Liz Sheehan, director of the Worcester County Food Policy Council, speaks on a panel at Worcester State University.
November 16, 2012
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Panel and Empty Bowl Event Mark Hunger Awareness Day

While it’s said that actions speak louder than words, Worcester State University’s Intergenerational Urban Institute effectively combined the two for the annual observance of Hunger Awareness Day . . .

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November 16, 2012
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Crowd Packs Worcester State Auditorium for Showing of 'Burn'

Worcester State University welcomed a packed house to a special fundraiser screening of the documentary "Burn" on November 15 in the Sullivan Auditorium. This special screening was a fundraiser to . . .

Rob Smith speaks at Worcester State University
November 5, 2012
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Rob Smith Discusses ‘Closets, Combat, and Coming Out’

Rob Smith, who served in the U.S. Army for nearly five years as a tank driver and infantry rifleman, shared his story of being a “closeted” gay man in the military as part of Worcester State . . .

Worcester State University field hockey players cleanup Friendly House
November 5, 2012
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Worcester State Field Hockey Players Hold Cleanup for Friendly House

Twenty members of the Worcester State University field hockey team, along with Coach Chris Pothier and Assistant Coach Kelly Downs, participated in what has become an annual event, Fall Cleanup at . . .

Barbara Pilon Poetry Contest first place winner Catherine Reed
November 2, 2012
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English Department's Contest Winners Display Poetry in Motion

I’ve never been to an open-mic poetry reading. Suffice to say, the winners of the annual Dr. A. Barbara Pilon Poetry Contest deserved the honor. “Here goes nothing.” That’s what many of . . .

Worcester State University student videotape Esperanza Y Su Exito cable access program.
November 1, 2012
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Student Interns Keep Esperanza Y Su Exito Cable Show Running

“It was hectic. It gave new meaning to the word ‘brainstorm.’” Such is the life of an intern at Worcester State University’s Communication Department. In this case, I was speaking to Ronald . . .

October 31, 2012
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Special Flag Part of Veterans Day Ceremony at Worcester State

The campus community honored Worcester State University and local veterans at a ceremony on Thursday, November 8. Due to weather, the ceremony was held inside. Speakers included WSU President . . .

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October 25, 2012
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Health Care Administration Student Publishes Article in CDC Journal

Graduate student Catherine Kemp's (Health Care Administration) article, "Public Health in the Age of Health Care Reform," was published in the Centers for Disease Control's journal Preventing . . .

Pedro Noguera speaks at Worcester State University
October 24, 2012
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Pedro Noguera Says We're Using Assessments as a 'Weapon'

Combine strict use of standardized tests, rote learning methods, and poorly funded schools, and we end up with bored kids who are more likely to drop out of high school or to be unprepared for . . .

2012 Make a Difference Day
October 24, 2012
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Make a Difference Day: A Lesson in Bulbs and Neighbors

For the second year running, WSU students turned out October 20th to participate in a national day of service called Make a Difference Day. Sponsored by the Center for Service Learning and Civic . . .

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