Keynotes for Sept. 11 Sep 11, 2008
FRESHMAN EXCELS- Hudson resident Calvin John Ahearn attained the dean s list for the past semester at Westfield State College, where he is now a sophomore. The Hudson High School graduate is a son of Jeff and Nola Ahearn and grandson of Nathalie Ahearn, all of Hudson. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Bosbach to be honored by Westfield State College Sep 4, 2008
Russ Bosbach has been an educator in Lexington for more than 10 years. Wed Sep 03, 2008, 02:46 PM EDT. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
McCains Young Supporters Look to Him for Change Sep 4, 2008
"Not all of America's youth are liberal-minded; there are young conservatives, which makes it obvious that they would be supportive of McCain's policy platform," said Marsha Marotta , a political science professor at Westfield State College in Massachusetts. At the Republican National Convention in St. Paul this week, young Republicans said they supported McCain because of his experience, proven leadership ability, willingness to find common ground with Democrats and moderate social policies. (Newsmax)
Averett to announce new staff Sep 3, 2008
DeMarey received a bachelor of science degree in education from the University of Maine, Farmington; a second bachelor of science degree in biology from Westfield State College; a master of business administration degree from Western New England College and her doctorate in geography/biology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Assistant Professor Bill Lawrence joins the education department. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Ex-state worker arraigned on drug charge Aug 30, 2008
Principal Jim Kane said about 400 students, as well as 85 staff members, from Juniper Park Elementary were moved to buildings on the campus of Westfield State College on Thursday while exterminators dealt with the problem. No one was stung. (Boston Globe)
Bosbach enters Westfield State hall Aug 22, 2008
Russ Bosbach of Acton is one of six former Westfield State College standouts will be inducted into the college s Athletics Hall of Fame during the 2008 Alumni Weekend. The 13th annual inductions will be held Friday evening, Oct. 17, in Scanlon Banquet Hall on the Westfield State campus. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Norwell students get a closer look at government Aug 2, 2008
While incoming senior O Leary headed across the pike June 15 to Westfield State College, her classmates Leavitt and Carton spent the week at Stonehill College in Easton. The American Legion sponsored their June trips. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
SJC's longest-serving member to retire Jul 31, 2008
Greaney has taught at Western New England College School of Law and Westfield State College, and has written and edited books on legal education and judgments. Beginning Dec. 1, he will head the Macaronis Institute for Trial and Appellate Advocacy at Suffolk University Law School. (Boston Globe)
Dean orchestrates largest class gift to state college Jul 28, 2008
Under the leadership of Brookline resident Linda (Feinerman) Dean, president of Westfield State College Class of 1983, the class was able to present the college with its largest class gift ever: $43,000. The class decided not to present its traditional class gift on graduation, but instead, allow it to grow, so the alumni could present a larger amount at its 25th reunion on May 24 and 25. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Hudson woman helps rebuild New Orleans schools Jul 22, 2008
Desnoyers, who graduated from Westfield State College last spring, recently worked in downtown New Orleans to improve schools that felt the brunt of Hurricane Katrina in the summer of 2005. The lifelong Hudson resident said she and members of her AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps team (NCCC), painted murals, landscaped and worked on various construction projects at schools since arriving in the Big Easy in mid-June. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Seasoned administrator chosen to fill top PPS post Jul 15, 2008
Joyce holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Special Education and a Masters Degree in Special Education Administration, earning both at Westfield State College ... She went on to teach at the elementary, secondary and college levels; to serve as a director of special education and middle school vice-principal; and to work as an adjunct professor in special education at Westfield State College and Springfield College. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Around Barnstable Jul 2, 2008
The award recipients are as follows: Kimberly Sylvia from Centerville for Westfield State College; Matthew Deluga from Cotuit for the University of New Haven; Alexandra DiCicco from Centerville for Mt. Ida College and Joseph Capello from Centerville for continued studies with the Project Forward program. CHAMP Homes distributes awards Each June CHAMP Homes gives out the Alice O Neill Humanitarian awards in honor of Alice O Neill who was the first major benefactor of the Housing For All... (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Where are they now?: A chat with W.F. Newhall Jun 27, 2008
Newhall: Coaching achievements: While coaching the men s cross-country team at Westfield State College, we won the Amherst Invitational, the Codfish Bowl and the Massachusetts Small State College Cross-Country Championship. One of the women [Kathy Norton] I coached at Westfield went on to earn NCAA Division III All-America honors for the 10k. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Keynotes for June 26 Jun 26, 2008
