Dr. Natacha Sochat Addresses the Graduating Class of 2012
May 12, 2012 We are all here to celebrate a significant chapter in your lives today. I am honored and delighted to be here to share this experience; to be part of this ritual that marks a transition in your … Continue reading
Valedictorian Amy Gradzewicz Addresses Her Classmates
May 12, 2012 Do Not Give Up on Your Art; Do Not Give Up on Yourself Good morning, Class of 2012. We are gathered here to celebrate our accomplish-ments as students of Chester College of New England. Let us thank … Continue reading
Message from the President About the College
April 24, 2012 TO: Students and Parents of Chester College Students FR: President Robert A. Baines RE: Rumors and the Future The College Community just completed the best meeting – although hard – of my tenure as President. The meeting … Continue reading
Professors Celebrate the Publication of Three Books
Writing and Literature Professors Jenn Monroe, Eric Pinder, and Tim Horvath all have the honor of having books published this semester. Monroe’s book, Something More Like Love is already available from Finishing Line Press, having been released in February. Pinder’s … Continue reading
3rd Annual Chester College Family Weekend 5K Announced
Byron Petrakis, Race Director, has announced that Saturday, October 20, 2012 will be the date for the 3rd annual Chester College Family Weekend 5K. The race raises money for student scholarships. Click here for more information.
Professor Publishes Short Story
Professor Byron Petrakis’s short story, “Dead Heat,” was recently published in Issue #470 of Bewildering Stories, an online publication of speculative writing. The story is based upon the ancient Greek myth of Atalanta.
Instructor Gives Non-Traditional Book Presentation
On Tuesday, March 26, professor Melissa Boyajian will be giving a non-traditional book presentation at Northeastern University School of Law’s Dockser Commons. She will be presenting her collective’s recently published book Queered: What’s to be done with XCentric Art. The … Continue reading
Faculty and Students Launch Web-Based Literary Project
Two Chester College of New England faculty members and two current students recently launched a web-based literary project called Extract(s). The site publishes something new everyday day, Monday through Friday, and offers poems, stories, Haiku with photography, excerpts from new … Continue reading
Hawaii Field Study Exhibition
The Gallery at Wadleigh Library is pleased to announce an exhibition of works from Chester College’s recent Hawaii Field Study. The exhibition will be on display from March 21 through March 31, with a reception on March 28 at 5:00pm. … Continue reading
Dr. Natacha Villamia Sochat to Speak at Commencement
Chester College of New England is pleased to announce that Dr. Natacha Villamia Sochat, a curator at NK Gallery, has been chosen as the 2012 Commencement Speaker. Dr. Natacha Villamia Sochat was born in New York City. She grew up … Continue reading
Chapters and Verses at Portsmouth Public Library
Chester College of New England’s Department of Writing and Literature is proud to announce the launch of a new reading series at Portsmouth Public Library’s Levenson Community Room, entitled Chapters and Verses. The series features Chester College faculty and alumni … Continue reading
Instructor Presenting at Writer’s Day
Eric Pinder, Lecturer of Writing and Literature, will be a presenter at Writer’s Day at Southern New Hampshire University on March 31, in a session titled “Rhymes, Riddles & Rhinos: A Recipe for Writing Good Books for Children.” This section … Continue reading
ACE Student Awarded Honorable Mention
Figure Drawing 1, Jessica Solodkin, charcoal reduction Chester College is pleased to report that Jessica Solodkin, a student in last summer’s ACE (Academic-Creative-Expert) program, has received an Honorable Mention in the Northern NJ Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. This … Continue reading
Agglomeration at NK Gallery
Agglomeration, the collaborative paintings and drawings of professors Luke Buffenmyer and Megan McNaught, is currently on display at the NK Gallery in Boston. The exhibit will remain on display until February 24th. This exhibit was previously featured at the Gallery … Continue reading
Promotional Posters Selected for Illustration Annual
Chester College of New England is pleased to announce that three promotional posters have been selected for publication as part of Communication Arts’ 53rd Annual Illustration Competition. These posters, which were created by illustrator Brad Holland, are used to advertise … Continue reading
Announcing Visiting Writers Series Spring 2012
The Visiting Writers Series has been an integral part of the writing program at Chester College since its inception, but with the growth of the Writing and Literature Department and an endowment from Elizabeth Yates McGreal, the caliber and scope … Continue reading
Spring 2012 Exhibition
The Gallery at Wadleigh Library is pleased to announce its Spring 2012 exhibition, which will run from February 1st through March 8th. A reception will be held at the Gallery on February 15th at 5:00pm. This exhibition will feature work … Continue reading
Student Selected as Finalist for NH Theatre Award
Student Grace Paratore has been selected as a top finalist in the 10th Annual NH Theatre Awards. She has been selected as one of the top 10 community finalists for Best Supporting Actress – Drama/Comedy for her performance as Emma … Continue reading
Alumna Showing at NK Gallery
Chester College alumna Samantha Croteau will be showing her work at NK Gallery during the month of December. A reception will be held on Friday, December 2nd from 5:00 – 8:00pm—corresponding with the first Friday gallery night in Boston. NK … Continue reading
The Sketchbook Project at Chester College
This year, 25 students, 5 staff, 1 faculty and 6 alumni of Chester College will be participating in The Sketchbook Project–an exhibition of artists’ sketchbooks that will travel the world before finding a permanent home at the Brooklyn Art Library. … Continue reading
Alumna Showing at Angels & Art
Alumna Jessica Novak (2011) is currently showing her photo-mosaics at Angels & Art of Haverhill in their Fall Art Show. This show, which features the paintings of Diane Maroun accompanied by the work of several other local artists, will be … Continue reading
Dining Services Featured in the Hippo
Dining Services’ use of farm fresh produce from Fresh Start Farms has been featured on pg. 51 of the October 20th issue of the Hippo. Check it out. Thank you Al Landry and Nanette Thrush!
Second Annual Chester College 5K
On Saturday October 22, Chester College held its second annual 5K road race to raise money for student scholarships. Seventy five runners and walkers (10 more than last year) participated in the event on a brisk, sunny Saturday during Family … Continue reading
Agglomeration at the Gallery at Wadleigh Library
The Gallery at Wadleigh Library is pleased to announce Agglomeration, an exhibit of collaborative painting and drawing by faculty members Luke Buffenmyer and Megan McNaught. This exhibition will run from October 12th to November 18th. A reception with light refreshments … Continue reading
Student and Alumna Showing at 30 Under 30
Student Courtney Elwell (under the name KOU) and alumna (and Financial Aid Officer) Laura Harper have been chosen as two of the thirty artists represented at this year’s 30 Under 30 exhibition, presented by the
Eric Pinder to Sign Books
Eric Pinder will be signing books at The Big E this Saturday, September 24, from 10-4 pm in the New Hampshire building. Click here for more information
Chester College Artists in Motion Relay Team Completes 2011 Reach the Beach Relay
The Chester College Artists in Motion Relay team acquitted itself well on the weekend of September 16-17, running the 200 miles from Cannon Mountain, NH to Hampton Beach, NH in 27 hours, 55 minutes, and 58 seconds for a pace … Continue reading
Chester College Runners take the Reach the Beach Challenge…Again!
