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ince Wilfork has been a fan favorite during his eleven year career with the New England Patriots. The 6-foot-2,

325-pound defensive captain and lineman has been an anchor in the middle of the team’s defense, winning bookend Super Bowls in his first and last year with the Patriots. On Sunday, May 3, 2015, the football standout who has worn #75 on his New England Patriots jersey during his entire career, will deliver his first commencement address and help to mark the college’s 75th anniversary. Commencement ceremonies begin at 11 a.m. at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence.

Wilfork was drafted by the Patriots in 2004 and became a leader on the team and one of the NFL’s best defensive tackles. He registered 516 combined tackles and 16 sacks during his eleven years with the Pats and was selected to play in the NFL’s Pro Bowl all-star game five times. He is known for both his outstanding athletic ability and his willingness to help other players on and off the field. Teammates credit him with elevating their game with his energy, spirit and laughter.

As New England Tech graduates accept their diplomas and step toward new opportuni-ties and challenges, Wilfork is doing the same. He recently signed to play with the Houston Texans for a contract worth a reported $9 mil-lion, including a $5 million guarantee.

“This move to Texas has been an interest-ing process for me and my family, one we have taken very seriously and given a lot of thought,” Wilfork said. “We will forever be Patriots in our hearts.”

Wilfork will not be the only former Patriot working with the Texans. He will be reuniting with Texans coach Bill O’Brien and defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel both of whom formerly coached for New England, and with linebackers coach Mike Vrabel, a former teammate.

At 33 years old, Wilfork’s play contin-ues to be remarkable. He came back from a devastating injury that sidelined him for a

NFL Veteran Player Vince Wilfork To Deliver 75th Anniversary Commencement Address

in place continue to have a positive and vital influence in the state.

Noel grew up in a working class family in a city that looked very different from the Warwick of today. It was rural and made up of homes, farms and open space. Shopping for school clothes required a drive to Provi-dence or West Warwick. Noel’s family grew their own vegetables and grapes and raised chickens. His father was an auto mechanic. His mother worked in the jewelry industry. The family spent many evenings stringing rosary beads, earning additional money for each piece they created.

“The harder you work, the luckier you get,” says Noel who worked on the water from the time he was a young teenager, and had his own commercial rig before he was old enough to drive the fish to market. He had every intention of going to work full-time when he graduated from Samuel Gorton High School. His academic and athletic ability brought other opportunities. He was an excellent student and a stand out athlete, participating in football, basketball and baseball. He became an all-state football player and universities lined up with scholarship offers. He played football at Georgetown University. When Georgetown dropped football, he transferred to play at Brown University where he earned a degree in economics.

As a young man, he never intended to make a career in politics. He went to law school with the hope of working for the FBI, but only had enough money for the first semester. He was playing semi-pro football by then and an introduction to former Rhode Island Governor, turned U.S. Senator John O. Pastore changed his life. The Senator offered him a job work-ing in the U.S. Senate and Noel paid his way through law school at Georgetown University, first working running an elevator, then in the mail room, and eventually in charge of the U.S. Senate committee notice system. When he finished school he asked Senator Pastore how

Governor Philip Noel To Receive Honorary Degree

ormer rhode island Governor Philip Noel will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree in recognition of

his life’s work during New England Institute of Technology’s upcoming commencement ceremony. Noel, who was raised in Warwick, Rhode Island, began his working life as a com-mercial fisherman and union laborer. He went on to become a Warwick City Councilman, Warwick Mayor, Governor of Rhode Island, and a successful lawyer and businessman. Along the way, he helped to shape the eco-nomic landscape of Warwick and of the state of Rhode Island.

“New England Tech trains workers for many of the companies that Philip Noel was instrumental in bringing to Rhode Island,” said NEIT President Richard Gouse. “The institu-tions he helped create and the policies he put

dozen games last year. With his wife Bianca encouraging him on, he recovered from a torn Achilles tendon that could have been career ending. He and his wife dramatically changed their diets and exercised together as Wilfork healed and prepared to get back in the game. As fans cheered him on, he made 47 tackles in the last season, and helped the Patriots achieve a down to the wire Super Bowl victory over the Seattle Seahawks. He and quarterback Tom Brady were the only players still on the roster who played in both the Patriots previous Super Bowl XXXIX win and in this year’s Super Bowl.

Wilfork and his wife Bianca have three children and a marriage that is a solid partner-ship. The two are known for their open-door policy and often host teammates at their home.

What made you decide to attend NEIT for your Associate Degree? New England Tech’s reputation is what drove me as a sophomore in an automotive

program at William Davies Vocational Technical High School in Lincoln, Rhode Island, to set my sight on NEIT’s Automotive Technology program.

How did you choose your program?I worked with my father on small engines as a young teenager, but I found I was lost

under the hood of a car which drove my intrigue even more. I was given an opportunity to attend high school automotive classes at Davies where I established a good foundational understanding of vehicle systems. But with both the variety and complexity of vehicles, I knew I needed more education and training.

What did you do to get started with your career?During my junior year in high school, I landed a job at North Providence Tire and Auto

changing oil, tires, brakes, and doing tune-ups. I worked there from 1987-1990. I started the Automotive Technology program at NEIT in the summer of 1988 and completed the program in the fall of 1989.

My father had a job transfer to South Carolina around this time. During a visit with him, I scheduled an appointment to meet with the service manager at a local Nissan dealer to see what the requirements for employment were and what they had to offer. After being interviewed, I was asked how soon I could start. After a four month relocation, I began working there.

Tell us about your current position.I am an automotive instructor at Midlands Technical College in Columbia, South

Randy H. nussleR received his Associate in Science degree in Automotive Technology from NEIT in 1989. Since that time, Randy spent 18 years as an automotive technician before serving as a full-time automotive technology instructor at Midlands Technical College in Columbia, South Carolina for the past nine years.

In November, 2014, the Automotive Aftermarket division of The Gates Corporation, a leading manufacturer of industrial and automotive products, announced in collaboration with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), that Randy was named the 2014 Gates Tools for Schools/ASE Instructor of the Year. ASE is a non-profit

Automotive Grad Named ASE Instructor of the Year

organization established to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service through the testing and certification of repair and service professionals. Randy, who has been ASE certified for 25 years, was recognized for his commitment to the success of his students and to the automotive service industry.

Randy also received the 2008 North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) New Instructor Award and the 2012 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence in Teaching Award, among others. He now shares his insights with Tech News readers.

See PHILIP NOEL, Page 2See VINCE WILFORK, Page 2

See RANDY NUSSLER, Page 2

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Dealing with the challenges of this winter’s weather, 24 automotive, marine, and transportation employers located throughout New England were eager to attend New England Tech’s annual Transportation Technology Career Fair on March 10th to discuss employment opportunities with NEIT students. Representatives from automotive deal-erships, collision shops, automotive supply companies, marinas, insurance companies and the military were actively recruiting students as more of their customers are having their vehicles and vessels serviced.

NEIT welcomed first time companies to the Fair: Orleans Auto Supply, State Auto Body, Nationwide Insurance, Oak Leaf Marina, D&D Auto, Toyota of Dartmouth/Check Collision, Newport Shipyard, and Wagner of Shrewsbury.

