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Abstract Paintings & Tribal Masks Exhibition At New Hampshire Antique Co-Op
Now on view through May 31, 2020
Congregational Church Stays Connected
During the suspension of in-person activities in light of the Covid-19 situation, the Congregational Church of Amherst, UCC has a variety of ways for members and others to connect with church programs. This is especially important during April as Holy Week and Easter are on the horizon.
The most up-to-date information about church activities can be found on the church’s website (ccamherst.org) or by calling the church office at 673-3231. Sunday services are broadcast on FacebookLive and recorded for later on-line viewing. Services are followed by a Virtual Fellowship Hour. Links for these and other events can be found on the website.
The church’s Facebook page is another source of information, including updates and video messages from the pastors. Pastors Maureen Frescott and Kate Kennedy are available to provide pastoral care during this time, and the church welcomes community members to connect with this loving, serving, open and affirming community of faith.
Lorraine Alice Hamilton
AMHERST – Lorraine Alice Hamilton of Amherst, New Hampshire, Beach Haven, New Jersey and Rancho Mirage, California died June 14, 2020 from pancreatic cancer at her home in California. She was 73 years old and a participant in the trial of a new cancer drug at NYU Langone in New York City since April 2019. She hoped that results from the trial would improve care for other patients who develop this cancer. She was with her family when she died and was
Donald Richard Haaker
Donald Richard Haaker, 80, born June 2, 1940, son of Carl E Haaker and Jeanne LaRochelle Haaker of Fitchburg, MA, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA.
Don, as he was affectionately referred to by friends, and Dad or Grandpa by family, was a proud veteran, avid fisherman, former business owner, collector of “As Seen On TV” gadgets, and
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Becker College recognizes graduates
WORCESTER/LEICESTER, MA -Becker College is pleased to announce the graduation of more than 430 students at a virtual commencement celebration, including the following local residents:
Natalie Caraccio, of Amherst, has graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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Bob Jones University Students Named to President’s List
GREENVILLE, SC - The following students are among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the President’s List for high academic achievement during the Spring 2020 semester. To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.
Emily Hubbard, a Freshman Public Health/Global Health from Mont Vernon, was named to the President’s List.
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Bucknell Students Named to Dean’s List
LEWISBURG, PA - Bucknell University has released the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2019-20 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition. The following students have achieved dean’s list status:
Madeleine Hunt, class of 2021, from Amherst
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Andrew Hubbard Named to Dean’s List at Anderson University
ANDERSON, S.C. - Despite the incredible challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Andrew Hubbard of Mont Vernon was named to the Dean’s List at Anderson University for the spring semester, 2020. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester.
Anderson University congratulates Andrew Hubbard.
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Area Residents Named to Dean's List at University of New England
BIDDEFORD, ME – The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2020 spring semester at the University of New England. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester.
Amherst:
William Bouvier
Madelyn Conway
Meghan Hanks
Mont Vernon
Evan Dodge
Local Residents Named to Becker College Dean’s List for Spring 2020 semester
WORCESTER/LEICESTER, MA - Becker College is proud to announce that the following local residents were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2020 semester.
Natalie Caraccio, of Amherst, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
The Dean’s List recognizes all full-time students (24 or more credit hours earned for the academic year; 12 minimum each semester (September through May) whose term grade point average is 3.50 or higher with no grade below a B- and no incomplete (I) or withdrawal/failing (WF) grades.
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
BATON ROUGE, LA - The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Meaghan Allard of Mont Vernon at Plymouth State University
Lasell University Students Named to Spring 2020 Dean’s List
NEWTON, MA - Lasell University announced students named to the Dean’s List for their academic accomplishments in the Spring 2020 semester.
