ConKerr Cancer started when Cindy Kerr’s son was diagnosed with cancer in 2002 and she began making pillowcases to brighten up his hospital room and to put a smile on his face.
Since its inception, ConKerr Cancer has delivered over 430,000 cheerful pillowcases to sick children in hospitals across the country and established 125 chapters They serve children in 225 hospitals and pediatric hospices across the United States, Canada, South Africa, and Isreal.
On December 9, 2011, Maggie Carlin and Patricia McDermott organized the second “Pleasant Dreams from Tunxis Community College” event to benefit ConKerr Cancer. Over 30 members of the Tunxis community donated their time, fabric and money. The result was 100 very colorful pillowcases to be sent to the non-profit ConKerr Cancer.
Thanks to all that helped this year!
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On November 10, the Tunxis Community College Foundation sponsered a fundraising breakfast titled “Beyond the Green Monster: Business Strategies for Major League Results,” with Sam Kennedy, president of Fenway Sports Management and executive vice president/chief operating officer for the Boston Red Sox.
Tunxis Community College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting the students, programs and projects of Tunxis for over 40 years. It is managed by a board of directors composed of business and community leaders. Learn more on the web at tunxis.commnet.edu/college/foundation.
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On May 26, 2011, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Jessica Waterhouse-Van Wie organized a training scenario in the school’s 600 and 700 buildings. With the help of the school’s administration, local law enforcement and a S.W.A.T. team were able to stage a training exercise inwhich there was a shooter on campus. Students, Faculty and Staff played the roles of bystanders, victims and even hostages. The exercise was deemed a success and a similar event is being planned for 2012.
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Last summer, Professor Christina Gotowka was awarded a trip to China through Yale University’s Programs in International Educational Resources (PIER). Her research focused on the Uyghur people (Chinese Muslims). Christina made hundreds of photographs throughout her trip that she recently exhibited in the Barnes-Franklin Gallery. Many of her photos are included in the video as well as images of the exhibition.
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On Thursday Evening, October 20, students, faculty and staff of Tunxis Community College were treated to an evening of poetry, art, and music. This event, coordinated by Sandra Kovach, Instructor of English and Communications, was co-sponsored by the Departments of English and Art.
Guests enjoyed the music of Faculty musicians Kevin O’Neil and John Timmons on guitar and Paula Baird and Tracy Norkun (recent Tunxis Graduate) on flute, as well as a selection by student Christian Torres who sang and accompanied himself on guitar.
Judy Minor once again transformed Founders Hall into a colorful coffeehouse-like venue and, along with Rich of our own Corner Café, provided a sumptuous selection of appetizers, pizza, drinks and dessert to be enjoyed while viewing the art and sculpture of Tunxis art students.
The highlight of the evening was a poetry reading by keynote speaker and published poet, Benjamin Grossberg, Professor of English at the University of Hartford, recipient of numerous awards and winner of the annual CT Poetry Circuit Contest. Following his reading, Ben remained to sign his most recent book, Sweet Core Orchard, which was available for purchase.
The evening ended with an Open Mic session during which current and former Tunxis students and faculty read original poetry or performed original Rap. The event, which was well-attended, is the most recent offering of the Humanities Enrichment series of activities provided to fulfill the cultural and Fine Arts Mission of the College.
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In celebration of National Latino-Hispanic month, Tunxis Community College presented the Latin-Jazz sounds of Goza on September 22, 2011. The Office of Minority Affairs, Alumni Association, SGA, and the Office of the Dean of Students teamed up to bring this wonderful performance, featuring the beautiful talents our own Tunxis student, Cristina! Donations from the event will be used toward the purchase of discounted bus passes for our commuter students. If you’d like to make a donation, please send care of the Tunxis Alumni Association, PO Box 481, Bristol, CT 06010
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On the evening of the Summer Solstice [6/21/11] Bruna Myftaraj and Gonzalo Cortes performed for a fundraiser that benefited the CT Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra.
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ConKerr Cancer started when Cindy Kerr’s son was diagnosed with cancer in 2002 and she began making pillowcases to brighten up his hospital room and to put a smile on his face.
In over three years, ConKerr Cancer has delivered nearly 400,000 cheerful pillowcases to sick children in hospitals across the country and established 125 chapters They serve children in 225 hospitals and pediatric hospices across the United States, Canada, South Africa, and Isreal.
On June 17, 2011, Maggie Carlin and Patricia McDermott organized an event , “Pleasant Dreams from Tunxis Community College” to benefit ConKerr Cancer. Over 20 members of the Tunxis community donated their time, fabric and money. The result was 45 very colorful pillowcases to be sent to the non-profit ConKerr Cancer.
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On June 1, 2011 Tunxis Community College held its commencement ceremony. There were a record number of graduates and Dr. Janis Hadley served as keynote speaker.
Opening Remarks | Conferring Of Degrees
On May 19, 2011, two members of the CT Virtuosi held a performance in Founders Hall. The performers were:
Adrian Sylveen, violin
Anastasia Seifetdinova, piano
The selections played were:
Ludwig Van Beethoven – Kreutzer Sonata #9
Franz Schubert -Fantasie in C major D 934
Karol Szymanowski-Aretusa Spring
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