Paul Harden, Director of Transportation Technologies stated, “When talking to com-pany representatives at the Transportation Career Fair who had hired our grads in the past, I was proud to hear them say how well prepared and trained NEIT’s graduates are for careers in both the automotive and marine fields.”

is the Harbor Lights Marina on Warwick Neck which boasts a golf course, marina, swimming pool and banquet facility that has become a popular wedding venue.

Philip Noel has received many honors. He has been inducted into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame, and the Kent County Courthouse has been renamed in his honor. New England Tech will present him with an honorary doctorate during commencement in recognition of his achievements.

Do you have any advice for graduates who are just beginning their job search?

When looking for employment, word of mouth referrals can be beneficial to both the employer and employee. But, research all employment options and be willing to pay your dues. You were taught the proper way to do the job so don’t give up your integrity by cutting corners. Find an employer that will be loyal to you and show them the same respect.

What can current students do to better prepare themselves for jobs in this field?

Take your opportunity in college seriously. If you study more than is expected, you will likely learn more. Use the resources that are available to you. If you can manage it, seek part-time employment in the automotive field while you are in school to help fortify your training.

For anyone wanting to become an automo-tive technician today, I highly recommend attaining your foundational technical educa-tion from an accredited college like New England Tech. With vehicle system designs frequently changing, updating your education is also necessary.

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Carolina, but first worked several years as an automotive technician. I was employed at the Nissan dealership for two years, but later had the opportunity to work at an im-port car specialty service center where my diagnostic skills grew over the next 14 years. In 2003, I began teaching at the technical college at night while still working during the day at the import car service center. It was the best of both worlds. I would present students with updated diagnostic tools and techniques while utilizing the same new knowledge at my job.

What do you feel ultimately prepared you for your position?

It was a combination of my education at New England Tech along with my automotive background. As an automotive technician I found out early in my career that it is im-portant to be a lifelong learner. I didn’t stop learning after graduation or working in the field for 18 years. I always strived to learn more and more.Having a college degree is a requirement for my teaching position. Also, teaching martial arts classes helped me speak in front of a class.

he could repay his kindness. The Senator asked him to get involved in Democratic politics and run for city council in Republican dominated Warwick. Noel did so to fulfill that obligation.

He served three terms on the Warwick City Council, while also working on the water and practicing law. Meeting voters helped him build a successful law practice. He became Mayor and served three terms, eventually building a Democratic stronghold in Warwick. He was instrumental in bringing the Midland Mall (now Rhode Island Mall) and the Warwick Mall to the city. That led to the commercial development of the west side of the city and a dramatic increase in the tax base.

“If you’re a public servant you try to make things better for people. Better education, better opportunities, better health care,” says Noel. “But it takes money to do that and you have to have a diverse tax base in order to support that kind of activity. I focused on a diverse tax base in order to provide better jobs and services without putting too great a burden on the homeowner.”

Noel was elected Governor in 1972 and 1974. He maintained his focus on economic development and introduced the legislation that created the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation, the Rhode Island Port Authority, and the Department of

Economic Development. He brought General Dynamics to Quonset Point to build the Trident submarine, and was instrumental in developing the business park at Quonset. Noel’s efforts have had a tremendous impact on the state’s economy. There are now 200 companies at Quonset Point, employing ten thousand Rhode Island workers. General Dynamics Electric Boat was recently awarded a $17.9 billion contract and New England Tech is training workers to fill jobs created by that opportunity.

Noel served as chairman of the Democratic Governor’s Conference and was selected by President Nixon to serve in a delegation of distinguished leaders as part of the initiative to begin the process of normalization of dip-lomatic relations with the Peoples Republic of China. President Ford appointed him to the U.S. Commission on Intergovernmental Relations.

After 16 years in public office, Noel re-turned to the practice of law. He also became a successful businessman, developing oil field service companies and drilling oil wells in the south. He gained success in commercial real estate with properties in Louisiana, Texas and Florida. He had marinas and restaurants on Block Island and built more than two thousand apartment units in five states. At 83 years old he continues to work, often with his son. One of their most visible Rhode Island businesses

Football and family mean everything to Wil-fork and he says he feels blessed to have his career. “Without family, I wouldn’t be who I am and I understand that and I cherish those moments with my family and my faith and my friends.”

Things could have gone very differently. Wilfork was an exceptional player in high school and college. Raised in Florida by parents who were his biggest fans, Wilfork lettered in football, wrestling, and track and field in high school and to this day holds the Florida State High School record in the shot put with a throw of 68 feet. He attended the University of Miami and was rated the second best defensive tackle in the country by Sporting News. But follow-ing a family tragedy he almost walked away from the game. His father had diabetes and Vince helped take care of him while attending college. But complications from diabetes took his father’s life. A few months later Vince’s Mom passed away, leaving the young Wilfork devastated. His coaches and teammates pulled him through and kept him playing football, but Wilfork never forgot the impact diabetes could have on a family. When he was drafted by the Patriots in 2004 he celebrated with a fundraiser in honor of his parents and in support of diabetes research. He’s been raising funds for this cause ever since.

Wilfork’s parents never had the opportunity to see him play in the NFL, but he wears a medallion around his neck with their pictures on it, and he’s raised $1.5 million in their memory. He and his wife sponsored a wing

at the Mattapan Community Health Center and they raise money for the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston and the Diabetes Research Institute in Florida. They established the Vince Wilfork Foundation with the goal of helping to eradicate diabetes while providing education, care, advocacy and research.

Beyond that, he has worked to help dis-advantaged children and families, providing Thanksgiving turkeys to needy families in his home state of Florida, and teaming up with the Patriots for a Gifts from the Gridiron holiday event that puts coats and gifts in the hands of local kids. Following the Boston Marathon bombing he started a text campaign with fans and followers that raised $30-thousand. He matched it and donated the money to families affected by the tragedy.

The defensive tackle is an imposing player on the field, but off the field staff members say he’s like a big fun-loving teddy bear, and just a normal guy. On his way home from the Patriots AFC Championship win he and his wife saw an overturned jeep on its side. They notified police, doubled back, and Vince lifted the trapped driver out of her vehicle. The act of kindness would have remained unknown, except that the police recognized the popular Patriots player who stayed until they arrived to make sure the driver was okay.

During NEIT’s commencement ceremony, Vince Wilfork will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree in recognition of his accomplishments and his efforts to improve the lives of others.

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Quality service for students, employees and customers at New England Institute of Technology is knowledgeable and informed employees working as a team to provide more assistance and information than expected, in a caring and professional manner, in order to empower the students to achieve their goals.

The 18th Nursing Graduate Pinning Ceremony was held on March 20, 2015. Congratulations to Amber Bourgault, Brittany Christiansen, Crystal Clayman, Patricia Collette, Amiee Cornell, Denise Dujon, Molly Gadry, Brittney Grohocki, Jessica Mangiante, Jacquelyn Marchand, Christina Mateus, Amanda Morel, Heather Pion, Melissa Raposa, Christine Rodriques, Holly Santiago, Nathalie Soukamneuth, Zachary Stacy, Lacie Williams-Hill. Pictured is Brittney Grohocki, left, with Assistant Director of Nursing Darlene Noret, MSN, RN.

