Students Create Educational Exhibits On Monday, June 9, at a reception beginning at 11 a.m., twenty-five students from Easton High School ’s environmental science class will present new exhibits to the... NCC Announces Plans for New Career Programs Within the next few months, officials at Northampton Community College expect to introduce five new career programs to meet the needs of local employers. All of the programs will... Staff Member Named to International Commission Melissa Starace, director of alumni affairs at Northampton Community College , is one of six professionals from around the... NCC Student’s Design Selected for “Trout Trails & Tales” Exhibit Monroe biology/biotechnology major Maia Rossiello’s design for a four-and-a-half foot trout statue has been selected for exhibition in the “Trout Trails & Tales” exhibit, co-sponsored... A Happy Ending to the Academic Year Once upon a time (Friday, May 16, to be precise) close to 500 faculty and staff from the Kingdom of Northampton and their guests gathered in the Spartan Center, as was their custom, to celebrate... NCC Alumnae and Faculty Honored at Nursing Celebration Two NCC graduates and one adjunct faculty member were among the nurses honored at the Friends of Nursing Award Celebration held at Lehigh Valley Hospital ... NCC Professor Interviewed About Campaign Financing It takes a lot of money to run for president. Exactly how are campaigns funded and how did Barack Obama raise more money than Hillary Clinton? Assistant Professor of Political... The Boswell Sisters: A Singing Group Changes a Professor’s Life One Sunday night in the early 1970s, 7th grade English teacher and musician James Von Schilling sat twirling the dials of his radio, just curious about what was on. Then a sound... A Celebration of Freedom They traveled 7000 miles and will spend two years away from family and friends to study engineering and electronics at Northampton Community College . As their first... Tales Worth Hearing Helen Beck, born in 1917 and shown here with NCC radio/TV major Aaron Clark, recalled her grandmother making wine in the cellar. Her grandmother also told her that lipstick and nail polish were the... State Champs! Northampton Community College's women's softball team beat Westmoreland County Community College 5–4 and 8–0 at home, on Sunday, May 4, to capture the Pennsylvania... Phone Problems at Monroe Campus The phones are working at Northampton Community College's Monroe Campus, but the voice mail system is being repaired.  If you would like to leave a message for a member of the faculty at this campus, you... Pocono Record Interview Reveals a Few Surprises Very few students or colleagues know that the dean of NCC's Monroe Campus used to run track. Even fewer knew of the hurdles he had to overcome before becoming the educational and community leader he is... Crayola President To Speak at NCC Commencement Mark J. Schwab will be the speaker at Northampton Community College ’s commencement ceremonies on May 22 at 6:00 p.m. at the Spartan ... “Sundaes with the Stars” Honors Monroe Students “Go out and do something extraordinary every day, as you have been doing this year,” Mary Sinibaldi, director of Monroe Student Services, exhorted the students being honored... Students Take a Bow The many talents of  Northampton Community College students were recognized at this year’s Student Celebration on April 29 in the Spartan Center. The event honored... Monroe Students Party at End of the Year Bash The sun was shining and the sky was blue, but the temperature made it feel more like a fall bash! Despite the chill in the air, Monroe students, faculty, and staff ventured... Saturday Fusion Showcases Everything NCC While the weather was neither warm nor sunny (hey, at least it didn’t rain!), plenty of people turned out to experience Saturday Fusion on April 26. The event showcased many of the non-credit... Multiple Ways To Have Fun “So now you know that math can be fun, too.” That was the comment made by one parent to a child on a recent Friday night during the first ever "Math Night for the Community – Around the World... Academic Achievement Celebrated at Convocation Awards Event Northampton Community College recognized students for their outstanding academic achievement and community leadership at a ceremony at the College’s Lipkin Theatre on April... Leading the Way Fifteen NCC students celebrated their hard work at the Student Leadership Graduation Ceremony on April 23. The students, who... Sustainable Living Expo Debuts at NCC It was a beautiful day to celebrate the earth on April 22, and students and staff alike took to the quad to experience NCC’s first-ever Earth Day Sustainable Living Expo. Organized by... Ground Broken for NCC Tribute Garden On a fair, mild, breezy morning, April 22, 2008, Northampton Community College (NCC) students, staff and faculty gathered to break ground for the College’s Tribute... Middle School Girls Find Science “Awesome” “Enough talk. Let’s go classify a stream!” With that, Tiffany Bright, an environmental engineer with Hazen and Sawyer, led fifteen fifth- to eighth-graders across the parking... State Legislator Visits Hannig Family Children’s Center The girls and boys in the Hannig Family Children’s Center had a surprise visitor on April 18. It wasn’t the cat in the hat. It was a state legislator in a hat. Mario... Monroe Student Named State President of Phi Theta Kappa A student from Northampton Community College’s Monroe Campus has been named president of the Pennsylvania state chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an honor society of community and junior... Stop the Presses!  Presence Networks Are Here.  “The news industry is not facing change,” said Randy Parker, managing editor at the York Daily Record and Sunday News. “It is facing metamorphosis.” Comparing newspapers... Traffic Alert Utility companies are relocating cable, television and power lines in preparation for installation of a traffic light at the Oakland Road entrance to the campus. Because of this,... Northampton Community College Official Wins National Award Susan Kubik (pictured left), vice president for institutional advancement at Northampton Community College, continues to receive national accolades for her leadership in educational... NCC Students See the (Guiding) Light It was an exciting day to be an NCC radio/TV major! Forty History of Broadcasting students recently got an opportunity to catch a behind-the-scenes peek at the inner... First Len Roberts Poetry Day Features Victor Hernández Cruz “Green plaintains and bananas, flying into town like projectiles” conjured a hurricane in a poem read by Victor Hernández Cruz (pictured left) at NCC’s first Len Roberts Poetry... Kraus Drawing Competition Winners Announced Winners of the 18th annual Patrick J. Kraus Freshman Drawing Competition were announced at a reception in the Communications Hall gallery on Thursday, April 10. The... Endless Possibilities for Interns When some people hear the word “intern,” they may tend to think bottom-of-the-barrel, imprisoned, or a person that does someone else’s chores. Think again, my friends, because the students... NCC Students Hit the Airwaves What do NCC students think of Chelsea Clinton, who visited Main Campus on March 28? Listen to the April 9 broadcast of NPR News’ Morning Edition to hear sound bites from our students... A Mom's Fresh Start The following is an excerpt from Pennsylvania Senator Robert Wonderling’s book, “Talking PA: 21 Conversation for the 21st Century.” In this chapter, Senator Wonderling... Kitchen Worker Receives Vocational Achievement Award The kitchen cafeteria is always a bustling place as Sodexho staff work hard to feed hungry students, faculty, and staff delicious meals such as chicken cheese enchiladas and artichoke-stuffed... Big News in Athletics In a move that will give NCC student athletes more competition and a greater chance to be seen by scouts, the College is planning to join the National Junior College Athletic Association. Read the... NCC Students Named to All-Pennsylvania Academic Team Three students and one recent graduate of Northampton Community College have been selected for the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team, an