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The Mount Wachusett Community College Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team is sponsoring a call to action dialogue for community members and leaders on “White Fragility: What is the Role and Responsibilities of an Ally?” on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 1:00 pm. The call will be held on Zoom, to RSVP and details to access the call will be made available at prior to the call.

��Ԫ���� President James Vander Hooven will deliver the opening remarks, the discussion will be moderated by Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team Chair Sharmese Gunn, and facilitated by Shelley Errington Nicholson, Ph.D., Director of The Brewer Center for Civic Learning and Community Engagement and Dax Bayard-Murray, ��Ԫ���� Director of Human Resources and Compliance.

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Job Description: Camp Marshall is a great place to work if you love: children, the outdoors, great community, creating lifelong friendships, molding future generations, having fun, creativity, and are enthusiastic. Lifeguards at Camp Marshall are overnight counselors that spend most of their day protecting our campers safety at our lake. Staff are expected to be able to work Sunday through Friday with one full period off per day, rotating lifeguard shifts, and one night off a week. Further time off may be requested if needed. We are a traditional summer camp with a variety of different programs. We have overnight and day campers ages 4-17. Our campers and staff sleep in rustic cabins with at least 2 staff per cabin and between 4-10 campers. Our motto is disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature. 

Qualifications: Must hold an active lifeguard certification. Must be over 16 years old. Must be able to pass a Cori/Sori. 

Visit our website: Campmarshall.net 

For more information please contact Care Maki at Campmarshalldevelopment@gmail.com or call/text 978-434-7060. 

Please apply at 

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Part Time- Remote
Location: Work Remotely
Starting date: August 2020

Application Deadline: until filled

Overview:

Best Version Media, an international media company headquartered in Brookfield, Wis. BVM publishes over 850 monthly magazines with locally-oriented news stories and distribute over 30 million copies between the United States and Canada. BVM serves residents, homeowners associations, villages and local businesses across North America.

This fall, BVM will be introducing a brand new internship program for their national website – (launching this summer). BVM Sports is a media entity dedicated to providing local, national and international sports coverage. Setting BVM Sports apart from any other sports outlet is our professional reporting of hyperlocal athletes, coaches and teams on a national scale. Never been done before, the BVM Sports website delivers all-encompassing coverage of sports at every level — pee wee to pro — conveniently in one place. 

BVM Sports is seeking students for the 2020-2021 academic school year to become Sports Writing Interns. We are looking for talented student journalists interested in expanding their portfolio with real world media experience while being provided professional-level training, one-on-one mentorship with professional writers and story critique from professional editors. Each week our interns will be given the opportunity to pursue different types of sports stories and offered advising and oversight to help them become the best version of themselves as sports writers.

Job Description:

Enhance your education with on-the-job experience and development. When you become a BVM Sports Writing Intern, you will:

• Get real world media experience
• Build your resume
• See YOUR byline appear on a national sports website

BVM Sports Writing Interns will:

• Write game previews & recaps
• Write player/coach/team profiles
• Write local human-interest stories
• Provide photo content to compliment articles (possibly video too)
• Share articles on personal social media platforms

BENEFITS OF BEING A BVM SPORTS WRITING INTERN: This educational internship will help interns develop their professional sports writing skills and will provide:

• Professional development through training and resources provided by leading experts in the media and sports writing/journalism fields
• Critiques of your work by professional writers and editors
• Weekly professional development opportunities and check-ins
• Coaching on how best to pitch YOUR ideas to an editor and turn them into nationally published articles
• Connection with mentors and experienced leaders in the sports and publishing industries
• First-hand experience writing in a fast-paced sports media environment
• Possible media credentials to cover sporting events AND writing award opportunities

DURATION: 16 weeks per semester (fall, spring, summer) TIMELINE: Beginning fall 2020 (August 2020) LOCATION: This is a remote opportunity.