For the 10th consecutive year, a team of runners from the College community will participate in Reach the Beach Relay, the longest relay race in the United States. On September 16 and 17, seven members of the College community will … Continue reading
Alexandra Broches and Denise Jansson to Exhibit
The Gallery At Wadliegh Library is pleased to announce the exhibits “Landscape”, Photography by Alexandra Broches and “Releasing…Embracing”, Painting by Denise Jansson. These exhibits will run concurrently from September 6, 2011 thru October 6, 2011. There will be a reception … Continue reading
Announcing Visiting Writers Series Fall 2011
The Visiting Writers Series has been an integral part of the writing program at Chester College since its inception, but with the growth of the Writing and Literature Department and an endowment from Elizabeth Yates McGreal, the caliber and scope … Continue reading
Chester College of New England Postpones its Fall Opening
Due to the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Irene, Chester College of New England officials announced today that they will be canceling their Orientation Program and postponing their scheduled move-in days. As a precaution, and for their safety, President Baines stated … Continue reading
Jenn Monroe Publishes Poetry Chapbook
The award-winning Finishing Line Press will release Something More Like Love, a new collection of poems by Chester College of New England assistant professor Jenn Monroe, later this year. Monroe is in her seventh year as a member of the … Continue reading
Announcing Visiting Artists Symposium 2011
Chester College of New England presents the Visiting Artists Symposium Lecture Series. The lecture series is an integral part of a course in the college’s upper level curriculum, which is open to all juniors and seniors attending the college. The … Continue reading
Chester College and NHIA Announce Student Exchange Program
Chester College of New England and the New Hampshire Institute of Art are pleased to announce our new Student Exchange Program, effective fall 2011. Chester College of New England and New Hampshire Institute of Art Student Exchange Program: Chester College … Continue reading
Winter Study in Hawaii
Chester College of New England is offering a field study on the Big Island of Hawaii from December 27 – January 12. See flyer below for more information.
Christina Pitsch Exhibiting at Pop Gallery
Professor Christina Pitsch is exhibiting her work at Pop Gallery in Gloucester, MA. She will be presenting at the gallery reception: Gallery Reception Saturday, Aug 13 6:00-9:00 pm Pop Gallery 67 Main Street Gloucester, MA
Virginia Prescott Speaks at the 2011 Student Recognition Dinner
On Saturday, April 16, Virginia Prescott, host of NHPR’s Word of Mouth, addressed the students honored at the 2011 Student Recognition Dinner. The Student Recognition Dinner is an annual event that honors students for their leadership, service, and academic achievement … Continue reading
Students Spend Spring Break in Hazard, KY
Each year, a group of Chester College of New England students sacrifice their spring break to volunteer in one of the most poverty stricken communities in the country. Working with the Housing Development Alliance in Hazard, Kentucky, these student volunteers … Continue reading
Dr. Shari Litch-Gray to Deliver Sabbatical Work at Chem Ed 2011
Dr. Shari Litch-Gray, Chair of the Department of Integrated Liberal Studies, and her colleague Dr. Cheryl Coolidge from Colby Sawyer College have been accepted to present their sabbatical work on Chemistry of Art at Chem Ed 2011. They will share … Continue reading
Tim Horvath’s First Collection Published
Tim Horvath’s first collection of short stories, Understories, will be published by Bellevue Literary Press in the spring of 2012. Other works of fiction published recently by BLP include Paul Harding’s Tinkers, which won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction, … Continue reading
Christina Pitsch to Give Workshop in Taiwan
Associate Professor Christina Pitsch will be giving a workshop and lecture in Tainan, Taiwan May 24-30th. Professor Pitsch will spend a week at Tainan University of Technology conducting a workshop on porcelain slip casting and presenting a lecture on her … Continue reading
Kyle Petty Wins GoPro Contest
Chester College Junior Kyle Petty has been selected as the winner of the portrait category in the Canon GoPro Contest in American Photo on Campus. His image is a composite portrait inspired, in part, by the work of Chuck Close.
Students Participate in Paper Cranes for Japan
On April 14, Chester College students will be making origami cranes to help rebuild Japan in the wake of the recent earthquake and resulting tsunami. Through this event, our students will be participating in the Students Rebuild and DoSomething.org combined … Continue reading
Dr. Thrush to Present Paper
Dr. Nanette Thrush will deliver a paper at this weekend’s British Scholar conference at the University of Texas. The paper, which includes recent research at the British Library and the Victoria & Albert Museum, focuses on art dealers of the … Continue reading
Matt Grubb Published
Selections from Matt Grubb’s (2011) senior project “Degenerate” will be published in the Cafe Review–a quarterly art and poetry magazine based in Portland Maine.
Courtney Slack at Student Figurative Exhibition in Boston’s South End
Chester College student Courtney Slack was accepted to the Boston Figurative Art Center juried exhibition which will be opened Friday, July 1 at the William Scott Gallery in Boston’s South End (450 Harrison Ave. #65, Boston, MA.). An second opening … Continue reading
Jenna Gawne Named Director of Student Services
Chester College of New England is very pleased to announce that Jenna Gawne has been appointed as the new Director of Student Services starting in the 2011-2012 academic year. Jenna received her BA in Sociology and a minor in Public … Continue reading
Matthew Grubb’s Degenerate Impressionism
The McLaughlin-Hills Gallery is pleased to present a collection of four Degenerate impressionist pieces by Matthew Grubb, opening Friday, June 3rd, 2011 as part of Portsmouth’s Art Around Town gallery walk. The work will remain on display until around July … Continue reading
Side B Performs at 2011 Commencement
At the 2011 Commencement Ceremony, Chester College’s choir, Side B, sang for the graduates and their guests. Follow the links below to watch videos of their performances: “Just the Way You Are,” from the Bruno Mars album Doo-Wops & Hooligans; … Continue reading
Senior Exhibition 2011: A Five-Week Feast for the Eyes and Ears
Chester College of New England’s 2011 Senior Exhibition and Readings schedule is below. All receptions begin at 7:00pm in the Gallery at Wadleigh Library. All readings begin at 8:00pm in the Wadleigh Library Classroom. March 28 – April 1 Reception … Continue reading
Stephan Brigidi to Speak at 2011 Commencement
Chester College of New England is pleased to announce that fine artist Stephan Brigidi will be the 2011 commencement speaker.