honor that recognizes academic... Tom Breslauer, Survivor of Dachau, Speaks at NCC Monroe Tom Breslauer (pictured left)  was born on October 22, 1916 to a Jewish family that had lived in his small German town for at least 200 years. His father died a German soldier... The Art and Timelessness of Cooking: Chef Chazz Alberti as NCC Chef in Residence, with recipes Even before Chef Chazz Alberti began to cook, you knew the evening would be about beauty. Arrayed on the table before him, oranges, lemons, limes, and bright green herbs resembled... Chelsea Clinton Connects with Young Audience at NCC Talk Chelsea Clinton (pictured left), daughter of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, drew a spillover crowd at a question-and-answer... NCC Celebrates 10 Years of Online Learning For 10 years now, it’s been possible to take a class in your jammies -- or, for that matter, in another country! -- through Northampton Community College’s Online Learning program. That... In Flight with Presidents: NCC Student Recalls Career aboard Air Force One As an eighth-grader, Master Sergeant (retired) Willard E. Jones remembers spotting the unique blues, silver and white of Air Force One as it dipped into the Dallas/Fort... NCC Design Students Keep Streak Alive For the sixth consecutive year a student from Northampton Community College has won an “ADDY” for design in a contest described as “the world’s largest and arguably... NCC Publications Take National Awards Northampton Community College publications have won four awards for excellence in content and design. The college’s magazine took first place among... NCC Professor’s Art Work Added to Lehigh Valley Hospital’s Permanent Collection A series of five paintings titled “Lost Entries: The Vowels Series” by Northampton Community College (NCC) Associate Professor of Art Bruce Wall (pictured left) is now part of Lehigh Valley... Call Them All-Americans Three Northampton Community College wrestlers earned All-American status at the 2008 National Collegiate Wrestling Association Championships held on March 15 in Lakeland, Florida. ... D'Versapalooza Celebrates Diversity If sipping Chai and savoring the African cornbread known as ugali while listening to Beethoven and watching Irish step dancers is your idea of paradise, you would have been... Non-Traditional Careers Great Choices for Students, Panelists Say “My dad never sat me down and said ‘I want you to be a nurse,’ ” said Stephen Palmer, R.N., the coordinator of Lehigh Valley Hospital ’s MI Alert Program, which provides rapid treatment... From the Projects to Yale;  From Oprah to NCC When she decided to apply to medical school at the age of forty, Karen Morris-Priester’s friends told her: “You are too old. Why... Many Ways to Get “Fit for Life” There are plenty of ways to get fit, and many of them were on display in the Spartan Center on Tuesday, March 11, at NCC’s annual “Fit for Life” health fair. New to this year’s fair was Planned... E=ncc2 Albert Einstein’s famous formula was at work at NCC on Friday, March 7. The energy was supplied by students from nine area high schools who came to compete in the annual Science... The Dangers of Indifference: Rwandan Survivor Speaks at NCC Jacqueline Murekatete lost her parents, six siblings, grandmother, and numerous aunts and uncles to the 1994 genocide of Tutsis in Rwanda. Yet, she is optimistic; she is convinced that... NCC Inducts 116 Students into Honor Society Northampton Community College will induct 116 students into its Main Campus chapter of Phi Theta Kappa on March 7, 2008 . The international honor... As NCC Goes, So Goes the Nation? If the general election were held now at Northampton Community College, who would be elected president? Inquiring minds from NCC's Political Science Club wanted to know, and so they polled faculty,... Children Give Planet Earth the Royal Treatment Earth Day is coming!  And you're never too young to recycle. In preparation for the big day, students in Sally Ann Jeffreys' preschool class in the Reibman Hall Children's Center at Northampton Community... NCC To Host Benefit for Mr. Imagination NCC’s Fowler Family Southside Center is hosting an art show and sale to benefit artist Gregory Warmack, who goes by the name “Mr. Imagination.” The Southside Bethlehem resident,... Meet the New Athletic Director Troy Tucker (pictured at left) will succeed Bill Bearse as director of athletics at Northampton Community College (NCC), bringing with him fifteen... The Story Has a Heroine: Her Name is Elva Elva Mante (pictured left), an information services assistant in the Paul and Harriett Mack Library, is the newest recipient of the Spartan Tradition of Excellence Award. The... Happily Ever After Fans of children’s literature see so much more than paper-bound books before them. They see portals that are capable of transforming readers of all ages to another time and place. No... First Honors Program Grad Learns "Off the Beaten Path" Sometimes you learn on the straight and narrow. Other times, learning takes you off the beaten path. That was the case for Jessica Allen, the first graduate of Northampton Community College's honors... Youth Again Choose NCC for State Farm Grant On February 25, the State Farm Youth Advisory Board, in partnership with State Farm, announced that it will grant $1,572,530 to service-learning based, youth-led projects focused... State Champs! "I never actually played in a state championship game before," Northampton Community College sophomore Ashley Capozzolo confided to a sportswriter from The Express-Times in the days leading... NCC Scholar's Work Included in Biography Series Sholomo Levy, assistant professor of history at NCC, is one of the research editors and contributors to the most recent edition of The African American National Biography, released... Walking With Willard Most of us who work and study here at NCC are very busy. We hunker down in our classrooms and offices, intent on the business at hand. When we venture out, we’re usually headed from Point... Students Selected for NCC Leadership Program NCC has selected fifteen students to participate in a leadership development program designed to help them become more effective leaders in school, on the job and in the community.... Doo Wop Live Concert Stirs Magical Memories “I wonder who’s loving you,” harmonized The Shades of Soul, one of four quintessential doo wop groups performing at Northampton Community College’s annual Doo Wop Live concert on February 9 in... National Literary Award Conferred on NCC Professor Dr. Javier Avila, associate professor of English at Northampton Community College (NCC) in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has been awarded the Outstanding Latino/Cultural Arts, Literary... Safety on the Job The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Northampton Community College have established an alliance to promote workplace safety and health for students,... January Graduates Seize the Day Karl Stackhouse had it right. Saturday, January 26, was an historic day. In welcoming graduates and guests to the first winter commencement ceremony ever held at Northampton Community College,... Lady Spartans Basketball Team Captures the Gold The Lady Spartans captured the Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference title in a very exciting tournament played in the Spartan Center this past weekend. Northampton Community College was seeded... The Final Four is Set! On Thursday night, NCC’s men’s basketball team defeated Harrisburg Area Community College by a tremendous score of 109-74 in a fast-paced game which put the Spartans in the Eastern... Men’s Basketball Team Heads to the Playoffs The men’s basketball team at Northampton Community College is on a roll so far this season, racking up 25 wins and only 5 losses. On Thursday, February 7, the Spartans will play... Women's Basketball Team First in the League Northampton Community College's women’s basketball team beat Luzerne County Community College on Saturday, February 2, by a score of 74 -56, to clinch the Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference... Super Bowl Fever True confessions: At Northampton Community College interest in Super Bowl XLII isn’t purely academic. Sport management majors may be watching the game with an eye to how it’s... NCC is “Someone Special” The College has been selected for the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley ’s “Someone Special” Volunteer Award for its participation in the Holiday Hope Chest drive. A special announcement naming... Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Life Highlights Importance of Voting The excitement and impact of an election year propelled an inspiring celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life at NCC on January 26 at the College's Lipkin Theatre. In words, images, and... Bearing Witness: Through the Lens of Carol Guzy Carol Guzy had planned to be a nurse when she first came to Northampton Community College from Liberty High School, and, in fact, she did earn her degree... Why Vote? State Legislators Answer Question at Political Forum One vote sent Thomas Jefferson to the White House in place of Aaron Burr. One vote gave women the franchise in 1920. And, but for one vote in 1876, President Rutherford B. Hayes... Northampton Community College Announces Dean’s List The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Northampton Community College (NCC). The honor is reserved for students who achieved a minimum... Does Your Vote Count? NCC Teams Debate the Question Does an individual’s vote still matter? Teams from the NCC Student Senate and the College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter debated this question on January 22 in Laub Lounge. The debate... NCC Paves the Green Way with 100% Recycled Paper Northampton Community College will soon become the first college or university in the Lehigh Valley or Monroe County to use 100% post-consumer waste (PCW) recycled paper for most of its... New Beginnings Just like today, it was the start of another semester. As I stand in the Quad like I usually do in the morning, I see a woman coming down the sidewalk by the big clock where several paths... Three-Time Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer to Exhibit at NCC Three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, NCC graduate, and Bethlehem native Carol Guzy will exhibit "Silent Souls: Katrina's Animals"  from January 23 – February 20 in the Gallery... Winners of Martin Luther King, Jr. Prose and Poetry Contest Announced Catherine Sargeant and Nicolas Wolf are the winners of NCC’s Martin Luther King, Jr. prose and poetry contest for 2008. They will read their work at Voting the Dream, the annual Martin Luther... NCC’s Globe-Trotting Mail Messenger Barbara Kern gets around. And if you think the mail room messenger’s biggest journey is her twice-a-day trek around Main Campus and to the Monroe Campus, you are mistaken. This... Options for Online Learning Northampton Community College is accepting registration for credit and non-credit courses that can be taken entirely online during the spring semester. The college offers... Poster Makes a Point Students, faculty and staff on the committee planning Northampton Community College's tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. have announced that Hellertown resident and Saucon Valley High School graduate... Camp Invention® Returns to NCC Carrie Hirschman has been named camp director for Camp Invention®, a science and creativity enrichment program to be held on the Main Campus from August 11-15.  Carrie is the assistant director of... Social Work Major Receives Statewide Honor Northampton Community College alumna Victoria Montero, now a senior majoring in health service administration at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, was honored as an outstanding Latino... A Tale of Two Graduates Talk about serendipity! Or call it two people with one mission finding each other. Eunice Juma came to Bethlehem from her native Kenya, where she had worked as an administrator... Scouting Project Makes Soccer Field Handicapped-Accessible Come spring, people in wheelchairs and parents with strollers will find it a lot easier to get to the NCC soccer field, thanks to Pat McEnroe , a senior at Nazareth... The Spirit of Giving College Center Room 152 looked like Santa’s workshop early this December as the Holiday Hope Chests poured in. NCC, in conjunction with Moravian College, Enterprise... Grant Paves the Way for New Careers A $143,200 grant from the United States Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will enable Northampton Community College ... Who Rocks the House? Bill Bearse rocks the house! NCC's athletic director has gone the distance. In the 35 years since he came to NCC from Eastern Kentucky University, the number of varsity sports has grown from six to twelve... Monroe Campus Inducts Honor Society Members On Friday, November 30, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of Northampton Community College in Tannersville inducted twenty-eight new members. To qualify for membership... Multi-Cultural Holiday Fun Students, faculty, and staff members had the opportunity to travel the world via their taste buds on December 13 at the Multi-Cultural Holiday Food Fest. The delicious food brought people... Southside Parranda The first Friday fun in the Southside this December had something extra special thanks to NCC’s Hispanic Caucus, Hispanic American Cultural Club, and the College Life Committee. They sponsored... WNCC Presents Holiday Music Haven't had enough holiday music yet this season? Now you can listen while you're on your computer. Tune in to WNCC to hear our Radio-TV students' holiday music shows. Click on the radiating... NCC Supporters Thanked at Annual Foundation Recognition Dinner Northampton Community College thanked its numerous, generous supporters at an NCC Foundation annual recognition dinner December 6 at the Spartan Center. Over two hundred people attended... Educators' Luncheon Focuses on Diversity More than 80 education majors, faculty and staff from Northampton Community College (NCC) and East Stroudsburg University (ESU) gathered on December 4 in West Hall for an educators’ career... NCC Students Nominated to Who’s Who in American Junior Colleges Four NCC students have been nominated for Who’s Who in American Junior Colleges, which recognizes academic accomplishment and scholastic contributions. Students... Hall of Fame Ceremony Includes a Surprise From now on, whenever athletes or guests gather in the Northampton Community College Spartan Center, they will feel the presence of giants - individuals whose accomplishments in and beyond... Monroe Students Learn to Lead Seven NCC students from the Monroe Campus celebrated their hard work at a Student Leadership Graduation Ceremony on November 27. The students, who were chosen at the beginning of the... The Piano Man Remembers NCC Before he became a superstar, Billy Joel played six shows in the Lehigh Valley in the 1970s – and one of them was right here at NCC! On February 10, 1974, Billy Joel rocked the College’s gymnasium and... Center for Adult Literacy and Workforce Development Receives State Grants NCC’s Center for Adult Literacy and Basic Workforce Development has been awarded $148,000 in IMPACT grant funding from Pennsylvania Department of Education's Bureau of Adult Basic and... College Inaugurates Athletic Hall of Fame Northampton Community College will conclude its 40 th anniversary celebration by establishing an athletic “Hall of Fame.” Although the College has a proud athletic... Picture This: NCC Radiography Grad is Tops in the Nation Jamie Meckes (pictured at left) has some advice for students preparing to take the national boards required for licensure in many allied health professions: Don’t just use one... NCC Professor Javier Avila Publishes Third Book of Poetry Dr. Javier Avila (pictured at left), associate professor of English, published his third book of poetry, Criatura del Olvido (translation: Creature of Oblivion), on November... Design Team Selected for NCC's New Campus MKSD Architects of Orefield, Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. of Bartonsville, and Strunk-Albert Engineering of East Stroudsburg have been chosen to design Northampton Community College’s... A Phone Conversation with Ray Bradbury Writer Ray Bradbury answered questions about