He is the son of Chris and Gina (Daigneault) White of Charlton and will attend Westfield State College. On June 4 they were at Abby Kelley Charter School, Worcester to attend the graduation of granddaughter Stephanie Tartufi, daughter of Tom and Marie (Daigneault) Tartufi of Worcester. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Portugese gala is Saturday May 30, 2008
The recipients included Tracy Freitas who is studying Early Childhood Education at Massbay Community College; Melanie Chaves, a student at Westfield State College, majoring in Early Childhood Education and Psychology; Tanya Braga, attending the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, majoring in Liberal Arts; and Vanessa Carvalho, a political science major at Boston College. We extend our congratulations to all these youngsters for their academic success. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Around Town May 28 -- Yoga is coming back to Winslow House May 28, 2008
Recently, the Marshfield High School Concert Band and Wind Ensemble enjoyed a special performance by the Westfield State College Brass Quintet ... Congratulations to Emma Byrd, 14, who was awarded third place in the recent Young Artist Piano Competition hosted by Westfield State College. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Proud to be a Sachem: SHS sports continues to produce quality, college-bound athletes May 23, 2008
Paul Essery, a standout goalie, will attend Westfield State College to play hockey. Jean Medina will join Rutledge at WPI to play soccer, as well. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Around Town May 14 -- Check out library events May 15, 2008
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its 63rd annual Massachusetts Girls State at Westfield State College this June. Attending from Marshfield will be Marshfield High School juniors Kate J. Shea, daughter of Richard and MaryKate Shea, and Canice E. Ahearn, daughter of Debra Wilson and Maurice Ahearn. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Speaking volumes May 11, 2008
Mike Scully, longtime writer and producer for "The Simpsons," will speak at his daughter's graduation at Westfield State College. Scully reflects a gradual shift in recent years toward more student-friendly speakers. (Boston Globe)
Around Town: May 2 to May 9 May 2, 2008
A round of applause for the Pembroke students at Westfield State College who were named to the fall 2007 Dean s List. The students, and their majors, are Joseph Angellis, Criminal Justice; Samuel Bowen, Business Management; Edward Crowell, History; Rachel Karstunen, Elementary Education; Craig Knight, Criminal Justice and Melissa Nunes, Elementary Education. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Around Town April 16 -- Good news is everywhere Apr 16, 2008
The following Marshfield residents were named to the dean s list for the fall 2007 semester at Westfield State College: Andrea Biagini, music; Meghan Dullea, music; Molly Pappas, mass communications; Lea Marie Sullivan, undeclared; Danielle Taleas, psychology; and Nicholas Velez, criminal justice. SCOLLINS GRADUATES FROM ITHACA. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Women's Results Apr 13, 2008
87 5 Westfield State College 'A' 51 ... 87 2 Women - Team Rankings - 19 Events Scored =============================================================================== 1) Albany, University at 223 2) Massachusetts, University 137 3) Boston College 95 4) Williams College 73 5) Hartford, University of 59 6) Amherst College 44 7) Central Connecticut State 43 8) Stony Brook University 33 9) Westfield State College 25. (Umassathletics.com)
Men's Results Apr 13, 2008
56 1 8 Westfield State College 'A' 3:27 ... 50 4) Boston College 57 5) Westfield State College 54. (Umassathletics.com)
Around Town -- March 27 Mar 28, 2008
Jessica Williams of Norwell has earned dean s list honors at Westfield State College for the fall 2007 semester. Jessica is majoring in Criminal Justice. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Gulls split doubleheader with WNEC Mar 28, 2008
WNEC returns to action Friday facing Westfield State College at home. The Gulls will be back on the diamond Saturday when they take on New England College in a doubleheader. (Ecgulls.com)
Roamin Chef covers a lot of territory Mar 26, 2008
As a chef at the famous Daggett House Inn he learned quickly and after graduating with major in English from Westfield State College in Mass. he went right back into cooking, getting more experience with different types of cuisine. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Gulls Slip Against Bridgewater, 65-56 Jan 11, 2008
Bridgewater State will be back in action on Tuesday, January 15th as the Bears travel to Westfield State College to open up MASCAC play against the Owls. Tip-off is slated for 7:30 PM. Endicott opens The Commonwealth Coast Conference play on Saturday at 3:00 pm as the Gulls travel to Eastern Nazarene College. (Ecgulls.com)
Mainland college hires Dobelle Dec 15, 2007
Former University of Hawaii President Evan Dobelle is taking a new job as president of Westfield State College in Massachusetts ... Westfield State College has about 5,500 undergraduate and graduate students. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Pit bull is shot, killed by off-duty officer Dec 14, 2007
WESTFIELD Dobelle to lead Westfield State College A former Pittsfield mayor and president of the University of Hawaii system has been named to lead Westfield State College. Westfield State's trustees selected Evan Dobelle Wednesday to become the school's 19th president. (Boston Globe)
Longmeadow streak is at 37 Dec 2, 2007
Super Bowl yesterday on a bitterly cold day at Westfield State College. Longmeadow (13-0) has won 37 consecutive games and shows no signs of slowing down. (Boston Globe)
Saturday's Super Bowl schedules Nov 29, 2007
