3 colleges boost security amid threats Feb 28, 2008
A campus police vehicle and a car from the Plymouth County Bureau of Criminal Investigation were parked yesterday outside the campus center at Bridgewater State College ... Officials at Bridgewater State College, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and Framingham State College have beefed up security after threatening notes were found in the bathrooms of buildings on their campuses. (Boston Globe)
Letter: Kudos, from Harwich High Feb 27, 2008
I have had the opportunity to coach basketball at the college level at Bridgewater State College and as the former head coach of the boy s program at Barnstable High but this recent experience and display of compassion and respect transcends anything I have encountered. The minute I got off the phone with the Norwell Principal, I walked into the cafeteria and thanked several of my student athletes. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Adrift in the edu-sphere Feb 24, 2008
Dana Mohler-Faria, the governor's special adviser for education and president of Bridgewater State College, says the group knows it must deliver a bold plan to Patrick. "We have positioned ourselves to deliver great things in education," says Mohler-Faria. (Boston Globe)
Norwell's Derek Sulc native named next NMS principal Feb 22, 2008
After graduating from Norwell High, Sulc received his bachelor s degree from Princeton University, his master s degree from Harvard University and his Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (C.A.G.S.) from Bridgewater State College. Supt. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Cops plea to missing lovebirds: Call home Feb 19, 2008
Scott and her boyfriend of five months, Daniel Querzoli, 22, a student at Bridgewater State College, have been missing since Thursday night when they took off in Scott s roommate s car to buy cigarettes, police said ... A spokesman for Bridgewater State College could not be reached. (Boston Herald)
R.I. Cops Search for Missing College Sweethearts Feb 18, 2008
Scott is a student at Johnson and Wales University and Querzoli attends Bridgewater State College. "Sometimes she'll just... go away for the weekend, or whatever, but we definitely, definitely, hear from her regardless... if it's like a text message, or whatever, we know she's okay," Lauren Hackett, a friend of Scott's, told the station. (Fox News)
Nursing home blaze forces evacuation Feb 17, 2008
About 13 neighboring institutions and municipalities, including Bridgewater State College and Duxbury, assisted in the evacuation, officials said. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
A vacation week full of things to do Feb 16, 2008
Sponsored by the Boston Red Sox, Bridgewater State College, and the Boston Police, the sessions will be offered at Jamaica Plain Community Center at English High School on Wednesday, Feb. 20 through Friday, Feb. 22from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the Murphy Community Center in Dorchester on Tuesday, Feb. 19th through Thursday, Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information or to sign-up, contact Larelle Bryson at 617-635-4920, ext. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Sound off: The evolution of Jake Hill Feb 14, 2008
Hill, who graduated from Plymouth South High School in 2002 and spent a year at Bridgewater State College, was a couple months away from entering his senior year at the University of Arizona. After the accident, that was my turning point. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Star Nashoba wrestler's deathcalled a 'senseless tragedy' Feb 7, 2008
DeMeo had planned to attend Bridgewater State College in the fall. Nashoba's wrestling team will have its final meet tonight against St. John's Preparatory School. (Boston Globe)
William F. Nixon Sr. honored as namesake of new OA gym Jan 29, 2008
Nixon holds a bachelor s degree in liberal arts from Stonehill College and a master s degree in education from Bridgewater State College and has had an accomplished career in secondary teaching and sports coaching. During his tenure, Nixon served as junior varsity basketballcoach from 1955-1970. (Easton Journal, MA)
Column: Making connections in the classroom Jan 18, 2008
I teach at Bridgewater State College, where I m sure the college president and campus police chief had already met with other college and public safety officials to review the college s security plans ( A crisis management team at Bridgewater State College, which has almost 9,000 students and an armed police force, put policy review at the top of its agenda ... Kib Culley is a Norwell resident and a visiting lecturer in the English department at Bridgewater State College. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Search for next Vinal Principal nears conclusion Jan 18, 2008