his life and work via a conference call, open to the public, at NCC on November 15, 2007. Ten questions were compiled by the Easton... Art Alumni Talk About NCC Start Great teachers. Small class size. The chance to discover your passion. These were just a few of the things fine arts alumni loved about Northampton Community College. A panel of 15 alumni gathered... Band of Brothers and Criminal Justice Students Send Gifts to Service Men and Women in Iraq Thirty large boxes of candy, food, magazines, toothpaste, shaving cream, spices, and pens will soon be on their way to American soldiers serving in Iraq , thanks to... Faculty Member is a Big Wheel in Automotive Education Warren Farnell, associate professor of automotive technology at Northampton Community College, was presented with the "Instructor Award of Merit," the equivalent of "faculty member of the year" honors... NCC’s Rising Stars Return Young, high-profile, and happening NCC alumni returned to Main Campus to let current students know how their education at the College helped them make their dreams come true and led them to places... What Happens When People Stop Reading? Not water but fire shoots from fireman Guy Montag’s fire hose nozzle in Ray Bradbury’s 1953 novel "Fahrenheit 451." The flames consume the epitome of knowledge--books. It is the... Kitchen Wisdom from NCC Chef-in-Residence A cauldron of garlic, olive oil, onions and carrots bubbling before him, NCC Chef-in-Residence Michael Collier (left) slaps a ball of dough, rolls it in flour, leans... Art as a Way of Learning Presented at National Conference Three members of Northampton Community College’s Early Childhood Education Program gave a presentation on Art as a Way of Learning at the National Association for... Park Your Butt! (In an Approved Cigarette Receptacle) You may have noticed there were significantly fewer cigarette butts littering the ground around the NCC campus in October. You can thank Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the... Winter Sports Spectacle If your attitude toward snow is “Bring it on!” you won’t want to miss “Playground,” Warren Miller’s 58th annual feature film showcasing electrifying winter sports footage of... Tips for Success from CEO of Capital BlueCross Effective leadership is forged from interlocking elements, Anita Smith, president and CEO of Capital BlueCross, said on October 30 in Northampton Community College's Lipkin Theatre.Smith, one of only... Glitz, Glamour....and a Talking Guitar? For forty years Northampton Community College has been transforming lives. On Saturday night, NCC’s own Perle Mesta (aka Laraine Demshock) and the 40th Anniversary... Rave Reviews What do hot peppers have to do with theater? Find out in a Morning Call feature about NCC's theatre program and Professor Norman Roberts titled "Beyond the Norm:  Theatre bubbles with endless possibilities... From Monroe to Moscow: Putting the “Distance” in Distance Learning The great thing about distance learning is that you can take a class without leaving the comfort of your own computer - or, in fact, your country. Five students... NCC Holds "Recipes for Success" Alumni Awards Reception Northampton Community College’s Alumni Association held it annual “Recipes for Success” alumni awards presentation on the evening of October 17. Four alumni, one faculty member, and a Lehigh... Another First for NCC’s Early Childhood Education Program Northampton Community College ’s associate degree program in early childhood education has become the first in Pennsylvania and one of the first in the country to earn accreditation... NCC Director of Distance Learning To Present at Three Major Conferences Dr. Kelvin Bentley (pictured at left), director of distance learning at Northampton Community College, will give presentations at three major upcoming conferences focusing on... NCC Executive-in-Residence Anita M. Smith to Give Lecture Anita M. Smith (pictured at left), president and CEO of Capital BlueCross, will present a public lecture at Northampton Community College on Tuesday, October 30, as part of... NCC’s Nursing Program Wins Maximum Reaccreditation The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission has granted Northampton Community College ’s licensed practical nursing program continuing accreditation for eight... Through Many Lenses: A Discussion of Gay Issues in 2007 To coincide with the 20th annual National Coming Out Day, NCC held a panel discussion, "Gay Issues: 2007: Psychology and Homosexuality," on October 11 in the College Center. Participants were Kiki... Cycling Club Sponsors Campus Bike Program Getting around campus has never been easier thanks to the Cycling Club! It all started last year when the club held a bike drive. They collected old bicycles, repaired... Spartan Center Rocks for Breast Cancer Research NCC’s Spartan Center resounded with the rhythms of popular Lehigh Valley bands at “Rockin’ for Research: Breast Cancer Research Fundraiser Musical Extravaganza” on October 5.... A Pet Lover’s Paradise Even if your taste in pets is a little more exotic (think bearded lizards and rats) there was an animal for you to love at the Veterinary Technicians' annual fall pet picnic on Thursday,... Project-Based Teaching Method Shows Promise NCC Professor Dennis Ebersole uses a project-based teaching method in his math classes. Besides helping to ease math anxiety, this style of learning is also proving successful... NCC Offers New Choices, New Options Are you at a crossroads in your life and have to make vocational and educational decisions? A free program called New Choices/New Options at Northampton Community College can... Four Accomplished Women Discuss “The Road Beyond Northampton” Since a child, Fabiola Espinal, ’87, (pictured at left) wanted to be a nurse. Through her arrival in the United States from Colombia —in 9th grade, knowing not a word of English--... Welcome to the Future Meet the Fab Lab. An incredible piece of machinery that can produce 3-D models and creations made out of wood, pressed metals, glass, cardboard, acrylic, and other materials.... “Eyes Wide Open" Exhibit Shows Cost of War in Iraq Much as if they were contemplating graves in a cemetery, visitors to NCC’s quad walked quietly among rows of boots—some well-worn and others new-looking--exhibited in the quad... Two NCC Grads are "Stylin'"! We always knew NCC graduates had style – now two of them have gone and proven it! One will be working for “Style” and the other won a contest for creating her own styles. Carmelina (Carroccetto)... A New Flag for NCC It was a beautiful day for flag flying on Thursday, September 20, when Northampton Community College’s Band of Brothers club presented the College with a POW/MIA flag in honor of POW/MIA Recognition... Monroe Students Go the Distance at Study Skills Marathon Algebra equations? No sweat! Thesis statements – not a problem! Students at NCC’s Monroe Campus tackled these subjects and learned some helpful new strategies at the Study Skills Marathon... NCC Prepares Students To Be Child Care Workers Northampton Community College ’s Center for Adult Literacy is offering “Move Up,” a program geared to students interested in preparing for childcare careers. The... NCC Hosts Darfur Benefit Concert NCC’s Lipkin Theatre was the setting Friday night, September 14, for a concert to benefit the people of Darfur, Sudan. The evening opened with Sholomo Levy (left),... In the Heart of the Crisis: NCC Professor Remembers 9-11 On September 11, 2001, at 6:00 a.m. Vertel Martin, a lieutenant commander in the New York Police Department, logged in for duty, along with 10 sergeants and 169 detective/investigators.... NCC Faculty Participate in Faculty-Industry Exchange Mali Bartges, assistant professor of nursing, and Kevin Manna, computer science professor, participated in a new exchange program this summer that put them in jobs related to their teaching... A Welcome Back Bash It was a picture-perfect day with sunny blue skies. The aroma of delicious food drifted over the Quad. The sounds of upbeat music filling the air, causing toes to tap and people to dance.... NCC Students Receive Scholarship Award Wanda Castillo and Judy Enriques have become the first recipients of the Housing Authority of Monroe County Scholarship Award at Northampton Community College . The scholarship,... Salute to the Champions Northampton Community College’s softball players will be honored at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, September 10 th during the “Salute to the Champions Night.” As our players... A Soldier’s Story At first glance, Dan Lasko (pictured at left) looks like many NCC students. He’s wearing a baseball cap, weathered t-shirt, and shorts. But a look at his prosthetic... Fall Semester Begins Returning students:  You're back!  