TECHNEWSFall 2017NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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History was made on Friday, September 29, 2017, when the New England Tech community welcomed more than 200 new resident students as they moved into NEIT’s “Smart Tech” Residence Hall. These students are the first to “live and learn” at the university’s 225-acre campus in East Greenwich, RI. The multi-million-dollar capital project transformed the New England Tech campus into a traditional university setting.

The modern 400-bed residence hall is a 123,000 sq. ft., four-story building offering single and double rooms as well as semi-suites. All bathrooms with showers are single occupancy. Student living areas are divided into 13 “pods” with each pod housing approximately 30 students complete with its own lounge and study rooms.

“The Residence Hall is fantastic. I would equate it to living in a 5-star hotel! Every pod has huge amounts of study and hangout space and the facilities are maintained very thoroughly. The rooms are also fantastic and spacious. The community here has been a great part of my NEIT experience!” stated Ian Fabricatore, Information Technology student from Long Island, NY.

Social spaces in the residence hall include study rooms, game areas, a fireplaced lounge

What made you decide to attend NEIT?I chose NEIT to further my education in computers because I wanted to attend a technical college that focused on hands-on training. NEIT came highly recommended so it was the obvious choice to make.Why did you choose your program?I chose Computerized Business Manage-ment Technology because it had all the courses I needed to further my career as a field technician. What did you do to get started with your career?While working as a field technician I real-ized I needed to earn a degree to advance within the company. I researched the classes to be sure NEIT had the best program to suit my needs.

Tell us about your current position.For the past 16 years I have been employed by Walmart Global Security. I started as a field technician servicing fire alarm security systems. For the past six years, I have served as one of 24 project managers in the country for Walmart Global Security. In this position I travel to multiple states overseeing the instal-lation of high tech IP surveillance systems, fire alarm systems and security systems. Since these systems are all programmed by computers, they each require a file that I create. Also, with today’s technology we are managing projects from afar and without my degree from NEIT, I would not be in a project manager’s position because it entails 80% computer knowledge.

What do you feel ultimately prepared you

for your position?Every class I attended in my degree program at NEIT was beneficial in preparing me for my current position. Do you have any advice for graduates who are just beginning their job search?I would advise graduates to research com-panies where they are interested in working and to be sure that the companies are offering what they are truly looking for. What can current students do to better prepare themselves for jobs in this field?The number one thing is always have a posi-tive attitude when preparing for an interview. Start to build a resume with achievements, awards, education and references. I feel this is the most important part of applying for the position and getting it.

Balancing a Career WhileEarning a Degree Pays Off

Jeff Kindle graduated from New England Tech in June, 1999, with an Associate in Science degree in Computerized Business Management while working as a full-time field technician. Jeff realizes that his NEIT degree has played a significant role not only in shaping his career as a surveillance, fire alarm and security Project Manager for Walmart Global Security, but it has also contributed to his financial success. Jeff shares his story with Tech News readers:

and multipurpose room, student collaboration rooms, kitchen area, vending machines, public area TVs and a patio opening onto a courtyard green. The high-tech laundry room features washers and dryers programmed to send a text to students when their laundry is ready or when machines are available.

“Living here at NEIT is a wonderful experience. The people here are very welcoming, and the community is amazing. The Residence Hall has allowed me to meet incredible new people and focus on my school work. I am very grateful to be able to engage in the full college experience here!” said Julia Hood, Occupational Therapy Assistant student from Attleboro, MA.

Beyond campus-wide LAN and WiFi Internet availability, residential students have access to Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) so they can watch TV on their phones anywhere on campus, on a smart TV in their room, and on the large TVs in common areas around campus. They also have the capability to share content from their laptops to large TV screens in the Residential Hall collaboration rooms. Smart phone and laptop charging stations are available in common areas as well.

The new 42,000 sq. ft. Student Center will serve as the

social hub for NEIT’s campus community. Students can enjoy a wide variety of menu options at the dining center complete with an exhibition kitchen, pizza/pasta station, deli/bakery, soup and salad bar, grill, breakfast station, market store and café. Colorful lounge seating and dining areas coupled with a variety of game areas offer students a place to socialize in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. In addition to interior seating throughout, there is outdoor patio seating on the ground level and on the roof deck on the second level.

“Having the Residence Hall this year is a great advantage. I remember looking at the plans of the NEIT Residence Hall when I was researching schools, and the actual building is just as nice as the online model! I’ve met a ton of new friends in the Residence Hall and have found it to be a place I can truly feel at home,” stated Noah Jesse, Welding Engineering student from Plymouth, MA.

The second floor of the Student Center is connected to the first floor by a grand staircase beneath a glass atrium and includes lounge seating, additional game areas and a stage for student performances. A state-of-the-art 8,000 sq. ft. fitness center is

also located on the second floor with expansive windows that overlook the Residence Hall and college green.

NEIT’s newly enhanced Department of Public Safety will provide a secure environment 24/7 to ensure the safety of stu-dents, faculty, staff and visitors at the East Greenwich campus as well as its two campuses in Warwick, RI. The Department of Public Safety also maintains the free shuttle service that provides student transportation to all three campuses.

Medical services are available to residential students through the East Greenwich MinuteClinic, located inside CVS Pharmacy, adjacent to the campus and a short 5-minute walk from the main building and Residence Hall. The MinuteClinic is staffed by nurse practitioners and physician assistants and offers a variety of medical services for NEIT students.

A behavioral health counselor is located in the Office of Student Support Services on the East Greenwich campus. Counseling services are available by appointment Monday through Friday and are free to all NEIT students.

Also new to the NEIT East Greenwich campus is the addi-tion of basketball courts and

NEIT Opens Its FirstResidence Hall

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The third Pinning Ceremony/Luncheon was held on September 20, 2017 for RN-BSN graduates. Pictured from left are Carol Muller and Colleen Printer. Other graduates not pictured include Amanda Racine, Julie Murphy, Heidi Collado, Armando Gloria, Jacquelyn Rato, Bethany Cooke, Caitlin Boyd and Julie Hale.

A Message fromPresident

Richard I. GouseGreetings to all,

September 29, 2017, proved to be a day to remember in the history of New England Institute of Technology as we witnessed our first resident students move into the new state-of-the-art Residence Hall at the East Greenwich campus. It was a pleasure for the entire NEIT com-munity involved with move-in day to see the excitement on the faces of our new students and their families. My special thanks are extended to the architects, construction crews, designers, vendors and the NEIT team of professionals who worked tirelessly over the past two-and-a-half years to bring this project to fruition. I couldn’t be more pleased and proud of every individual who had a hand in making our vision of the construction of our first Residence Hall and Student Center a reality.

The positive reaction to the Residence Hall and Student Center by students, faculty and staff has been overwhelming. Many of the students have said that the Residence Hall feels like home to them. We strived to make the dorm rooms and the common areas in the Residence Hall contemporary and comfortable providing students with a place to “live and learn”. All who visit the Student Center are im-pressed by the unique and vibrant décor. The dining area offers a wide variety of menu options. With a fireplaced sitting area, video game rooms, pool and ping pong tables, a performance stage, an ex-panded offering of campus activities and a state-of-the art fitness center, students will have many opportunities to experi-ence the excitement of life on campus.

As 2017 quickly comes to a close, we are proud to say that we have reached many milestones. With the dedication of our faculty, staff, students and alumni, we are confident that 2018 will bring continued success to our university.

