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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
Inspire the Next Generation of Engineers and Scientists!
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded by entrepreneur & inventor Dean Kamen in 1989 to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering and science. “If we expect to remain the world economic leader, we must put more emphasis into mathematics and science at the high school level.” The robotics program leverages the excitement of a sporting competition to inspire high school students how engineering, mathematics, and sciences disciplines enable us to solve complex challenges.
The pandemic has had wide ranging impacts on the SHS Robotics team. All 2020 & 2021 FRC competition events were cancelled & we experienced dramatic reduction in our mentor/student participation. We are planning for a return to normalcy
in 2022. We are in urgent need of mechanical designers & software engineers for the 2021/2022 season to help students design & build a robot. Great opportunity to inspire our next generation, to pursue STEM careers, share your knowledge & experience, and have some fun doing it!
The FIRST Robotics Competition game challenge changes every year and is revealed in January. The team designs, assembles, and tests a competition robot in six weeks and competes in two district competitions in March in the New England region. Team meetings begin in October.
Interested individuals willing to support this noble activity are encouraged to contact Jim McGinness (jmcgnh@gmail.com or 603-759-5374) for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!
St. Lawrence University Students Named to Dean’s List
CANTON, NY -- The following students have been named to St. Lawrence University’s Dean’s List for achieving academic excellence during the Spring 2021 semester.
Emily Grudzien of Amherst. Grudzien attended Souhegan High School. Grudzien is a member of St. Lawrence’s Class of 2021.
Sophie Nikolenko of Amherst . Nikolenko is a member of St. Lawrence’s Class of 2021.
Students Earn Degrees from the University of Vermont
BURLINGTON, VT - Determined to maintain the spirit of joy and optimism that is the hallmark of UVM’s commencement ceremony, but doing so in a safe manner, University of Vermont President Suresh Garimella conferred degrees on graduates at multiple, smaller school and college ceremonies. An estimated 3,347 graduates, including 2,685 bachelors, 435 masters, 117 doctoral and 110 medical, earned degrees during the university’s 220th commencement.
John Beane of Amherst, NH, Bachelor of Arts
Alexander Kaufman of Amherst, NH, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Siobhan Saunders of Amherst, NH, Bachelor of Arts
Students Named to Clarkson University Dean’s List
POTSDAM, NY = Students have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2021 semester at Clarkson University
Caroline Diane Louise Speer of Mont Vernon, NH, a sophomore majoring in biology, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2021 semester at Clarkson University.
Dean’s List students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours.
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Union College celebrates its 227th Commencement
SCHENECTADY, NY - More than 470 students in the Class of 2021 filled Union’s Hull Plaza Sunday to celebrate Union’s 227th Commencement.
Earning a degree was:
Kathryn Osterholtz of Amherst, NH; Osterholtz earned a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Anthropology, cum laude
Students Named to the University of Vermont Dean’s List
BURLINGTON, VT - To be named to the dean’s list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school.
Jennifer Ladd of Amherst, NH
Wade Landrum of Mont Vernon, NH
Jane Leighton of Amherst, NH
Katie Noyes of Mont Vernon, NH
Margot Redway of Amherst, NH
Genevive Shortt of Mont Vernon, NH
Sophie Unger of Amherst, NH
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Spring 2021 Dean’s List
WORCESTER, MA - The criteria for the WPI Dean’s List differs from most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead, WPI defines the Dean’s List by the amount of work completed at the A level in courses and projects. The following undergradutes were named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s List:
Jacob Yurcak of Amherst, NH, 2022 majoring in Mechanical Engineering
Denver Blake of Mont Vernon, NH, 2023 majoring in Computer Science
Eliza Mastergeorge of Amherst, NH, 2023 majoring in Biochemistry
Anne McNamara of Amherst, NH, 2023 majoring in Architectural Engineering
Joseph Beane of Amherst, NH, 2024 majoring in Biomedical Engineering
Megan Tupaj of Amherst, NH, 2024 majoring in Mathematical Sciences
University of Rhode Island names local students to Spring 2021 Dean’s List
KINGSTON, RI - The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Spring 2021 Dean’s List. More than 7,000 students were named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s List, representing nearly all of Rhode Island’s cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries.
The following local students were named to the list:
Tucker Aiello of Mont Vernon
Cat Chaput of Amherst
Ries Grondstra of Mont Vernon
Ethan Trzepacz of Mont Vernon
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Complete Intensive Research Projects
WORCESTER, MA - At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue.
Harrison Mazur of Amherst, N.H., majoring in Aerospace Engineering, member of the class of 2022, completed the project titled Improving Virtual Music Education and Interaction Methods with Mandi, India.
Jacob Yurcak of Amherst, NH, majoring in Mechanical Engineering, member of the class of 2022, completed the project titled Supporting the Formation of a Community Based Design Center with Berlin, Germany IQP.