Both candidates hold a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in educational leadership from Bridgewater State College. Bailey has held her current job since 1996 and prior to that she was an assistant principal at the Taft Middle School in Brighton, a part-time college teacher, and an elementary school teacher in Illinois. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
MVMS students pledge not to pick on peers Jan 17, 2008
Englander, who is the director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State College and national speaker on the issues of cyber bullying, social cruelty and violence prevention, had been brought to town by the TeamUp organization. MVMS guidance counselor Joe McLaughlin said that students had an open discussion about what they learned from Englander s presentation, which focused on cyber-bullying. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Dick Warren; made ice cream and smiles at Cape Cod shop Jan 15, 2008
Mr. Warren graduated from Boston University in 1957 and received a master's degree from Bridgewater State College in 1961. His first marriage ended in divorce, and he married Linda Sinclair 24 years ago. (Boston Globe)
Group seeks a way to ease college transfer process Jan 14, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Gulls Slip Against Bridgewater, 65-56 Jan 11, 2008
- Bridgewater State College opened up a 20 point halftime lead and hung on to defeat Endicott College, 65-56, Thursday evening in non-conference men's basketball action from the Tinsley Center in Bridgewater. With the win, the Bears improve to 5-6 on the season as they have now won three straight games. (Ecgulls.com)
Men's Basketball Webcast Tonight Jan 11, 2008
- Tonight's non-conference men's basketball game between Endicott College and Bridgewater State College will be available online through www. mascac. (Ecgulls.com)
Patrick seeks an education secretary to oversee school reform Jan 10, 2008
"The power of the secretary really lies in the ability to force collaboration and not dabbling within the individual boards," said Dana Mohler-Faria, president of Bridgewater State College and Patrick's top education adviser, who helped conceive the plans. Despite past legislative resistance to the position, Patrick already has the support of key legislators. (Boston Globe)
Norwell man to tackle finances for Duxbury School Dept. Dec 21, 2007
With his background in management and an MBA, he went through a hearing process with the Department of Education where he was assigned course work and an internship with a business manager in Hingham to receive his license through Bridgewater State College. Etzel said his intent upon receiving his degree was to obtain a position as a business manager. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Jury duty excuses now can be filed online Dec 18, 2007
BANGOR Four vie for university presidency Nancy Kleniewski, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts, is among four finalists for president of the University of Southern Maine, said Richard Pattenaude, chancellor of the University of Maine system. Other finalists are David Belcher, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Selma Botman, executive vice chancellor and provost at the City... (Boston Globe)
Rebecca Field's dreams of Hollywood Dec 15, 2007
She majored in communications and theater arts at Bridgewater State College. But she was too afraid to audition for plays the first two years, until a drama professor noticed her. (Boston Globe)
Progressive party of five: Girls basketball team ready to chase top conference teams and elusive state tournament berth Dec 7, 2007
She s the younger sister of all-star Maura Kotowski, who graduated last year and now plays on the Bridgewater State College women s basketball team. Maura is an example of hard work paying off on the next level. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Bears Win Sixth Straight, Down Gulls Dec 7, 2007
BEVERLY, MA - Bridgewater State College had four players reach double figures including a game-high 22 points from freshman Carolyn Swanson (Stoughton, MA/Cardinal Spellman), as the Bears defeated Endicott College, 74-62, in non-conference action on Thursday night in Beverly, Massachusetts. A back-and-forth first half eventually swayed the visitors way, as Bridgewater State went on a 12-1 run that spanned just under three minutes. (Ecgulls.com)
WEDDING: Thorell Burgert Nov 30, 2007
He is a graduate of Hingham High School and Stonehill College and is pursuing his master s degree in Physical Education at Bridgewater State College. He is employed as a program director with the Hingham Recreation Department. (Hingham Journal, MA)
How to Protect Your Kids From Cyberbullying Nov 30, 2007
