College building continues in the Pioneer Valley

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...e building continues in the Pioneer Valley Published: Monday, April 23, 2012, 5:55 AM Jim Kinney, The Republican By Jim Kinney, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print The Republican / John Suchocki04/19/12-Westfield - Staff Photo by John Suchocki - Construction update on the $50 m... (Read Full Article)

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'Geek Gathering' event planned to give Pioneer Valley techies some face-to-face networking time

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... techies some face-to-face networking time Published: Monday, March 26, 2012, 1:11 AM Jim Kinney, The Republican By Jim Kinney, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print dawn crighton jacque......o are into computers and technology,” said Ashley C. Gladden, a senior computer graphics major at Springfield College who hails from Royalston. But graduation is coming up quickly. And, while ... (Read Full Article)

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Higher education institutions turn out a well-prepared workforce which helps attract business

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...at’s affordable. Employers need the colleges to do the training” OUTLOOK 2012 See more stories from The Republican's Outlook 2012 special section. Schools in Western Massachusetts have been training workers in the ......ate offerings and comprehensive nature,” says Western New England’s spokesperson, David M. Stawasz. Springfield College marked a year in which its community service efforts gained national attention. Springfield was... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle: education equals jobs

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...hed: Friday, January 13, 2012, 5:45 PM Updated: Friday, January 13, 2012, 5:46 PM Jim Kinney, The Republican By Jim Kinney, The Republican The Republican Follow 1 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print The Republican / Michael S. GordonJanuary 9, 2012 - Westfield - Staff photo by Michael S. Gordon - Westfield State......s employees and students helped to support an additional 5,174 jobs in the ... (Read Full Article)

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Public transportation in Pioneer Valley running well after weekend storm

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...November 01, 2011, 4:41 PM Zachary Weishar, Republican Intern By Zachary Weishar, Republican Intern The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print IMG_3504.j......n 3 is detouring from King Street onto Wilbraham Avenue, continuing to Hickory Street, and skipping Springfield College. * Red 14 is operating only on Springfield Street heading in and out of the bus terminal. This rout... (Read Full Article)

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Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield celebrates Super 60

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...et Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print 102811-kozub-super60.JPG The Republican file photo | John SuchockiGuest speaker at the Affiliated Chamber of Commerce Super 60 luncheon at ....../a Entre Computer Pioneer Spine & Sports Physicians, PC Robert F. Scott Co. Inc. Sarat Ford Lincoln Springfield College United Personnel Services Valley Communications Systems Inc. YWCA of Western Massachusetts REVENUE ... (Read Full Article)

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Faculty, staff at Western Massachusetts colleges pleased by improvement in U.S. News & World Report rankings

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...eptember 20, 2011, 5:00 AM Zachary Weishar, Republican Intern By Zachary Weishar, Republican Intern The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print Westfield ......is an excellent deal. “You get a lot of bang for your buck here; the academics are great,” he said. Springfield College also did well in the regional ranking, coming in as the top school in the ... (Read Full Article)

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Basketball Hall of Fame readies for 2011 induction, enshrinement ceremonies

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...ies Published: Wednesday, August 03, 2011, 11:08 AM Jeff Thomas, The Republican By Jeff Thomas, The Republican masslive.com Follow 0 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Pri......U GO Event: Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement  Saturday – Hoops and Heroes Tournament begins at Springfield College  Sunday – Hoops and Heroes concludes at the Hall of Fame  Aug. 11 – Press event, 2 p.m.; receptio... (Read Full Article)

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Western Massachusetts business etc.: Big East women's hoop championship to stay in Hartford

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...y in Hartford Published: Monday, July 25, 2011, 2:52 PM Updated: Monday, July 25, 2011, 3:35 PM The Republican By The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print BEAST_GEORGETOWN_...... to volunteering, service learning and civic engagement. This marks the third consecutive year that Springfield College has received the award. “We are honored once again to be recognized for ... (Read Full Article)

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New England Patriots owner pledges $100,000 match to aid Massachusetts tornado victims

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...blished: Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 4:00 PM Updated: Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 4:09 PM Peter Goonan, The Republican By Peter Goonan, The Republican The Republican Follow 1 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print 062111 ron brace....... be put toward relief for tornado victims in Massachusetts.The event was held at Stagg Field on the Springfield College campus. SPRINGFIELD – Ron Brace, a Springfield ... (Read Full Article)

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Reading for fun gets a boost

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... gets a boost Published: Friday, June 03, 2011, 5:00 PM Updated: Friday, June 03, 2011, 5:29 PM The Republican Newsroom By The Republican Newsroom The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print Kensington.JPG Ma......hy Ngo, gets her new book from Olander Worthy, from Read For Gold, and Jamie Kriger, right from the Springfield College club Kappa Delta Pi ... (Read Full Article)

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The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame remains a destination stop here in the Pioneer Valley