Tim Horvath Published
Tim Horvath’s story “Altered Native” will appear in Conjunctions issue 56, which will be his third appearance in that journal. He also has a book review of Evolution, Literature, and Film: A Reader forthcoming in the journal Evolution and Human … Continue reading
April Named Sustainability Month
As part of its long-term, Green Campus Initiative, Chester College is proud to announce that April has been named Sustainability Month on campus. For the entire month, Chester faculty, staff, and students will participate in recycling, conservation, and sustainability efforts. … Continue reading
Eric Pinder to Sign Books
Lecturer Eric Pinder and other authors will be signing books and sharing anecdotes about the writing life at the Made in NH Expo on the weekend of April 1 – 3 in Manchester at the Radisson Hotel in the Hobblebush/Plaideswede … Continue reading
Beverly Hodsdon’s Studio Wins Award
Lecturer Beverly Hodsdon’s studio, Joyce Design Solutions, won a merit medal in the 8th Annual National Service Industry Advertising Awards. More information can be found at SeacoastOnline.com. Return to Top
Chester College of New England Launches Internet Radio Station
On January 28th 2011, Chester College of New England launched its first ever Internet radio station, CHESTER COLLEGE RADIO. While Chester College of New England is not the first New Hampshire college to start a project such as this, and, … Continue reading
Stephan Brigidi Addresses the Class of 2011
Watch a video of Stephan Brigidi’s address here, continued here. Stephan Brigidi is Rhode Island born and returned, having spent several years in Italy and Hawaii before firmly settling in Bristol, Rhode Island in 1981. He comes from an academic … Continue reading
Valedictorian Eric Notaro Addresses his Classmates
Watch a video of Eric Notaro’s address here. Eric Notaro, valedictorian of the class of 2011, addressed his classmates at Chester College’s recent Commencement, held May 14. My situation today is a little unorthodox. The long road for me was … Continue reading
Chester College’s Annual Holiday Sale
Christopher Faust to Visit Chester College
Alumni Invited to the College
Announcing Visiting Artist Symposium 2010
Chester College of New England presents the Visiting Artists Symposium Lecture Series. The lecture series is an integral part of a course in the college’s upper level curriculum, which is open to all juniors and seniors attending the college. The … Continue reading
Announcing Fall 2010 Visiting Writers Series
The Visiting Writers Series has been an integral part of the writing program at Chester College since its inception, but with the growth of the Writing and Literature Department and an endowment from Elizabeth Yates McGreal, the caliber and scope … Continue reading
Chester College Family Weekend 2010
Please join us for Open House on Saturday, October 16
The open house for Chester College prospects will be held on Saturday, October 16, from 10 AM to 1PM. Please come on a beautiful, rural New England autumn day. We value how important it is for you to find the … Continue reading
Tamara Johnson Named Special Assistant to the President for Development
Scarlet Electric to Participate in Conflux 10
Patterned Tactic(s) Comes to Chester
First Annual Chester College Family Weekend 5K Race
Saturday, October 23, 2010, 9:00 a.m. Would you like to make history? Do it, by participating in the First Annual Chester College Family Weekend 5K Road Race on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Don‚’t feel like running? You … Continue reading
Artists in Motion Relay Team Successfully Completes 2010 RTB Relay
President Baines Honored at 15th Annual Good Samaritan Awards Banquet
Artists in Motion Will Reach the Beach Again
Do you want to get 11 of your friends to join you in running a 211 mile relay race from Cannon Mountain to Hampton Beach? Did I mention that you need to do it in around 30 hours, which means … Continue reading
Rachelle Beaudoin to Perform at the Flux Factory
“I am standing near the edge of a cliff, where I pick a magnificent violet. I bottle the scent. With a pair of medical tweezers I tear apart the stamen. I examine the seed. One by one I weigh the … Continue reading
Crosscurrents at Sulloway and Hollis
Chester College is pleased to announce the exhibition of “Crosscurrents”, works by Faculty and Alumni of Chester College at Sulloway and Hollis, 9 Capitol St., Concord NH. from October 1, 2010- March 1, 2011. The opening reception will be held … Continue reading
Buffenmyer and McNaught exhibiting in “Exchange”
Professors Buffenmyer and McNaught will be exhibiting collaborative drawing work in “Exchange” at the Essex Art Center, 50 Island St. Lawrence Ma. The show runs October 1-December 3 2010. Opening reception is Friday October 8, 5-7pm.
Vice President Ives to be Keynote Speaker
ART INVOKES THE GENUINE PROCESSES OF EDUCATION Laura Ives, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services, will deliver the keynote address at the New Hampshire Art Educators’ Association (NHAEA) Fall Conference on October 16th at the New Hampshire Institute … Continue reading
New Work 2010 Exhibit at Wadleigh Library Gallery
The Gallery at Wadliegh Library is pleased to announce the Exhibit “New Work 2010″. This exhibit highlights work by our adjunct visual arts faculty members at Chester College. This exhibits runs September 3-October 1 2010. Opening reception is Thursday September … Continue reading
Faculty and Staff All-College Meeting, August 25th at 9:00 AM
The 2010 All-College Meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Faculty/Staff/Trustee luncheon to be held immediately following. Department Meetings will be held in the afternoon. The Agenda for the All-College Meeting will be sent … Continue reading
Laura Ives to be Guest Lecturer
The Vice President of Academic Affairs & Student Services, Laura Ives, will be a guest lecturer at the 2010 New England Arts Assessment Institute (NEAAI) at Plymouth State University on August 4th. Ms Ives will conduct a 2-hour workshop on … Continue reading
Student Named Artist of the Month in Haverhill
Mayor James J. Fiorentini of Haverhill, Mass. named Chester College senior Jessica Novak as the June Artist of the Month. Her photography has been displayed in the mayor’s office, Room 100, Haverhill City Hall all month. The work on display … Continue reading
Eric Notaro Published
Chester College senior Eric Notaro sees the publication of his story “Ghost” in the online journal The Four-Cornered Universe. The Four-Cornered Universe is a digital literary magazine that is dedicated to publishing high quality fiction, poetry, and essays.
Chester College – Summer Hours
Effective, Tuesday, May 25, through Friday, August 6, the summer hours will be as follows: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm The College will also be closed on Friday, May 28 Monday, … Continue reading
Steve Almond Addresses the Class of 2010
Steve Almond is the author the story collections My Life in Heavy Metal and The Evil B.B. Chow, the novel Which Brings Me to You (with Julianna Baggott), and the non-fiction books Candyfreak and (Not That You Asked). His new … Continue reading
Valedictorian Dustin Potter Addresses his Classmates
Dustin Potter, valedictorian of the class of 2010, addressed his classmates at Chester College’s 42nd Commencement, held May 15. You can view a video of his address here. What words do people use to describe artists? Some popular terms come … Continue reading
Michael Hayes Named Director of Admission at Chester College of New England
Chester College of New England President Bob Baines announced that Michael Hayes has been appointed Director of Admission. Mr. Hayes earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Ringling College of Art and Design, in Sarasota, Florida, where he majored … Continue reading
Chester College of New England Attains Second-Highest Graduation Rate in State
Chester College of New England has been credited with the state’s second-highest graduation rate during the last school year for which figures are available, according to a federally conducted assessment all of New Hampshire’s two- and four-year colleges and universities. … Continue reading
Spring 2010 Exhibiting Seniors, Final Week
Chester College of New England is pleased to present their semiannual show of Senior work. This show represents capstone projects on which each student has worked for the past year. These projects are unique to each student, focused on his … Continue reading
Spring 2010 Exhibiting Senior, Week Five
Chester College of New England is pleased to present their semiannual show of Senior work. This show represents capstone projects on which each student has worked for the past year. These projects are unique to each student, focused on his … Continue reading
