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The Music Program at Northern Essex Community College will offer two free master classes in the art of piano playing by NECC music faculty member Christina Dietrich, Sunday, March 6, …
In the fall of 1845 two of history’s greatest liberators and orators met in Dublin, Ireland. That historic meeting is the focus of Northern Essex Community College’s Black History Month …
Eagle Tribune, 2-4-16, P. 1
BY ZOE MATHEWS
zmathews@eagletribune.com
LAWRENCE — Carlos Santiago, the first Latino to be named Massachusetts Commissioner of Higher Education, Wednesday visited the Lawrence campus of Northern Essex Community …
Dr. Carlos Santiago, the Massachusetts commissioner of higher education, was the special guest at the February 3 meeting of the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees.
After spending a day …
Dr. Carlos Santiago, Massachusetts commissioner of higher education since July, visited Northern Essex Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 3. to share his priorities with faculty, staff, students, trustees, and community …
An information session for individuals interested in becoming personal care attendants (PCAs ) for the elderly and disabled, will be offered Wednesday, February 24, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at …
California artist Erin Cooney will invite the public to explore mortality through her new exhibit “I am Yorick,” on display in the Northern Essex Community College Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace on …
Whether you are looking to get in shape or stay in shape, the NECC President’s Running Cub, which begins Monday, February 1, for veteran and novice runners, joggers, and walkers, …
Northern Essex Community College Professor Deirdre Budzyna of Newburyport will discuss the many ways people can display and use their intelligence in a free presentation titled “It’s Not How Smart …
Northern Essex Community College has received a $105,000 grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education (EOE) to support the development of an Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Program, which will give …
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