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Welcome to the Class of 2020As COVID-19 regulations continued to change, it became clear that there was no way to create a safe, live Commencement. For the class of 2020, a Virtual Commencement allowed the University to safely celebrate the achievements of 941 students, now alumni.
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Photo captures the Alumni Relations Coordinator, Joanna DiStefano, helping one of the newest alums get ready for their virutal graduation photo.
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Published Goodwin Alum
The road trip! Four friends, a car, and a couple hundred miles of highway. What could be more fun? For Charlie, Jordan, Jam, and Jess, however, their carefree excursion quickly devolves into a nightmare.
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Goodwin Nurses, a team at St. Francis Hospital
Goodwin 2016 graduates John Carlos, Laura Kennedy, and Steve Yenco in the trauma room at Saint Francis Hospital. Steve writes to Jan Watts: “Since graduation, the three of us have been working in the ER together. It has been an insane ride, especially the last few months. Regardless of where we are, the lessons taught during our time at Goodwin have stayed with us through all of the uncertainty. We rely on each other more than ever, and I cannot thank you enough for starting our journey together. I gained not only colleagues, but lifelong friends."
Courtesy of Goodwin University Facebook Page
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Career Change
Ron Buck was a sportswriter and editor for ESPN Online for 25 years before he got laid off in 2017. Following some prompting from Susan Bysiewicz, he did a career change into Manufacturing and completed our 37-credit CNC program this past spring. He found and completed the program amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He combined his previous knowledge with his newfound skills and has landed a job in Southington working for Supreme Lake Manufacturing. He is not working on the line but estimating projects, a job he wouldn’t have landed if it weren't for the machining knowledge he gained here.
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Congratulations to the WinnersIn 2016, the Goodwin University Alumni Association established a scholarship for alumni pursuing milestone degrees. Awarded on an annual basis, alums enrolled in baccalaureate or master’s degree programs are eligible to apply. To date, the Alumni Association has awarded seven scholarships. In 2020, Emely Dones '19 pursuing a BS in Human Services and Tonya Bailey '20 pursuing a BS in Nursing have been awarded Fall scholarships.
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Fall Family Photo Day to Benefit the Alumni Scholarship FundThe second annual Goodwin Awards, the main fundraiser for the Alumni Scholarship fund was cancelled due to COVID-19, but that didn't stop the Alumni Leadership Committee from coming up with another activity to help raise much-needed funds.
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GOODWIN UNIVERSITY HEADLINES
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2020 Deemed Year of the Nurse
2020 has served up some of the biggest challenges we have seen. The silver lining during this crisis has been the amount of recognition and praise bestowed upon health care workers. It seems only appropriate that 2020 be deemed the year of the nurse. Take a look at this special video highlighting words of encouragement, support, and achievement by our own nursing leaders and educators.
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Faculty and ALC Member Randy Laist Gets Published
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Sharon Daddona
Sharon Daddona, 63 of East Hartford, CT passed away on May 28, 2020. Sharon was a graduate of the Management and Leadership program.
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Career Services
The mission of Career Services is to support and empower students and alumni in developing, evaluating, and effectively implementing their career plans. In collaboration with faculty, staff, employers, and community partners, Career Services provides a variety of resources to prepare students and alumni to become career-ready professionals.
To read the Fall 2020 Career Services Newsletter Click Here
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Navigator Discount ProgramWe know that life can get expensive, and we want to help you save money wherever we can. That’s why we have partnered with local businesses to offer discounts to Goodwin University students, alumni, and employees. Discounts are available by showing your Goodwin University ID where you see the blue window sticker. The stickers around town still say "Goodwin College," however, we will be updating stickers when conditions permit.
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Goodwin Bookstore
Looking for some new Goodwin University swag? Check out the online bookstore for a variety of branded items.
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Are You a Doer?
Participate in the Dollars for Doers program. The Goodwin University Alumni Leadership Committee recognizes your hard work and wants to reward those efforts by providing some needed assistance to your chosen charity through this special program.
If you actively and regularly participate with a community organization on your own time, you can apply for an award of needed products, supplies, or a donation up to $250.
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