Spring 2010 Senior Exhibitions, Week Four
Chester College of New England is pleased to present their semiannual show of Senior work. This show represents capstone projects on which each student has worked for the past year. These projects are unique to each student, focused on his … Continue reading
Chester To Celebrate 42nd Commencement with Largest Ever Graduating Class
Chester To Celebrate 42nd Commencement with Largest Ever Graduating Class Steve Almond, Author of Rock and Roll Will Save Your Life, to Speak CHESTER, N.H., Chester College of New England will celebrate its 42nd commencement ceremony, at 10 a.m., Saturday, … Continue reading
Spring 2010 Senior Exhibitions, Week Three
Chester College of New England is pleased to present their semiannual show of Senior work. This show represents capstone projects on which each student has worked for the past year. These projects are unique to each student, focused on his … Continue reading
Darrell Matsumoto Exhibits in Connecticut
Professor of Photography, Media Arts & Design Darrell Matsumoto joins Alexandra Broches and Barbara Pagh in Considered + Configured + Contained at the Visions Toward Wellness Gallery in Stony Creek, Conn. from April 12 – 29. The work in this … Continue reading
Jen Barrows Thesis Exhibition at Tufts University
Instructor of photography, media arts & design Jennifer Barrows’ video, through the perilous fight will will be included in the MFA Thesis Exhibition at the Tufts University Art Gallery at the Aidekman Arts Center from April 15 – May 2, … Continue reading
Spring 2010 Senior Exhibitions Continue
Chester College of New England is pleased to present their semiannual show of Senior work. This show represents capstone projects on which each student has worked for the past year. These projects are unique to each student, focused on his … Continue reading
Chester College Stages Rock for Recovery to Benefit Haiti
Chester College of New England Student Government Association Raised Money to Help Haiti Relief Students at Chester College of New England staged a “battle of the bands” at the Chester Town Recreational building in an effort to raise relief money … Continue reading
Senior Exhibitions Begin
Chester College of New England is pleased to present their semiannual show of Senior work. This show represents capstone projects on which each student has worked for the past year. These projects are unique to each student, focused on his … Continue reading
Ghostlight’s Pillowman Spotlighted in The Hippo
Ghostlight Theater Co. of New England’s production of The Pillowman, by Martin McDonagh, at Chester College’s Black box Theater is currently spotlighted in the Hippo. Check it out. You should also check out a review of the show on Caught … Continue reading
Chester College Offers Experimental Writing Course to High School Students
Chester College of New England In Collaboration with New Hampshire Writers’ Project Offers Experimental Writing Course for College Credit to High School Studentsw/ keynote speaker Nicholson Baker Chester College of New England, in collaboration with the New Hampshire Writers’ Project, … Continue reading
New Vice President for Operations and Finance Named
Richard P. Benoit has been named Vice President for Operations and Finance. Mr. Benoit earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Colgate University in 1984 as a history and French major. In 1989, he earned his M.B.A from the Thunderbird … Continue reading
Professors Pitsch & McNaught to exhibit in NY
Patterned Tactic(s) now moves to Purchase NY. The Arthur M Berger Art Gallery at Manhattanville College, in the celebration of the inauguration of new President Molly Easo Smith, presents Megan McNaught and Christina Pitsch, March 31- April 23 2010. Opening … Continue reading
Christopher Volpe nominated for Outstanding Representational Artist
Integrated Liberal Studies faculty member Christopher Volpe is one of five artists nominated in the category of Outstanding Representational Artist in the 16th annual Spotlight New Hampshire Seacoast arts award. Final judging will take place at the 16th annual Spotlight … Continue reading
Kevin Keck to Join Faculty
The Department of Writing and Literature is pleased to announce that author Kevin Keck will be joining its faculty for the academic year ’10/’11. He will be teaching The Essay: Memoir, Confession and Insight as well as an Advanced Nonfiction … Continue reading
Announcing Spring 2010 Visiting Writers Series
The Visiting Writers Series has been an integral part of the writing program at Chester College since its inception, but with the growth of the Writing and Literature Department and an endowment from Elizabeth Yates McGreal, the caliber and scope … Continue reading
Julia Maranto & Rachel Lieberman to be Published
Student Julia Maranto’s print “bird people 035″ and recent graduate Rachel Lieberman’s poem “The Doll” will be published in the summer issue of Black Lantern, to be available for viewing in early May. Lieberman will also have her flash piece … Continue reading
Edward Stapel featured as part of Brainfood
Professor of photography Edward Stapel will have some photographs in an art event called “Brainfood” on March 13, 2010 at Eastern Boarder in Danvers, MA.
Jenn Monroe to be a Guest on NHPR
Professor of writing and literature Jenn Monroe will be a guest on NHPR’s Word of Mouth at noon, Tuesday, March 2. The show will be an hour-long discussion on the impact of the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, which is … Continue reading
Luke Buffenmyer Accepted into Juried Competition
Professor of Photography, Media Arts and Design Luke Buffenmyer has had work accepted into the Fidelity Investments 12th Annual Juried Competition, “Extreme Scale” exhibition at the Providence Art Club, Providence RI. February 28-March 19, 2010 Reception February 28, 2-4pm
Ghostlight Theater Co. Presents The Pillowman
Ghostlight Theater Co. of New England, a multi-award-winning theater company, is starting off their 2010 season with the terrifying thriller THE PILLOWMAN, running March 26th though April 11th at Chester College of New England. THE PILLOWMAN, written by Irish playwright … Continue reading
Melissa McDowell Exhibiting in Somerville, MA
Professor of photography and media arts Melissa McDowell is exhibiting as part of the lost & found show at the Nave Gallery in Somerville, Mass. February 19-21. Opening reception, Friday, 19 February 2010, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, 20 February 2010, 1-5 … Continue reading
Drama Fest Spotlights Chester Students
One chester student took top honors, while others were singled out for recognition in Region 1 of the Kennedy Center’s American College Theatre Festival, hosted this year at the University of New Hampshire. This was the college’s first appearance at … Continue reading
Students Selected for College Invitational Show
Work of Chester College students Nicole Gonzalez, Jess Alford, Tim Lee, Maggie Alerding, and Harper Hodges has been selected for the College Invitational Show at the Levy Gallery in Portsmouth, NH. This show is sponsored and organized by the NH … Continue reading
Chester Alert Test-Today, January 29th at 3:00 PM
A test of the emergency notification system will be conducted today, January 29th at 3PM. Blackboard Connect is Chester College’s Emergency Notification System. In the case of an emergency on campus or a school closing due to inclement weather, notices … Continue reading
Megan McNaught Accepted Into Exhibit
Professor of Interdisciplinary & Fine Arts Megan McNaught has had work accepted into the Fidelity Investments 12th Annual Juried Competition, “Extreme Scale” exhibition at the Providence Art Club, Providence RI. February 28-March 19, 2010 Reception February 28, 2-4pm
Jenn Monroe to Feature at Kitchen Session
Jenn Monroe will be the featured poet at the third White Mountain Kitchen Session at 8 p.m., Saturday, January 23 in Warren, NH. Monroe is an associate professor of writing and literature at Chester College of New England. What is … Continue reading
Nancy Diessner Highlighted in Michigan Exhibit
Nancy Diessner is showing nine large-scale photopolymer prints in the exhibition Considering the Figure: Four Points of View at Gallery One, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI. This show brings together four artists who regard the figure from different points … Continue reading
Darrell Matsumoto to exhibit at Chester College
Chester College Gallery at Wadliegh Library presents: Pictures for the New Millennium, constructed photographs by Darrell Matsumoto, 1999-2009 February 1 – March 10. 2010 Opening Reception February 10, 5pm The selected images from the two series represent some of my … Continue reading
Pitsch & McNaught show in Lynn, Mass.
