Westfield State University Foundation celebrates donors

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...ecognize more than 200 community members and alumni who have previously donated to the foundation. WESTFIELD – The Westfield State University Foundation held its second annual donor recognition event, a “Celebration of Philanthropy” on Satur......al of private schools that serve publicly funded special needs children. Johnson is a member of the Westfield State Class of 1970 who earned a master’s degree in 1972. He received an honorary doctor of ... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield State University president Evan Dobelle and wife Kit Dobelle have followed path of public service to serve their community

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...ege president,” said Evan Dobelle during a recent interview together with his wife in his office at Westfield State.He said he was “called to political action” in the late 1950s and ‘60s when his family lived in Flo...... he spent his high school years seeing first-hand the day-to-day realities of the segregated south. Westfield State University president Evan Dobelle and wife Kit Dobelle have followed path of public service ... (Read Full Article)

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College building continues in the Pioneer Valley

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... - Construction update on the $50 million dollar dorm complex as seen from the rear of the complex. WESTFIELD – Westfield State University Officials won’t have a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new 400-bed residence hall until May 12 even... (Read Full Article)

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TigerPress cuts ribbon for new East Longmeadow plant

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...s and booklets, including materials for the University of Massachusetts, University of Connecticut, Westfield State University and Bay Path College,. The company also prints a magazine aimed at the modeling industry and other ... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield District Court gets new 5-year lease, as state officials announce it will remain open

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...nding $5 million to rehabilitate the building and create market-rate housing in hopes of attracting Westfield State University students. Westfield District Court gets new 5-year lease, as state officials announce it will remain open Published: Fr... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield State University helps Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield kids get creative

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The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield and Westfield State University teamed up to offer club members a unique opportunity in education and creativity with a four-week w... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield City Hall ready for $3.4 million restoration project

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... replacement of historic roofing, metal-framed windows and masonry repairs will be opened April 4. Westfield City Hall ready for $3.4 million restoration project Published: Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 1:31 PM ......he award of contracts and be completed by fall. City Hall served as the former State Normal School, Westfield State College, from 1839 to 1890. Lack of maintenance to the building has prompted officials to consider creation... (Read Full Article)

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Lisa McMahon to step down as first director of Westfield's Business Improvement District

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...t the point where we have a seat at many tables, including the ongoing cooperation with businesses, Westfield State University, Westfield on Weekends, the Chamber of Commerce and the city of Westfield,” she said. Mayor Daniel M. Knapik called McMahon “the most significant driving force of all the go... (Read Full Article)

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Proposed redevelopment of Springfield Court Square office building draws strong tenant interest

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...sing LLC, a Peter Pan Bus Lines Co. managed by OPAL, is planning to create off-campus housing for Westfield State University students at the former Westfield Normal School in that city. (Read Full Article)

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Westfield prepares to launch $400,000 transportation study

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Six consultants, none local, have submitted proposals in response to the planned joint study by Westfield and the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority. The anticipated cost of the review is $400,000, financed ......ansportation needs of its residents and visitors, Knapik said. Those needs will include students at Westfield State University who have been assigned, or opted for, downtown housing. The University currently has 216 students ... (Read Full Article)

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'Picture Westfield' project, on view at Westfield Athenaeum in March, captures city life

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...he Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print 'Picture Westfield' brings together photographers of all ages Enlarge The Republican Photo Desk General Shepard statue......p in the Western Avenue area to the present day changes that have taken place with the expansion of Westfield State University. “I was just trying to capture things that have been around the neighborhood since I was a ... (Read Full Article)

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Springfield Water and Sewer Commission appoints Katherine Pedersen as new director

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...r annual salary was set at $130,000. The commission is funded by water and sewer fees. Pedersen, of Westfield, has served as the assistant executive director with the commission since 2006, and as acting direc......gland Water Environment Association. She is a graduate of Springfield’s High School of Commerce and Westfield State College. The commission provides water service in Springfield, Ludlow, Agawam, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow... (Read Full Article)