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members of neiT’s Alumni Association Steering Committee have been busy at work as they design and develop new events and workshops to benefit the college’s graduates. “Mission Re-Connect” was developed last year as an effort to re-unite NEIT grads with one another and with the college. Steering Committee members have much to say about the importance of establishing a vibrant Alumni Association.

Chris Harrington, a 2000 Associate in Science degree graduate in Internet Com-munication Technology, is now an indepen-dent web consultant who stated, “An active Alumni Association is important to keep goals front and center for the students. Your degree does matter! I believe in the college since it changed the direction of my life.”

Courtney Crone earned her Associate in

Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology in 2003, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management in 2007, and a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy in 2012. Now an Occupational Therapist, Courtney stated, “It is important for alumni to be active in the school community as it will help the college continue to grow. Students having access to potential mentors and the oppor-tunity to network are important resources that members of the Alumni Association can provide.”

Michelle A. Pope, a 1990 Bachelor of Science degree Computer Science graduate, is now a Chief Operations Officer. Michelle stated, “An Alumni Association allows for the ability to promote the success NEIT has in the development of career professionals.

The association can provide the ability to connect and collaborate with peers within and across various industries and states through online collaboration, social net-working, and content sharing.”

Tim Danielson graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Building Technology. Tim stated, “We need to start educating students and graduates on the benefits and importance of the Alumni Association and establish programs for continuing education and ‘life’ benefits for alumni andtheir families. There are several existing benefits available to alumni, and by expanding the number of active members, we could increase the benefits being offered.”

The NEIT Alumni Association is proud to sponsor the following events and work-shops.

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At New England Institute of TechnologyHall of Fame Room (First Floor)

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$59.00 Fee for you and a guest The instructors for Passport to Retirement®

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New England Tech‘s 75th AnniversaryALL CLASS REUNION

Join us for an old-fashioned cookout with a taste of New England!

Saturday,June6,2015•Noon-4PMEast Greenwich Campus

One New England Tech Blvd, East Greenwich, RI 02818Sponsored by the Alumni Association

FOOD, FUN AND ENTERTAINMENTFOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

There is no cost to attend this event.

Sound stage for alumni or students who want to share their talentsNine-HoleMiniatureGolf•PuppetShow •WickedGoodKettleCorn

•PhotoBooth•CarRallyTo RSVP, go to: www.neit.edu/reunion

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Alumni Association NewsWhere your former

classmates areThe Career Services Office can attest to the fact that they are working in very exciting jobs! We wish them continued success in their careers and all of their future endeavors.Kristopher Becker, ABTB, 9/14, Architectural/

Building Engineering Technology, is employed by Building Engineering Resources Inc.

Benjamin Parrillo, AAHP, 6/14, Advanced Automotive Technology w/ High Performance, is employed by Flood Ford.

Andrew Bodell, AAUT, 12/14, Advanced Automotive Technology, is employed by Mastria Buick.

Stephen Ameno, ASMB, 9/14, Automotive Service Management, is employed by Sacchetti Classic Insurance.

Amanda Mathieu, CMA, 3/15, Clinical Medical Assistant Technology, is employed by Urology Associates.

Jay Gabriele, CYBT, 3/15, Cyber Security Technology, is employed by MCM Technologies.

Michael Amaral, DRA, 12/14, Digital Recording Arts Technology, is employed by Schneider Electric.

Harry Ferdinandi, ELTB, 12/14, Electrical Engineering Technology, is employed by Control Automation Group.

Silas Osobajo, ELTB, 9/14, Electrical Engineering Technology, is employed by Stolberger Inc. dba Wardwell Braiding.

Noah Breitmaier, ELY, 12/14, Electrical Technology, is employed by Electric Boat.

Stephen Mantia, GDSB, 9/13, Game Development/Simulation Programming Technology, is employed by Turino Group.

Lawrence Velino, GDSB, 9/14, Game Development/Simulation Programming Technology, is employed by LogicManager, Inc.

Vanessa Henderson, GMW, 3/15, Graphics, Multimedia & Web Design Technology, is employed by A & H Manufacturing.

Idilia Gomes, HIM, 3/15, Health Information Management, is employed by MedFX.

Kelly Slater, IDB, 9/14, Interior Design, is employed by Wegman Design Group.

Christopher Breban, ITN, 9/14, Information Technology/Network Engineering, is employed by Strategic Data Systems.

Jason Dubay, ITN, 9/14, Information Technology/Network Engineering, is employed by MEDITECH.

Francisco Andujar, ITBS, 9/14, Information Technology/Software Engineering, is employed by FM Global.

Miguel DeAlmeida, ITBS, 9/14, Information Technology/Software Engineering, is employed by Amica Mutual Insurance.

Michael Maneri, MCTA, 9/14, Mechanical Engineering Technology, is employed by Tech Research Group.

Matthew Mendonca, MCTB, 9/14, Mechanical Engineering Technology, is employed by Sherle Wagner.

David Lindstrom, MT, 3/15, Marine Technology, is employed by Hinckley Yachts.

Marcia Ramos, NUR, 6/14, Nursing, is employed by Longmeadow of Taunton.

Dawn Coyro, NUR, 6/14, Nursing, is employed by Kent Regency - Genesis Healthcare.

Jacquelyn Marchand, NUR, 3/15, Nursing, is employed by Avalon Healthcare Center.

Caitlin Sousa, PTA, 9/14, Physical Therapist Assistant Technology, is employed by Linn Health Care Center.

Nicole Rose, RC, 9/14, Respiratory Care Technology, is employed by Lawrence and Memorial Hospital.

Jillian Larson, VAP, 3/15, Video & Audio Production Technology, is employed by Foxboro Cable Access.

Alyssa Fugere, VET, 9/14, Veterinary Technology, is employed by Gansett Animal Hospital.

Many NEIT graduates employ NEIT graduates. If you have an opening within your company, or know of an opening that would be best filled by an NEIT graduate, please contact Pat Blakemore, Director of Career Services, at 800-736-7744 or 401-739-5000. There is no fee for any referrals.

Graduates of New England Institute of Technology or New England Technical Institute are automatically members of the NEIT Alumni Association. Your participation in the Alumni Association is critical to its success. Please consider becoming an active member of this important organization. And the best news of all: There is no fee for membership. To join, please contact Joan Segerson at jsegerson@neit.edu

For further information, contact Joan Segerson at 401-739-5000 ext. 3704 or jsegerson@neit.edu

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NEIT’s largest annual Technology Career Expo was held on March 12th with 81 companies on campus. Local, regional and national companies came to speak with stu-dents and alumni from several Engineering Technologies, Construction Management, Criminal Justice, Business

Management, Interior Design, Digital Media Production, Video Game Design, and Information Technologies. One employer stated, “Candidates were dressed to impress and were well prepared.” Many students and graduates secured interviews and made great connections.