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The Basketball Hall of Fame has grown from humble beginnings on the campus of Springfield College, to the multi-million dollar shrine that sits on the banks of the Connecticut River, Home > My Wide......Tuesday, May 10, 2011, 5:37 AM Updated: Tuesday, May 10, 2011, 5:38 AM Scott Coen By Scott Coen The Republican Follow Tweet Share 0 Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print ... (Read Full Article)

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Springfield College receives Tsongas Award from Preservation Massachusetts for renovation of historic Judd Gymnasia

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... Upon Fark Share Email Print judd outside.JPG The Judd Gymnasia adaptive reuse project has earned Springfield College the Paul E. Tsongas Award. Stephen Jablonski special to The Republican On May 4th, Preservation Massachusetts will honor Springfield College with a Paul E. Tsongas Award in recognition of their adaptive reuse project at Judd Gymnasia which ... (Read Full Article)

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In effort to reduce, reuse, recycle, Big Y supermarkets send 2,200 tons of waste for composting or animal food

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...nday, April 18, 2011, 6:42 PM Updated: Monday, April 18, 2011, 7:24 PM Cori Urban By Cori Urban The Republican Follow Tweet Share 1 Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print 041111 barr...... in Greenfield. Among other stops on the route are Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield, Springfield College, other grocery stores and restaurants which also are involved in composting. “We want to ... (Read Full Article)

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Springfield sells tax-title properties to Springfield College, Gray House

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Kirk Smith named new director of Greater Springfield YMCA

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... new director of Greater Springfield YMCA Published: Sunday, February 27, 2011, 6:10 AM Jack Flynn, The Republican By Jack Flynn, The Republican Follow Tweet Share 0 Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print feb 2011 ki...... December to take the top post at the YMCA of Metropolitan Hartford. Smith, a Cincinnati native and Springfield College graduate, emerged from a field of 39 applicants from across ... (Read Full Article)

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Viewpoint: Return of Tip-Off men's basketball tournament to Springfield a slam-dunk for Pioneer Valley economy

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...ite UMass all playing during the weekend. The event will also include the city’s own institutions - Springfield College and AIC - to recognize their programs and provide local flavor. The planning for such an event star......otel rooms, meals and entertainment for the teams and their traveling parties. aug 2010 john doleva The Republican file photoJohn Doleva, president and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The Mass... (Read Full Article)

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Springfield College celebrates $8 million renovation of building where James Naismith once taught classes

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Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off returns for 12-team tournament

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The University of Massachusetts, American International and Springfield College will fall under the umbrella of this event, an unprecedented convergence of different men's basketb......rsday, September 23, 2010, 8:50 AM Updated: Thursday, September 23, 2010, 9:00 AM Ron Chimelis, The Republican Ron Chimelis, The Republican Follow Share this story Story tools 09-22-10 Springfield - Staff photo by Don Treeger- UMass basket... (Read Full Article)

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World Basketball Festival, Hoops for Heroes thrill fans across Springfield

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Yankee Candle founder Michael Kittredge, Msnbc host Rachel Maddow and actor Bill Cosby among this year's college commencement speakers

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...t Rachel Maddow and actor Bill Cosby among this year's college commencement speakers By Jim Kinney, The Republican May 08, 2010, 10:55AM SPRINGFIELD - College graduates should ask themselves if they live in a perfe......imes columnist Smith College: May 16, 10 a.m., college quadrangle, Rachel Maddow, political analyst Springfield College: May 16, 9:30 a.m., Mass Mutual Center, Alexander Wolff, writer, Sports Illustrated Springfield Tec... (Read Full Article)

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Editorial: Springfield College honors spirit of James Naismith

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... of the game of basketball, stands next to the statue of his grandfather. Photo by Mark M. Murray/The Republican There’s a new big man on campus at Springfield College – and he’s set to become a permanent fixture. A bronze likeness of Dr. James Naismith, the inventor... (Read Full Article)

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Family members attend dedication of statue honoring basketball inventor James Naismith

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...ly members attend dedication of statue honoring basketball inventor James Naismith By Ron Chimelis, The Republican April 13, 2010, 4:13PM 04.13.2010 | Photo by Mark M. Murray / The Republican | Naismith family members Rachael Naismith, right, of Florence, great-granddaughter of Dr. James N......d Stuart Naismith, grandson of Dr. Naismith. In the background are Michael Wallace, a member of the Springfield College Board, and Cheryl Naismith Ryder, also a ... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield State, UMass-Amherst, Amherst and Williams rank as top cost-effective colleges | Massachusetts Local News - MassLive.com

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...field State, UMass-Amherst, Amherst and Williams rank as top cost-effective colleges By Jim Kinney, The Republican March 01, 2010, 1:00AM WESTFIELD – When it comes to graduating students in four years economically,......n from the High School of Commerce to college-level work. “I looked at other schools like UMass and Springfield College, but the costs are so much lower here,” she said of Westfield State. Rivera said she has $3 ... (Read Full Article)

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