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What's Happening......

Student Clubs
There are Student Clubs on campus. Get involved, meet new people, have fun, and have something to put on your resume.  Check out the student website at http://students.neit.edu for more information.

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

Board Games & Playing Cards
Board Games and playing cards are available for students to use. Contact Melissa Hague for availability.Her office is located in the Student Lounge, CT Bldg. Please have your NEIT Student ID to sign out the games or cards.

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 CT Bldg. Student Lounge. 

Basketball
Open Basketball is available for all NEIT students with their student ID at Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness (next to Chelo’s Restaurant), 2191 Post Road, Warwick, RI on the following dates:
January 20, 25, February 3, 18, 17, and March 1 and 10.Students may play between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. It is FREE! Space is limited. 

Some Past Events....

WNET Tech Radio was the first student club to complete the College's Student Club
Recognition Process. From left: Catherine McShane, Traffic Coordinator;
Tom Strolla, Faculty Advisor; Jamel Hartman, Station Manager;
and Stephan Souza Jr., Program Director.

Blood Drive
The RI Blood Center held a Blood Drive on December 6 on the Post Road and Access Road campuses and collected a total of 29 pints of blood. Thank you to all donors. You have helped to save the lives of others.

SIC TV Raffle Winner-Pat Hughes of the Digital Recording Arts technology
was the winner of the 50/50 raffle conducted by the SIC TV Student Club.

SIC TV (Students In Communications Television)
On January 10, SIC TV (Students In Communications Television) hosted its premiere of Episode 5.  The episodes were seen on the plasma televisions and big screen in the CT Bldg. Student Lounge.  If you want to be a part of Episode 6, contact VRP Assistant Professor, Mark Murphy, mmurphy@neit.edu for more information.

Brian Kenny of SkillsUSA recruited new members for the Club at Club Recruitment Fair.

Club Recruitment Fair
The Club Recruitment Fair was held on January 5. At this event, students and faculty had the opportunity to learn about the different clubs on campus. All NEIT Student Clubs are open to all students from any technology. Participation in some technical club activities may require that a student possess certain technical proficiencies in order to participate fully. The next Club Recruitment Fair will be held on Thursday, March 30 in the Student Lounge, CT Building.

Open Mic
Open Mic was be held on January 26 in the CT Bldg. Student Lounge.   Some performances included singing, playing an instrument, poetry, and comedy.

“Art Opening” Exhibit – Reception, January 19
The “Art Opening” Exhibit is now on display in the NEIT library throughout the Winter Quarter. The artwork exhibited has been created by students from the Fall 2005 Quarter HU203 Introduction To Drawing Course. The Instructor, Tony InDelicato, started the class by stressing the theme of limitation. Students limited their medium strictly to Conte Crayon on paper in black and white.

Friday, January 27, 2006
PlayStation 2 Tournament –Madden Football 06
Sign up now for the PlayStation 2 video game tournament. Games start at 12:00 p.m. in the Hall of Fame Room. The championship game will be played on Feb. 2 at 11:15 a.m. on the big screen in the Media Presentation Theatre. Students must sign-up in advance by emailing Melissa Hague, Student Activities Coordinator, mhague@neit.edu 
All entries must be in before 10:00 a.m. on January 27.
Space is limited to the first 16 student to sign-up!

 

What's coming up...

Thursday, February 9, 2006  
Blood Drive
The RI Blood Center will be conducting a Blood Drive on February 9, 2006.  The Blood Drive will be located in the CT Bldg. Student Lounge from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  The Mobile Donor Coach will at the Access Road Campus between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  

Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Transportation Technologies Career Fair
Meet with employers to discuss current and future career opportunities. The fair will be held in the Center for Automotive Technologies Building located on the Access Road campus and will take place from 10:00 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. All Automotive Technology and Collision Repair Technology students and graduates are invited to attend. For more information contact Alice Burrows in the Career Services Office, aburrows@neit.edu, or call her at 739-5000, ext. 3458

February 28, March 2, & March 7, 2006
Pool Tournament
Space is limited to the first 16 students who sign-up.
The first 16 students to sign-up by emailing Melissa Hague, mhague@neit.edu, will be divided into two groups of eight (the first eight students to sign-up will be Group A, the last eight students to sign-up will be Group B). The winner of Group A and the winner of Group B will play each other for the overall pool tournament winner.
Tuesday, February 28, Group A, 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 2, Group B, 3:00 p.m.  
Tuesday, March 7, Winner of Group A & B, 11:15 a.m.

Thursday, March 9, 2006
Career Expo
Students and graduates will have the opportunity to speak with employers and learn about technical careers. The Career Expo will be held in the CT Building from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For help with your resume, schedule an appointment with Career Services TODAY!
Please contact The Career Services Office for more information at 739-5000, extension 3458.