The following students have achieved academic excellence for the quarter ending March 21, 2015. These full-time students have been placed on the Dean’s List for achieving a GPA of 3.6 or higher on a maximum scale of 4.0. Congratulations to all.Dean’s List

Evan M Acquaviva ............. ABTAFrancisco J Adames ......... MGTAKayode D Adebayo ............... ITNMatthew T Adler ...................MTDennis Agabey ...................ITBNRegan P Aghdam................. BCCRichard S Akers ...............MGTBCourtney L Albanese ............VAPAmanda L Alcaidinho ........ MLTAWayne S Alexander ...........RACHMouayad Alkabouni ......... MGTAHolly R Allison ...................... RCNathaniel E Almeida..........AAHPJennifer M Altimari ...........BSOTFrancisco G Alves.............. CYBTSeth J Amaral .........................STSoraia A Amorim .................. RCPeter W Amylon ...................VAPJames R Annello ................ELRELeger Antoine ...................... ELYAnthony J Armando...........VGDAChristopher W Arrighi.......PLBHIan A Arsenault .................... ITAJameson M Arsenault ........... ITAJarrod S Atteridge ................IDABrian Aunchman..................PTAMichael R Ayer .................AAHPKayla J Babineau ............... ABTAAnthony J Badessa ...........MGTBTaylor M Badessa..............MCTARyan C Bahnsen ...................VAPJonathan D Bailey ................PTAAmanda L Balch..................BCDDavid M Balls ....................ELTBNicholas P Banker ........... MCTBJennifer L Bannon............... OTAEric M Bardin ...................... ELYNicole A Barone..................NURAyeisha D Bean ................. CYBTNicholas A Beauregard .... MCTBVictoria Beausoleil .............. OTAMatthew J Beck................. VDVAAlyssa M Beebe ...................CMAStas A Belch ........................... CJCorey J Belleville..............GMWA

Aaron J Beltram ...............MGTBJackson C Bennett............... BCCJayson A Bennett ...............VGDACole J Bentley .....................BCDChristine R Berek ............... OTAPaul L Bernard .................VGDAAlex A Berrios................... ABTASarah J Berthiaume...........MCTAFrancisco J Bettencourt .....ITBNMichelle M Bettencourt .......PTAKevin L Blais .....................MCTAShelley K Blanchard .............VETBrendon R Borkman ..........DRAKevin D Botelho .................CETAKeith N Boucher ..................PTAMarc J Bousquet .................AUBMatthew G Bowen .................ITSCaitlin N Boyd .....................NURCourtney E Boyd ................ EMRCaleb S Bradford ..............VGDARiley O Bradway ..................VAPChristopher C Bray ...........GDSBRichard J Brodeur Jr ..........NURMatthew M Brouillard.......... ITARoger A Brounell ..............VGDAAmanda L Brown .................IDADavid Brown......................ELTBJason A Brown ...................ITBNDomenic F Bruzzi ................CJBMichael S Buchanan .........AAHPKenneth Buckley ...............AAHPBrittany K Burgess ..............NURAdriana C Burgo ............... MLTARyan M Burkart ....................ITSJeffrey G Burns ................. VDVACasey R Butler .................GMWAMishonette A Cadore.........ABTBJoseph D Camara Jr ..............MTSilas J Campbell ................GDSBDanielle M Campellone..........STJonathan V Candido .......... AAUTDonald A Caouette ............... ITAFrancis M Carbah Jr.......... CYBTTrevor L Cardone ..................MTAndrew A H Carney .......... MCTB

Patrick A Carr ...................AAHPCynthia L Carrara ................ OTAChristopher C Carrasco.....AAHPKristy B Cartwright ............ ABTAEmily A Casey......................CMAKile P Chaisson ..................ELTBMariline K Chantre........... MGTACourtney H Christiansen Manier ......VDEBPaul A Christopher ...........GDSBEileenvanessa D Chum ........HIMBlair R Church.................... OTANicole M Cioffi .....................CJBChristopher R Cirka ............. ITAGrace M Clancy...................HIMAlan M Clark........................ ELYJames M Clarke ..................BCDGregory R Clavell ................. ITATravis S Cochrane .............VGDARoss C Coffua...................... BCCPhillip C Coker ...................VPMAndrew K Colannino .........VGDAChristopher J Collins......... CYBTVincent A Conciatori .........ASMBEmily S Conley .....................PTAJJ Connolly..........................VPMJonathan M Contreras ........... RCAndre A Cordeiro.............. CYBTNikita A Correia .................. OTAKeri J Corrow.........................STLaurel R Cost ......................CMAJessie J Costa ................... MCTBNicoli J Costa ....................RACHDenim R Cousens ................ ITACameron B Couto .............VGDAJoshua R Coutu ................. CYBTTeresa L Covington..............HIMLisa M Criscione ..................VETKyle S Crombie .................GDSBRaymind D Cruz................ CYBTMatthew C Culbertson ..........VAPBrendan L Cyr...................VGDAJonathan D Dalton ............ AAUTEmily F Darling ....................VETBrian A DaRosa ................ABTB

Kathleen Darowski............BSOTAbigail M DaSilva .................VETKyle J Daun ....................... CYBTMichael J Day ...................... ITADylan D DeAmaral ................ITSDouglas L DeAngelis .............MTChristopher W DeBaggis ....ITBNMichael A deBettencourt... AAUTHector DeLaCruz ..................ITSKristiana M DellaPosta .........VETJennifer Demers ..................VETJacob M Desmarais.............. ITANino Desposati .................... ITNAlyssa N Dessler.................... RCLeonardo Diaz ..................MCTARoger E Diaz..................... VDVAHeather-Jo B Didrichsen ..... OTAMartin T Dillon III ............... ITNEdward P DiPasquale........... ELYCorey R DiRenzo................... RCJermaine Disano .................. ITAJohn R DiVerdi ..................ELREMichael G Dobachesky ........ ITAJoanna A Donofrio ...........GMWADeshawn E Donovan ..........ITBNMegan E Dore..................... OTAChristopher J Doucette ........ ITAMorgan L Driscoll............... OTASheri L Driscoll...................NURPaula A Ducharme ..............HIMAdam A Duderewicz..........GDSBMichael A Dufficy..............ABTBTara Lee Dunn .....................PTAAbigail R Dyer...................... ITAJustine A Dzofonoo-Burch ... ITAEdward L Eacueo .................VAPClifford L Eidson ...............MCTAMatthew S Eldredge ............BCDTimothy E Enos ................. ABTATatiane Espada...................... RCTamala J Facas ...................... RCMark A Falter........................ITSFelicia M Faranna .............MCTAMichael J Farnham ..............VAPAdam J Faucher ................MCTA

