Dear Curry Faculty & Staff,
I am excited to bring you the inaugural edition of Currently@Curry. This month's edition includes information on some wonderful new initiatives here at the College. The Spring 2010 semester is underway in what continues to be a challenging external economic environment. Our work takes on even more importance as we strive to meet these challenges. Many thanks to all of you - your dedication to our students and the College is sure to produce more great things in 2010. Thank you for your feedback. Your comments and suggestions are always appreciated. Sincerely, Mary Dunn |
| "Blue Skies Ahead" at Faculty Retreat 2010 |
 The annual Faculty Retreat took place on January 19 and included an exciting change in venue from years past, moving to the recently constructed Student Center. Judging by the feedback from many of those in attendance, the event was a resounding success.
The theme of this year's retreat was Program Planning. Morning discussion sessions stressed General Education core values. But by far, the highlight of the day was the "Blue Sky" Program Development Session.
Read more about the Blue Sky Sessions on the Curry website....
Check out the 2010 Faculty Retreat Photo Gallery...
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| Faculty News and Notes |
 Congratulations to Professor Robert Keighton on two recent publications. The first is a historical brochure entitled, "Doty Tavern and the American Revolution". The brochure discusses the background to the meeting that took place at Doty Tavern on August 16, 1774 which led to the Suffolk Resolves. The brochure will be available at Historic Prowse Farm when the museum opens.
In addition, at the end of 2009, the Paintings of Robert Keighton: Landscape Paintings from 1995 to 2008 was published. It's a wonderful collection of Bob's paintings from the Medfield Marshes, to Old Lyme, Connecticut, and to the Isle of Shoals. A copy is available at Levin Library. Congratulations again!
Congratulations also to Dr. Susan LaRocco who has had her work published once again! Her latest is: "Assisting Nursing Students to Develop Empathy Using a Writing Assignment" in Nurse Educator (Jan-Feb 2010). "When we think about what nurses need to be competent in their work, we use the initials KSA - knowledge, skills and attitude. Patients deserve to be "cared" for not to just have their physiologic needs meet," explained Dr. LaRocco. "For students who have never experienced serious or fatal illness, either personally or with a loved one, it is difficult to understand what the patient and family are feeling. These papers are always a delight to read. "
Read more Faculty News and Notes on our website....
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| 15th Annual Diop Roundtable - February 17 |
On Wednesday, February 17, the College will present the 15th Annual Diop Roundtable. Sponsored by the Dean's Office, the Institutional Diversity Committee, African American Studies, Women's and Gender Studies, and the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, the theme of this year's seminar is "Changing the Stereotypical Image of Africa: The Role of Diplomacy".
The featured speaker is Milton Nathaniel Barnes, Ambassador of The Republic of Liberia to the United States.
You can find all the details on this important event on our website.....
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| Using the myCurry Portal |
The myCurry web portal provides quick, easy access to Blackboard, the CWIS, E-mail, and EZLabor with just one password. But more importantly, logging in is another way to be involved in the Curry College community.
Besides phone lookups, photo rosters, and quick access to reports, there are tabs and links which bring together resources from scattered locations, such as the Curry Website, the network Common Drive, and Banner. The portal also leads you to new MyCurry communities, services, and shortcuts.
Check it out for yourself at the myCurry portal and be sure to visit the Feedback tab while you're there to suggest new features or improve existing ones... |
| Curry Aids Haitian Relief Effort |
 With the current crisis in Haiti, the Curry community has once again risen to the challenge of helping those in need. Tragic events such as this make us stop, pause and appreciate what we have and our sympathies go out to all members of the Haitian community, family and friends.
Upon returning from Winter Break, two students, Laurie Lessage '10 and Yveline Simon '10, took on leadership roles to help the College organize relief efforts. They are working with student clubs and organizations, as well as faculty and staff, to show that the Curry community cares and that we want to do what we can to help the Haitian relief cause.
When asked about the relief work, Lessage said, "As senior class President and a Haitian American, I felt it was my civic duty to do whatever possible to help Haiti and educate the Curry Community."
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| Important Info about the MA 1099-HC Form |
You should have received the 1099-HC form from your Health Insurance Provider (Harvard Pilgrim Health Care for Curry Participants) - all forms must be received by January 31, 2010. The 1099-HC form will be used to complete the Schedule HC form on your Massachusetts Resident State Income Tax Return. The 1099-HC does not need to be attached to your State Income Tax forms, but you are advised to keep this form with all of your other tax related documents. Please contact Harvard Pilgrim Health Care if you have misplaced the information, or if you do not receive your 1099-HC. Massachusetts residents who did not enroll in a plan, and did not meet the exemption criteria outlined by the Department of Revenue could be faced with significant penalties. For more detailed information on the 2009 Tax Penalties please visit the Department of Revenue website...
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| Winter Weather Safety |
 With cold and icy weather on campus, it's important to remember to use extra caution and make preparations for winter weather hazards. It is essential for everyone to focus daily on helping prevent slips, trips and falls, motor vehicle accidents, and other weather-related incidents.
Log into the myCurry portal for some helpful tips on how we can make this an injury-free winter season... |
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Welcome New
Employees |
Patrick Fraine
Associate Lecturer, Education
Anthony Humberger
Director,
Student Accounts
Jacqueline Winokur
Associate Lecturer, Education |
| Milestone Anniversaries |
The following people celebrate milestone anniversaries in January and February 2010.
40 YEARS OF SERVICE
Ann Levin
Professor,
Sociology & Criminal Justice
30 YEARS OF SERVICE
William Russo
Professor, English
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Roberta Kosberg
Professor, Communication
15 YEARS OF SERVICE
Kenneth Baker
Senior Lecturer,
Sociology/Criminal Justice
Michael Foster
Senior Lecturer,
Academic Enrichment Center
10 YEARS OF SERVICE
Dorothy Jean Alexander
Assistant Professor, Education
Judith Hanson
Lead Accounts
Payable Clerk
Suzanne Hirsh
Library Assistant
Sandra George O'Neil
Senior Lecturer,
Sociology/Criminal Justice
Josephine Salloway
Lecturer, Psychology
Robert Thurlow
Senior Lecturer, Fine Arts
5 YEARS OF SERVICE
John Arnold Beach
Lecturer, Education
Borislava Borisova
Private Music Instructor
Susan Broberg
Administrative Assistant
Kristi Coyne
Teacher, CECC
Tom Francis Duane
Public Safety Officer
Joan Goltz
Employee Relations Administrator
Brian Greeley
Director, Public Safety
William Holleran
Evening Maintenance Mechanic
Alex George Kokoros
Sergeant,
Public Safety
Maureen Lira
Lecturer, Nursing
Randy Adam Lloyd
Public Safety Officer
Luis Paz
Grounds Worker
Martha Roderick
Senior Lecturer,
Education
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| Curry College is excited to provide a new service: free flash-based Live Stats for all football, ice hockey and basketball home games. |
WMLN: Listen Live
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| WMLN-FM has resumed its 24 hour broadcast format. This marks the 22nd year of full-time radio service to the College and South Shore. | |
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