SAVE THE

DATESTech Nite Open HouseTuesday, November 14, 2017

Tuesday, February 6, 2018Tuesday, April 10, 2018Tuesday, May 22, 2018

East Greenwich campusfrom 3 – 7 p.m.

Tour the new Residence Hall andStudent Center as well as the Post Road

and Access Road Campuses

Commencement 2018Sunday, May 6, 2018

at 11:00 a.m. Dunkin Donuts Center

Providence

on tHursday, November 16, 2017, Erin Flynn, New England Tech’s Director of Enrollment Management Outreach, will be honored for her outstanding efforts by Tech Collective, Rhode Island’s premier tech hub, in partnership with Rhode Island Monthly magazine, at the 2017 Tech10 Awards ceremony at the Squantum Association in East Providence, RI.

Established in 2011, the Tech10 Awards honor individuals and companies driving in-novation, education and growth across Rhode Island’s technology ecosystem. The program will honor fifteen Rhode Island individuals and companies within ten technology-related categories. Erin was selected as the recipient of the Tech Educator award. All recipients will be profiled in the November issue of Rhode Island Monthly.

This year’s Tech10 continues to distinguish Rhode Island’s brightest entrepreneurs and technology professionals as well as showcase organizations who are driving innovation and education across Rhode Island. Erin was nomi-nated in part for the outstanding work she has done over the past 11 years as Rhode Island’s Affili-ate Partner for the FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Tech Challenge robotics program.

“My work with the FIRST® Tech Challenge robotics pro-gram has created opportunities for Rhode Island middle and high school students to explore an interest in engineering technology,” stated Erin.

“I work closely with educators and administra-tors to encourage the addition of the FIRST® Tech Challenge program to their list of courses

and activities. Once schools com-mit to participating in the FIRST® Tech Challenge, administrators see the many opportunities avail-able for their students. The work I have done over the past eleven years has led to the development of full robotics programs offered in many schools. I am truly honored to receive one of the prestigious Tech10 Awards.”

Congratulations to Erin Flynn for this well-deserved recognition and for representing New England Institute of Tech-nology so well.

Flynn Receives Tech Educator Award

and had so much history. We shadowed at a hospital in a small city in Trieste, Italy. The hospital was called Cattinara and it’s the city’s general hospital. Each week we shadowed a different wing of this hos-pital. During our third week we observed various surgeries and many different techniques. The atmosphere in the operating room was a little more relaxed than it is here. We learned from this experience that being part of a health care team, whether you work on the patient floors or in the operating room, everyone works together for one specific goal and that is to give the best care to each patient.”

Surgical Technology Students Sharpen Their Skills in EuropetHis past summer three ambitious and adventurous Surgical Technology (ST) students traveled to Europe to observe surgical techniques used at hospitals in Italy and Lithuania. Each of the students researched, planned and financed their own trips. The Surgical Technology faculty are proud of these students for taking the initiative to study abroad. Here’s a recap of their learning experiences:

Tracy Fortes: “I completed my Pre-Med fellowship program at Kauno Klinikos Hospital in Kaunas, Lithuania, where I stayed for three weeks. It was my first time traveling to Europe so I was extremely excited. As part of my program, I observed an Aortic Valve Replace-ment. The anesthesiologist was the only person in the operating room who understood English so he explained the procedure and the patient’s background. I got to watch this amazing surgery front and center. I learned about their surgical procedures and noticed that some of the set-up techniques were slightly different, but the sterile techniques were the same. I also had the opportunity to attend a pain management lecture with the Nephrology Department. I did a lot of shadowing on the hospital floor in the Pediatric ICU, Cardiovascular and Nephrology departments and learned more about the anatomy of the human body. I learned a lot about myself and the role I want to partake in the medical field. I got to experience and learn about a different culture.”

Krystal Andrade and Caitlyn Turenne: “We took our first trip to Europe and completed a medical fellowship where we observed vari-ous procedures for four weeks. We stayed at an old military hospital that was converted into apartments. The building was very interesting

From left: Caitlyn Turenne, Krystal Andrade and Tracy Fortes.

LeadersHip rHode isLand (LRI) is a nationally recognized community leadership development organization founded in 1981. Its Core Program is designed to cultivate and engage a network of Rhode Island leaders and provide them with the knowledge and tools necessary to affect positive change within the state.

College Leadership Rhode Island (CLRI), founded in 2004, is a career readiness program for young adults ages 18-26 that inspires, educates, and engages a diverse group of student leaders. Modeled after the LRI Core Program, CLRI helps students transition from college to career and to remain lifelong learners and engaged RI citizens. CLRI is a tuition-free, semester-long program (4 full-day Friday sessions) that offers students the opportunity to explore careers in the public, private and non-profit sectors through learning experiences and networking opportunities with community and industry leaders.

Nicholas Siner, who plans to complete his Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media Production at NEIT in March 2018, is a member of CLRI. Nick was nominated by one of his professors and stated that the program has been a very positive experience for him.

“As part of the interview process, I was asked not only what I expected to gain from the program but what I could bring to the table as well. I was excited to be accepted into the program. Through these four sessions, I have acquired many new skills and have met several of Rhode Island’s influential leaders. We explored various career paths, discussed the art of networking, learned how to write an effective resume and prepare for the interview and learned the importance of giving back to the state of Rhode Island. CLRI has helped me strengthen my leadership skills to prepare me for life after graduation. I would encourage NEIT students to get involved with this very beneficial program.”

Students interested in developing their leadership skills, increasing their networking opportunities and committing to help shape Rhode Island’s future are encouraged to apply at http://www.leadershipri.org/college-program.

From College to Career

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Bob Johnson (left) with DJ Johnson

Where your former classmates are

The Career Services Office can attest to the fact that they are working in very exciting jobs! We wish them continued success in their careers and all of their future endeavors.Justin Barros, ABTB, 9/16, Architectural/ Building

Engineering Technology, is employed by William Starck Architects.

Michaela Stilianessis, ABTB, 9/15, Architectural/ Building Engineering Technology, is employed by Ed Wojcik Architect.

Dennis, McCullough, AAHP, 6/17, Advanced Automotive Technology w/High Performance, is employed by Balise Honda of West Warwick.

Anthony Alegria, AAUT, 6/17, Advanced Automotive Technology, is employed by Tarbox Toyota.

Christopher Ashley, AUT, 3/17, Automotive Tech-nology, is employed by Anchor Nissan.

John Chappell, AUB, 3/17, Auto Collision Repair Technology, is employed by Mike’s Auto Body.

Stephen Ameno, ASMB, 9/14, Automotive Ser-vice Management, is employed by Kenwood Tire Company.

Victoria Ayers, CJ, 3/17, Criminal Justice, is em-ployed by RI Department of Health.

Corey Resendes, CJB, 9/16, Criminal Justice, is employed by Salve Regina Safety and Security.

Brittney Banker, CMA, 9/17, Clinical Medical Assistant, is employed by Brown Dermatology.

Blake Pierce, CMTB, 3/16, Construction Manage-ment, is employed by Swanson Construction.

Michael Mon, CYNB, 6/17, Cyber Security and Network Engineering, is employed by Atrion Networking.

Peter Christensen, DMPB, 12/16, Digital Media Production, is employed by ABC6 News.

Nathan DeCotis, ELTB, 9/16, Electrical Engineering Technology, is employed by Woodard & Curran.

Darlington Nwachukwu, ESTA, 3/16, Electronic Systems Engineering Technology, is employed by AstroNova.