Sarah A Feragne.................. OTAMatthew Filippini ...............ESTADaniel W Fillingim ........... MCTBJordan A Fish ....................... ITNAndrew M Fishman ..........GMWARyan J Fleming..................... ITAJason R Flynn.........................STJoshua N Fontaine..............ESTAMatthew T Foster ..............VGDAWilliam J Foster ................VGDAGeorge Foster Duran ........ AAUTChelsey J Fournier ............... ELYJack F Fowler....................... ITNJoseph C Fox.....................VGDAEdmund S Francis Jr ............VAPCora J Freelove .................BSOTCatherine Freitas..................IDBBryan C Fricot................... ABTAJacob J Fryzel.................... ABTANatalie Fuller .................MGTBCorey J Furtado.................... ITNAlexis M Gabrielsen .............PTALogan A Gabrielsen ............. OTASteven J Gagne ...................ELTBMichael E Gagne II ...........VGDAJason L Gagnon.................... ITAAlyssa Gallagher..................NURKimberly Gammell ...............IDBBrandon P Garcia .............MCTARobyn L Gardiner ..................STErin T Gardner ......................STKayla L Gardner ..................VPMJeffrey D Gault ..................... ELYSamantha R Gauvin ............. OTAEvertone A Gayle .............. MGTAJennifer L Gayle ............... MGTAAnthony R Gemba Jr ...........VPMDavid L Genest Jr .................PTAEli J Ghali .........................VGDAJaimie L Giarrusso ..............HIMRachel Giguere ..................ELTBJenna M Giuliani .................DRAPatrick Gleavey ................GMWAIdilia M Gomes ...................HIMRonald C Gomes .................. ELY

Jenna G Gordon ................BSOTJames D Gorman ................AUBStephen A Gossmann .......GMWAJacob J Gray..........................ITSThomas M Greatorex ........... ITNStephanie L Green................. RCChristopher R Gregory ......... ITNHugh M Griffin..................... ITAJoshua T Grizzel....................ITSBrittney G Grohocki ............NURRobert J Gruschow ............ ITBSEmily S Gruszkowski............PTABeau J Guidry .......................ITSDavid B Guyette .................. BCCNicholas C Hafford............ VDVADouglas J Hagerty ..............ESTAJulie A Hale.........................NURMichael E Hall ................... ITBSEmily J Hampton.................NURJake Hamson ....................VGDAAbdul Hanan.........................ITSZachary T Hanson.............VGDAVishnu R Harnarine ..........MCTAKevin C Harrop .................... ITNShaun P Hazard ................... ITAMatthew P Henriques........RACHJustin J Higgs ........................MTBrady M Hill .......................AUBJoshua T Hill........................PTAJulie L Hill ........................BSOTLucy R Hills .......................... RCTaylor J Hodgson ..............BSOTWendy Hof ........................BSOTElliot M Holden ................MCTADaniel M Holmes ................. ELYMatthew W Horgan ........... VDVASteven A Horibin ...............GDSBLuke A Hosking ..................DRANicole A Hubert ................BSOTJohn R Humes ..................... ITNSamantha J Hunt ..................VETAlysha M Hutchinson ...........IDAGretchen L Hyssong ..........BSOTMatthew J Irvine ...............MCTAKimberly D Jackson ..............ITS

Sean Jacobson .................. ABTABailey W Jaeckel ..............GMWALouis M Jardin ....................DRAAjaree M Joell-Johnston ... MGTAAshlye A Joell-Johnston ...... ITBSJeanne E John .................... EMRGianna T Johnson .................MTMaria D Johnston ............ MGTABlair A Jones.......................NURKirsten L Jones....................NURRose E Joseph....................... RCGlenn D Josephides ..........AAHPEric K Jussaume..............GMWBBrian J Kane ........................VAPChristopher F Kayrouz ......... ITNJack Kayrouz.....................GDSBDanielle M Kelly....................MTBenjamin A Kenyon.............. ITAJoshua M Keyes.................. ITBSCassandra Kielczewski ...... AAUTJoshua R Kingman ...............PTAAlexander T Kinn ..................MTEmma A Kirk ...................... OTAStanley R Klein ....................NURAgnieszka D Korycki ..............STAbagail D Krucek .................PTAJohn F Krula Jr..................VDEAMatthew R LaBianca .........GDSBKathleen A Labonte ............ EMRJustin K Lake.......................... CJJoshua A LaMoore .............. BCCSteven E LaMountain.........VGDABree A Lanctot ....................VPMDaniel J Lanoue III .............. ELYMitchell D LaPlume .......... CYBTJennifer L Laprade ...............PTAHunter J Latham ...............RACHAndrew Laychak ...............GDSBSteven R Ledoux ...............VGDAJacob M Lee......................MCTAPaul J Leger ......................VDEAChristopher M Legg ..........MCTAJoshua T LeGoff ................. ITBSJeffrey T Lenihan...............RACHCody J Lewandowski .........VGDA

David E Lindstrom Jr ............MTEann R Liska......................AASTChang Liu .............................ITSAne C Loevseth...................ESTADaniel R Loignon ................. ITATiana D Lonardo .............. MGTAJoshua J Loper ..................RACHElmer O Lopez ....................AUBMichael A Lovice..............GMWAAndreas D Luce ................... ITALeonard A Macari ................ ELYEdward D Maccarone III ..... ITAMathew Maccord ..............VDEBBrian J MacDonald ...............ITSCameron A MacIntosh ......... ELYJohn H Macomber ............PLBHShaun E Mactavious ............... CJBrittany E Madden ..............VPMMark G Majndle.................ITBNJacob F Maloney ...............VGDAJenna L Maloof ......................STAlexis M Manchester............VAPJessica M Mangiante ...........NURRachel Mangone ..................VETRory L Manier................... CYBTBrianna L Marcille .............. BCCMeagan D Marcoux ............NURChristopher Marques ........VGDADaniel C Martini ...............MCTACarol L Martins ................ MGTAShayna M Mason..................PTAJoshua M Masse................VGDAMark J Mateos ..................... ITNAmanda M Mathieu.............CMAIan P Mathieu .....................DRAStephen J McCormick ........ ITBSDaniel P McElwaney ............PTARyan J McFarland ................ ITAPhilip S McGrath...................MTMartyna McMahon..............CMAKelli A Medeiros ..................PTACarlos R Mejia Jr .............GMWAGeorge P Melidossian Jr ...MCTAAntuan S Melkoun ............AAHPMichael D Mendez ............MCTA

neW england Tech is now offering three new associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in response to the growing needs of the ever-changing labor market, demonstrating once again NEIT’s commitment to employer-driven education. The new programs are as follows.

• Paramedic Technology is the newest addition to NEIT’s health science programs. This Associate in Science Degree program prepares licensed Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to provide care for patients. Paramedic Technology pro-vides entry-level opportunities for students to pursue a career as pre-hospital care providers. Paramedics work in the fast-paced world of emergency medicine in such settings as rescue vehicles, hospitals, home health care, long-term care, healthcare clinics, public health, and outpatient care. They are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician paramedic level exam. Throughout the curriculum, students engage in clinical and laboratory experiences to complement classroom learning. Classes will begin October, 2015.

• The hybrid Criminal Justice Technology Bachelor of Science Degree program was developed for public safety professionals. Designed to be convenient, relevant and flexible for the working professional, this program offers fully online courses but also combines online activities with face-to-face classroom and lab experiences. Candidates for this program must have criminal justice experience including either an Associate in Science Degree in Criminal Justice or college credit equivalent towards an Associate Degree, along with work experience in law enforcement, public safety, corrections, security or military service. Applicants with fewer college credits, but who have substantial criminal justice experience, may request a portfolio review to assess their eligibility for the program. The first cohort of students began this program in the Spring, 2015, quarter, with the next group beginning this Fall.