Dr. Elizabeth Englander, Bridgewater State College. John Halligan, whose son, Ryan, was featured in the "Primetime" segment. (ABC News)
Public colleges want to graduate to university status Nov 25, 2007
Bridgewater State College and Salem State College are leading the charge for the university designation, which administrators say will attract students, resources, and prestige. With the help of a state lawmaker, state college presidents are stumping on Beacon Hill for a state university system that would unite the nine public colleges. (Boston Globe)
Out in the cold Nov 22, 2007
That was part of what made last week different for a group of about a dozen Bridgewater State College students, but there was more: They ate meals at a temporary soup kitchen, set up in the commuter cafeteria, but after 45 minutes, they were back outside, no matter what the weather ... Bridgewater State College professor Michele Wakin, considered an expert on homelessness, discussed the problem as a national issue. (Boston Globe)
'Cyber bullying' a growing concern Nov 22, 2007
Parents would be shocked to know how abusive online behavior can become, and how common it is for nice kids to engage in cyber bullying, said Dr. Elizabeth Englander, director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center and professor of psychology at Bridgewater State College. We tend to focus on online predators, but the biggest risk is that the children themselves will commit a crime through their online interactions. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Brets a good Reid: Junior quarterback helps Sachems head in winning direction Nov 22, 2007
I then joined the B-team as a running back, and I also wanted to get back into it because of my brother, Ryan, who s now a sophomore at Bridgewater State College, he said. I really liked football the second time around. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Ultimate sport is catching on Nov 18, 2007
The region also hosts three college-level teams - at Bridgewater State College, Stonehill College in Easton, and Wheaton College in Norton ... "It's kind of like football . . . with the defense of basketball," said Matt Waters, 21, senior captain at Bridgewater State College. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
School grapples with MRSA Nov 17, 2007
He has been wrestling since fourth grade and was an assistant coach at Bridgewater State College, and said coaches who have not wrestled are at a disadvantage in spotting skin problems. You ve got to know what you re looking at, he said. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Gulls Bumped From ECAC Field Hockey Tournament Nov 8, 2007
BRIDGEWATER, MA - Senior forward Ashley Panzini (Saugus, MA) tallied a pair of goals, including the game-winner, to lead second seeded Bridgewater State College to a 3-0 shutout victory over seventh seeded Endicott College in the quarterfinal round of the 2007 ECAC Division III New England Field Hockey Tournament. With the win, Bridgewater improves to 14-6 on the season as the Bears equal the program record for most wins in a season set back during the 1979 season. (Ecgulls.com)
Field Hockey Earns ECAC Tournament Bid Nov 6, 2007
Endicott will open the 2007 ECAC New England Championship against Bridgewater State College ... The Gulls will travel to the second-seeded Bears of Bridgewater State College on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.. (Ecgulls.com)
College team provides riding opportunity Nov 2, 2007
Kingston resident Tiffany Poulin, a senior at Bridgewater State College, has been a member of the school s equestrian team since its inception three semesters ago. Poulin considers herself a solid beginner/intermediate rider. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Two decades of service Nov 1, 2007
Greco started his career while attending Bridgewater State College, where he made shirts for several of the on-campus clubs. Shortly after graduation, he took on jobs from various companies and organizations including State Line Tack, an equestrian outfitter. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
John Moynihan, at 75; planned affordable housing for archdiocese Oct 25, 2007
Mr. Moynihan received a master's in education from Bridgewater State College in 1966 and completed some doctoral work in education at Boston University. In 1957, Monsignor Paul Moritz introduced him to Catherine Crowley, whom Mr. Moynihan married in 1963. (Boston Globe)
Growing light pollution washing out South Shore's night sky Oct 25, 2007
LaFlamme used to volunteer at the observatory at Bridgewater State College. But after a while, bright lights from area development caused him to look elsewhere. (Boston Globe)
Gulls Take Third at UMass-Dartmouth Oct 25, 2007