Jeffrey Gault, ELY, 9/16, Electrical Technology, is employed by Toray Plastics.

Daniel Giovannucci III, GDSB, 3/17, Game Development & Simulation Programming, is employed by IGT.

Corey Votta, GDSB, 3/17, Game Development & Simulation Programming, is employed by SecZetta.

Eric Jussaume, GMWB, 9/15, Graphics, Multimedia & Web Design, is employed by PMC Media Group.

Lindsay Hadfield, GMWA, 9/16, Graphics, Multimedia & Web Design, is employed by Atom Media Group.

Alysha Hutchinson, IDB, 9/16, Interior Design, is employed by CID Design Group.

Richard Levenson, ITN, 9/16, Information Technology/Network Engineering, is employed by Lifespan.

Tyler Leonard, ITS, 3/17, Information Technol-ogy/Software Engineering, is employed by AIPSO.

Michael Napoleoni, ITBS, 9/16, Information Technology/Software Engineering, is employed by The Providence Center.

Jose Morel, MCTA, 9/16, Mechanical Engineering, is employed by EMI Industries.

Richard Sharkey, MCTB, 3/17, Mechanical Engi-neering, is employed by Tyco Fire.

Nicholas Odsen, MGTA, 9/16, Business Manage-ment, is employed by Langway Toyota of Newport.

Mariline Chantre, MGTB, 3/17, Business Manage-ment, is employed by The Dawson Group.

Gabriele Scampini, MLTA, 9/16, Medical Labora-tory Technology, is employed by Health Alliance Hospital.

Jacqueline Flooks, RNBN, 6/17, Nursing, is employed by White Plains Hospital.

Christopher Vining, OTA, 9/16, Occupation Therapy Assistant Technology, is employed by Preferred Therapy Solutions.

Matthew Pelletier, PLBH, 12/16, Plumbing/Heat-ing & Gas Technology, is employed by DiRocco Plumbing Services.

Allison Moran, ST, 9/17, Surgical Technology, is employed by Hartford Hospital.

John Curran III, VAP, 12/14, Video and Audio Production, is employed by Security Weekly/Stogie Geeks.

Many NEIT graduates employ NEIT graduates. If you have an opening within your company or know of an opening that would be best filled by an NEIT graduate please contact Pat Blakemore, Director of Career Services at 800-736-7744 or 401-739-5000. There is no fee for any referrals.

Graduates of New England Institute of Technology or New England Technical Institute are automatically members of the NEIT Alumni Association. Your participation in the Alumni Association is critical to its success. Please consider becoming an active member of this important organization. And the best news of all: there is no fee for membership. To join please call 401-739-5000, ext. 3704.

robert e. JoHnson, a New England Tech Class of 1949 graduate, is the proud father of David “DJ” Johnson, Associate Professor in NEIT’s Video Game Development and Design Technology program. Bob Johnson is not only a patent-holding inventor, but also someone who has re-invented himself over the years. One of the many lessons to be learned from Bob is to be well-prepared and to seize the opportunity. He encourages NEIT students to do the same.

Following active duty in the United States Navy, Bob entered NEIT and prepared for a career in radio repair. NEIT also assisted student veterans in finding part-time jobs. Bob’s evening job was as a door-to-door salesman selling vacuum cleaners as well as Christmas lights to housewives. Bob realized he had a talent for selling, a skill he has used to find fulfilling work up to the present day. He also used his radio repair training from NEIT at the Outlet Store in Providence where he sold televisions. There Bob met a gentleman who he thought was a furniture salesman but soon learned the man was a vice president of the company. He recommended Bob for a job at WJAR-TV10, which then led him to a 41-year career with WPRI-TV12 in nearly a dozen different positions.

In addition to DJ Johnson, Bob has four other children. He and Cecile, his wife of 65 years, have seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. When he was a young father, Bob developed ideas for toys and games and worked with Milton Bradley to develop and test his first toy – a finger painting set that used a plastic protector to keep the child’s fingers from getting messy. He then sold the rights to Western Printing Company. As a forward thinker Bob asks, “How many current students have an idea that could be patented and produced?” Like all good alums, Bob is eager to “give back.” He has offered to help set up a seminar for students and alums interested in inventing.

“I think I inherited his restless imagination,” stated DJ Johnson. “Every breakfast was a workshop in storytelling, design, drawing and redesign. Our paper breakfast napkins would be covered in doodles and diagrams of the ‘next big thing’. Many evenings I would be by his

side at the workbench, making sparks and sawdust. It still happens.” Bob likes to share his time and knowledge. As a retiree, he worked

for Disney and that job led to his volunteering at “Give Kids the World”, a resort for terminally ill children, some of whom are too sick to visit Disney but enjoyed a visit from Mickey and his pals. He has written five books, the latest on recovering veterans whose planes went down in Antarctica. Bob is a spirited 88-year-old who is enthusiastically using his salesmanship skills as a volunteer fundraiser for this organization.

“The man has done more since he retired than many of us could hope to do in a lifetime. He is an infectious inspiration,” DJ added.

Where can a NEIT education take you? Today, as in 1949, a New England Tech education can take students anywhere through hard work just as Bob continues to do each day.

A Lifetime of Learning and Giving

Surgical Technology Students Achieve

High Marks new engLand tecH has received the an-nual merit award from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) for achieving a 94% pass rate on the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination for the period August 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017. The national pass rate during this time frame was 70%. Graduates obtaining national certification as a CST dem-onstrate by examination the understanding of the basic competencies for safe patient care in the operating room.

The CST examination is widely recognized in the health care community as the foremost credential for surgical technologists in the nation and is required for employment within many local, state and national health care organizations. Congratulations to the students and faculty of the Surgical Technology program for this outstanding achievement.

Rebecca Nolan, left, and Heather Kinne held benefit for Wounded Warrior Project

PTA Students Assist Veterans as part of tHeir senior Capstone class, Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Technol-ogy students held an event on September 11, 2017, to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). WWP is an organization serving wounded veterans nationwide, post 9/11. Known as the “Red, White and You Fitness Challenge” the students raised more than $850 at this event, the proceeds of which, will be used for mental and physical health treatments for military veterans.

Debra Adams, PT, DPT, Assistant Professor in the PTA Department, supervised the project. Each student was responsible for planning various aspects of this com-munity service project as well as for collecting donations from family and friends. Students also reached out to local stores and vendors for food and beverage donations that were sold at the event along with baked goods with proceeds going to WWP.

The event was a fitness challenge so students encouraged donations in the form of fitness participant goals (e.g., $1.00 per push up). Participants either challenged themselves or one of the PTA students to see how many repetitions of sit-ups, push-ups, squats, planks, and pull-ups they could complete in 60 seconds.

“This fundraiser not only benefitted the Wounded Warrior Project, but it also allowed the community to come together on one of the most significant days in American history, to honor those who have served and are currently serving our country,” stated Carissa Melicharek, a Senior PTA student who served as the student ambassador for this event.

new engLand tecH is the first university in Rhode Island to join Project Lead The Way (PLTW), a nonprofit organization founded in 1997. Project Lead The Way focuses on empowering K-12 students across the U.S. by transforming the learning and teaching experience for students and teachers alike.