WESTERN/CENTRAL MASS. Division 1 Leominster vs. Longmeadow, 12:30 p.m., Westfield State College ... Division 2A Northbridge vs. Wahconah, 3 p.m., Westfield State College ... Division 3A Dean Tech vs. Blackstone Valley, 10 a.m., Westfield State College. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Tragedy, triumph at Smith Academy Nov 17, 2007
When the last bell rang, the players began decorating the bus, soaping each window with hearts and stars and messages like "Sisters Forev!" They then rumbled down to Westfield State College, site of the championship game, to play top-seeded Greenfield. Hatfield families huddled together on aluminum bleachers, clutching cups of coffee, rooting their hearts out for players in purple uniforms and black leggings. (Boston Globe)
Jean-Paul Named New England Football Writers Division II/III All-New England Nov 17, 2007
NCAA Division II Championship Tournament participant and Northeast -10 Champion Bryant University, New England Football Conference Champion Curry College, Merrimack College, New England Football Conference runner-up Coast Guard Academy, Trinity College, Southern Connecticut State University, and Westfield State College each placed two players on the team ... ---Westfield State College Terrence Holley---So ... ---Westfield State College. (Ecgulls.com)
Wolski picked as field hockey all-star Nov 11, 2007
Westfield State College senior Megan Wolski will end her college field hockey career on a national stage on Saturday. The Plymouth South product has been selected to play in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division III Senior All-Star game at Ursinus College, just outside Philadelphia. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Farias honored by MBCA Nov 9, 2007
Farias started his coaching and teaching careers at Lexington High School in 1968 after Hall of Fame basketball playing careers at both Durfee High School and Westfield State College. (He was inducted into the Durfee Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Westfield State College Hall of Fame in 1996. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Ben Affleck gives Dorchester T-shirt company its first close-up Nov 8, 2007
Doherty started his business in 1987 while an undergrad at Westfield State College, designing humorous shirts ("No Fun Allowed at Westfield State" was his debut) and selling them to students. After college, Doherty continued printing original Boston-themed shirts, silk-screening at night in his parent's basement and working days at a student loan company. (Boston Globe)
Newton lady Jean Kilbourne Oct 24, 2007
Tom Gardner, assistant professor of communication at Westfield State College, has known Kilbourne for years, and credited her for starting the conversation about female stereotypes nationwide. She was the real pioneer in putting this together in a systematic way, said Gardner, who saw Kilbourne earn an honorary doctorate degree at his college in 2004, when she gave the school s commencement speech. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Barefoot Truth building fan base one show at a time Oct 24, 2007
Andy has a degree in jazz studies from Westfield State College. After graduating in May, the band spent the summer recording its recent release, "Walk Softly." The album was recorded at Lakewest in West Greenwich, R.I., with twice Grammy-nominated producer Jack Gauthier. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Retired coach touched many lives as a friend Jul 15, 2007
"Dad set a great example," said his son, T.J. Raeke , a former Marlborough High and Westfield State College football star who was recently named football coach at Uxbridge High School. "I always wanted to be a teacher and a coach because I saw the positive way he affected people. He always put everybody else first. I couldn't have had a better role model. I have great memories of his coaching days. It seemed like my sister Michelle and I grew up on practice fields.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)
4 New Principals Named at Montgomery Schools Jul 13, 2007
He holds a bachelor's in education from Westfield State College and a master's in education administaration and supervision from the University of Southern Mississippi. Pharrams is the former principal of Capitol Heights Jr. High, and has been with the district since 2002. (WSJA.com, AL)
UNCC names vice chancellor of student affairs May 23, 2007
Since 2000, Jackson has been vice president for student affairs at Westfield State College in Westfield, Mass. He will succeed Chuck Lynch, who plans to retire this summer after having spent 34 years at the university. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Public Safety | SU inducts Callisto as new chief May 22, 2007
Lt. David Dray is currently a shift supervisor for the Department of Public Safety at Westfield State College in Massachusetts. Compared to both, Callisto had "the whole comprehensive piece and of course, a year track record," Wolfe said. (Daily Orange, NY)
Family, friends mourn Westfield State student May 12, 2007
Westfield State College senior Jordana Cassidy planned to become a social worker and maybe even move far from her native Medway to find a job ... Jordana Cassidy, a psychology major, began feeling ill last week during final exams, Westfield State College spokesman Craig Phelon said. (Boston Globe)
Public Safety | Candidates interview for chief May 1, 2007
Lt. David Dray is currently a shift supervisor for the Department of Public Safety at Westfield State College in Massachusetts. "We are looking for a person who understands community policing and very much affirms the importance and the unique role that Public Safety plays in a higher education institution," Wolfe said. (Daily Orange, NY)
Bird watchers laughing Apr 12, 2007