Lynn Arts at 25 Exchange St. Lynn, MA presents Patterned Tactic(s) Painting and Sculpture by Megan McNaught and Christina Pitsch January 30- March 14 2010 Opening Reception on Saturday, February 6 Lynn Arts Inc. Willow Community Gallery is pleased to … Continue reading
Byron Petrakis is Editors’ Choice
Dean of Students and Professor of Writing and Literature Byron Petrakis’ short story, “The Arrows of Apollo,” was selected for inclusion as an Editors’ Choice in the short story category in Bewildering Stories’ Fourth Quarterly Review 2009. The story can … Continue reading
New Issue of Collective Fallout Available
Collective Fallout Volume Two Number 1 (January 2010) is now available for sale in both print and digital formats. Collective Fallout is a literary magazine dedicated to queer-themed sci-fi, fantasy, horror, mystery and other speculative short fiction, poetry, drama, and … Continue reading
Christina Pitsch to be Artist-in-Residence
Professor of fine arts Christina Pitsch will be spending 5 weeks during winter break as an artist-in-residence at the Guanlan Original Printmaking Base in Guanlan, China. She will be working on a new series of large scale prints.
The Berlin Dictionary Now Available
Can you press that, er um, piton? Let me get that mousse off of your sweater. If you know what the words piton and mousse mean and if you have no idea what the words piton and mousse mean, the … Continue reading
Eric Pinder Interviews & Book Signing
Instructor of writing and literature Eric Pinder will be interviewed on Book Swap Cafe for Concord TV Channel 22, in a program to be recorded on December 15. He also will be interviewed live on the Arkansas-based internet radio program … Continue reading
Eric Crapo Published
Library Director and instructor of writing and literature Eric Crapo will have his poem “At the Swimming Hole” published in the fall issue of Organs of Vision and Speech Magazine. The poem will also be anthologized next summer. This poem … Continue reading
Cathe Janke to Exhibit in NYC
Instructor of interdisciplinary & fine arts Cathe Janke will have work in the Generations 7 Holiday Benefit Exhibition, at A.I.R. Gallery in New York City. The Exhibit will run December 2nd, 2009 through January 3rd, 2010. There will be a … Continue reading
Fantasticum at the Witherill Gallery in Derry
The Whitherill Gallery at The Coffee Factory in Derry, NH is pleased to present “Fantasticum,” a group show of Chester College students running now though January-10. On display are works by Jamie Vitas, Maggie Alerding, Timothy Lee, Rachel Deccico, Tahlia … Continue reading
Announcing Visiting Artists Symposium 2009
Chester College of New England presents the Visiting Artists Symposium Lecture Series. The lecture series is an integral part of a course in the college’s upper level curriculum, which is open to all juniors and seniors attending the college. The … Continue reading
Byron Petrakis Published
“The Arrows of Apollo,” a short story by Dean of Students and professor of writing and literature Byron Petrakis, is scheduled to appear in Issue 360 (November 9) of “Bewildering Stories,” an on-line publication of speculative writing in all genres.
Exhibiting Seniors Show Concludes with Silent Majority
Chester College of New England is pleased to present the semiannual show Exhibiting Seniors. This show represents capstone projects on which each student has worked for the past year. These projects are unique to each student, focused on his or … Continue reading
Nationally Acclaimed Author George Saunders to Read at Chester
Entertainment Weekly ‘Top 100′ Writer To Read Nov. 16 in Visiting Writers Series George Saunders, a writer named by Entertainment Weekly as one of the top 100 most creative people in entertainment, will give a public reading and Q&A Monday, … Continue reading
Students to Compete at Regional Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
Chester College’s live adaptation of George Romero’s “Night of the Living Dead,” recently featured in the Hippo, has earned some of its students regional recognition. Cynthia Hollis and Rebecca MacDonald have been nominated for the Irene Ryan Excellence in College … Continue reading
Exhibiting Senior Show Continues
Chester College of New England is pleased to present the semiannual show Exhibiting Seniors. This show represents capstone projects on which each student has worked for the past year. These projects are unique to each student, focused on his or … Continue reading
Rachelle Beaudoin featured on ArtFem.tv
Instructor of photography and media arts Rachelle Beaudoin has recently seen some of her video work featured on ArtFem.tv. ArtFem.TV is online television programming presenting Art and Feminism. The aim of ArtFem.TV is to foster women in the arts, their … Continue reading
Byron Petrakis Published
“The Arrows of Apollo,” a short story by Dean of Students and professor of writing and literature Byron Petrakis, is scheduled to appear in Issue 360 (November 9) of “Bewildering Stories,” an on-line publication of speculative writing in all genres.
Exhibiting Seniors Show Begins
Chester College of New England is pleased to present the semiannual show Exhibiting Seniors. This show represents capstone projects on which each student has worked for the past year. These projects are unique to each student, focused on his or … Continue reading
Eric Pinder Published
Instructor of writing and literature Eric Pinder’s essay “Snow Days” will appear in the January/February 2010 issue of New Hampshire Home magazine. The essay describes the joys and perils of living in a cold climate.
Rachelle Beaudoin Featured in GirlDrive
Chester College media arts instuctor Rachelle Beaudoin is featured in the book GirlDrive by Nona Willis Aronowitz and Emma Bee Bernstein. It is out in stores and available online now. What do young women care about? What are their hopes, … Continue reading
Anthony Padilla Joins Chester College as Vice President
Anthony Padilla has joined Chester College of New England as the college’s vice president of admissions and marketing. Mr. Padilla will oversee Chester’s admissions, marketing and financial aid operations and will serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet. Mr. … Continue reading
Announcing Fall 2009 Visiting Writers Series
The Visiting Writers Series has been an integral part of the writing program at Chester College since its inception, but with the growth of the Writing and Literature Department and an endowment from Elizabeth Yates McGreal, the caliber and scope … Continue reading
Jenn Monroe Published
“Ceasefire” and “Chocolate Sampler,” two poems by Chester College professor of writing and literature Jenn Monroe, will appear in the fall issue of Off the Coast magazine. The food-themed issue will be available in November. A third poem, “For a … Continue reading
Heidi Copeland Joins Board of Trustees
Heidi Copeland is vice president of Millyard Communications, Inc. in Manchester, NH where she oversees the publishing, contract publishing, and event divisions. Millyard Communication’s primary publication is Business NH Magazine and the firm’s flagship event is the Made in NH … Continue reading
Christina Pitsch Included in Creatures Great and Small
Chester College professor of fine art
Pitsch and McNaught to Exhibit in Boston
The Fort Point arts Community Gallery at 300 Summer St, Boston is pleased to present Patterned Tactic(s), drawing and sculpture by Chester College professors of fine arts Christina Pitsch and Megan McNaught. The exhibition will run from November 6 to … Continue reading
Darrell Matsumoto to Exhibit in Rhode Island
This October, the Knight Campus Art Gallery shows the work of Rhode Island artist and Chester College professor of Photography Darrell Matsumoto. In the Constructed Photographs exhibition, Mr. Matsumoto presents both colorful and black and white images. His colorful images … Continue reading
Reach the Beach Results
On September 18-19, the Chester College “Artists in Motion” lived up to their team name, finishing the 210 mile Reach the Beach Relay in a record time of 27 hours, 13 minutes, and 15 seconds, an average pace of 7 … Continue reading
Chester College Welcomes New Trustee