New students:  You have arrived!  You are 9000+ strong - the largest student body in the history of Northampton Community College. You are on campus, and you are online. You... NCC Chefs Spice Up the Allentown Fair Susan Roth, an instructor in Northampton Community College’s culinary program, and Char Hartley, the popular executive chef from Food Service, will be among the culinary celebs conducting cooking... Danger in the Air? A research paper written by two Northampton Community College students has been published in an online news source read by radiographers all over the country. "Prepare for Take-Off" appeared as the... Presidential Ambassadors Selected Fifteen of the top graduates from area high schools have been named Presidential Ambassadors at Northampton Community College. All have been awarded full tuition scholarships on the basis of their... Science & Technology Careers Start Here Two grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will enable Northampton Community College to offer more financial aid and educational advantages to students interested... Computer Networking Program Recognized for Rigor Northampton Community College is one of three educational institutions in the country to be recognized this year for rigor in its degree program... All about Carbs - And More Starting this fall Northampton Community College will offer a new class in nutrition. The introductory course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of nutrition that are related to... Info Sessions for Environmentalists & Entrepreneurs Northampton Community College will host information sessions this month for two new in-depth classes being offered through the College’s Center for Adult Learning. On... Kids' Day in the Kitchen Enthusiasm bubbled over in Northampton Community College's demo kitchen when youngsters from the South Bethlehem Neighborhood Center came to campus for a "Kids Can Cook" program sponsored by the Cops 'N... Survival Tips for College Becoming a college student involves learning a new role.  Pick up some free pointers from Northampton Community College theatre majors in this article published in the Pocono Record. The Russians Are Coming It’s true! The Russians are coming. So are the Ukrainians. Forty-four students from Brazil , Egypt , Indonesia , Turkey and South Africa have been at Northampton Community College... Alum's Artwork Tops the Charts WZZO rocks. So does Jason Worley . The freelance illustrator, graphic designer and animator who studied communication design at Northampton Community College has won a design contest sponsored by the... Businessman's Legacy Lives On Kelly Culvert , Jeffrey Koch , and Monica Murphy have become the first recipients of a scholarship established at Northampton Community College this past winter to honor the memory of Harold... Faculty Member Receives Special Honor Associate Professor of Art Bruce Wall has become the first recipient of the Cecil and Eleanor Lipkin Endowed Chair in the Fine and Performing Arts at Northampton Community College (NCC). A painter... Pierpoint Named VP Dr. Paul Pierpoint has been named vice president for community education and dean of Northampton Community College's new educational center on the south side of... Help for Non-Profits Representatives from non-profit agencies who want to learn more about locating grant sources are invited to the Northampton Community College ... ETAC Helps Company Spin Garbage into Gold Talk about a win-win situation – what if you could eliminate much of the garbage that’s currently being dumped into our nation’s landfills, and find... NCC To Hold Orientation for Incoming Students and their Parents Students planning to attend NCC and their parents are invited to attend a summer orientation day that will be both informative and fun. Several orientation programs were held... Many Roads Meet at Celebration of Achievement Her heart beat so hard, she thought it might jump from her chest. As Denise Germano walked into a classroom thirty-two years after she dropped out of the ninth grade, she felt... NCC Announces Dean’s List The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring semester at NCC. The honor is reserved for students who achieved a minimum grade point average... World War II Veterans' Conference Room Dedicated Fully 62 years have passed since the end of World War II. "Baby Boomers grew up with World War II, through the memories of their parents," said Steve Hovey, president of Corporate Environments.... NCC Security Guard Featured on Tempo NCC security guard and guru on life Willard Craig was the star of a PBS Tempo segment Monday night. Children from the Reibman Children’s Center along with several staff members were also... Len Roberts:  Ode to a Teacher, Poet & Friend Northampton Community College faculty, staff and students are mourning the death of Dr. Len Roberts. Len died on the day after Commencement (May 25) after a short illness. He... A Survivor’s Story Told at NCC “Do not forget my innocent death. Avenge me.” The words of his close friend’s father, as he was led away to an Auschwitz gas chamber, motivate survivor Severin Fayerman... Chef-in-Residence a Scrumptious Success Excellence in cooking was celebrated recently at Northampton Community College with a cooking demonstration and dinner at Hampton Winds by Chef-in-Residence Walter Leffler and... A Warrior for Peace Decries Lasting Effects of War “The purpose of war is to kill and destroy,” retired Army officer Dr. Douglas Rokke reminded listeners throughout his talk on April 11 at NCC’s Main Campus. Rokke is a thirty-five year... NCC Students Selected for All-PA Academic Team Two current students and two recent graduates from Northampton Community College have been selected for the All-PA Academic Team, an honor that recognizes high academic... Pulitzer Prize Winner Reads Poetry at NCC On Thursday, April 13, the NCC community was treated to a poetry reading by Pulitzer Prize winner W.D. Snodgrass. Almost one hundred people turned out for the event,... Winners of the Kraus Drawing Competition Announced Winners of the Patrick J. Kraus Memorial Freshman Drawing Competition were announced at a reception in Community Hall on April 13. The juried competition, judged by NCC Fine... Modern Forensics Explained at NCC Lecture With the advent of television shows like CSI (crime scene investigation), the relatively new technology of DNA profiling in forensic science has everyone curious. Lynn Romano,... Registration Underway for Summer Classes Looking to change careers? Are you a new high school graduate who wants to get a jump start on college? Home from college for the summer and need some credits in order to qualify for... Softball Team Strikes Out Competition The Spartan softball team is blazing through the season with another undefeated record. After the pre-season Snowbird Softball Tournament in Myrtle Beach , Coach Sam Carrodo was encouraged... State Championship X 2 Home court – easy. Away match - bring it on! Either way, it makes no difference to NCC’s tennis team. These athletes went undefeated this spring and brought home an Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate... Architecture Students Hold Open House Move over Frank Lloyd Wright! NCC architecture students are creating a plan to redesign the 500-800 block of East Fourth Street , a commercial area designated for revitalization... Students Shine at Awards Convocation Thirty-six NCC students received awards for outstanding academic and community leadership in a ceremony on April 27 that lauded service to the community as well as academic excellence.... Facebook: The Pros and Cons Is there anything that draws