Visit our website: 

For more information, please see program brochure: BVM_Sports_Writing_Internship_Media_Kit or  contact Patty Bohrman at ����dz�������԰�������ٱ���������DzԳ���徱��.���dz�.��

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Position Overview:

For one year, you can get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands on experience and prepare for your future. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset.
 serve the community in direct service and capacity building activities.

What will you do?
The construction crew leader plays an integral part in building and repairing homes. Lead groups of skills and unskilled volunteers and homeowner families in construction activities while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment, thus, developing and enhancing your volunteer management and construction skills.
*Typically serve Tuesday – Saturday on the build site.
*Assist with all aspects of hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping.
*Projects may include new construction, rehabilitation, critical home repair and weatherization projects.
*Lead small groups of volunteers and facilitate safe and positive experiences for everyone working on site.
*Maintain site safety by adhering to Habitat construction safety policies, modeling best practices and guidelines, volunteer education and site monitoring.

Where will you serve?
Merrimack Valley Habitat is seeking an AmeriCorps member to act as a community leader, helping us serve our volunteers and families alike. Over the past 34 years, we have worked within 22 counties, stretching from Massachusetts’s north shore to southern New Hampshire, to bring affordable housing to over 85 families. You will join a passionate team of volunteers and staff who are dedicated to helping our community become the best it can be. You will be an integral partner in helping us grow and train our volunteer base and ultimately provide even more families with a safe place to call home. Just 45 minutes north of Boston, you have New England at your fingertips! Whether you like spending a day at the beach, exploring New England’s historic towns, or just cheering our local sports teams, Merrimack Valley will quickly start to feel like home. Come help us provide that feeling of home to even more families.  

Benefits of AmeriCorps service:
*Living allowance $15,850 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
*of $6,195, upon successful completion of service.
*Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
*Personal and medical leave — approximately 10 days total.
*�ʴDz�������������or deferment of qualified student loans.
* benefits, if you qualify.
*Worker’s compensation insurance.

Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications:
*Knowledge of, and willingness to promote, the mission and activities of Habitat for Humanity International and AmeriCorps.
*Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
*Strong verbal communication skills.
*Experience working with volunteers, teaching or group facilitation.
*Experience working as a member of a team.
*Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
*Current valid driver’s license, a clean driving record and reliable transportation.
*Ability to drive large pick-up trucks (or willingness to learn).

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Application Deadlines:

• March 15, 2019 for Transferring graduates
• May 31, 2019 for Continuing ��Ԫ���� students

13 Scholarship opportunities for ��Ԫ���� students who will graduate and transfer to another college or university in fall 2019:

42 Scholarship opportunities for current students who will continue their studies at ��Ԫ���� in 2019:

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Stay tuned. We will be rescheduling the Summit, and will alert you as soon as we have a new date. We have been so heartened by the overwhelming response to this event-over 150 people responded yes-and we look forward to working together to design an early college program for students in our region that will provide opportunities for students to gain at least 12 college credits prior to graduation, as well as deep career exploration in different fields of study.

Thank you for your patience and commitment to this important topic for our students and our region.

Ms. Fagan R. Forhan

Assistant Dean, K-12 Partnerships & Civic Engagement

Mount Wachusett Community College

Over the past year, a number of groups have been working together to design an early college program for students in our region that will provide opportunities for them to gain at least 12 college credits prior to graduation, as well as deep career exploration in different fields of study. Partners in this initiative include Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg High School, Leominster High School, the Leominster Center for Technical Education Innovation, Gardner High School, and the Sizer School.

The Early College Summit will provide an opportunity to learn about the future of early college in the region and listen to our keynote speakers Massachusetts Department of Higher Education Chairman Chris Gabrielle and Commissioner of Higher Education for Massachusetts Carlos E. Santiago. This event will bring together members of the region including K-12, higher education, community, and business leadership.

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Hartford may not have always known he wanted to go into the movie business, but with his original film,“The Graveyard Gang”, winning “Best Local Feature” at the this past October, we are excited to see what other films he comes up with.