The Blue and Green next ride in a competition hosted by Bridgewater State College and UMass-Lowell on November 4, 2007. Results. (Ecgulls.com)
Around Town Oct. 24 -- Its not too late to go on Journeys Oct 24, 2007
Jen is currently attending Bridgewater State College and is studying social work. My career goal is to work in a school system one day, helping children adjust to issues that they may be facing, she said. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
More of this story Oct 20, 2007
Dry conditions are largely to blame, said Hardy Moore, a biology professor at Bridgewater State College. A lot of people were afraid we wouldn't have much color at all, it's been dry for so long, Moore said. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
DaRosa will take over as Whittier superintendent Oct 19, 2007
DeRosa holds a B.S. in English and Education from Salem State College, an M. Ed in Special Education from the University of Massachusetts, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Educational Leadership from Bridgewater State College. He resides in West Peabody. (Amesbury News, MA)
Clark Lifts Endicott to Overtime Win Oct 17, 2007
The Vikings fall to 6-6-2 overall with the loss, they get back into their MASCAC schedule on Saturday when they host Bridgewater State College at 4:00 p.m. The Gulls improve to 11-4 overall after the non-conference win and return to action on Thursday afternoon when they host TCCC rival Eastern Nazarene at 3:30 p.m.. (Ecgulls.com)
Endicott Takes Third at Wellesley Invitational Oct 14, 2007
WELLESLEY, MA - The Endicott College women's volleyball team beat Bridgewater State College but lost to the University of Michigan at Dearborn and host Wellesley College going 1-2 at the Wellesley Volleyball Invitational and taking third place. The Blue and Green dropped their first match to Michigan-Dearborn 3-0, falling 30-18, 30-11 and 30-21. (Ecgulls.com)
Patrick urges $2b upgrade of colleges Oct 10, 2007
Also under the plan: UMass-Amherst would receive close to $300 million for a new science laboratory, new classrooms, and a range of repairs; Bridgewater State College, $88 million to expand and modernize its science center built 50 years ago; and the UMass Medical School in Worcester, $43. 5 million for repairs. (Boston Globe)
Freeman T. Frank; taught high school history; at 76 Oct 6, 2007
He earned a master's degree at Bridgewater State College. Mr. Frank taught in Medfield, Templeton and Kingston before joining the faculty at Melrose High, where he usually began the school year with his theatrical reading of William Jennings Bryant's fiery "Cross of Gold" speech from the 1896 Democratic National Convention. (Boston Globe)
Vinal principal to retire in the spring Oct 6, 2007
A resident of Southbridge, Dorney enrolled at Bridgewater State College where she earned her bachelor s degree in elementary education. She began her first job in September of 1970 as fourth-grade teacher in Stoughton. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Endicott Edges Bridgewater State Oct 5, 2007
BRIDGEWATER, MA - The Endicott College field hockey team defeated Bridgewater State College, 3-2, on Thursday afternoon in Bridgewater, Massachusetts ... Story Courtesy of Bridgewater State College Sports Information. (Ecgulls.com)
George Bent, lawyer, host of sports radio talk show Oct 2, 2007
Robert Bent laughed as he recalled that once, when he taught math at Bridgewater State College, "a bunch of my students found out I was George Bent's brother, and they thought that was the greatest thing in the world. To hell with me as a teacher - I was George Bent's brother.". The oldest of six children, Mr. Bent was a Triple Eagle, graduating from Boston College High School, Boston College, and Boston College Law School. (Boston Globe)
Around town: Words (for men) to live by Oct 2, 2007
Brian has been busy attending the PCC program at Bridgewater State College. Also celebrating a summer birthday is Cara Strobel who celebrated her birthday on June 18. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Local mother speaks out about bullying Oct 2, 2007
Two members of last week s panel included Dr. Richard Lerner, of Tufts University s Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development, and Dr. Elizabeth Englander, of Bridgewater State College. Both have done extensive research on bullying and were on hand to share their thoughts and offer suggestions for raising awareness and establishing community partnerships to address bullying. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
McBride Leads Gulls to Thrilling 3-2 Win Oct 1, 2007
The Gulls return to action Thursday when they travel to Bridgewater State College for a non-conference match starting at 4:00 pm. (Ecgulls.com)
ROTC students face serious challenges Sep 30, 2007