PLTW offers comprehensive pathways in computer science, engineering, and biomedi-cal science to high school students. Likewise, New England Tech offers academic programs that focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) careers. As a PLTW

partner, NEIT will provide advanced course credits and scholarships to eligible students enrolled in PLTW courses while in high school. New England Tech will also host teacher training and profes-sional development experiences as do other PLTW colleges, universities and research institutions nationwide.

New England Tech, along with Project Lead The Way, challenges students to develop techni-cal knowledge in the STEM fields as well as broaden their problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills through real-world

challenges. For 20 years, Project Lead The Way has engaged millions of students and tens of

thousands of teachers.In addition to offering eligible stu-

dents advanced course credits, NEIT will provide a $3,000 scholarship per year to those PLTW students who meet

the established academic requirements. For more information regarding Project

Lead The Way, contact Erin Flynn, M.Ed., NEIT’s Director of Enrollment Management Outreach, at 401-739-5000 ext. 3462 or by email at eflynn@neit.edu.

NEIT Partners With Project Lead The Way

NEIT’s QualITy sErvIcE sTaTEMENTQuali ty ser vice for s tudents , employees, and customers at New England Institute of Technology is knowledgeable and informed employees working as a team to provide more assistance and information than expected in a caring and professional manner in order to empower the students to achieve their goals.

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NEIT international students hosted their first “Global Café” featuring beverages from around the world. Faculty, staff and students enjoyed signature beverages unique to 10 countries such as India, Morocco, Canada, Hong Kong, Nigeria, the Bahamas, and Bermuda, among others. NEIT is proud of its rich diversity of students who represent many cultures and countries. This event showcased their unique contributions to our campus community. Pictured from left: Arlington Forbes, Bahamas; Shakera Forbes, Bahamas; Nidhi Shah, Nikitha Ameda, and Sindhu Kandregula all from India.

Inspiring Film BringsAwareness to Autism

adam carbone, a 2012 graduate of NEIT’s Associate in Science degree program in Video and Audio Production Technology (now Digital Media Production), has co-produced and plays the lead role in a new film entitled Randy’s Canvas. A screening took place October 23, 2017, at the Showcase Cinema in Warwick, RI. A native of Cranston, RI, Adam spends time in both Rhode Island and Los Angeles.

Randy’s Canvas focuses on a high-functioning autistic character named Randy who attempts to have his artwork displayed in a gallery. His pursuit turns into an obsession, along with his relationship with a woman who is involved in a relationship with another man. The film was shot in various locations in Rhode Island during the summer of 2016 including scenes at New England Tech.

The film was directed and co-written by Sean Michael Beyer who suggested Adam for the role of Randy. Adam and Sean have worked together on other projects. Adam then suggested making the movie in Rhode Island. For this project, they wanted to be respectful of the subject matter. They spent time researching autism and meeting with young adults and teens to talk about how autism should be portrayed.

The proceeds from Randy’s Canvas will directly benefit The Autism Project Rhode Island as well as draw positive attention to other autism charities worldwide.

Victoria Adams ....................PTA David A Agudelo .................BCD William H Ahlers III .............PTA Khadisa S Alexander .........RNBN Leah Alexander .................AAHP Alaura M Allen .................... PAR Brian Allen .......................VDEB Austin R Almeida ............GMWB Erika Alvarado ...................... RC Kyle L Andrade..................... ITN Kyle J Andre ..................... MCTB MacKenzie Antoch .............ELRE Britney E Aquino..................PTA Krista Archer .........................ST Anthony J Armando...........VDEB Ian Arsenault ..................... ITBS Jameson Arsenault ............. ITBS Jennifer Attalla .....................PTA Joshua D Auld.................. DMPA Monica M Avila .................ABTB William A Bain ..................... ITA Andrew J Bairos..................NUR Robert Baker ....................PLBH Jennifer A Ballard ...............CMA Tabitha L Baptiste ............DMPB Juan Carlos Barrientos........AUB Angelica L Bart ................ CMTB Robert Batchelder Jr.........CYNB Corey J Beagan .................. ITBS Jeremey E Beecher Jr........... ITN Andrew Bellucci ...................ITS Sarah Belmore.....................VET

Jayson A Bennett ...............VDEB William N Benway ............... OTA Maritza Berganza .................. RC Tyler J Bergeron ...............AAHP Paul L Bernard .................GDSB Alex A Berrios.................. CMTB Ryan Berry........................... ITA Mark Bianco.................... CMTB David F Bienkiewicz..........CYNB Shaina R Blain .....................PTA Sarah L Boettner ................RSPT Brittany E Boisclair ................ST Benjamin C Boisvert ............ ELY Jacob W Bosse ..................MCTA Andrew M Boucher...........ASMB Jordan T Boudreau ........... VDVA Olivia Boughton ............... DMPA Chace K Bourgault ................ITS Matthew G Bowen .............. ITBS Courtney E Boyd ..............MGTB Thomas C Boyle Jr ............AAHP Danline J Bracewell ............MAA Marlena Brady ................... ABM James M Braley.................VDEB Jonathan Brandt ...................ITS Anders R Brandvik............VDEA Shannon Brassil..................NUR Crystal B Bravo .................VDEB Holly E Breslin.................GMWA Genevieve Brissette ..........GMWA Jeremy Brodeur ................. ITBS Jake P Brogno .................. AAUT

Matthew M Brouillard.......CYNB Roger A Brounell ..............GDSB Christopher Brown .............. ITA Dylan T Brown................. DMPA Felicia A Brusoe................ MLTA Melissa A Buhagiar .............NUR Krista E Buono..................VDEA Christopher Bushell .............PTA Angie Bustillo Well ............... ITA McKenzie M Byrne ............VDEB Lynn Cabral ........................ OTA Erika Cambra ..................GMWA John R Cannon ...............GMWB Margaret L Carey ................ OTA Molly A Caron ....................... RC Nicholas D Carpenter........MCTA Blake D Carpentier ..........DMPB Nathaniel Carrion ................ ELY Charlie J Carroll..................BCD Vanessa C Carroll ..............CYNB Alexander J Caruso ...........MCTA Analisa Caruso .......................ST Brett M Casale ................. CMTB Brock T Cataldi.................. ITBS Jason D Cate .......................BCD Luke Cavallaro ..................MCTA James V Cerulle Jr..............ESTA Brianna L Chace ..................IDA Sarah M Chaney ...................VET Christopher J Chiappa......MGTB Todd J Chiaradio................CETA Jarrid R Chrissos .............. ABTA

Benjamin A Clark............... ABM Olivia R Clark ..................... AUT Gregory R Clavell ............... ITBS Joshua R Clough ...............GDSB Kerry L Cochran................ AAUT Travis S Cochrane .............VDEB Ross C Coffua................... CMTB Christopher M Cohan............. CJ Andrew K Colannino .........GDSB Rebecca J Cole......................MT Darren A Coles ................MGTB Jeremy P Collins ................ELRE Kellie A Columbo ................NUR Jessica R Combs .................MAA Daniel H Comras ..............RACH Kyle M Connolly ............... DMPA Christopher L Cooke ............PTA Brittany Coonan ............... MGTA Adam C Copp ................... MGTA Kevin M Corey....................ELTB Orlando Correia ...............PLBH Tyler D Corwin................... ITBS Ashley N Cote ...................MGTB David M Cote .....................RSPT Cameron B Couto .............VDEB Benjamin P Craven ...............ITS Angelo A Crespo ...............AAHP Benjamin B Cross .............VDEB Manuel A Cruz II..............MGTB Tianna M Cruz-Perry .............. CJ Samuel R Culbreth ............VDEA Don M Cunanan................MCTA