the boundary lines between the generations more than the computer? While nowadays older adults are pretty hip and computer savvy, the idea of a thriving social... NCC Names New Men’s Basketball Coach Tyrone Wright of Bethlehem has been named head coach of the Northampton Community College men’s basketball team. Wright grew... Tree Dedication Ceremony Honors Thomas Marakovits The late Thomas Marakovits “walked in the form of quiet respect,” said his colleague and friend Scott Barhight, an accounting professor at NCC. On May 2, Northampton Community College staff,... State Champs! Unstoppable is a word that describes the indomitable Lady Spartan softball team perfectly. Last weekend the team clinched their second straight state championship in the Pennsylvania... Color Them Professional When their careers take off, graduates of NCC’s interior design program may design living space for the rich and famous, upscale restaurants, or corporate offices, but it’s hard to imagine... Springfest 2006 Bright blue skies. A warm picture-perfect day. Stepping onto the NCC campus and being greeted by the welcoming aroma of delicious foods being prepared outdoors, with the sounds... Underdogs to Champs: NCC’s Baseball Team Wins EPCC An underdog in the Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference, Northampton Community College ’s men’s baseball team fought back to win the tournament. “We struggled all... Alumna Promotes Southside through Art Framed in negative strips, the winning photos from the 2005 Southside Bethlehem Photography Contest and Show were transformed into a poster by Northampton Community... Fond Farewells NCC bids farewell to two staff members and a faculty member this spring. Together, the three have a combined total of eighty-nine years of service to NCC. David Goss, associate professor... "Forging the Future" Gala a Success On Friday, May 12, Northampton Community College held its “Forging the Future” black tie gala at the NCC Fowler Family Southside Center . In addition to a gourmet meal, prepared by NCC’s... NCC Celebrates Excellence and Service at Staff Appreciation Dinner Dedication to Northampton Community College , passion for advancing its goal of educating thousands of students, and warm collegiality characterized an exuberant Staff Appreciation Dinner... Tribute to a Trustee The Northampton Community College family mourns the passing of Trustee David Reed on May 19. A member of the Board since 1975, and its chair from 1989 until 2004, Mr. Reed was one of the longest-serving... NCC Adds Associate Degree in Marketing Beginning in the fall, Northampton Community College will offer a new associate in applied science degree in marketing. The degree, which focuses on the theory and practical applications... ETAC Wins Prestigious Award On May 25, NCC’s Electrotechnology Applications Center (ETAC), in partnership with Penn State ’s Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PENNTAP) and... Two NCC Students Chosen as Beacon Outstanding Presenters The Beacon Conference for Student Scholars at Two-Year Colleges was held Friday, June 2nd at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, New York. This annual conference showcases the writing, research... NCC Alumni and Students Honored for Southside Bethlehem Banner Design Four NCC communication design alumni and students were honored at the Bethlehem Business Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce annual dinner. A dinner was held on  June... Students Honored at Celebration of Achievements The month of June turned into one big celebration for NCC adult students who participated in GED, family literacy, and workforce classes this past year. Students were honored for their... Deans’ List for Spring Semester Announced The following students have been named to the Deans’ List for the spring semester at Northampton Community College . The honor is reserved for students who achieved a minimum... New Students Learn the Ropes at Orientation Attending a new school can be very overwhelming. How do I sign up for classes? Where is the cafeteria? Will I make friends? NCC offers orientation programs to help new students get a jump start on... Children’s Art Exhibit On Display Now A five foot tall dinosaur, 3-D sculptures and masks, and an array of masterpieces done in marker, crayon, watercolor, pencil, paints, and more! Over seventy-five children from NCC’s... Successful End to Year-Long Monroe Student Leadership Project Throughout the past year, Stacey Tisdale, Kristie Van Leuvan, and Annie Parascando – all of whom were involved in the student leadership program at NCC’s Monroe Campus - put... NCC Receives $1.2 Million Federal Grant NCC has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) to fund the establishment of a workforce development... A Russian Reunion NCC is truly becoming a global college. Not only is it home to over 120 international students, many multi-cultural events are held throughout the year, including an International Week every... Blood, Sweat and No Tears for NCC Volunteers Every year NCC recruits volunteers and donors to create two teams for WalkAmerica, the March of Dimes walk that raises money for research and programs to help premature babies.... Sports Management Majors Intern with the Catz A day at the ballpark is not all play and no work for Crystal Hopping, Kyle Kormandy, Kyle Purdy, and Erik Roman. These NCC students are interning this summer with the Lehigh Valley Catz, a team composed... Free Workshop for Grant-Seekers Representatives from non-profit agencies who want to learn more about locating grant sources are invited to the Northampton Community College campus, Thursday, August... More Students Named to Deans' List The following students have been added to the Deans’ List for the spring semester at Northampton Community College (NCC). The honor is reserved for students who achieved a minimum grade point average... What’s Cooking on the Southside? If you've driven down Third Street in Bethlehem in the last few weeks, you may have seen moving vans being unloaded and a lot of comings and goings at NCC's Fowler Family Southside Center.  Get the... Mind Your Manners! Please and thank you are the magic words. Just ask Nanette Francis, who is teaching the Manners Magic class this summer, a part of NCC's Horizons for Youth Summer 2006 Youth Programs. Click here to read... Faculty Promotions Announced The Board of Trustees of Northampton Community College has approved promotions for eleven members of the faculty. The promotions became... NCC’s Youngest Students Donate to Food Bank Who would be happy to gain 5,878 pounds? Only the children and staff of Camp Northampton , NCC’s Horizons for Youth summer program. Each... NCC Faculty Member Named to Governor’s Advisory Commission Maria Teresa Donate, associate professor of counseling at Northampton Community College , is one of eleven Latino leaders from across the Commonwealth... Community Colleges In The News More and more students are choosing community colleges. A recent article on BusinessWeek online discussed the reasons why colleges such as NCC are becoming increasingly popular.  NCC's own Anita Dickson,... NCC Takes Over Festplatz  What goes perfectly with a lively polka and an ice cold beverage? Volunteering, of course! Just ask the NCC staff/faculty members who donated their time when NCC took over Festplatz on the night... Dental Hygiene Professor Honored by National Organization The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has named Sherri L. Meyers, professor of dental hygiene at Northampton Community College (NCC), as a recipient of the 2006 ADHA Distinguished Service... NCC Selected For “Achieving the Dream” Initiative Northampton Community College is one of seven community colleges in Pennsylvania selected to participate in “Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count,” a national initiative... Southside Center Becomes Venue for Unusual Art Exhibit Just as Central Park served as the backdrop for “The Gates,” the abandoned plant and offices of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation – once the second largest steel producer in the United... New and Exciting Changes at the College Book Store Goodbye boring. Goodbye blah. If you thought the old college book store was just a quick place to pick up a soda, wait until you see the new and improved space. With a... Classes on the Southside History is being made in southside Bethlehem this week as credit classes begin at Northampton Community College's Fowler Family Southside Center.  