JD Salinger once said, “What really knocks me out is a book that, when you’re all done reading it, you wish the author that wrote it was a terrific friend of yours and you could call him up on the phone whenever you felt like it. That doesn’t happen much, though.” Unless you’re part of … Read More »
Calling all Fairfield County Alumni! Mark Your Calendars for a KSC Networking Night! December 05, 2013 · 6–8 p.m. We’ve been gathering members of the KSC community near and far this past year—in Boston, Denver, San Diego, Manchester. Join us and meet other Keene State graduates living and working in Fairfield County! KSC networking events … Read More »
We’ve been gathering members of the KSC community near and far this past year. Join us this month and meet new KSC President Anne Huot! KSC Connections events are a great casual way to connect with some of your fellow alumni and current KSC parents. Hearty appetizers sponsored by the Alumni Association and Parents Association; … Read More »
by Assistant Professor of Music, Sandra Howard Over 250 high school singers from six schools in the tri-state area gathered at KSC’s Redfern Arts Center for the fourth annual Cantate! High School Choral Festival in late October. The festival began with a large group warm up led by new KSC faculty member Dr. Dan Carberg, … Read More »
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Keene State College’s 37th Children’s Literature Festival, founded to promote a love of reading, and to provide an opportunity for people to learn how stories and illustrations are created and published by authors and illustrators, will begin bright and early Saturday morning, October 26. The doors open at 7:30, and the program begins at 9 … Read More »
Pilobolus Dance Theater, considered the most popular and athletic modern dance troupe in the U.S., will be back at KSC’s Redfern Arts Center for a mind-blowing performance that includes a new dance created in collaboration with magicians Penn and Teller, on Tuesday, October 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Theatre. Returning with Pilobolus … Read More »
The discovery of the long-lost Mary Pickford film in the KSC film archives is making big news around the world. Recently, Rachel Maddow did a very nice piece on it on her “Cocktail Moment” segment, highlighting Pickford’s role as a superstar and the most powerful woman in Hollywood. Their First Misunderstanding will make it’s world … Read More »
The campus community will soon be saying “goodbye” to two of its most beloved leaders: Interim Provost Melinda Treadwell and VP of Student Affairs Andy Robinson. Dr. Robinson is retiring from his 22 years at KSC, and Dr. Treadwell is moving on to become the vice president for Academic Affairs at Antioch University New England, … Read More »
Those folks (especially students and their parents) wondering whether a college education is worth it in today’s economy can take heart from this recent report from the Pew Research Center showing that, for the last two decades, college grads have seen their incomes rise. Those without a college degree saw their incomes fall. For the … Read More »
by Dr. Margaret Walsh Keene State College’s chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) held its celebratory induction ceremony on Friday, September 20. Dr. Jay Kahn was honored as a distinguished member for his outstanding contributions to the College as KSC’s interim president for 2012–2013. He inspired the students with examples of involvement … Read More »
Mark Loevy-Reyes has been appointed as the College’s pre-law advisor, supporting KSC’s pre-law initiative. Loevy-Reyes has worked in civil rights, criminal, and disability law in Chicago and Brattleboro, taught graduate courses in law at Antioch University New England, and served as pre-law advisor in a pilot initiative at the College last semester. He comes to … Read More »
by Assistant Professor of Music Education Sandra Howard Members of Keene State College’s American Choral Directors Association collegiate chapter traveled to Plymouth State University on Saturday, September 28, to attend a one-day professional development conference. The Second Annual New England Area ACDA Collegiate Conference brought nearly 100 attendees together to spend a day focused on … Read More »
Your alumni representatives will be in San Diego and will host two nights of fun! KSC Alumni Networking Event—San Diego Night #1 October 17, 2013 · 6–8 p.m. Join us for a great night of networking and socializing on the West Coast Stout Public House KSC Alumni Networking Event—San Diego Night #2 October 18, 2013 … Read More »
Members of the Class of 2008: We want to know how well KSC helped prepare you for your life after college. Perhaps you are doing exactly what you planned, perhaps you are doing something that surprises you, perhaps you are looking for a change. We are hoping you will respond to a five-years-after-graduation survey and let … Read More »
The Fall edition of the Parent Association’s Parent Family Newsletter will be mailed to undergraduate parents in early-mid November. Look for articles on the following topics: Helping your student navigate through problems Advice for your student for signing off-campus housing leases Why Soft skills matter in career attainment Updates on Work Study on campus Important … Read More »