• The fully online Construction Management Master of Science Degree program is set to begin in the Fall 2015 quarter. Candidates for this master’s level program must possess a Bachelor of Architecture Degree or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Interior Design, Construction Management, Planning, Business, Finance, or Management or a degree in a related field from an accredited institution. Individuals with significant professional experience may also be considered in lieu of an appropriate degree and will be evaluated individually. Candidates with no professional experience or prior education in the field may want to consider the college’s Bachelor of Science Degree program in Construction Management.

The online format program is designed for a broad spectrum of busy working construction-related professionals seeking to advance their careers through the combination of advanced technical courses and an integrated management core. The curriculum blends modern construction management theory, best-practices, and technical skills with the contemporary business management principles that drive 21st century orga-nizational performance.

For more information on any of these programs, contact the Admissions Office at 800-736-7744, 401-467-7744, or by email at NEITAdmissions@neit.edu. You may also visit www.neit.edu.

NEIT AnnouncesThree New Programs

Using a canine manikin, VET students Jillian Jaena and Lisa Criscione posi-tion the 3D printed mock x-ray machine built by MCT students Taylor Badessa and Vishnu Harnarine. Pictured with the students is VET Assistant Professor, Donna Fortin-Davidson, DVM.

sTudenTs and faculTy from the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MCT) and Veterinary Technology (VET) programs collaborated on a unique project to assist with dental care for animals. Veterinary Technology Department Chair, Dr. Darlene Jones, along with lab assistant, Nick Raimondi, CVT, met with MCT students, Vishnu Harnarine and Taylor Badessa, whose task was to design a mock dental x-ray machine. It will be used by the VET students to practice the positioning of and the taking of animal dental x-rays.

First, Taylor and Vishnu studied exist-ing veterinarian x-ray machines and simi-lar devices. Next they documented the x-ray machines features and developed concept drawings and project charts. The design phase included 3D designing and modeling, structure engineering analysis, material selection analysis, and prototyp-ing. The x-ray camera head was produced on New England Tech’s 3D printer. The support mechanism/arms and dolly were fabricated in the MCT laboratory. Finally, the prototype was assembled, adjusted,

Working Together To Help animals

and tested. As part of their final project, Taylor and Vishnu demonstrated the x-ray machine to the very appreciative Vet Tech students and faculty.

Dean Plowman, Mechanical Engi-neering Department Chair, stated, “This was a great interdisciplinary project

between Mechanical Engineering and Veterinary Technology students using MCT and 3D printing techniques. It was great to see students working together from very different programs to achieve a common goal. We are all so very pleased with the outcome.”

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Phi Theta Kappa Inductees Honored

Congratulationsto All

Fabrizio R Mesiti...............GDSBKrystian E Meza ................VGDAZachary E Miller ................ELRESusana Miranda ..................NURSunny Mistry ..................... AAUTMichael J Mon ..................... ITNKristy Moniz......................VGDAJames M Montesano .........AAHPKory M Morash .................... ITARaysa Moreira .....................PTAAmanda E Morel .................NURGeoffrey R Morneau...........ELREJason C Moroney .............GMWAJulie Morriseau.....................ITSZachary A Morrison ..........MCTAMatthew A Mousseau ....... MGTARobert S Mullen..................... CJAmber M Muller ..................VETAnn M Mulligan ................BSOTCarmelia Mulso ..................CMAJack F Murphy .................MGTBMichael A Napoleoni.............ITSLuis F Natareno...................AUBScott A Nedeau.................GMWAEric J Neto ....................... MCTBLaysa Neto ............................ RCPasquale J Nicolia .............VGDAJohn-Oscar Nilsson ........... VDVAMelissa L Nordstrom............. RCCarolyn F Norman...............CMAJoney F Norris....................... RCThomas Nunez ................... ITBSDarlington N Nwachukwu ..ESTA

Gerges N Obeid................. AAUTKyle P Oelofse ....................ITBNAdetayo O Okeowo .............. ITAJillian M Oliveira.................NURMichael A Oliver ...............ASMBIan E Olson.......................ABTBJacob M Olstead ............... ABTARyan P Ortega ...................PLBHEric C Osial......................... BCCChristiano B Ourique ...........VAPTimothy L Pacheco .............. ITAHolli A Palacio ................... EMRDavid Pao ........................... AUTChelsea L Papineau ................ CJEvelyn Pardo.................... MGTAMichael J Parmeggiani ......AAHPAnkur H Patel ....................ITBNNaitik C Patel ..................... ITBSJessica M Pavao .................. OTAJames R Payne ..................... ITAAndrei J Peairs......................MTAnthony B Pelleccione ........... CJThomas J Pelletier ............ AAUTJamie M Penta .................... OTAMartina Pereira ...................PTANathan S Pereira ..................PTAKimberly M Perez ............... OTAMelissa Perez........................ RCBenjamin A Perry................DRAJohn L Pesce ........................ ITAAndre M Petrarca ................. RCCodie A Picard ................. MGTADavid A Pietraszka ................ RC

Carolyn A Piette ..................VPMKaren R Pimental ...................STAlexandrea G Pimentel......MCTAHeather L Pion....................NURKaitlyn L Poitras .................... RCJohn J Pommenville Jr ......RACHMatthew D Potter .................VAPTyler G Prada ....................... ITAChristopher N Prater..........ELREMichael F Quinn ................ITBNAndre A Rahming..................MTMelissa R Raposa................NURShawn H Rattenni .............ASMBAlexandra A Rego ............... OTAJonathan M Resendes ..........VAPMason J Reynolds ............GMWAMelissa A Richards ............. OTADianesue Riel .....................CMACorinthia A Robbins..........VDEABrandon B Rocha ...............BCDHelen M Rock..................MGTBJuan A Rodriguez ..............MCTAJonathan Rodriguez Jr ......... ITNDaniel P Rogan ....................VAPJeffrey D Rogers................... ITNJack T Rola ........................ ITBSPaul J Rola......................... ITBSJonathan Rosario ................AHPDouglas R Roth.................VDEADerek W Rotondo .............. ITBSEthan P Roy .........................VAPEric W Rudman ..................DRAArianna K Russo ..............GMWA

Brandon A Rydberg ............. ITABethany R Sabourin ............VPMNaveed M Sameja..............GDSBEmanuel Sanchez................ AUTElizandra C Santana .......... ABTAHolly A Santiago..................NURMarguerite L Sargelis ............ RCMichelle L Sartori .............ABTBKimberly A Savastano .........ESTANaiem Sayegh ....................ESTATimothy W Scanlon ..............VAPJonathan M Schoen............ ITBSGregory F Schramm ............. ELYBrianna M Schuberth...........PTAEvan M Securo.....................PTABrandon A Segel ...................ITSJasmin A Serrano ................... CJRupertico R Severino Salas ASMBDerick P Silva .....................AHPRyan J Silva .......................... ITAAlison L Silveira ...................VETEmily R Silverman................VAPYonas H Sima ....................ELREJenna L Simone................... OTATristan J Sinclair ...............VGDAErika L Sinesi................... MGTALeora D Sliney ......................ITSJahanna N Smith ...............BSOTKathryn A Smith ................VDEBMichelle R Smith .................. RCNatalie E Smith ....................IDATabitha L Smith ....................IDAWinfield W Smith III .........MCTA