Katherine Peters of Amherst
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Local Students Make Dean’s List at Connecticut College
NEW LONDON, Conn. - The following students have been named to the dean’s list for the 2020 spring semester. Amherst:
Katherine Bermingham, 2020, Dean’s High Honors, Sociology and Government
Katherine Hollister, 2022, Dean’s High Honors, Psychology and Human Development
Jake Upton, 2022, Dean’s High Honors, English and Classics
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Canisius College Students Named to Spring 2020 Dean’s List or Merit List
BUFFALO, NY - Erica Meehan, of Amherst, NH, is one of more than 1,300 Canisius College students named to the spring 2020 Dean’s List or Merit List.
Meehan is a member of the Canisius Class of 2020 and pursuing a degree in Animal Behavior Ecology Conser. Dean’s List recognitions are awarded to students who have attained a grade point average of at least 3.50 for the semester. Merit List recognitions are awarded to students who have attained a grade point average of at least 3.25.
Amherst Resident Katherine Macrae Bermingham Earns Degree from Connecticut College
NEW LONDON, Conn. - Katherine Macrae Bermingham of Amherst was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Connecticut College on May 29. Bermingham majored in Sociology and Government.
The 427 members of Connecticut College’s Class of 2020 were celebrated during a special live event on Sunday, May 17, the day seniors were originally scheduled to participate in their in-person Commencement.
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Assumption Confers 522 Degrees to Class of 2020
WORCESTER, MA - On May 10, Assumption conferred the degrees of 522 individuals who completed their studies at the culmination of the 2019-20 academic year. Local students include: John Behn, of Amherst, received a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences.
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Cedar Crest College Recognizes Spring 2020 Dean’s List recipients
ALLENTOWN, PA - Cedar Crest College congratulates dozens of students who were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring semester of 2020. Among the students recognized is Brenna Desborough of Amherst, NH. The Dean’s List recognizes students who have earned a grade point average of 3.65 or higher in the academic semester.
Iowa Lakes Community College Spring 2020 Honors List
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa - Valerie Newhouse, President of Iowa Lakes Community College, has released the spring honors list of full-time students (12 credits or more) who have demonstrated academic excellence by earning a grade point average of 3.25 (based on a 4.00) or higher.
Spring semester students who have achieved a 3.25 grade point average or better are recognized by inclusion on the dean’s list. Amherst: Dawson Pehowski
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Local Students Earn Placement on Assumption College’s Dean’s List
WORCESTER, MA - Assumption has announced those students who have been named to the College’s Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester to be included on the prestigious list, which is announced at the completion of the fall and spring semesters. Local students include: John Behn of Amherst, Class of 2020
1,070 Students Named to President’s List at Plymouth State University
PLYMOUTH, NH - 1,070 students have been named to the Plymouth State University President’s List for the Spring 2020 semester. To be named to the President’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 or better for the Spring 2020 semester and must have attempted at least 12 credit hours during the semester.
Grace Murray of Amherst
Samantha Cushing of Amherst
Lindsay McCool of Amherst
Kianna Darrow of Amherst
Heather Gebhardt of Amherst
Kyle Archambault of Amherst
Ryan Snow of Amherst
Meaghan Allard of Mont Vernon
Sarah Kennedy of Amherst
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Students Named Clarkson University Presidential Scholars
POTSDAM, NY - Students have been named Presidential Scholars for the spring 2020 semester at Clarkson University.
Rhiannon Allison of Mont Vernon, NH, a senior majoring in biology, was named a Presidential Scholar for the spring 2020 semester at Clarkson University.
Caroline Speer of Mont Vernon, NH, a freshman majoring in biology, was named a Presidential Scholar for the spring 2020 semester at Clarkson University.
Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.
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443 Students Named to Dean’s List at Plymouth State University
PLYMOUTH, NH -- 443 students have been named to the Plymouth State University Dean’s List for the Spring 2020 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.69 during the spring semester and must have attempted at least 12 credit hours during the semester.
Jane Campbell of Amherst
Collin Wright of Amherst
Ryan Snow of Amherst
Meaghan Allard of Mont Vernon
Sarah Kennedy of Amherst
University of Vermont Dean’s List Recipient
Hannah Kershaw of Mont Vernon has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Vermont. Hannah is a sophomore studying environmental sciences.