Nicholas D D’Amato......... CMTB Dercio L Da Silva Torres ...... ITA Jake N Dare ......................MCTA Nicholas J DaRocha ..........VDEA Kaitlyn Dassuncao.................. CJ Zaria D Dean ..................GMWB Tyler J Demelo .................. AAUT Naomi Denesha ............... MCTB Emily A DePardo................ ABM Victor Desa ........................ESTA Laura Desaulniers...........GMWB Brian R DeSimone .............. OTA Erika A DeVargas ................AVM Vincent J DeVito III ...........CYNB Leonardo Diaz ................. MCTB Alexmi R DiSano .................. ITN Michael G Dobachesky ...... ITBS Sandra P Docouto............ MGTA Christopher J Doucette .....CYNB Samir Doumato ................RACH Philip C Dozier .................RACH Annie Driscoll..................... OTA Kristen C Driscoll.................PTA Erica J Drowne ....................VET Stephanie L Ducharme...... MLTA Hollie L Duggan ..................NUR Tracey A Dunn .......................STChristopher R Dupuis ........ BCM Kristen Duquette .................... CJ Brenden J Dwyre ............. DMPA Christopher T Eagleson........ ITA Geoffrey E Ellal ...................... CJ Kyle S Elmer ........................ ITN Kathleen M Emerson........MGTB Gillian R Eminger ................IDB Kelly M Enos ........................IDA Victoria J Ertel ....................NUR Lauren K Evans ...................MAA Victoria Fajardo-Rodriguez ... RC Alexander J Fandetti......... DMPA Rachel L Farnsworth ..............ST Cierra Fasulo ...................MGTB Katarina Faulkner ................IDA Haidar Fawaz ....................... ITA Felix A Feliciano III............ELTB Ana A Feole.........................CMA

Catia Fernandes ..................NUR Joel Fernandez......................ITS Jake D Ferreira ................ MCTB Matthew R Ferreira ...........CYNB Zachary T Ferri ...............GMWB Aaron E Figuerado ............VGDA William N Figueroa ............RSPT Matthew Filippini ...............ELTB Jacob Finer .......................AAHP Anthony J Fiori III .............. ITBS Rebecca M Fisher .............. ITBS Joseph J Flaherty.............. DMPA Ryan J Fleming..................CYNB Deeondrey Flores ................ ITA Eli Fofana ............................. RC Katie K Fogarty ...................RSPT Hayden P Foley .................... ITN Joshua N Fontaine..............ELTB Kyle J Fontaine ................... ITBS Arlington Forbes ..................CJB Shannon E Francis ...............VET Dominic A Franco.............AAHP Alexander E Frankhouser ....PTA Michelle M Frias .............. DMPA Thomas A Friedlander ..........ITS Skyler Fry .............................. CJ Michael E Gagne II ...........GDSB Jason L Gagnon.................. ITBS Ryan N Gagnon ................. AAUT Maryellen E Gale.............GMWB Steven M Gallagher Jr .......RACH Seth G Garcia ....................MCTA Jason R Gardiner ................. ITN Grace K Garies .................... OTA Tyler S Gauvin ...................... ELY Andrew Geremia .................. ITA William D Gibeault.............ELTB Jonathan Gilley .................CYNB Alyssa A Girouard ................PTA Jamie C Goeden ................CYNB Errol M Goffe Jr ................VGDA Ronald C Gomes ...............RACH Glenn Goodman............... MCTB Jessie L Gouin ......................VET Ivy E Gowans ...................... RSB Crystal M Green ................ABTB

Cullen P Gregory.............. CMTB Hugh M Griffin................... ITBS Andrew R Grover ...............ELRE Erika C Guaman Saguay ..... ITBS Bindu M Gupta ....................PTA Jesus A Gutierrez ..............PLBH David B Guyette ............... CMTB Stephanie Hager ....................ST Jason L Haines ..................MCTA Jake Hamson ....................VDEB Amanda Handfield ...........MGTB Daniel J Hankey ................. ITBS Zachary T Hanson.............GDSB Joshua Ryan Harper......... DMPA Lucas J Harper..................ASMB Kaylee L Harrington .........DMPB Michael V Harrison........... VDVA Alexander S Harrop ........... ITBS Samantha A Hartman .......... PAR Jared M Hawkins ................. ITA Shaun P Hazard ................. ITBS Aaron G Hebert.....................ITS James D Henderson ............ PAR David Higgins ...................AAHP Richard G Hollenstein......DMPB Adam D Homerston ......... CMTB Michele Honsberg .................ST Robert J Hooper ...................MT Jason Hopkins ..................... ITN Brandon Hoppe ................PLBH Andrew J Houle ................... ITN Joseph Iascone ...................BCD Matthew A Irving...............AAHP Kayla A Jacques....................PTA Daniel Jenetopulos ...........VGDA Scott E Jenkins..................VDEA Alan A Jerauld...................RACH Joshua E Jerin...................VDEA Anders R Johnson ................ ITN Patricia Jones .....................NUR Glenn D Josephides .........ADMT Hugh A Kauder .................VDEB Christopher J Kelly ................ITS Caitlin M Kennedy ............... OTA Kevin D Kim ......................CYNB Steven D Kim .......................CJB

Dayna A Koukas ..................... CJ Nicholas Kwiecinski ..........RACH Ryan T L’Heureux ................ ITN Joseph Laflamme ..............VGDA Timothy M LaFleur ............GDSB Benjamin A Lamarre ........MGTB Joseph E LaMoore ............. ITBS Joshua A LaMoore ........... CMTB Zachariah M Lamoureux...MCTA Marc J Lancellotti .............MCTA Thomas M Landry Jr ...........NUR Scott E Langlais.................GDSB Justin Lao ............................PTA Adam J LaRiviere ................. ITA Amber E Lataille ..................VET Kenneth C Laun Jr .............CYNB Amanda M Lavallee ..........GMWA William S Lavalliere ..........VDEA Kayla Layden ......................... RC Christopher L LeBlanc ..... CMTB Jacob M Lee..................... MCTB Karl E Lehr ....................... AAUT Gregory F Lema .................ELTB Keith Lewis ......................GMWA Richard Libbey ................. AAUT Nathan S Livernois ............. ITBS Joshua M Lloyd .....................ITS Dominic A Lombardo .......MCTA Christopher J Long............GDSB Timothy Longueira ............ AAUT Jason T Lonquist ...............VDEA John D Lougee ......................ITS Mieanel Louis ..................MGTB Michael A Louro ...............ABTB Brianna Lowden ................. OTA Austin T Lussier ................CYNB Edward D Maccarone III ... ITBS John V Mackler................... PAR John MacNaughton .............WEL Jessica L MacRae ................... CJ Shaun E Mactavious .............CJB Jessica L Magagnos ............. OTA Elizabeth R Mainville ...........PTA Jacob F Maloney ...............VDEB Christopher J Maltezos..... DMPA Norman A Manchester IV ..AAHP

Dean’s ListThe following students have achieved academic excellence for the quarter ending September 23, 2017. These full-time students have been placed on the Dean’s List for achieving a GPA of 3.6 or higher on a maximum scale of 4.0. Congratulations to all!

Students enrolled in the Advanced Manufacturing Technologyprogram are making custom fidget spinners to take home! These students are learning new MasterCam software using measuring techniques, reading blueprints, and run-ning a CNC milling machine to custom make aluminum al-loy fidget spinners which are a very popular item today to help people focus.