One of his students from Bridgewater State College was killed in Iraq last year. On a recent night, he and other ROTC officials held a reception for the students. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Mayor's race reduced to 2 finalists Sep 30, 2007
Winners and losers of preliminary elections both have strong motivations to campaign aggressively, according to Michael Kryzanek, a political scientist at Bridgewater State College. The supporters of a big winner in the preliminary may neglect to vote in the final because they assume the election is over, Kryzanek said. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Finalists seeking new focus Sep 23, 2007
He is a graduate of Pope John XXIII High School in Haverhill and attended Bridgewater State College. DeMaria has served the city for the past 14 years, first on the Common Council and then as an alderman, and owns four Honey Dew Donuts franchises outside the city. (Boston Globe -- Local)
''Animal Planet'' star Jeff Corwin finds creature comforts at home and abroad Sep 18, 2007
(He also earned bachelor's degrees in biology and anthropology from Bridgewater State College. He was by himself; the nearest people, missionaries, were 2 miles away. (Boston Globe)
Janet Maguire Joins Softball Staff Sep 18, 2007
Maguire comes to Brown from Bridgewater State College, where she was the head softball coach for seven seasons ... A graduate of Bridgewater State College, Maguire earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Physical Education. (Brownbears.com)
Massive layoffs loom after $2m override fails Sep 16, 2007
More than a third of Bridgewater municipal employees are slated to be laid off, and Bridgewater State College is stepping in to provide some basic public services, in the wake of the town's narrow defeat of a $2 million override ... Officials at Bridgewater State College, wary of what is happening to their host town's ability to provide basic public services, plan to hire a private ambulance company to provide full-time ambulance and medical service to the campus, president Dana Mohler-Faria... (Boston Globe -- Local)
Robinson wins weightlifting gold Sep 9, 2007
BRIDGEWATER - Ellyn Robinson, a 1992 graduate and an associate professor of exercise science at Bridgewater State College, won a gold medal in weightlifting last month in the World Master's Weightlifting Championships in Hungary. The eight-day competition drew more than 469 athletes from 42 nations. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
In Barnstable, there are 100 reasons why girls' volleyball is all the rage Sep 8, 2007
Never mind that Turco's experience consisted of one season of club volleyball at Bridgewater State College. He landed the junior varsity job, not varsity. (Boston Globe)
See the stars in your backyard Sep 2, 2007
He eventually left show business to go back to school, and earned a master's degree in education from Bridgewater State College. He now works as a special education teacher at the F.L. Chamberlain School in Middleborough, teaching students behavioral management skills, and the occasional improv workshop. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Professor lifts way to title in Hungary Aug 30, 2007
The 42-year-old Bridgewater State College associate professor captured the gold medal at the World Masters Weightlifting Championships in Hungary that began Saturday. The Hanover resident lifted 46 kilograms in the snatch and 65 kilograms in the clean and jerk to earn the title in the female 40-year-old division at 69 kilograms (151. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Freshmen taking it to the next level Aug 20, 2007
"This puts it on their plate," said Boen, who has a degree in exercise physiology from Bridgewater State College. "There's no punishment or checking in. It's very apparent from day one who did and who didn't do the training.". (Boston Globe -- Local)
New principal drops out Aug 17, 2007
He has a bachelor of arts degree in social studies and English from Providence College and a master of education from Bridgewater State College, where he also earned a certificate of advanced graduate study. He is currently writing his dissertation for a doctoral degree in educational leadership at Johnson University. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Governor picks new state board of higher education chairman Aug 16, 2007
Clark is vice president of Mirrione Realty Corp. and was a trustee of Bridgewater State College and the district chief of staff to the late US Representative John Joseph Moakley ... Patrick said Clark, an Easton resident who received his BA from Bridgewater State College and his law degree from Suffolk University Law School, is known for his consensus-building approach. (Boston Globe)