Alvaro E Soto Oyola ..............ITSSavannah Sousa ..................... CJMatthew J Souza .................. ITATimothy V Spatz ................... ITNMichael P Sprague .............. OTAKyle A Squibb.................... AAUTAdam M St. Laurent ..........RACHViktor G Stanley ................RACHEmily R Stansfield .................. CJMegan M Stavens ..............BSOTJonathan E Steiner ............VGDALacey H Stennett ..................PTABenjamin A Stickney .........VGDAGarrett A Stone .....................MTKarissa J Surprenant ........ MGTABeathe Sylvia....................... OTAMatthew R Tackels ................MTJoshua J Tatalo..................MCTANathan R Tefft ...................... ITAIvan M Tejada ...................RACHChristopher J Tevyaw ........... ITAPreyas S Thakkar ................. ITAMark J Thistle ................... CYBTK’shawn S Thomas ............ AAUTKaya C Thompson ................ ITASeth A Tilley ...................... ABTAPirom Ting ........................ITBNBrandon A Tornetta ..........VGDARyan N Torngren...............PLBHFrank D Triolo .....................VAPPaul A Tsaliagos ................ CYBTJames E Ulanski ................PLBHErnestine W Vaill-Larocque .NUR

Rene R Valcourt ................... ITAJonathan A Valladares .......... ITARobert-Louis Valle ............ CYBTBernd W Van der Lande ....RACHKarley A Vasile ......................ITSWalter H Vaughn IV.............DRAMaria J Veliz ........................VETConrad B Vickers ..............VGDAJose M Vieira ........................ RCRyan R Voyer ....................MCTAJared J Walker ..................MCTADenise N Weidemann ........... ITNCaleb M Whewell ..............VGDANicholas R Whitaker ............ ITANathan J White ................. MGTADavid J Whittaker................ OTAMark T Wieland ............... CMTBVanessa R Wilcox ................... CJAshley E Williams................ OTAJake M Williams................... ITAKristofer M Williams ..........ELREIrene M Winkler ................. OTACourtney Winsor ...............BSOTMatthew C Wiseman.............VAPEmily A Wojcik ................... OTASarah B Yany ...................... OTARichard Young .................. VDVATracy L Zacharie ............... MLTA

SkillsUSA RecognizesNEIT Students and Staff

Amanda Metzger

Felix Carlone

skillsusa is a national organization serving more than a quarter million high school and college students and profes-sional members enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled, service and health occupations. SkillsUSA programs include local, state and national competitions in which students demonstrate both occupational and leadership skills.

On March 26, 2015, RI SkillsUSA held its 39th annual awards ceremony at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence, RI. Special recognition was given to individuals for their outstanding contributions to the organization. Congratulations to Amanda

Metzger, NEIT’s Special Events Coordina-tor, for being named the RI SkillsUSA 2015 “Advisor of the Year.” Her commitment to NEIT’s SkillsUSA chapter has been instrumental in expanding the number of participants and developing these students into confident leaders. Amanda has served as a member of the RI SkillsUSA Board of Directors and has contributed to the de-

velopment of new SkillsUSA contests such as Refrigeration/Air Conditioning, Marine Technology, and Criminal Justice.

Receiving the RI SkillsUSA Honorary Life Membership Award is Felix Carlone, who has served as the carpentry contest chairman for more than 25 years. Felix passes this position on as he retires as Department Chair of NEIT’s Building Construction /Cabinetmaking Technology program this June. He will, however, con-tinue his service to the college as an adjunct faculty member. His years of dedication to New England Tech and the SkillsUSA organization are truly appreciated.

The winners of the RI SkillsUSA post-secondary competition were also announced at the awards ceremony. All first place winners will travel to the national competition in Louisville, Kentucky in June to compete against other college students. More than 4,500 students will compete in 77 occupational and leadership skill areas. Congratulations to the seven first place gold medalists who will be competing at the national competition in Crime Scene Investigation: Raven Staplin, Nicole Cioffi and Stas Belch; Architecture Drafting: Michael Webb; Construction: Nicholas Brecken; Cabinetmaking: Nathan Bugbee; and Automotive: John-Scott Delija.

Congratulations also go to second place NEIT winners in Automotive, James Montesano; in Crime Scene Investigation; Anthony Catanzaro, Jasmin Serrano, and Robert Mullen; as well as third place winner in Automotive, Phillip Prue.

The TenTh annual Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society’s induction ceremony was held at the East Greenwich campus on March 13, 2015. More than 60 students were recognized for their academic, leadership, and fellow-ship achievements. Students must complete a minimum of 24 quarter hours of coursework leading to an associate degree and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.80 out of a possible 4.0 to become a member of NEIT’s chapter known

as Beta Xi Phi. PTK members gain access to scholarships as well as educational and career resources through the society.

Phi Theta Kappa was established in 1918 and is con-sidered to be the oldest, largest, and most respected honor society recognizing associate degree students with more than 1.6 million members and 1,200 chapters located in 50 states, U.S. territories, Canada and Germany. Congratulations to these outstanding students.

Peter Amylon Marc Bousquet Amanda BrownMatthew Bowen

Mishonette Cadore Kristy Cartwright

Emily CaseyMariline ChantreRoger BrounellCaleb BradfordNicole Barone

Eric ChouJJ ConnollyLaurel Cost

Raymind Cruz Stephany DePina

Martin Dillon IIIJohn DiVerdi Jr.Keith Doherty Sarah FeragneDheja FonsecaBryan Fricot

Corey FurtadoMark Falter

Joshua Fontaine Erin GardnerKayla GardnerIdilia Gomes

Nelitza GonzalezDouglas Hagerty

Jillian HerseyJoshua Hill

Kimberly HoranJohn HumesDavid Joynt

Alexander KinnAllison Krystofolski

Eann LiskaDawn Lorenz

Brian MacDonaldJeffrey McCann

Martyna McMahonJoshua Miller

 James MontesanoCarmelia Mulso

Darlington Nwachukwu

Jillian Olivera

Chelsea PapineauAngel Pena Ortiz

Gregory PickeringLynda Pierce

David PietraszkaHelen Rock

 Molly RowlandHolly Santiago

Timothy ScanlonVincent Serio

Yonas SimaRobert Smith

Matthew TackelsJoshua Tatalo

Denise Weidemann

The Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) National Honor Society recognizes the achievement of surgical technology students and supports the learning and professional development of its members. Students must meet the following criteria to become amemberofthisprestigioushonorsociety:comple-tion of 85% of the graduation requirements from an accredited surgical technology program; maintain no less than a cumulative 3.75 GPA (based on a 4.0 grad-ing scale); maintain at least a 95% overall attendance rate; be a good school citizen with no disciplinary actions; project qualities of integrity and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities; and be an active member of AST. Congratulations to (from left) Mari Mitchell, Sarah Turner, Jenna Arzoumanian, and KimberlyDaCostafortheirwelldeservedinductioninto the AST National Honor Society.

surgical Technology students receive Honors

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Meet new people! Learn new things! Check out the list of student activities...For information about any of these activities, events, or starting a new club on campus, please contact Melissa Hague, Student Activities Coordinator, at 401-739-5000 extension 3565, by email at mhague@neit.edu, or stop by her office on the East Greenwich Campus at the far end of the Food Court.