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Ashley A Marandola ...............ST Justin E Marcus ....................ITS Scarlin Marine .................. AAUT Christopher Marques ........VDEB Daniel A Marshakov..........AAHP Alan D Marshall Jr ............AAHP Stephanie Martindale ...........VET Esmeralda Martinez ..........ABTB Luis D Martinez Grajeda ........ST Syntyche Mashamba.........MGTB Jenna R Maslen................MGTB David Massed ...................... ITA Stacy Mauricio ....................MAA Ciara K Mazza ......................CJB Edward McConnell Jr.......... RSB Denis McGovern ...............PLBH Conor J McGrath...............VDEA Shannon McGuirk............... OTA Tracey A McGuirl .............GMWA Dejion M McIntosh .........GMWB Brendan C McNamara........ ITBS Stephanie A McShane...........IDB Nicholas D Meagher ............ ITN Grant T Mei ......................VDEB Cole Meier ........................ AAUT Julia M Melidossian .............VET George Melidossian Jr. ..... MCTB Zachary T Mendes ............RACH Nicholas Mercurio ............AAHP Robert W Meunier ................. CJ Krystian E Meza ................GDSB Zachary J Miller .................. PAR Zachary E Miller ................ELTB Kadijatu T Minah .................IDB Matthew M Mitchell ..........MCTA Amira Mohamed ..................IDB Mogomotsi M Moilwa .........AUB Kristy Moniz......................VDEB Nicholas A Montalbano ...... ITBS Valerie K Montalvo ................ITS Bryce K Moore......................ITS Carlos J Morales ...............ASMB Rene A Morales .................ELRE Kory M Morash .................CYNB Craig N Morgan .................ELTB Ian S Morris .................... CMTB Mamie Morris........................ CJ

Christopher T Morrison ... MGTA Amanda Morrissette...............STWilliam Moschella ............... ELY Shawn W Murdoch ........... VDVA Ernesto Murillo ................. ITBS Thomas P Murphy IV ............. CJ Sean Needham ...................ELRE Jenna L Nepini .....................VET Devan M Newton..................VET Alvin Kariuki Ngabia ......... AAUT Pasquale J Nicolia .............VDEB Kristen F Nielsen ..................PTA Emmet M Noonan ............ CMTB Natalie K Nunez del Prado RNBN Alex M Nutting ................... ITBS Jace J O’Leary ......................IDB Christopher C O’Shea........... ITN Juliana Odisi .....................MCTAAdetayo O Okeowo ...........CYNB Brianna M Olivieri .............. OTA Kaylee M Olson ................ DMPA Jacob M Olstead .............. CMTB Eric C Osial......................MGTB Ian S Otenti...........................ITS Vannak Ou .......................GMWA Sean P Paglione ................MCTA Spencer T Palmer ................PTA Robert J Paonessa................ ELY Gary S Paquette.................RACH Kerry L Paradise .................. ITA Michael J Parmeggiani ......ASMB Andrew M Pasyanos ............. ITN Sarah M Patchin ..................PTA Yaniris A Paulino ................... CJ Marissa M Pecchia...............IDB Aja M Pedro........................NURDerek W Peirce ................AAHP Matthew A Pelli ................. AAUT Christopher S Peloso ........... ITA Thomas R Pepper ............DMPB William Pereira..................ESTA David Perez ........................BCD Kassandra Perez ....................ST James J Perry ...................... OTA John Perry ...........................CJB Teaira N Perry..................DMPB Julie Pickett .........................PTA

Lynda C Pierce .................... RSB Brittany M Pieta ...................PTA Michael Pimentel ...............ELTB Meghan E Pinksaw...........MGTB Cory Plante ......................GMWA Evan E Plante ................... CMTB Christopher W Porter...........PTA Amy J Potts ...........................MT Gregory Pratt ....................VGDA Christine P Preuss..................ST Karissa R Provencher........ MLTA Cory R Provost ..................GDSB Molly Provost.......................VET Juan D Puello Martinez .....ABTB Ian M Purdy......................MCTABlake C Racine ..................ELRE Sulaiman O Raji ................... ITN Evie-Lyn Raposo ............... MLTA Joseph A Rapoza ...............AAHP Michael P Rapoza ............ CMTB Tyler J Rapson ...................ESTA John C Rawls ....................ERDA John D Reardon.................. PAR Lisa A Recio ........................NUR Gordon E Reichard ............. BCC Connor W Reilly............... CMTB Kyle A Ricci.........................BCD Melanie E Rios...................... RC Timothy J Rishton ............ DMPA Amber L Robertson................ CJEric R Robidoux ................ELRE Benjamin B Robin ............ ABTA Ericka Robinski .....................ST Hilary Q Robinson ..............NUR Christopher Rodrigues......MCTA Rafael Rodriguez ................WEL Mery Y Rojas ................... MGTA Anthony J Rondini.............. ITBS Andrew Roopnarine..............ITSJoshabet K Rosales...........GMWA Douglas R Rose ....................ITS Justin Rosenlund .............. AAUT Matthew T Rossi .................. ITA Nicholas J Ruggieri ...........AAHP Austin D Russell................CYNB Edward J Russo ................... ITNArdel M Santa Teresa .......... OTA

Ryan J Santilli ....................ELTB Braeden R Santos ................ ITNGerson E Santos..................NUR Jacob A Santos .....................PTA Rui F Santos...................... VDVA Tiffany A Saraiva ................ESTA Khalid Saseh ........................ ITN Nathan C Saxon................ MCTB Andrew B Saxton .............. AAUTNaiem John Sayegh ............ELTB Richard M Scherer ...........ASMB Sarah Schwartz ....................VET Michael Scott ..................GMWB Michael J Seguin .............. CMTB Brianna O Sepulveda ............. CJ Joseph A Sepulveda........... VDVA Kacey L Seymour................. OTA Frederick E Seymour IV .....ELRE Timothy R Sheeran ............ELRE Rorey A Short ......................PTA Todd Short........................PLBH Benjamin T Shumaker ..... DMPA Joseph M Sierejko ............VGDA Kevin A Silva ......................ESTA Megan L Silva...................MGTB Romero J Silvestre ........... MCTB Cayla Simmons ...................NUR Tristan J Sinclair ...............GDSB Adrian J Smith ...................RSPT Heather L Smith .................. OTA Kyle A Smith......................CYNB Winfield W Smith III ........ MCTB Corey M Snook ................DMPB Nigel L Sorensen ...................MT Carlo G Sorvillo ................AAHP Roberto A Sosa ................. VDVA Michael G Sousa ................CJBX Matthew J Souza ................ ITBS Anthony J Spano ...................ITS Michael A St. Rock............MCTALyndsay M Stearns .............. OTA Shane P Stewart ................ AAUT Ryan J Strelec .................. CMTB Connor D Strom ............... ABTA Hannah A Sullivan.............. ABM Tianying Sun ..................... MLTA Jennifer L Sweet ..................... CJ