Chester College of New England is pleased to welcome Dr. Patricia Lynott as the newest member of its Board of Trustees. Dr. Lynott is presently the vice president of academic affairs at Southern New Hampshire University. She received her Bachelor … Continue reading
Chester College takes the Reach the Beach Challenge
While students, faculty and staff at Chester College of New England have been known to take on some challenging assignments, running in a 207 mile relay is usually not one of them. However, on September 18 and 19, seven members … Continue reading
Rachelle Beaudoin has Videos Featured
Plugged is archiving three years of Her Shorts: International Women’s Video Festival to host individual artist’s videos on Plugged’s website. The online archive supports Plugged’s mission to make relevant artwork more accessible to the public. In addition the online library … Continue reading
Chester College Fall Convocation
All members of the Chester College community are invited to attend the 2009 Fall Convocation, which will feature alumni of the College talking about the value of their Chester experience and sharing images of their work. Featured speakers are David … Continue reading
Tim Horvath Published & Reading
On Sept. 14th, Writing & Literature instructor Tim Horvath will read at Four Stories in Cambridge, along with three others. The theme will be “The Long Goodbye: Tales of Endings and Loss.” In addition, on Oct. 6th He will read … Continue reading
Jenn Monroe Published & Reading
Two of Writing & Literature professor Jenn Monroe‘s poems, “The Trouble with Dream Interpretation” and “Words for This,” have been published by the online magazine Sunsets and Silencers. She will also be participating in a public reading by several New … Continue reading
Dr. Nanette Thrush to Present Paper
Art History professor Dr. Nanette Thrush will present her paper, “Setting the Table: Domestic Politics and Historical Desire in the Early Victorian Era,” at the annual conference of the Victorian Interdisciplinary Studies Association of the Western United States in October. … Continue reading
Dr. Monica O’Brien to Chair Panel & Present Paper
Writing & Literature professor Dr Monica O’Brien will be Chairing a Film Studies panel at the annual Mid-Atlantic Popular/American Culture Association conference in Boston, Nov. 5-7. She will also be presenting a paper inspired by Chester student Ben Dennison’s original … Continue reading
Eric Pinder Speaking & Published
Writing & Literature instructor Eric Pinder will be speaking and reading at the Nashua Public Library in the NPL Theater on Sunday, November 15, from 2-3 pm. He will share photos and video footage from New England’s highest peak, where … Continue reading
McNaught & Buffenmyer to Exhibit in Boston
Chester College of New England Assistant Professors Megan McNaught (Fine Art) and Luke Buffenmyer (Graphic Design) will have collaborative works on view at LA GALERIA at Villa Victoria Center for the Arts (formerly known as Casa de la Cultura/Center for … Continue reading
Eric Pinder Publishes Children’s Book
Eric Pinder’s first children’s book, Cat in the Clouds has just been published by The History Press. Pinder is a member of Chester College of New England’s Department of Writing and Literature. In Cat in the Clouds, a stray cat … Continue reading
Chester College Offers Summer Courses Online
Chester College of New England will offer a number of general education courses online this summer. To help students facing tough economic times, the online courses will be offered at a lower, introductory rate. Available courses are: English Composition and … Continue reading
Chester College of New England Student Work Accepted By A Cappella Zoo
“Damsel,” a short story by Rachel Lieberman, will appear in the fall issue of A Cappella Zoo. Lieberman is a senior creative writing major.
Chester College Celebrates 41st Commencement
Chester College of New England celebrated its 41st Commencement ceremony today with 33 students receiving their Bachelor of Arts degree. The event was held in the Stockbridge Theatre on the campus of Pinkerton Academy in Derry. The Honorable Walter R. … Continue reading
Faculty Member Seeks Submissions for Berlin (NH) Dictionary
Chester College of New England faculty member Rachelle Beaudoin, a visual and conceptual artist, has begun work on an illustrated Berlin (NH) Dictionary, a book of Berlin-specific terms and their meanings to be self-published in the fall. The book is … Continue reading
Tempting
The Intermediate Screenprinting class at Chester College of New England cordially invites you to the opening of SWEET/SOUR, a fully-functioning art shoppe installation extravaganza furnished by Kendra Coyle, Sarah Izatt and Eryn Murphy from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, … Continue reading
Student Work to Appear in Art and Literary Magazine
This photo manipulation, created by Chester Chester College of New England student Julia Maranto was accepted to Spires Art and Literary magazine (Washington University’s art and literary magazine) for their Spring 2009 issue.
Opening Reception for Final Senior Show & Reading TONIGHT
The opening reception for the final exhibition of work by the Chester College of New England Class of 2009 will be held, from 7-9 p.m., today in Wadleigh Gallery. This show features visual work by Nicole Glynn, Michelle Morin, Eryn … Continue reading
Prof. Diessner Prints Featured at Gallery 1581
Three prints by Nancy Diessner will be shown at Gallery 1581 at the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis in the show “Inside Out.” The exhibition runs from May 1-June 27, with an opening reception May 1 from 7-9 p.m. This … Continue reading
Poet Melina Draper to read TONIGHT
Poet Melina Draper will read from her work at 6 p.m. this evening in Powers 29. Chester College of New England creative writing student Kenneth Hodge will open. Draper’s poems have appeared in Borderlands: A Texas Review, PALABRA: A Magazine … Continue reading
Faculty Member to
Performance duo Scarlet Electric (Rachelle Beaudoin and Jeanne Jo) will be mobile blogging from various events at the Boston Cyberarts Festival, April 24-May 10. Beaudoin, who is a member of the Chester College of New England Photography/Media Arts and Design … Continue reading
Senior Show Opening Reception TONIGHT
An opening reception for the fourth of five exhibitions of work by Chester College of New England’s Class of 2009 will be held today from 7-9 p.m. in Wadleigh Gallery. This show features visual work by Jessica Alford, Desirea Hudson, … Continue reading
Faculty Member Sees Poems Published
Three poems by Eric Crapo -aristophanes lied “Outfit of God,” and “Carnival” -have been accepted for publication in the next issue of the e-journal Origami Condom. Crapo is a member of the Department of Writing and Literature faculty and director … Continue reading
First Witherill Gallery Show Opens Tonight
Prints, Painting, & Photography, the first exhibition in Chester College of New England’s new Witherill Gallery at The Coffee Factory, will open today with a reception from 5-7 p.m. Students from the creative writing program will be reading poetry as … Continue reading
Senior Show Opening Reception TONIGHT
An opening reception for the third exhibition of work by the Chester College of New England Class of 2009 will be held from 7-9 p.m. tonight in Wadleigh Gallery. This show features visual work by Cassandra Korbey and Holly Mahon … Continue reading
Register Now for ChesterFest ’09
Chester College of New England will host its first ChesterFest May 1 and May 2. The student-organized event, open to current students, faculty, staff, alumni and their guests, will be one part Spring Zing, one part end-of-the-year party and one … Continue reading
Faculty Member Publishes in Three Magazines
A story on community-based tourism written by Carol Greenhouse, a member of the Chester College of New England Department of Writing and Literature, is included in the May issue of ODE , on newsstands now. She also has a piece … Continue reading
Chester College Hosts Seacoast Writers Spring Conference
Chester College of New England is pleased to host the annual Spring Writers Conference of the Seacoast Writers Association, Saturday, May 16, in Wadleigh Library. The conference begins with registration and a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and the morning … Continue reading
