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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
Roger Williams University Announces Fall 2020 Dean’s List
BRISTOL, RI -- Select students have been named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester. The following students from Amherst, NH have earned this achievement:
• Taylor Aselin
• Aydan Kuhnert
• Spencer Wright
Nichols College Students Named to Fall 2020 Honors List
DUDLEY, MA (01/12/2021)-- Many hard-working students at Nichols College in Dudley, Mass., have achieved Dean’s List or President’s List honors during the fall 2020 semester.
The Dean’s List and President’s List give recognition to those students who achieve high grades during a single semester. Students whose semester grade point average is 3.85 or higher for at least 12 undergraduate credit-hours and no grades below B- will receive President’s List honors.
• Ciarri Formby-Lavertu of Mont Vernon has achieved Dean’s List honors.
Local students named to University of Utah Fall 2020 Dean’s List
SALT LAKE CITY, UT -- The University of Utah congratulates more than 9,700 students who were named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher in at least 12 graded credit hours during any one term.
Local student named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List includes:
Dani Huckabone of Amherst, whose major is listed as Pre Business BS
Julia Pinkham displays academic excellence on Chancellor’s List
BLUFFTON, SC - University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) is proud to announce that Julia Pinkham of Amherst, NH has been named a Fall 2020 Chancellor’s List honoree! The exemplary academic performance of our Chancellor’s List students is highly commendable. We recognize that higher education presents the unique challenge of balancing academic and personal goals, especially during these tough times. We are proud of those who strive for greatness, surmount all obstacles, and thrive in their academic careers.
To be eligible for the Chancellor’s List, students must obtain a term grade point average of 3.50 or higher earned on a minimum of 12 credited semester hours.
Hofstra University Congratulates Fall 2020 Provost’s List Students
HEMPSTEAD, NY - Hofstra University is proud to announce the Fall 2020 Provost’s List, which recognizes students who have earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average.
The following local studen has been recognized: Cassandra Jillson of Amherst.
Fall 2020 President’s List at Dean College
FRANKLIN, MA (01/22/2021)-- Dean College is pleased to announce the local students that have earned a place on the President’s List for the fall 2020 semester. These students have demonstrated a serious commitment to their studies while at Dean College.
• Delaney Corcoran of Mont Vernon
Bucknell Students Named to Dean’s List
LEWISBURG, PA -- Bucknell University has released the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2020-21 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
Bryant University Students Named to Deans’ List
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Bryant University is dedicated to the pursuit, recognition, and celebration of academic excellence. The University is pleased to recognize the students who have been named to the Deans’ List for the fall 2020 semester.
“The challenges of the last year have revealed the character and grit of our community of scholars,” said Provost and Chief Academic Officer Glenn Sulmasy, JD, LL.M, reflecting on Bryant’s successful fall semester. “I am impressed and proud of their resilience, dedication, and innovative spirit.”
Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!
AMHERST:
• Abigail Tesconi, class of 2022
• Lauren Adriaansen, class of 2024
• Mitchell Greany, class of 2021
Local Residents Named to Dean’s List for Fall 2020 Semester
MANCHESTER, NH - Saint Anselm College has released the Dean’s List of high academic achievers for the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year. To be eligible for this honor, a student must have achieved a grade point average of 3.4 or better in the semester with at least 12 credits of study which award a letter grade. A total of 547 students representing 24 states and 3 countries received this honor.
Mark W. Cronin, Dean of the College, announced that the following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester at Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH.
AMHERST
• Seth K. Adams, 2022, Physics
• John R. Henzell, 2023, Chemistry
MONT VERNON
• Hannah C. Beaudry, 2021, English
• McKenzie L. Robinson, 2022, Edu Studies: Elem Educ