Amy Szelag...........................PTA Walter Tavares ..................CYNB Nicholas R Terlizzi .............ELTB Balatedi Thamuku ............ AAUT Evan N Thibeault..................IDB Evan M Thivierge ..............GDSB Zhacobi Thomas .............. MGTA Tommi V To .......................ELTB Edwin Torres ...................GMWA Payton C Turner ............... CMTB Jared F Tyndall....................WELChristopher T Uth .............. ITBS Rene Valcourt Jr ...............CYNB Daniel Valdez ................... DMPA Giavani A Valiente .............VDEA Cody A Valliere .................PLBH Alyssa A Valois .....................CJB Isabel S Vargas ....................IDA Jackelyne Vasquez .............. OTA Daniel J Vecchi .................. ITBS Lexus H Vega ....................AAHP Michael R Verde ..................CJB Austin T Verrecchia ........GMWB Conrad B Vickers ..............GDSB Adaly Villa ............................VET Alfred Villeneuve .................. ITA Matthew Viveiros ...............ELRE Jonathan M Votapka .......GMWB Courtney Vrusho ...............ABTB Zachary S Washburn ......... AAUT Benjamin J Waters ................ITS Ana C Welch ........................ ITA Matthew J Wexler .............MGTB Rowan J Wheatley II.........MGTB Caleb M Whewell ..............VDEB Morgan T Wilkos ..................ITS Jake M Williams................CYNB James D Williamson............. ELY Brianna M Wilson ................IDB DeAna V Wisniewski ............IDB Henry Woods Jr ................AAHPRayna A Yee ......................... ITA Javon P Young .................MGTB Matthew E Zawisza........... CMTB

Congratulations

new engLand tecH graduate Brian Bouyea, screenwriter, founder and executive director of Root Beer Studios, earned several awards at the 2017 Providence RI 48 Hour Film Project for his film Homestead. The 48 Hour Film Project is a wild and sleepless weekend in which teams make a movie - write, shoot, and edit - in just 48 hours. Competing against 43 other teams, Bouyea’s direction in his western genre film took numerous top awards – most notably “Best Film.” His production was also awarded in the categories of best sound design, best editing, best cinematography and best acting. His winning entry will be screened at the final round of the 48 Hour Film Project in Paris, France, March 6-9, 2018.

Brian stated, “Our team had to pick between two genres...musical or western. Since we didn’t have the resources to create much music from scratch, we were forced to choose western. Luckily, I had found a farm location just two days before the contest began. Our team wrote the film Homestead which is about two brothers from opposite worlds struggling over the fate of the family farm after the death of their father.”

Brian has had a passion for acting, art and filmmaking all his life. A 2012 graduate of NEIT, Brian holds an Associate in Science degree in Video and Audio Production Technology (now known as Digital Media Production). Root Beer Studios is an inde-pendent motion picture company based in Rhode Island. With the mission of “Making Modern Movies Classic,” Root Beer Studios has produced feature length films, film festival shorts and countless client videos. “I could not be happier of this accomplish-

tion (IGDA). Speakers included the world-renowned game develop-er Jesse Schell of Schell Games and Carnegie Mellon University, who did an extended Q&A session with the students. Technical Product Designer at Hasbro, Ben Taylor, and President of Hit Games, Paul Hake, spoke about the future of gaming and the integration of Virtual and Augmented Reality into our daily lives. Additional speakers included NEIT alumni, Dan Sopel and Jack Kayrouz.Tom Sgouros, Director of Brown University’s YURT (Brown’s virtual reality theater), demonstrated the features of its Virtual Reality (VR) lab and Michael Levine, President of Happy Giant, demonstrated its new Augmented Reality (AR) game “HoloGrid Monster Battle” based on the Star Wars holographic chess type game… from 15 seconds on the big screen to Augmented Reality! The evening was capped off with a meeting of the Providence IGDA in the VGDD department’s new Game Lab. “Jordan Dubreuil, instructor in the VGDD department, demonstrated the new motion capture stage utilizing the capabilities of capturing multiple ac-tors at the same time! A huge leap in performance that will be a vital asset for our program,” said Associate Professor Bill Culbertson, who organized the events of the day.For more information regarding NEIT’s Video Game De-velopment and Design Technology program visit www.neit.edu or call the Admissions Office at 800-736-7744 or email NEITAdmissions@neit.edu.

Power Game Day Is A Hit!

VGDD student plays an AR game Color BlastAR for Crayola by Hit Point.

new engLand tecH will once again serve as the host site for the upcoming season of the Rhode Island FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Tech Challenge. FIRST® offers Rhode Island middle and high school students the opportunity to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers through the fun of robotics. More than 40 middle and high school robotics teams will design, build and compete in the Rhode Island FIRST® Tech Challenge. This year’s theme, “Relic Recovery”, is sure to challenge the robotics teams in this high energy competition.

Each team must first compete at one of three qualifier tour-naments held at NEIT’s East Greenwich campus scheduled for December 16, 2017, January 6, 2018 and January 20, 2018. Winners of the qualifier tournaments will advance to the Rhode Island FIRST® Tech Challenge state tournament scheduled for

Saturday, February 3, 2018, at NEIT’s Center for Automotive Technology, 110 Access Road, Warwick, Rhode Island.

New England Tech is seeking technical professionals, educators, parents and others interested in technology to serve as volunteers at these exciting competitions. Individuals must first volunteer at one of the three qualifier tournaments before participating at the state competition. You don’t need to be an expert in robotics or engineering, just a willingness to support Rhode Island students in their interest in technology.

To register as a volunteer or for more information regarding the upcoming tournaments, please contact Erin Flynn, NEIT’s Director of Enrollment Management Outreach and the Rhode Island FIRST® Affiliate Partner, at 401-739-5000 ext. 3462, or by email at eflynn@neit.edu. For more information on the FIRST® organization, visit www.firstinspires.org.

NEIT Grad Wins Best Film atProvidence 48 Hour Film Project

NEIT to Host 12th Seasonof FIRST® Tech Challenge

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For more information contact:New England Tech’s Autodesk Authorized Training Center Call Doug Leigh at 1-401-739-5000 ext. 3355, by email at dleigh@neit.edu or visit our website at cti.neit.edu.

On OctOber 20th, the Video Game Development and Design department (VGDD) hosted its eighth annual Power Game Day 2017. The daylong event for NEIT students included industry speakers, a mini-trade fair and a video game tournament. New this year, the VGDD department hosted the Rhode Island Virtual Reality group and the Providence chapter of the International Game Developers Associa-

ment or more proud of my team,” said Brian.

To learn more a b o u t N E I T ’s Digital Media Pro-duction Technol-ogy associate and bachelor’s degree programs, visit www.neit.edu or contact the Ad-missions Office at 800-736-7744 or email NEITAdmis-sions@neit.edu.

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Meet new people! Learn new things! Check out the list of student activities...For information about any of these activities, events, or starting a new club on campus, please contact Melissa Hague, Student Activities Director, at 401-739-5000 extension 3565, by email at mhague@neit.edu, or stop by her office on the East Greenwich campus at the far end of the Food Court.

Student CLubS There are many interesting student clubs on campus. Get involved, meet new people, have fun, and have something to add to your resume. Check out the student website at http://studEnts.nEit.Edu for more information.

Check your studentemail for weekly

Student Activities and Announcements.

• PAST EVENTS •

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nursing students making stress balls!

Do-It-Yourself events EVERy WEDNESDAy at 11:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. come to the spiral staircase (located in the Student Center) and create something on your own and then take it home! Our DIY workshop will be creating origami, candy apples, key chains, and so much more. Don’t miss your chance to join the fun!

table Game tournaments (Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. & Thursdays 5:00 p.m.)