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Are you interested in starting a new club on campus? For more information contact Melissa Hague, Student Activities Coordinator, mhague@neit.edu

Game RoomsAll NEIT students are welcome to use the game rooms. Come and meet new people! Consider playing in or watching the pool and ping pong tournaments that are held each quarter!LOCATIONS: Post Rd Campus, CT Building, Student Lounge. The game room has two pool tables and a ping pong table. East Greenwich Campus, Students may access the game room at the far end of the Food Court seating area. The game room has two pool tables and a ping pong table.

Upcoming ActivitiesGAME ROOM TOURNAMENTS

All NEIT students are welcome to join in the quarterly ping pong and pool tournaments held in the game room on the East Greenwich campus. Sign up by emailing the Student Activities Coordinator, Melissa Hague, mhague@neit.edu or drop in to play. Tournaments are free. Space is limited.Ping Pong Tournaments - Tuesdays at 11 a.m.Week4:April21,Week6:May5Pool Tournaments - Thursdays at 11 a.m.Week5:April30,Week7:May14

TECHARTS Art Exhibit NOW ON DISPLAY!TechArts is an exhibit for all students, faculty and staff to display their original art. TechArts 2015 is on display in the Library for the spring quarter.

Blood DrivesThe RI Blood Center will be on the East Greenwich campus Wednesday, April 22 between 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the Hall of Fame. Every pint collected has the potential to save up to 3 lives. The Rhode Island Blood Center needs to collect up to 280 pints of blood every single day to meet the needs of area hospitals. This blood is used to treat cancer patients, burn victims, accident victims, major surgery patients, and more. The RI Blood Center graciously appreciates all donations.

6 vs. 6 Soccer Tournaments Coming Soon!Dates to be announced!Start getting teams together! Players must be a cur-rently enrolled NEIT student. Students may enter indi-vidually or as a team. Teams must have a minimum of 6 players, with a maximum of 10 players.

New England Tech Golf ClubJoin the NEIT Golf Club if you would like to play golf, learn to play golf, or improve your golf game. The golf club will meet weekly once the weather warms up. The club plays on a local nine hole course, and will play through December (weather permitting). This offers a

great opportunity to meet students from different tech-nologies. Please contact Assistant Professor, Robert Kennedy, rkennedy@neit.edu if you are interested in joining.

Kite Making

Students handcrafted traditional tissue paper kites at the end of the winter.

2015 Newman Civic Fellows Award The Newman Civic Fellows Award honors inspiring col-lege student leaders who have demonstrated an invest-ment in finding solutions for challenges facing com-munities throughout the country. The Newman Civic Fellows Awards are made possible through the generous support of the KPMG Foundation.

NEIT’s award recipient for the 2015 Newman Civic Fellows Award is Antonio Adderley, a 5th quarter Business Management student. The following are a few statements from Antonio’s applica-tion. “Since my first time helping out others and the community, I have wanted to continue this experience. My service with the Royal Bahamas Defense Force al-lowed me to grow personally in ways I never dreamed possible. My life was enriched by helping victims of hurricanes by repairing homes, cleaning beaches and streets of debris, providing search and rescue operations, and working in shelters and food banks to support the victims of natural disasters. At NEIT, my involvement in the Rotaract Club has helped enrich and support the lives of those less fortunate in the East Greenwich commu-nity through my numerous community activities. I plan to make volunteerism a natural extension of my life for as long as I am physically capable of such involvement. I love to make a positive impact on others.” —Antonio Adderley

CHESSChess sets are available for students to use in the Student Lounge on the EG Campus! What’s your strat-

egy? Will you make you make the right move? Chal-lenge yourself in a game of chess. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to play!

Student Leadership OpportunitiesNEIT students are encouraged to get involved on campus by volunteering at NEIT events. Students who volunteer at NEIT events will receive a certificate of participation for each event and the opportunity to earn the CE101 credit. Involvement in college events looks great on a resume! Meet new people! Events include: New Student Orientation, Tech Nites, Quarterly Information Table, Career Fairs, and Commence-ment. Sign up by emailing the Student Activities Coor-dinator, Melissa Hague, mhague@neit.edu

Club News…NEW ENGLAND TECH ROTARACT CLUBThe New England Tech Rotaract Club held their new officer’s induction ceremony in March. The Rotaract Club members provided a potluck lunch of homemade dishes for this event. The East Greenwich Rotary held their weekly meeting in conjunction with the Rotaract’s induction.

New Incoming officers are: Antonio Adderley, Club Presdient; Dheja Fonseca, Vice President; and Shakera Forbes, Secretary.

Do you like making a difference? Then it’s time to join Rotaract! The NEIT Rotaract Club is affiliated with the East Greenwich Rotary Club. Join the NEIT Rotaract Club if you have an interest in community service and want to develop your leadership and professional skills. Club members will have the opportunity to interact with Rotary business leaders and to volunteer at some of the EG Rotary Club’s events. Participation in this club would look great on your resume.Attend a meeting at 3p.m. in room S339Week 4 Thursday, April 23Week 6: Thursday, May 7Week 8: Thursday, May 21

Student Club Bake Sales Sweet Treats Available! Your support of student club bake sales is always appreciated!April6,1pm–3pm,AccessRoadCampusSponsored by: Criminal Justice Club, proceeds will be donated to Rhode Island Canine Search and Rescue team.April 21-23, East Greenwich Campus Sponsored by: SkillsUSA Club, proceeds to help members attend the National Competition.May 19, 10 am - 2pm, East Greenwich Campus Sponsored by: Nursing Club, proceeds to help members attend the SNA conference.

SkillsUSA On-Campus Parking Spot Raffle, May 12-14, 2015Come and buy your chance to win a reserved parking spot on the campus of your choice for the Summer 2015 quarter. Tickets will be on sale for $2.00 each or $15.00 for 10 tickets. Stop by the table in Tech Way, on the EG Campus. The proceeds from this raffle will help to send NEIT SkillsUSA students to the Annual SkillsUSA National Competition.

NEIT has many clubs on campus! Stop by and check out a club meeting below!

HONOR SOCIETIES F Alpha Chi Honor Society – National Honor Society

F Phi Theta Kappa – International Honor Society

Student Clubs on Campus F Composition and Performance Club 

F Criminal Justice Club

F Game Developers’ Network

F Interior Design Student Alliance

F Investment Club

F New England Tech Golf Club

F New England Tech Pit Crew Club

F Quadricycle Club

F SkillsUSA Club

F Student Occupational Therapy Association

F Student Physical Therapist Assistant

F Student Nurses’ Association

F Surgical Technology Club

F Respiratory Care Club

F Rotaract Club

F Tech Radio Club

F Tech Record Club

F Veterinary Technology Club

F Video Club

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