If you are among the pioneers enrolled in those courses... Taste of Elegance Winners Announced NCC hosted this year's "Taste of Elegance Chef Competition” on Monday, August 28. Eight outstanding chefs competed in this annual contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania... Help Name the New Bookstore What’s in a name? Only the chance to win some great prizes and help make NCC history in the process! The bookstore has undergone an amazing transformation. It needs a brand new... NCC Receives $1.2 Million Work Force Development Grant At a news conference held Tuesday, August 29, U.S. Representative Charlie Dent (PA-15) announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration will award Northampton... NCC Increases Access with Launch of New Web Pages Northampton Community College ’s website now includes information in Spanish. Northampton - en Español has been added to serve the needs of the Spanish-speaking community. Students and parents... The National Report Card on Higher Education NCC has always strived to offer a quality education at an affordable price. It seems the College’s services will be even more valuable in light of a recent study done by the nonprofit,... Research Project Takes Flight A grant from the Environmental Protection Agency will enable Dr. John Leiser, assistant professor of biology at Northampton Community College, and about 100 of his students to investigate the effect... From Practice to Purpose: Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony On the night of August 31, 2006 , NCC’s practical nursing graduates were a part of a very special right of passage. The Pinning Ceremony, which was held in Lipkin Theater, is... Remembering September 11, 2001 Monday marked the five year anniversary of the terrible events of September 11, 2001. Students, faculty and staff gathered on the Quad at the Main Campus to pray for those involved and for peace. ... NCC’s Rural Sites – Where is Shohola, PA Anyway? Did you know that NCC reaches into two rural Northeastern Pennsylvania communities? In Pike County, Shohola has beautiful wilderness, diverse wildlife, and fish and game opportunities.... Monroe’s Day of Caring The United Way Day of Caring was held at the Monroe Campus on Thursday, September 7th. Some very special staff and faculty members dedicated their time to help make the day a success... Veterinary Technician Graduates from NCC Excel on National Exam NCC’s veterinary technician graduates of 2006 have a lot to celebrate. The entire graduating class passed the Veterinary Technician National Board Examination in June of 2006. The program’s overall... Daughter of "Our Shirley" Named PA Teacher of the Year It was a proud day for Shirley Schall, the cafeteria cashier whose friendly greetings brighten mealtimes for many students (and faculty and staff) on NCC's Main Campus. Shirley was teary-eyed and... Latina Career Women Share Words of Wisdom NCC will present “Latino Women: Words of Wisdom,” a panel discussion by Latino women in varied professions at 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, September 21 at the Main Campus, Room 220, College... Electrotechnology Applications Center Receives National Award Dr. Michael Vasilik, director of the Electrotechnology Application Center (ETAC) at Northampton Community College, and Joe Cresko, ETAC's process and materials engineer, traveled to Washington, DC,... A Dream Fulfilled: Southside Reading Room Opens “What you are about to witness is a dream come true,” said Beverly Bradley, her eyes glistening with tears. Bradley, a teacher and co-chairperson of the local Cops ’n’ Kids... Student Helps Preserve Last Covered Bridge in Northampton County As a community college, NCC strives to provide an affordable education, encourages real life assignments for its students, and implements service learning in order to teach the students... Latina Professionals Share Wisdom at Panel Discussion Cynthia Santiago-Pagan often encounters surprise: that she is Latino, young, and female—and a chief engineer for a Fortune 500 company. At “Words of Wisdom,” a panel discussion... Band of Brothers Whether a soldier served more than sixty years ago or just came home from Iraq last week, one thing doesn’t change; they are a band of brothers. Carolyn Brady, director... We’re Really Cooking Now! NCC already boasts fine dining at Hampton Winds and some of the best college cafeteria food around in our café. In addition, the Fowler Family Southside Center’s brand... The Votes Are In and NCC Takes Top Honors! Morning Call readers have voted Northampton Community College the best local college! On Sunday, September 24, the newspaper printed its third annual reader selected “Best Of.”... Pets on Parade at the Annual Vet Tech Picnic Doggies galore, plus a couple cats, a pig, a snake, and a tortoise and a hare gathered on the grass behind Penn Hall for the annual Veterinary Technician Pet Picnic. There... Turkish Exchange Program Comes Full Circle Climb aboard the NCC travel train – there are stops in Turkey , France , Russia , Ukraine , and more! There are many travel abroad opportunities for both students and faculty.... Call Them Champs The men’s baseball team captured a conference title by defeating Lehigh Carbon Community College, 12-2 and 6-1 in the EPCC tournament this past weekend. EPCC stands for Eastern Pennsylvania... Poetry Reading and Photography Exhibit To Be Held at Monroe Campus The Monroe Campus of NCC will host a poetry reading and photography exhibit on Thursday, October 19, from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Poet Lynn Levin, a former Bucks... Professor and Poet Len Roberts Awarded Prizes, To Publish 9th Book Adding to a portfolio that includes three Fulbright grants, numerous awards and nine books of poetry, NCC Professor of English Len Roberts has again won national and international... Poetry Reading Sounds Notes of Peace Yearning, love, outrage, and hope propelled “Lines and Rhymes,” an open-mike poetry reading at College Center on October 5. Students, faculty and staff read their original work along with that... A Million Dollar Investment In the 1960s Craig Dally’s father was part of a group of community leaders who worked to make the vision of affordable higher education close to home a reality by creating a... Emotional Effects of Breast Cancer Explored in First Faculty Colloquium " Breast cancer hits people emotionally, physically, psychologically, and religiously, " said Assistant Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences Pamela Bradley about the disease that strikes... He’s #1 Zach Fischl has only been at Northampton Community College for two months, but he is already breaking records. On October 9 and 10 the freshman golfer shot a 145 (one over par) to capture the... “Latinos: They Speak Your Language” Held at NCC The energy, initiative, and creativity of a growing Lehigh Valley Hispanic community were portrayed through twenty-seven interdisciplinary workshops at “Latinos: They Speak Your Language,” on... Luncheon Highlights Rewards of Teaching “We need you and you and you. We need quality teachers,” East Stroudsburg University (ESU) Professor Ron Mihalko told eighty students and faculty members at an Educators’ Career Luncheon... Five Myths about Community Colleges The rest of the country is finally catching on to some truths that NCC students, faculty and staff have known for a long time! Read the MSN article "Five Myths about Community Colleges”... Issues Animate Candidates’ Forum Issues on the national and local tables enlivened a Candidates Forum hosted by NCC’s Political Science Club on October 19. Participants included candidates for the mid-term... Wireless Technology Comes To Southside On Wednesday, October 25, NCC hosted a press conference at the Fowler Family Southside Center for the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation. It was announced... Alumni