Features

College choruses to join Mass. Symphony Orchestra

mvigneux — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:52:54 -0500

Worcester, MA - The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra conducted by Myron Romanul will present its 29th annual Holiday Pops Concert at Mechanics Hall on Saturday, December 13 at 8 p.m.

GEAR UP students receive Adams Scholarship

mvigneux — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:15:27 -0500

Worcester, MA - A total of 37 GEAR UP students at North High School have received the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship.

Colleges saluted for green initiatives

mvigneux — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:41:34 -0400

Worcester, MA - It's not easy being "green"--but six Consortium institutions are leading the way by reducing carbon emissions, investing in alternative energy, incorporating recycling strategies and reducing waste.

Dugan talk to highlight "The Driving Dilemma"

mvigneux — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:16:33 -0400

Worcester, MA - Gerontologist and noted researcher Dr. Elizabeth Dugan will present a lecture entitled "The Driving Dilemma" on Wednesday, October 15 at 6 p.m. in the Auditorium of La Maison Francaise at Assumption College.

New faculty welcomed at annual reception

mvigneux — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:20:54 -0400

Boylston, MA - They come from distinct places like Zimbabwe, China and Texas. They teach subjects as varied as African history, economics and Italian Renaissance-Baroque art. But they all share a similarity--they are new faculty members at Consortium institutions.

"Re:Generation at 50+: Lives Re-Defined, Communities Re-Imagined"

mvigneux — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:39:27 -0400

When: Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 10 Lincoln Square, Worcester MA

Colleges to help employees Buy Worcester Now

mvigneux — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:15:44 -0400

Worcester, MA - Four Consortium institutions are teaming up with the Commonwealth and the City of Worcester to help their employees buy local homes amidst a stagnant real estate market.

GEAR UP students gather in Worcester for leadership conference

mvigneux — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:20:24 -0400

Worcester, MA - Approximately 55 middle and high school students from across the Commonwealth particpated in the GEAR UP Massachusetts Student Leadership Conference, "Setting & Achieving Goals," from July 28-30 at Worcester State College.

Consortium to host Shrewsbury Street College Shuffle

mvigneux — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:08:11 -0400

Worcester, MA - The Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc. will host the second annual Shrewsbury Street College Shuffle on Saturday, September 6 along the city's famed "Restaurant Row."

Consortium institutions host commencement

mvigneux — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:32:55 -0400

Worcester, MA - Each year approximately 6,000 students enrolled at Consortium institutions earn degrees (associate’s through doctoral) or complete certificates in one of nearly 300 majors and concentrations. The following is a roundup of recent commencement coverage at the 13 Consortium member institutions.