What's Happening...

BASKETBALL
Open Court time is scheduled for the spring quarter at Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness, which is next to Chelo's Restaurant on Post Road. Check campus bulletin boards for more information.

CHESS
Sponsored By: Dr. Don Soucy, Professor,
Humanities & Social Science Department
Come take part in a game or learn how to play chess on Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. in the student lounge.

What's coming up...

May 3, 2005
HEALTH FAIR
Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend and speak with various health related agencies at the Health Fair in the Student Lounge, May 3, 2005, between 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

May 5, 2005
GUEST SPEAKER
Debra Cohen, Associate Professor of Law from Southern New England School of Law, will conduct a presentation on consumer issues. Topics will include credit card fraud, identify theft, and credit reports. The presentation will be in the Student Lounge between 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. All students, faculty and staff are invited.

May 10, 2005
BLOOD DRIVE
R.I. BLOOD CENTER
The Blood Drive will be located in the Student Lounge from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The February Blood Drive collected 36 pints. One donation can help save 3 lives. Up to as many as 108 people will be helped because of the generosity of the NEIT community. Thank you to all donors.

May 12, 2005
OPEN MIC
Open Mic event will be on May 12 in the Courtyard of the CT Building, weather permitting. (If rain, Student Lounge.) If you are interested in performing, please sign-up on May 5 or May 10 at 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. in the lobby of the CT Building.

May 17, 19, & 24, 2005
POOL TOURNAMENT
The first 16 students to sign-up will be divided into two groups of eight. Group A, the first eight students to sign-up, will play on May 17 at 3:00 p.m., and Group B, the last eight students to sign-up, will play on May 19 at 3:00 p.m. The winner of Group A and the winner of Group B will play each other for the overall pool tournament winner on May 24 at 11:15 a.m. All games will be played in the NEIT Game Room.

May 24 & 26, 2005
TEST TAKING TIPS & TRICKS
Sponsored By: Academic Skills Center
Students are encouraged to attend one of the two Test Taking Tips & Tricks workshops. The workshops will be in room CT138 at 11:15 a.m. Ð12:15 p.m. For more information, please contact Linda Perentin at lperentin@neit.edu.

May 26, 2005
BROWN BAG SEMINAR
Sponsored By: The Humanities
& Social Science Department
Brown Bag Seminars are offered monthly with different topics for discussion. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. Bring your bag lunch and we will supply the beverage as well as the intellectual stimulation. The May 26 topic is '"Connecting Through Rhythm'". Dave Curry will be presenting a lecture demonstration on drumming circles and will also be incorporating 15 of his own drums. This event will be in the Courtyard of the CT Building, weather permitting. in the event of rain, the event will take place in the Student Lounge.

Above: Samuel Smith (EET) from the Cayman Islands plays the Steel Drum. Right: AnneTswe Leso (PLBH) represents Botswana.

Some Past Events
The International Fair event on March 1 was a great opportunity for students from diverse cultures to share their heritage with others. Items were on display and music was played for the enjoyment of all.
The next International Fair will be in September 2005. Students, faculty and staff are invited to set up a table display.

Do you know where your former classmates are?
The Career Services Office can attest to the fact that they are working in exciting jobs! We wish them continued success in their careers and all of their future endeavors

Ernie Phaneuf, 3/04, Computer Information Systems Technology is employed by The Hotel Viking
David Padilla, 12/04, Multimedia and Web Design is employed by Pharmedica
David Dennesen, 3/04, Automotive Technology is employed by Mini Cooper of Peabody
Jared Natale, 6/02, Architectural Building Engineering Technology is employed by Natale Construction Corporation
Robin Soderlund, 12/96, Administrative Medical Assistant Technology is employed by R.I. Cardiovascular Group
Shannon Norcross, 9/02, Business Software Applications Technology is employed by Fidelity Investments
Craig Dalpe, 9/04, Computer Information Systems Technology is employed by Meditech
Manuel DaCosta, 3/99, Electronics Technology is employed by PE Corporation
Justin Marinoff, 12/04, Video and Radio Production Technology is employed by Professional Sound Services
Kristen St. Germain, 12/04, Architectural Building Engineering Technology is employed by Brooks/Eckerd Support Center
James Weeden, 3/04, Computer and Network Servicing Technology is employed by Siemens Building Technology
William Sears III, 12/01, Automotive Technology is employed by Don Mallon Chevrolet
Susanne Coyle, 12/99, Electronics Technology is employed by Level 3 Communications
Andrew Johnston, 6/04, Marine Technology is employed by C.L. Marine
Kristine deMello, 9/00, Computer Information Systems Technology is employed by The Washington Trust Company
Jeffrey Beaupre, 12/03, Refrigeration/Air Conditioning & Heating Technology is employed by Victory Mechanical Services
David Biebel, 3/99, Electronics Technology is employed by Johnson Controls Inc.
Stephune Waites, 3/97, Computer Information Systems Technology is employed by JM Family Enterprises
Cathy Matos, 9/04, Surgical Technology is employed by Kent County Hospital
Matthew Tonello, 3/02, Automotive Technology is employed by Mastria Buick Pontiac GMC
David Ferreira, 9/04, Computer Information Systems Technology is employed by Meditech
Vito Buonomano, 3/99, Electronics Technology is employed by Sensormatic
Cheryl Denton, 3/02, Multimedia Technology is employed by Hodges Badge Co.