By Hannah Bennett Observer Contributor How difficult is it to take care of yourself during college? There’s getting up on time, getting ready, eating breakfast, and the rest of the “morning routine” before school. Setting time for any homework or projects is also a must and isn’t always easy. On top of that, a job […]
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UWYV Virtual Team Launches, Fundraisers and Composting – Why Not?
Just because we all continue our social distancing, it doesn’t mean that UWYV students stop Changemaking. When it comes to the ideas of UWYV virtual team launches, fundraisers and composting at Samoset – why not? UWYV students are Changemakers all-the-time! I was able to virtually meet with four of our UWYV Samoset students with the […]
United Way Youth Venture Awards Student Scholarships
Three local high school seniors have received scholarships from the United Way Youth Venture program for their involvement in their communities. Kylee McCumber, from Leominster, who attends the Winchendon School, was the recipient of the Bob Chauvin Leadership Award. Ethan Chandler, from Fitchburg High School, and Olivia Wells, from Oakmont Regional High School, were each […]
Where Are They Now? Featuring UWYV Venturer Caleb VanHillo
Our very own UWYV Outreach Liaison, Jake VanHillo interviewed his 19 year old brother Caleb VanHillo as a student who participated in Youth Venture. Like many students, Caleb started UWYV in middle school. But for Caleb, that was only the beginning! In fact, he took part in UWYV for three years, received a UWVY Scholarship […]
Graduate Profile: Sam Simon – Future Aerospace Engineer
Introducing Sam Simon, MWCC and Pathways College Experience Class of 2020! Sam came to MWCC as an early college student under the Pathways College Experience Dual Enrollment program. A bright student who excelled in math and science, he was bored at the small regional school he attended. His high school was small enough that it […]