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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
Students in the News
Brenna Desborough of Amherst Named to Cedar Crest College’s Fall 2020 Dean’s List
ALLENTOWN, PA (-- Cedar Crest College congratulates Brenna Desborough of Amherst, NH for making the Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students who have earned a grade point average of 3.65 or higher in the academic semester.
Located in Allentown, Pa., Cedar Crest College was selected as a “Top Regional College” and a “Best Value” in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings from 2012-2019 and a “Best College for Veterans” in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019. In addition, the College was recognized as a 2018-2019 College of Distinction, and the School of Adult and Graduate Education was ranked a Top 25 school for non-traditional students by Best College Reviews in 2017. Cedar Crest was ranked by College Choice as the number twelve best women’s college in 2016. Founded in 1867, Cedar Crest currently enrolls approximately 1,700 students-full-time, part-time and graduate-in more than 50 fields of study.
University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences Announces Fall 2020 Dean’s List
LEXINGTON, KY-- More than 2,100 undergraduate students have qualified for the Fall College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s List. Students on the Dean’s List earned 12 or more credit hours as letter grades with a minimum 3.60 GPA for the semester.
Among them are: Grace Valvano of Amherst. Grace was majoring in Environmental & Sustainability Studies.
Springfield College Recognizes Dean’s List Students for the 2020 Fall Semester
SPRINGFIELD, MA -- Springfield College Recognizes Dean’s List Students for the 2020 Fall Semester. Springfield College has named Ellie Lohnes from Amherst to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the 2020 fall semester. Lohnes has a primary major of Health Science/Pre-physician Assistant.
SNHU Announces Fall 2020 Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, NH -- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the fall 2020 Dean’s List.
Eligibility for the Dean’s List requires that a student accumulate an academic grade point average (GPA) of 3.5-3.699 and earn 12 credits for the semester.
• Ryan Hauser of Amherst
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Local residents make Dean’s List at Wentworth Institute of Technology
BOSTON - The following local students have made the Dean’s List at Wentworth Institute of Technology for the Fall 2020 semester.
AMHERST:
• Kathryn Deppen Dechambeau
• Spencer James George
• Laura Madeline Pease
Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology is a nationally ranked university offering career-focused education through bachelor’s degree programs in areas such as engineering, architecture, computer science, applied mathematics, business management, computer networking, construction management, and design. Its setting is urban, on 31 acres in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, Mass. The Institute also offers master’s degrees in applied computer science, architecture, civil engineering, construction management, facility management, and technology management. A leader in engineering, design, management and sciences education, Wentworth is known for its emphasis on career preparation for students through its leading co-op programs and alignment with 21st-century workforce needs.
Fairfield University Congratulates Fall 2020 Dean List
FAIRFIELD, CT. - Fairfield University announces the Deans List Honors for the Fall 2020 semester.
Madison Robicheau of Amherst has been named to the Dean’s List. In order to be placed on the Dean’s List, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in a semester, have no outstanding or incomplete grades for that semester, and have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better.
Local students make dean’s list at Connecticut College
NEW LONDON, Conn. -The following students have been named to the Connecticut College dean’s list for the 2020 fall semester. From Amherst:
• Katherine Hollister, 2022, Dean’s High Honors, Psychology and Human Development
• Emma Pyles, 2024, Dean’s High Honors, Undeclared
• Jake Upton, 2022, Dean’s High Honors, English and Classics
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 fall 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 for this incredible accomplishment amid unprecedented challenges.
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Assumption Students Named to Dean’s List
WORCESTER, MA -- Assumption University has announced those students named to the University’s Dean’s List for the fall 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. Due to the pandemic, this fall semester was divided into two accelerated seven-week terms.
AMHERST:
• John Mastergeorge, Class of 2022
• Rebecca Benjamin, Class of 2024
University of New Hampshire’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 Semester
The following students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire for the fall 2020 semester.
AMHERST
Highest Honors
Faith Farnham, Abigail Estabrook, Ryan Quinn, Connor Mack, Benjamin Shapiro, Ashley Wilson, Ely Marciano, Shawn Latulippe, Danielle DesRuisseaux, Rylee Young, Kyle Manlogon, McCallister McBride, Kaitlin Griffin, Rebekah Adams, Elizabeth Hart
High Honors
Camryn McNally, Tristan Colby, Matthew Ladd, Peter Ahonen, Elisia Lawrence, Madalyn Barretto, Norman Gagnon, Cole Christopher, Madeleine Clement, Isabella Geskos, Marissa Walker, Isabella Darling, Peter Doherty, Ella Lowenberg, Mary-Kate Dimartino, Jessica Ewing, Kristina Cooley
Honors
Lindsey Miller, Thomas Robinson, Cassandra Jacobs, Rylie McCoy, Madison St. Onge, Caterina Coppola, Jonathon Amrein, Tyler Jagentenfl, Ian Doherty, Kaylyn Dickinson, Seth Gunter, Emma Rockstrom, John Caraccio
MONT VERNON
Highest Honors
Isabelle Aiello, Ryan Patterson, Tatum Chamberlain, Alissa Reitter
High Honors
Keelan MacKenzie, Bridget Patterson, Genevive Shortt, Derrick Loughlin, Allison Girard
Becker College announces Dean’s List for Fall 2020
WORCESTER, MA -- Becker College is proud to announce the Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester. 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.
Kayla Bissonnette of Amherst, NH, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Pre-PT/Health Science.
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