Work by Faculty Member Included in Gallery X Exhibit
Two paintings by Christina Renfer, a member of the Chester College of New England Interdisciplinary and Fine Arts faculty, will be included in a juried exhibition called About-Face: Contemporary Figurative Portraiture at Gallery X in New Bedford, MA. The show … Continue reading
Student Experimental Video Exhibit Opening Reception Tonight
An opening reception for an exhibition of Chester College of New England student experimental video installations will be held from 5-7 p.m. today in the Wadleigh Gallery. Featured artists are Justin Bilyard, Jennifer Clement, Michael Guiliani, and Melinda Viera. The … Continue reading
Prof. Diessner’s Work Featured at Bromfield Gallery
Dogs and human bodies and wild beasts, sometimes alone and sometimes together, inhabit Nancy Diessner’s photographic intaglio prints in “Finding the Sky,” a solo show at the Bromfield Gallery April 1-25. An opening reception will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. … Continue reading
Eric Pinder to Speak at Walden Pond April 11
Eric Pinder, a member Chester College of New England’s Writing and Literature Department, will be speaking at Walden Pond on Saturday, April 11, as part of the Window on Walden author series. His presentation, “A Tale of Two Mountains,” will … Continue reading
Chester College Welcomes New Trustee
Chester College of New England is pleased to welcome Ronald J. Rioux as the newest member of its Board of Trustees. Rioux served as president and chief executive officer of St. Mary’s Bank for 16 years prior to his retirement … Continue reading
Creative Writing Senior Wins Literary Festival Contest
Beth Ann Miller, a senior creative writer major at Chester College, is the winner in the “fiction” category at the 49th Annual Lex Allen Literary Festival, hosted by Hollins University. Miller’s short story “Splinter,” which also received an honorable mention … Continue reading
Faculty Member’s Work Published in Leonardo
EarBuddies and BFFM, work by Chester College of New England’s Rachelle Beaudoin (with Jeanne Jo and Islay Taylor, aka Scarlet Electric), has been included in the April 2009 issue of Leonardo: The Journal of the International Society for Arts, Sciences … Continue reading
Visiting Writers Series Welcomes Askold Melnyczuk
Chester College of New England’s Visiting Writers Series will welcome Askold Melnyczuk to campus for a reading at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 2 in Powers 29. Junior creative writing majors Venessa Rotondi and Rebecca Vitkauskas will open. Admission is free … Continue reading
Faculty Member’s Novella Released
Circulation, a novella by writing and literature faculty member Tim Horvath was released March 5, from Sunnyoutside Press. The book has received positive reviews from the Boston Area Small Press and Poetry Scene blog and NewPages.com He will be doing … Continue reading
Faculty Member to Read at Literary Festival
Eric Pinder, a member of the Writing and Literature faculty, will be reading and also working at an educational booth at the New Works Literary Festival in Arlington, MA on Saturday, March 21. The event is being run by the … Continue reading
Eight Students Selected for NHAA College Invitational
Eight Chester College of New England students have been selected to participate in the New Hampshire Art Association’s College Invitational 2009. Their work will be part of an exhibition in the main gallery of the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery in … Continue reading
Student Graphic/Photo/Printmaking Show Opens in Wadleigh Gallery
Wadleigh Gallery will host a student Graphic/Photo/Printmaking exhibition from Monday, March 2 through Friday, March 13. It will open with a reception on Wednesday, March 4 at p.m. and features work by the following students: Graphic Design: Samantha Geer, Ashley … Continue reading
Alexandria Peary to Give Reading March 4
Chester College of New England’s Visiting Writers Series will host a reading by Alexandria Peary at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 4 in Powers 29. Admission is free for students with ID and a $5 suggested donation for all others. Peary … Continue reading
Prof. Diessner’s Work in Northampton, MA exhibit
Work by Nancy Diessner, associate professor of interdisciplinary studies, is part of “Touching Space (flow),” an exhibition of 40 prints curated from the Flat Files Project by guest artist/curator Karen Dolmanisth at the Gallery at Zea Mays Printmaking in Northampton, … Continue reading
Student Work Featured in Wadleigh Gallery
This semester, Chester College of New England’s Wadleigh Gallery will feature a variety of student work from March through May. Kicking off the exhibitions will be the student Graphic/Photo/Printmaking show, March 2-13. It will open with a reception on March … Continue reading
Ghostlight Theater to Present Reservoir Dogs on Campus this Sunday
Ghostlight Theater Company of New England will present a workshop production of faculty member John Sefel’s original adaptation of Quentin Tarrantino’s cult classic Reservoir Dogs, this Sunday, February 15, at 7 p.m. in Wadleigh Library. Admission is a “pay what … Continue reading
Faculty Member to Give Reading in NYC
Tim Horvath, a member of Chester College of New England’s Writing and Literature faculty, will be giving a reading at the KGB Bar in the East Village of New York City tonight. The reading will bring together representatives from the … Continue reading
Professor Matsumoto Included in National Juried Exhibit
Darrell Matsumoto, associate professor and chair of the Department of Photography/Media Arts & Design at Chester College of New England, is included in The 6th Photographic Image Biennial Exhibition at East Carolina University. Jurors Robert and Shana Parke Harrison selected … Continue reading
Faculty Member’s Work Featured in Turbulence Spotlight
MrsCoryArcangel.com, by Scarlet Electric (the work of Chester College of New England faculty member Rachelle Beaudoin and Jeanne Jo) was featured in a recent Turbulence Spotlight. Turbulence is a project of New Radio and Performing Arts, Inc. Now celebrating 12 … Continue reading
Faculty Member Awarded Humanities Grant
Christopher Volpe, a faculty member in the Integrated Liberal Studies department at Chester College of New England, has been named the humanist in a grant by the New Hampshire Humanities Council to extend the N.H. Seacoast’s annual “Jazzmouth” poetry and … Continue reading
Three Chester College Faculty Members to Read Feb. 4
Chester College of New England’s Visiting Writers Series will feature three faculty members in its first reading of the semester. Christopher Anderson, Byron Petrakis, and Mark Sleiter will read at 6 p.m., in Powers 29 on Wednesday, February 4. Admission … Continue reading
Chester College Student Finalist in Photo Contest
For the second consecutive year, a photograph by Krystle Belanger, a senior photography major at Chester College of New England, is a finalist in the Nikon and Photographer’s Forum Best of College Photography photo contest. The photo, seen here, will … Continue reading
Chester College Viewbook Earns Award
Chester College of New England’s 2008 Viewbook is among the winners in the sixth annual Service Industry Advertising Awards. The publication, which was a cooperative effort between the college and Joyce Design Solutions LLC, earned a bronze award in the … Continue reading
Student’s Short Story Earns Honorable Mention from Glimmer Train
“Splinter,” a short story by Beth Ann Miller, a senior creative writing major at Chester College, earned an honorable mention in Glimmer Train’s November 2008 short story contest for new writers. Her story ranked in the top five percent of … Continue reading
Professor Diessner’s Work in Two Exhibitions
Work by Nancy Diessner, associate professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, will be included in two exhibitions this winter. The first is Body and Soul, an art exhibit to benefit Aid for Cancer Research, February 4-28 at the Bromfield Gallery in Boston. … Continue reading
Faculty Member Featured in Queens International
Rachelle Beaudoin, a member of the Chester College department of Photography/Media Arts and Design, is part of a collective showing work at the Queens International, a biennial exhibition of artists from around the world who live and/or work in Queens, … Continue reading