Association Presents Awards Northampton Community College honored six distinguished alumni and community members at a "Recipe for Success" Alumni Awards Mixer on Wednesday, October 18 in Alumni Hall. Eileen... NCC Wins Place on President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll Within a week after Hurricane Katrina hit, NCC students, faculty and staff were at the ready, giving supplies, money and their presence to victims of the disaster. In recognition of this... Panel Explores Gay Marriage and Human Rights “Gay marriage is a family issue as well as a human rights one,” said Erin Reilly, assistant professor of sociology at NCC, noting that more than 3 million Americans live in same-sex relationships... Dedication Ceremony Held at Southside Center In a room overlooking a panorama of rooftops, church spires and tree tops, NCC dedicated the Fowler Family Southside’s fifth floor (the Donley/Wagner floor) to Ed and Inez Donley and Hap and Marcia... Election Day Drama Carrying signs that urged fellow students to “Vote While You Still Have the Right” and asking “How Many Amendments Have to Die?,” Theatre majors Topher Cusumano, Alexis Jernegan and Tasha Pratt... Views on Iraq Voiced About fifty students, faculty and community members, including several veterans of the Iraq War, participated in a Speakout on November 2 at Laub Lounge, sponsored by the Progressive... Navigating the Hiring Process “Know yourself” may be the most important thing you can do to prepare for an interview, according to Mark McLaughlin, Vice President of Human Resources and Community... State Champs! It started with the coach. The team caught it. Luckily it wasn’t the flu. It was quiet confidence.Although it took the players on this year’s soccer team a few games to coalesce, once they “jelled,”... Basketball Season Begins New coach, new team, new season! NCC’s men’s basketball team has set its goals high and is preparing for a great season. According to new Head... Coach Ed Csongradi Retires After Championship Game Ed Csongradi coached the College men's soccer team to a PCAA men's soccer state championship on Sunday, November 5. The Spartans, playing at home, defeated the Community College of Philadelphia... A Happening on the Southside Surprises on each floor. Art, education, and fun at every turn. First Friday on November 3 at NCC’s Fowler Family Southside Center was a night of entertainment and dreams come... Lakota Sioux Culture Comes to NCC Although much of his life’s circumstances have been less than humorous, Lakota Sioux JR Redwater chose to become a comedian. “It is through humor that we... NCC Class Ponders Options in Iraq “You are Democrats who have just been elected to the House and Senate in the 2006 midterm elections. You were voted in because many people are not happy with the War in Iraq .... New Choices/New Options Opens Exciting New Doors for Students Since the 80s, the New Choices/New Options program has helped many students build confidence and give them the skills they need to head into the job market. Now they’ve added another... 9-11 Survivor Remembers the Day Imagine being in one of the world’s biggest buildings and knowing it might collapse at any moment. Now picture that it is your job to get everyone out, but none of the elevators are working and there... Two New Lounges Dedicated at Southside Center “We’re here to celebrate the generosity of this community,” said Dr. Paul Pierpoint, dean of Community Education at Northampton Community College , at the... Agreement Signed in Moscow Offers Opportunities for NCC Students  NCC President Arthur L. Scott, Vice President for Institutional Advancement Susan K. Kubik and Director of International Programs Manuel A. Gonzalez recently visited Moscow State University... From Classrooms to Conference Room With state-of-the art electronics, seating for 24, and exquisitely crafted furniture, NCC’s new conference room adds beauty and utility to College... T.J. Rooney Delivers $1 Million for the Southside As one of his last official acts as a Pennsylvania state representative, T.J. Rooney presented grant funding of one million dollars to NCC... Monroe Students Have the "Write" Stuff Students in Beth Wheeler’s Basic English class may have signed up to learn how to pen essays only a college professor could love, but they took an academic detour recently that allowed... Panel Explores Shift of Congressional Power NCC’s Forum for Peace, Social Justice and Conflict Resolution launched its first event, a panel discussion about the midterm elections, on November 30 in West Lounge. The new organization... NCC Wins Website Award The National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) has awarded Northampton Community College a silver medallion in the category of Websites. NCMPR’s Medallion Awards... Foundation Board Celebrates Successful Year At an elegant dinner on December 7, Northampton Community College’s Foundation honored donors “generosity helps set NCC apart from many other community colleges,” according to the college’s... Trustees Honor Legacy of “A Wonderful Human Being”  The College’s Board of Trustees concluded their December meeting by dedicating the room formerly known as College Center 220 in memory of the former chairman of the Board of... NCC Culinary Arts Grads Earn Top Lehigh Valley Awards Restaurants operated by two graduates of Northampton Community College ’s Culinary Arts Program recently received Decadent Dish Awards from Lehigh Valley Style magazine.... Federal Grant Will Enable NCC To Expand Biotechnology Program Northampton Community College has been awarded a grant for $713,025 to address the regional need for more skilled technicians in the biotechnology... NCC Wrestlers Ranked #1 in the Nation Northampton Community College’s wrestling team recently made national headlines. The Spartans are currently ranked #1 in the National Collegiate Wrestling Association. Coached by Mark Quagliato and... NCC Nursing Grads Excel on National Licensure Exam Graduates of Northampton Community College ’s nursing programs again excelled on the “NCLEX-RN” exam – a rigorous test administered nationally to ensure that nurses... Special Registration Hours for Spring Semester There’s still time to register for the spring semester at NCC, which begins January 16. Although both the Main and Monroe Campuses will be closed for winter break from... A Visit from the Governor The day was a long time coming for Northampton Community College’s’s president, Dr. Arthur Scott; vice president for administration Helene Whitaker; Bethlehem’s mayor John Callahan; and Lehigh... NCC Announces Winner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Poster Contest April Harold, a resident of Hellertown, graduate of Saucon Valley High School and communication design major at NCC, has won the College’s... NCC Professor Awarded Puerto Rico PEN Literary Prize Javier Avila (pictured at left), associate professor of English at Northampton Community College and a resident of Bethlehem, recently received the Puerto Rico PEN Club Book of... NCC Students Nominated to Who’s Who in American Junior Colleges Several Northampton Community College students have been nominated for Who’s Who in American Junior Colleges, which recognizes academic accomplishment... NCC Pioneers Remember the Early Days 2007 is a very special year for NCC. The College will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of its founding with special events every month. Recently, a group of retireees... NCC Student’s Illustration Featured in National Magazine A class assignment last year became quite a resume highlight for E-Commerce student Toby Maynard. Maynard used Adobe Illustrator software to create an illustration of  Northampton's ... New Course Search Tool Makes Signing Up a Breeze If you’re looking to sign up for a non-credit course at Northampton Community College, you’re in for a delightful experience. The “Search Courses” tool on the College’s website... History in the Making The weather may be getting colder, but spring has arrived at NCC. The new semester starts this week “on the ground” (at sites in Northampton, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties)... Tragedy at Virginia Tech Here is the