Hartford graduated from ��Ԫ���� in 2010 with his Associates in Broadcasting and Electronic Media (now called Media Arts & Technology ). He then went on to transfer to Fitchburg State University where he was able to continue his education and passion for film and screenwriting.

“Most of my time at the Mount was spent in a studio based environment. But there were particular projects that were assigned that required us to assemble a small team, and go out and film something in the field. One of the most memorable projects was when another student and I ventured out of state to film an independent wrestling show. It was a real sense of freedom that came with a lot of responsibility. But these were the assignments where I started thinking outside of the box and exercising creative control for the first time.These assignments felt like the seeds being planted for me eventually becoming a director.”

“The Graveyard Gang”, Hartford’s debut feature film, took four years to complete and was first premiered at The Strand, in Clinton, MA on September 16, 2018. Hartford wrote, directed, and produced the film along with a crew of about four people.

“Ryan A. Jones (lead audio man), Carlo J.Barbieri III (editor), and Ray Worthley (actor) were three individuals who helped me realize my vision in the biggest way possible. And all three of them graduated from The Mount. Three guys that I had developed relationships with very early on became some of the most pivotal teammates later down the road when I decided to finally conquer one of my biggest goals: making the feature-length movie.”

Not only did Hartford get support from his fellow classmates at ��Ԫ���� but also recounts his experience with John Little, current Media Arts & Technology professor. “I’ll always remember when my Audio professor, John Little, said to our first class that if we ever knew someone who needed professional audio work done, to go see him because he had his own studio. In that moment, I never would have been able to guess that I would be that guy, knocking at his door, years later, and requesting audio work. His guidance and hard work are to be commended.”

John Little talks about his experience working on the film and collaborating with Hartford. “I always enjoy doing this work on films, but working on an independent project that had contributions from at least five of my former students was a blast. The respect and trust between Guthrie and I during the sound editing and mix sessions, brought out a combination of both of our best ideas. It’s nice to see students move along their life paths and find joy in the occupations they pursue. I don’t know any teacher that isn’t proud to think they were even just a part of helping anyone get there. I hope I get to work with Guthrie and/or any of these folks again on their future productions.”

The film “The Graveyard Gang” follows the story of twenty-six-year-old college student Dalen Gus, who refuses to grow up. It explores how new experiences and relationships impact his life and eventually, push him to accept adulthood.

“The inspiration and/or making of “The Graveyard Gang” came from a deeply rooted fear, for me personally, of being stuck in a particular place in life and not necessarily knowing or having the courage to get out of that place. I feel like just about everyone, at one point or even many points in their lives, will find themselves in a box of comfort, that they don’t want to break out of. It’s almost like we become a prisoner of familiarity. It’s a really relatable scenario. And that’s what this movie highlights. It’s very much a generational movie about Millennials. The movie doesn’t force you how to think, it’s quite open ended, but if I had a hope for this film, it would be for kids of my generation to watch it and become motivated. Putting yourself out there is half the battle.”

Hartford also recalls how failure has had an impact on his film career and how he advises future media arts students wanting to break into the film industry to not be afraid of rejection. “Never allow failure to be the deciding factor. Instead, treat failure as success training. Failure or rejection never feels good in the moment, but it’s imperative. It needs to happen.”

Hartford is currently working to submit “The Graveyard Gang” to other film festivals while simultaneously getting the film on DVD/Blu-ray. In terms of his next film project- “I’ll probably write a new screenplay next year…but you never know, I do have plenty of rejected scripts, collecting dust, that are just waiting to breathe and see daylight. It worked with “The Graveyard Gang”, perhaps it could work with one of those too.”

Learn More about Guthrie Hartford and “The Graveyard Gang” at

About the Author:

Aisha Schor is a Media Communications major at ��Ԫ����. She is a contributing writer for the News Center.

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