Come compete against your New England Tech friends. You can challenge them in Air Hockey, Pool, Ping Pong and Bubble Hockey every single week. Winners will be asked back Week 10 to determine the ultimate winner. Tournaments are held in the Student Center, 2nd Floor, EG Campus. Stop by and join a tournament. Space is limited.

vIDeo Game tournaments fIfa/mba 2K/ maDDenSaturday, November 11, 2017Starting at 8:00 p.m.Student Center, 2nd FloorChallenge a roommate or friend to a healthy competition! Please sign up in advance by emailing Katelyn Hur-ley, khurley@neit.edu or come to the event and sign up there! Prizes will be awarded!

ProvIDence bruIns GameFRIDAy, DECEMBER 1, 2017

Come check out an exciting hockey game, the Providence Bruins versus the Binghamton Devils, for only $10. The $10 ticket price includes transportation, game ticket, free fountain drink, free popcorn, and a $3 Dunkin’ Donuts Gift Card. It’s a great way to spend the evening in a lively venue! This event has limited space. To reserve your spot for only $10 visit Katelyn Hurley, S120A, lo-cated in the Student Center, Student Activities Suite or to arrange a meeting time email khurley@neit.edu.

come PlaY bInGo! DECEMBER 9TH, ROOM S216, EG CAMPUSBring friends and take a break from coursework by play-ing Holiday Present BINGO! Each prize will be sealed inside a holiday bag. If you win you will randomly get to choose a present!

KaraoKe nIGHtFRIDAy, OCTOBER 13, 2017

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Lots of fun and laughter!Students shared their talent and voice at this quarter’s Karaoke Event! They performed solo acts, duets, and large group numbers all evening and impressed all their friends with their incredible singing voices.

camPus feuDSATURDAy, OCTOBER 14, 2017

Check-Out students nate Kupferschmid and Eric tholl who hosted the event!

The NEIT Community had their very own Family Feud game show with prizes! Students tackled questions created by the Student Activities Team by signing up as a team of five! Students had some “GREAT ANSWERS” throughout the night and some students even had the chance to host a round or two!

stress free ZoneFriday, October 20, 2017

Students took a break from studying and coursework! They attended this event where they could unwind and relax before midterms arrive! There was much to do including thera-putty, stress ball, art relief, and more!

boarD Game nIGHtSATURDAy, OCTOBER 21, 2017

Who doesn’t love playing board games! Our students enjoyed a night of challenging each other. Students played games like Risk, Jenga, Taboo, Monopoly and the list goes on!

sPooKtacular trIvIaSATURDAy, OCTOBER 28, 2017

Students had the opportunity to test their knowledge by playing in our Halloween Themed Trivia Game. Students teamed up for this challenge. Prizes were awarded to the winning team. Team “Tappahs” won, Caitlin LeBlanc, Bella Olmstead and Peter Chighine!

nursInG club baKe saleThe Student Nursing Club hosted a bake sale on Tuesday, November 6. Proceeds from the sale will help the club purchase Nightingale lamps for the graduating class.

surGIcal tecHnoloGY club-can tab collectIon

NOVEMBER 27TH-DECEMBER 8TH

Please join the Surgical Technology Club and donate can “pull tabs” for Boston’s Shriners Hospital for Children. The proceeds go towards non-medical items such as educational computer programs and games, arts and crafts materials, books, videos and playroom equipment. There will be a collection box near the spiral staircase of the Student Center.

tecH raDIo club baKe saleNOVEMBER 28TH

Tech Radio Club will be hosting a bake sale on Tuesday, November 28. The proceeds from the bake sale will help the club purchase a table banner display for the club. Stop by the bake sale for a sweet treat!

HolIDaY festSaturday, December 2, 2017

Starting at 8:00 p.m., Student Center, 1st floor Come enjoy the happiest time of the year with your NEIT Family at a night full of Holiday Cheer! There will be Carole-oke, hot chocolate, holiday card making, ornament creating, and so much more! It will be a night that is full of holly jolly fun!

summer Qtr Intramural basKetball WInners

The summer quarter intramural championship basketball game was close during the second half, but the grey team came out with the win!! Congratulations to the winning players, Amanda Doyon, AJ Joyner, Stanley Leo, James Tiah, Eric Wagoner and Lindell Walters.

Summer Quarter Award RecipientsMost Valuable player – Lindell Walters

sportsmanship Award - Louie sasadefensive player Award – Adrian Joyner

Rookie of the Quarter – Vannak Ou3 point Champion – stanley leoscoring Champion – Eric tholl

neIt october cooKouts!

Cookout fun in the photo booth!Students, faculty and staff welcomed each other at the annual cookouts on all three campuses.

retro Game nIGHtFRIDAy, OCTOBER 6, 2017

Students had the chance to take a journey back in time by playing some retro video games and board games with their New England Tech family! They enjoyed great old-school games from Super Smash Brothers, Rock Band, Sorry, Trouble, Jenga and more!

oPen mIc nIGHtSATURDAy, OCTOBER 7, 2017

students had a great time singing!Students came and showed New England Tech what amaz-ing talent they have! Students sang, played an instrument, yo-yoed, and had a night to remember.

factorY of terror trIPFRIDAy, OCTOBER 27, 2017

Students enjoyed a spooky night with ghouls and monsters at the Factory of Terror, New England’s largest indoor haunted house.

7tH costume contest

president Gouse with some of the students that participated in the costume contest.

NEIT held its annual Halloween costume contest on October 31 on the East Greenwich campus. There were many creative and homemade costumes. President Richard Gouse; Cathy Kennedy, Vice President for Student Support Services; and Lynn Fawthrop, Vice President of Enrollment Management & Marketing, judged the costumes. The competition gets better each year and the judges had a difficult time select-ing the winners. who were:1ST PLACE: Taylor Manning, Catarina from League of

Legions • Nikitha Ameda and Sindhuli Kandregula, Toy Shop and Dollar

2ND PLACE: Brittany Borsay, Harley Quinn • Brandon Shippee, Burn Victim

3RD PLACE: Jessie Gouin, Lydia from Beetlejuice

do you like making a difference?then it’s time to join Rotaract!

fall Quarter rotaract meetInGs:

Weekly on Thursdays at 3:00pm in room S338

Join if you have an interest in:• Community Service & Volunteering • Developing Leadership & Professional Skills• Interacting with Rotary Business Leaders• Enhancing your Resume

RESIDENCE HALLContinued from page 1sports fields for students to enjoy. The Student Activities department has expanded its offerings of social, recreational and community service activities, in addition to the more than 20 student clubs, to provide students with the oppor-tunity to experience the excitement of living on campus.

Chris Higgins, Residence Hall Director, stated, “The Residence Hall is a very special place at NEIT. Students truly love the experience of living here and being able to develop a community on campus. Residents can be seen at all hours throughout the Residence Hall playing pool together, working in our study rooms with classmates, and creating lasting friendships that help define college life.

‘The College Experience’ is something special and the inclusion of residence life here at NEIT allows our students to be fully immersed in that once in a lifetime experience.”

Director of Admissions, Michael Caruso said, “Our local students are fortunate to now have the opportunity to learn and socialize with our new residential students from across the United States and several foreign nations. It will prove to be a learning experience that all students will carry with them for the rest of their lives.”

To learn more about NEIT’s new Residential Hall and Student Center, please visit https://www.neit.edu/Student-Life/Residence-Life. To schedule a tour of the new facilities, contact the Admissions office at 800-736-7744 or email NEITAdmissions@neit.edu.