Goodwin College South Meadows River Trail Expansion — Phase II

Goodwin College is planning to make a walk in the woods in East Hartford more accessible. Located in the midst of a highly urbanized community with limited open and green spaces, Goodwin College plans to expand on an existing and planned network of trails in the area known as the South Meadows in East Hartford, Wethersfield, and Glastonbury. Goodwin is hosting a meeting on June 23, 6 p.m., at its River Campus, 195 Riverside Drive, Room 206, East Hartford. All are invited to attend and learn more about the trails. Goodwin hopes to expand on a universal access trail development … Continue reading Goodwin College South Meadows River Trail Expansion — Phase II

Nursing and Occupational Therapy Assistant Students Working Together For Common Cause

Interprofessional collaboration is a partnership between a team of healthcare providers that allows for a synergistic influence of knowledge and skill to make decisions regarding health issues and improve patient outcomes. Goodwin’s nursing students and faculty along with the Occupational … Continue reading Nursing and Occupational Therapy Assistant Students Working Together For Common Cause

Career Fair 2015

As a career-focused school whose main mission is to align education, commerce, and community, Goodwin College hosts a number of events throughout the year designed to present opportunities for its students and alumni. Forty employers from throughout the state of Connecticut were in attendance at Goodwin College’s latest career fair on May 27. Continue reading Career Fair 2015

Update: Civil Rights Icon Dr. Bob Zellner to Speak at Goodwin Commencement

On Saturday, June 6, Goodwin College will hold its 16th Commencement exercises on the grounds of its main campus at One Riverside Drive in East Hartford. The ceremony will celebrate the accomplishments of the students who worked hard to earn their certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor’s degrees. An estimated 440 graduates are expected to walk in the June 6 ceremony. This year’s guest speakers include noted Civil Rights activist Dr. Bob Zellner, as well as longtime leader of Riverfront Recapture, Inc., Joseph R. Marfuggi. Zellner was mentored by Dr. Martin Luther King, helped call attention to Civil Rights issues in the deep … Continue reading Update: Civil Rights Icon Dr. Bob Zellner to Speak at Goodwin Commencement

Jeff Currey Named Family Legislator of the Year

Congratulations to Jeff Currey on being named the 2015 Family Legislator of the Year by the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies. He was recognized in a ceremony at the state capitol on May 13. In his role at Goodwin, Jeff serves as supervisor for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) employment and training programs. Of the award, Jeff stated, “I’m truly honored to receive this recognition from the CT Council of Family Service Agencies. I firmly believe in their mission of strengthening Connecticut’s families and communities. Their innovative provider network helps to support children and families with an array of supports, … Continue reading Jeff Currey Named Family Legislator of the Year

Goodwin College Hosts Key Issues Forum

On May 12, Goodwin College hosted the Hartford Courant’s Key Issues Forum, CONNECTICUT: Why We Live Here. Following a reception in Goodwin’s Community Room, the audience moved to the auditorium to hear a panel discussion featuring Wally Lamb, author of five New York Times bestselling novels; Rohan Freeman, president and CEO of Freeman Companies, a Hartford engineering firm; and Alissa DeJonge, vice president of research at the Connecticut Economic Research Center. All three panelists are Connecticut residents. Courant editor Andrew Julien moderated the discussion, which included a Q&A session. Continue reading Goodwin College Hosts Key Issues Forum