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

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...ed a spectre of its past and became Western New England University. The move came just a year after Westfield State and most of its sister state institutions went from being colleges to universities. “The primary be......d equip Clean Energy laboratories and provide career advisor for the Founda´tions of Health program Westfield State University: •: Offering dual enrollment program Introduction to Compara´tive Studies in the Springfield Public... (Read Full Article)

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Organizers of Rebuild Springfield say the future is bright for tornado recovery

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...n loan to Rebuild Springfield from his position as vice president for administration and finance at Westfield State University, said some of the major projects ahead include: • Rebuilding commercial properties along Main Stree... (Read Full Article)

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Peter Pan Bus Lines subsidiary targets downtown Westfield for off-campus WSU student housing

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...Republican | Michael S. GordonThe former State Normal School and courthouse at 27 Washington St. in Westfield will be reconditioned for use by Westfield State University as off-campus student housing. WESTFIELD – University Housing LLC, a Peter Pan Bus Lines company, will invest an estimated $5 million in Westfield’s downtown to create off-campus housing for students attending Westfield State University. Westfield State Foundation, the financial arm of the university, announced Tuesday ... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle: education equals jobs

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...Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print The Republican / Michael S. GordonJanuary 9, 2012 - Westfield - Staff photo by Michael S. Gordon - Westfield State University President Evan S. Dobelle in his office last week. WESTFIELD – When Westfield State University President Evan S. Dobelle searches for a tangible reminder of the impact Westfield State has on the local economy, he mentions the “Owlbucks” stickers near the cash registers at many area ... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield State University wins accolades in U.S. News & World Report ranking of online education programs

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U.S. Rep. Richard Neal meets with chambers of commerce from current and future congressional districts

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....S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, speaks at a Chamber of Commerce meeting at Scanlon Hall at Westfield State University on Tuesday. At left is Westfield State President Evan S. Dobelle and Westfield Mayor Daniel M. Knapik. WESTFIELD – The national economy will grow by about 2 percent in 2012, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfie... (Read Full Article)

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UMass offering grants to professors to help them save students money on textbooks

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Bus service in Westfield to be study of new PVTA transportation study

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...her than a large intermodal center for transportation. The PVTA interests will be served because of Westfield State University and its emphasis on downtown student housing, Knapik said. The university and city, two years ago l......ace on Thomas Street. The university also maintains a downtown art gallery at 105 Elm St.. Recently Westfield State Foundation opted to sell its building, the former Westfield Normal School, on Washington Street to ... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield State University's Nitza Hidalgo among Latino educators honored by Massachusetts for Hispanic Heritage Month

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...nd five board members across the state. Among those honored was professor Nitza Hidalgo, center, of Westfield State University. At left is state Secretary of Education Paul Reville. By LAURA PHELON WESTFIELD - In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Gov. Deval L. Patrick recognized 19 outstanding Latino educa......te school at Wheelock College for several years before landing a job in the education department at Westfield State where’s she been ... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield State University prepares for $103 million in construction and renovation projects

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...Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print westfield state university sign.jpg File photo | The Republican WESTFIELD – Westfield State University officials spent two years developing a new Master Plan designed to bring updated and new campus hou......proved by the university’s Board of Trustees is believed the largest such project in the history of Westfield State. Included with be a ... (Read Full Article)

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Editorial: Community invited to Rebuilding Fair

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...gfield. Hill will be working with DevelopSpringfield. Gerald W. Hayes, of Develop Springfield and Westfield State University. is seen at right. It’s been almost four months since the June 1 tornadoes tore a 39-mile path of d... (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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...Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print Westfield State 91911.jpg Photo by Don Treeger / The RepublicanStudents walk across the campus at Westfield State University Monday. SPRINGIFIELD – Faculty and staff from institutions of higher education in the Pioneer Valle......e in their life, and to help them meet their goals,” said Molly C. Watson, a spokesperson for Westfield State University. Watson ... (Read Full Article)

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