Once he graduated from Westfield State College with a degree in education and psychology, he migrated to the Cape with his wife who had family and a home here (i. e., cheap rent, he says). (Cape Cod Times, MA)
Patrick selects MMA trustees Apr 12, 2007
Only four of the nine state colleges have a member of an ethnic minority on their board of trustees - one each at Framingham State College, Massachusetts College of Art, Westfield State College and Worcester State College. Currently, women account for 11 percent of the academy's total student population, while minorities make up 3 percent, a spokesman said. (Cape Cod Times, MA)
Martinen replaces O'Neil at York Apr 7, 2007
As for O'Neil, who's coached tennis and field hockey at York, and field hockey at Westfield State College back in the 1980s, she doesn't see herself returning to coaching. "I see my direction going more into club management, that sort of thing, rather than hands-on coaching," she said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Insurance enrollment tops a forecast Apr 4, 2007
WESTFIELD College welcome letters sent by mistake Westfield State College officials said yesterday that they mistakenly sent welcoming letters to some 300 to 400 education students who had previously been rejected by the college. Officials noticed the mistake Friday when confused parents began calling the school, said spokesman Craig Phelon. (Boston Globe)
Crash victim was all-star athlete Mar 7, 2007
Shanna Litterst, 21, a senior at Westfield State College and an all-star athlete, had been killed in a fiery one-car crash several hours earlier on Route 28 near Harrison Road in Centerville. Litterst was the passenger in the Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Jessica Hamlyn, 22, of South Dennis, who was also killed. (Cape Cod Times, MA)
AT COLLEGE: Nelson, Seahawks headed to NCAA Division III Tournament Feb 26, 2007
K.C. Grandfield, a senior point guard from Dartmouth, scored five points and had nine assists for Bridgewater State College in a season-ending 59-49 loss to Westfield State College in Saturday's quarterfinals of the Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference. The loss wrapped up a 17-8 season for the Bears, who were outscored 30-20 in the second half after the teams played to a 29-29 tie at halftime. (The Standard-Times, MA)
2 new treatments for Crohn's due soon Feb 19, 2007
For now, Remicade works, and the Westfield State College student is in her longest remission ever. But Whelihan is already planning for a future when Remicade might not work. (Boston Globe)
1,000-point man Feb 11, 2007
After visiting several campuses, the Cuddihys narrowed it to three schools: the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, Westfield State College, and Bridgewater State. "I remember the day Tom came to our school for a visit," said John Harper, Bridgewater State's athletic director. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Navy's oldest Sailor retires after 30 years Feb 1, 2007
Forziati took a 17-year hiatus from the Navy and earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Westfield State College in Westfield, Mass. and pursued a music career. (The Dolphin, CT)
AT COLLEGE: Marsh going to the mat for Bridgewater State Jan 22, 2007
In a 154-144 loss at Westfield State College on Saturday, Coache won the 100 butterfly, 100 freestyle and 50 butterfly. Date of Publication: January 22, 2007 on Page A15. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Alleged accessory to murder surrenders Jan 18, 2007
WESTFIELDCollege picks finalists in president search The Westfield State College presidential search committee has trimmed the list of candidates to lead the school to five, including a local politician. The semifinalists announced on Tuesday are Roger W. Bowen, former president of the State University of New York at New Paltz; Nancy Kleniewski, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Bridgewater State College; Patrick J. Schloss, president of Northern State University in South... (Boston Globe)
Westfield State whittles presidential candidates to 5 Jan 17, 2007
-- The Westfield State College presidential search committee has trimmed the list of candidates to lead the school to five, including a local politician with little experience in academia. The semifinalists announced on Tuesday are Roger W. Bowen, former president of the State University of New York at New Paltz; Nancy Kleniewski, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Bridgewater State College; Patrick J. Schloss, president of Northern State University in South Dakota; Rodney D.... (Newsday -- State)
BUSINESS NEWSMAKERS Jan 14, 2007
Mr. Fuller received a bachelor of science degree, magna cum laude, from Westfield State College. Mr. Fuller, a Middleboro native, resides there with his wife, Stephanie, and their five children. (The Standard-Times, MA)
AT COLLEGE: Grandfield happy to be playing again for Bridgewater State Jan 8, 2007
A senior who still has one more season of athletic eligibility available, Grandfield has been a good fit at point guard for the Bears (6-3), who will play their Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference opener tonight against Westfield State College. "My job is to get the ball to our shooters and pound it inside to Derek Thompson, a preseason NCAA Division III All-America," said Grandfield, who is averaging 6. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Bridgewater, Westfield to tip off Jan 7, 2007
It should be an interesting match up Tuesday night when Westfield State College visits Bridgewater State College, both basketball powerhouses in the Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference. Although Westfield is 111 miles from Bridgewater, many of its players are from the south-of-Boston region. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
