flip Grid U-Knighted Fair Videos Today! The Office of Student Life is hosting a virtual U-Knighted Fair this fall on 10/21 via Flip Grid. Friday 10/16 is the last day to submit videos … MORE
Virtual U-Knighted Fair
The Virtual U-Knighted Fair, which will be hosted online is open to NECC students, faculty, and staff.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.
The Office of Student Life along with many other areas of the college hosts events and activities for our campus community to engage in during Hispanic Heritage Month. We use this time to show our pride of being a Hispanic Serving Institution as well as to educate others on the histories, cultures, and contributions of the American citizen’s whose families came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With NECC! Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, … MORE
SGA Hispanic Heritage Month Social Media Campaign Begins
This social media campaign, which will be held online is open to followers of the SGA social media accounts.
Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia
This trivia event, which will be hosted online is open to NECC students only.
Hispanic Heritage Month Courageous Conversation
This Courageous Conversation, which is hosted online is open to NECC students.
Community College Student Leadership Association (CCSLA) Conference
During the fall semester the Massachusetts Community College Student Leadership Association invites students from the 15 MA community colleges to attend their annual student leadership conference. Conference attendees have the opportunity to attend sessions to strengthen their leadership skills. This is an overnight conference and the students selected to attend must get permission from their professors to miss classes.The Office of Student Life selects the students that will attend and pays for their conference fees, hotel room, food, and travel.
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Courageous Conversations
Courageous Conversations at NECC are dialogues in which participants commit to engaging each other with honesty, open-mindedness, and vulnerability; to listen deeply to better understand each other’s perspective, and to sustain the conversation when it gets uncomfortable or diverted. The topics of the Courageous Conversations vary. Ground rules are set prior to each conversation and all participants are asked to agree to the ground rules to show responsibility to each other and to the conversation.
Hispanic Heritage Month Courageous Conversation
This Courageous Conversation, which is hosted online is open to NECC students.
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (March 5) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equity. International Women’s Day (IWD) has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific.
Student Life at NECC partners with other areas of the college to provide an IWD celebration annually.
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Spring Jam
Spring Jam is an event hosted by The Office of Student Life during the spring semester, typically in the month of April to celebrate being a NECC Knight. Student Life provides food, drinks, activities, and more for our campus community to come together and celebrate our year’s accomplishments. Student Life partners with the Admissions Staff and opens our Spring Jam event to the high school students who attend the admissions College For A Day event which occurs on the same days as Spring Jam. This is a great way to show potential NECC students what campus life is like at Northern Essex Community College.
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Student Life Activities
In addition to our annual campus traditions, The Office of Student Life provides events and programs for students to engage in to enhance the student experience outside the classroom. Check out our full list of activities below or view the current month here.
All Student Life Activities
Virtual Trivia
Virtural Trivia which will be held online will be open to NECC students.
Club, Organization, & Interest Group Social
Club, Organization, & Interest Group Social which will be held online will be open to NECC students.
Meet & Greet With Our New Dean of Students, Jonathan Miller
Meet & Greet With Our New Dean of Students, Jonathan Miller which will be held online will be open to NECC students.
Movie Monday Showing Black Panther
Movie Monday which will be held online will be open to NECC students.
Virtual Tour of Yellowstone National Park
Virtual Tour of Yellowstone National Park which will be held online will be open to NECC students.
NECC Golf Tournament
Haverhill
The tournament, which will be held at the Renaissance Golf Club, is open to the public including businesses, and also NECC alumni, students, faculty, staff.
Start Your Brand New Beginning At NECC Interactive Session
This interactive session which will be held online is open to NECC students.
Student Life WKP Virtual Scavenger Hunt
This Virtual Scavenger Hunt which will be hosted online is open to NECC Students.
I’m First, PACE Program!
I'm First, PACE Program which will be held online is open to NECC Students.
Learning Accommodations Center and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Welcome Week Drop-in
Learning Accommodations Center and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Welcome Week Drop-in, which will be held online is open to NECC Students.
Open SGA Student Leadership Positions Info Session
This SGA Info Session, which will be held online is open to NECC Students.
I’m First, PACE Program!
I'm First, PACE Program which will be held online is open to NECC Students.
NECC Food Programs Virtual Information Session
Learn more about the NECC food programs for students, including the mobile farmer's market, food pantries, and clothing closets.
The National Society of Leadership & Success Info Session
The NSLS Info Session, which will be held online is open to NECC Students.
Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With NECC! Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, … MORE
SGA Hispanic Heritage Month Social Media Campaign Begins
This social media campaign, which will be held online is open to followers of the SGA social media accounts.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Haverhill
Come Give the Gift of Life, at an American Red Cross blood drive on the Haverhill Campus.
Learning Accommodations Center and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Welcome Week Drop-in
Learning Accommodations Center and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Welcome Week Drop-in, which will be held online is open to NECC Students.
Civic Scholars Virtual Information Session
Join us to learn more about the Civic Scholars program and how you can get involved!
Virtual Yoga For Beginners
Virtual Yoga, which will be held online is open to NECC Students.
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