“NEW” NEIT Student Clubs on Campus

IIDA - International Interior Design Association
Sponsored By: Interior Design Technology
Being a member of a NEIT IIDA Student Chapter can help you cultivate your leadership skills and offer valuable networking opportunities. IIDA will have guest speakers and workshops that are geared toward the interests of interior design students. Look on campus for fliers with meeting dates. For more information contact Interior Design Instructor, Dawn Edmondson, dedmondson@neit.edu.    

WIN – Women’s Interest Network
The Women’s Interest Network group is for all students who are interested in discussing topics such as: stress management, time management, financing, business etiquette, career guidance, parenting and general women's issues.  This group will also become involved in activities with Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Girl Scouts, and Hats for Homeless. 
Meeting dates for the Winter Quarter: Tuesday, January 10 - Resume Writing; Tuesday, January 24 - Time Management; February 7 - Stress Management; and February 28 - Knitting Workshop.  For more information contact MCT Instructor, Jennifer Hurley, jhurley@neit.edu.

WNET Tech Radio
Sponsored By: Video & Radio Production Technology / Digital Recording Arts Technology
WNET Tech Radio is an on-campus radio station. The station is currently on-air various times throughout the day in the Student Lounge of the CT Building. This club allows students to improve their radio skills and learn how a radio station operates. Students may go on-air live or use prerecorded segments. The Tech Radio Club also has positions available for off-air talent. Club meetings will be on Thursdays weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, & 10 at 11:15 a.m. in room CT233 (second floor of the CT Building). All students are welcome to attend. Contact: Associate Professor, Tom Strolla, tstrolla@neit.edu for more information.

Phi Theta Kappa – International Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa membership at NEIT is open to students who have completed a minimum of 24 quarter credits with a GPA of 3.8 or above in the Associate program. As a member, your academic excellence will be recognized with the Golden Key Membership Pin, membership certificate and identification card, notation of membership on your diploma and transcripts, and the privilege of wearing regalia at graduation that sets you apart as a Phi Theta Kappa member. For more information please contact EET Associate Professor, Michael Recorvitz, mrecorvitz@neit.edu.

Existing Student Clubs
ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education)
Sponsored by: Mechanical Engineering Technology
ASEE is a national organization whose purpose is to advance education in engineering and technology. The ASEE Student Chapter at NEIT is open to all students. This student chapter is an exciting and fun way to meet and interact with students and faculty from other technologies at New England Tech. Meeting dates are Thursdays weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 in room CT143
Contact: MCT Assistant Professor, Steve Lavoie, slavoie@neit.edu for more information.

New England Tech Pit Crew Club
Sponsored by: The Automotive Technology
Are you ready for the NASCAR Season? The New England Tech Pit Crew Club is in season May through October at Seekonk Speedway. The New England Tech Pit Crew Club provides students with the opportunity to assist teams in the pits while gaining hands-on-training during races at Seekonk Speedway for the entire season.
Contact: Instructor Mr. Perry, dperry@neit.edu or Instructor Mr. Gowdey, hgowdey@neit.edu for more information.

SOTA (Student Occupational Therapy Association)
Sponsored by: Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology
SOTA is a national organization open to all students enrolled in the Occupational Therapy program at NEIT. SOTA members have an opportunity to meet new people, learn more about occupational therapy, and increase awareness about current issues in the profession.  SOTA plans fund-raising and social events throughout the year. Club meetings will held on Tuesdays on week 2, 3, & 6 in room CT245 at 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Contact: OTA Instructor, Karen Morgenstein, kmorgenstein@neit.edu for more information.

SIC TV (Students In Communications Television)
Sponsored by: Video & Radio Production Technology / Digital Recording Arts Technology
SIC TV is a student produced television network. The shows are original and are written, directed, and edited by students.  Club meetings are held on Tuesdays in room CT233 at 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m., meetings are also on Wednesday nights at 5:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge, CT Building.
Contact: VRP Assistant Professor, Mark Murphy, mmurphy@neit.edu, for more information.

SkillsUSA
Sponsored by: Admissions
SkillsUSA is one of the largest student run leadership organizations in the country, dedicated to technical high school and college students.  Students participating in SkillsUSA develop organizational skills, leadership skills, and team building skills. These are qualities that every company looks for in an employee.
Club meetings will held in the Student Lounge, CT Building on Thursday at 11:15a.m. -12:15p.m.
Contact: Special Events Coordinator, Ken Duffin, kduffin@neit.edu for more information.

Computer Club
Sponsored by: Computer Information Systems Technology
Enhance your information technology knowledge via workshops, mini-classes, and presentations by guest lecturers. Learn to write your resume, dress for success, master the interview process, effectively search for employment, appreciate the importance of business etiquette, and understand the value in presenting a professional image. Develop a student support network among club members via one-on-one tutoring. Meetings will be held on Jan. 17, 31, Feb. 14, and March 7 in room CT 214 at 11:15 a.m. Contact: Assistant Professor, Pat DaSilva, pdasilva@neit.edu for more information.