Former Governor Peterson To Speak at 2009 Commencement
Former Governor Walter Peterson will be the guest speaker at the 41st Commencement of Chester College of New England on Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m. at the Stockbridge Theater at Pinkerton Academy in Derry. Governor Peterson spoke at the … Continue reading
Chester College To Host HS Art & Writing Contest
Chester College of New England is looking for high school seniors interested in art and writing to participate in Impression, a visual art and writing competition for high school seniors. Impression is an opportunity for high school students to bring … Continue reading
Work by Two Chester College Students Included in UNH Exhibit
Work by Zachary Huntress and Sarah Izatt, two Chester College photography students, will be part of A Prison Nation: Unlocking the Stories, opening at 6 p.m. Thursday, January 22 in the MUB Strafford Room, Memorial Union Building, on the University … Continue reading
Chester College Welcomes New Resident Director
Chester College is pleased to welcome Stephanie Ramirez as Resident Director of Adams Hall. She will take her new post on January 18. Ramirez, Long Island, NY native, earned her bachelor’s degree from SUNY Buffalo where she served as a … Continue reading
Work by Two Faculty Members Included in RISD Exhibit
Work by Darrell Matsumoto, associate professor and chair of the Chester College of New England Department of Photography/Media Arts & Design, and Rachelle Beaudoin, an adjunct lecturer in Photography/Media Arts & Design will be part of the RISD New England … Continue reading
Chester College Names Kevin Hodges Director of Student Services
Chester College of New England has named Kevin Hodges as its new director of student services. He will take his new post on January 5. “We chose Kevin for his diverse professional background, which will enhance all aspects of student … Continue reading
Theatre of the Absurd Performance Dec. 6
Chester College’s Theatre of the Absurd course will be presenting three student-written, student-directed one act plays Saturday, December 6 at 8 p.m. in the Wadleigh Gallery. Theatre of the Absurd is a course taught by adjunct writing and literature faculty … Continue reading
Chester College Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members
Chester College of New England’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announced the addition of four new members: Craig Ahlquist, Scott Ellison, Ben Gamache and Jeremy Hitchcock. Craig Ahlquist co-founded Campagne Associates, a fundraising software company located in Manchester in … Continue reading
2 Bit Players Present
The 2 Bit Players will present Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at 6 p.m. Saturday, December 6, and at noon, Sunday, December 7 in Wadleigh Library. Admission is free for students with an I.D. and a suggested donation of $5 … Continue reading
ALL CLASSES CANCELLED FOR NOVEMBER 25
All classes are cancelled for Tuesday, November 25. College administrative offices will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
2 Bit Players Present “The Eight”
The 2 Bit Players will present The Eight: Reindeer Monologues by Jeff Goode at 7 p.m. Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22, and at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 23 in the Wadleigh Library. Admission is free for students with … Continue reading
Fall 2008 Senior Exhibition and Reading
Three seniors will present their senior shows in Wadleigh Gallery Monday, November 24 through Wednesday, December 3. The exhibition will feature work by Ramon Perez, Madison Mastri and Sarah Gaertner and will close with a reception from 7-9 p.m. The … Continue reading
Faculty Member Exhibits Landscapes in Area Group Shows
Two oil paintings by Christopher Volpe, a member of the Integrated Liberal Studies faculty, are included in two area exhibitions. Professor Volpe’s “Afternoon/Evening Thunderstorms” is featured in a group exhibition currently at the University of New Hampshire’s Dimond Library through … Continue reading
FALL OPEN HOUSE: NOV. 15
Chester College of New England invites prospective students and their families to attend a Fall 2008 Open House Saturday, Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors will learn more about the college’s majors and about being a … Continue reading
Roger Illescas Named Director of Financial Aid
Roger Illescas has joined the Chester College of New England staff as director of financial aid. Illescas earned a BA from Merrimack College and a MPA from the University of New Hampshire. He comes to Chester College from Babson College … Continue reading
Chester College Joins Tuition Exchange Program
Chester College of New England has joined nearly 500 colleges and universities in 48 states and Great Britain as a participant in the national Tuition Exchange program. Through the program, dependent children of Chester College faculty and staff can apply … Continue reading
Faculty Member Featured in Online Exhibition
Work by Rachelle Beaudoin is part of the new online exhibition “Catholicity,” curated by Marya Roland and Kelly Popoff. According to its website, the project is “a virtual exhibition of art and writing about universal human experience from a particular … Continue reading
Photographer Pipo Nguyen-duy Visits Chester College
Photographer Pipo Nguyen-duy will round out the 2008 Visiting Artist Symposium Lecture Series with a lecture at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 18 in the Wadleigh Library conference room. The event is free and open to the public. Nguyen-duy was born … Continue reading
Chester College Welcomes Sculptor Jonathan Kirk
Chester College of New England will welcome sculptor Jonathan Kirk to campus on Tuesday, November 11 as part of its 2008 Visiting Artists Symposium Lecture Series. He will give a free public lecture in the Wadleigh Library conference room at … Continue reading
Five Students Exhibit Large Work
6 ‘ x 6′ x 5, a group exhibition of large drawings and paintings by five Chester College advanced drawing and painting students, is being featured in Wadleigh Gallery through November 14. It will conclude with a reception from 6-7:30 … Continue reading
Professor McDowell’s Film Featured at Florida Atlantic University Gallery
Nauli, a 16mm film by Melissa McDowell, assistant professor of photography/media arts and design, will be on exhibit at Florida Atlantic University’s Gallery through December 19. It will be showing in conjunction with a rescreening of Optic Nerve IX at … Continue reading
Writer, Performer Michelle Tea Closes Fall Visiting Writers Series
Michelle Tea will round out Chester College of New England’s Fall 2008 Visiting Writers Series with a public reading at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12 in Powers 29. The event is free. Tea is a founder of the original … Continue reading
Nationally Known Comics to Judge Last Comic Standing: Chester Style
The husband and wife comedy duo Tom Cotter and Kerri Louise will serve as judges for “Last Comic Standing: Chester Style,” at 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 4 in the Wadleigh Gallery. After choosing the top two Chester College comedians, the … Continue reading
Writer James Patrick Kelly to Visit Chester College
Author James Patrick Kelly will visit Chester College on Thursday, November 6 to discuss “Writing and Creativity.” He will speak at 10:30 a.m. in the Wadleigh Library conference room. His visit is part of the Psychology of Creativity course and … Continue reading
Chester College Welcomes Sculptor William Martin
Chester College of New England will welcome sculptor William Martin to campus on Tuesday, November 4 as part of its 2008 Visiting Artists Symposium Lecture Series. He will give a free public lecture in the Wadleigh Library conference room at … Continue reading
Fine Arts Faculty Member’s Work Part of Exhibit in Mexico
Video work by Rachelle Beaudoin, a member of the Chester College of New England’s Department of Fine Arts, was part of the EJECT 2 – Mexico City International Videoperformance Festival October 23 and 24 at Ex Teresa Arte Actual Museum. … Continue reading
FAMILY WEEKEND: OCTOBER 24 & 25
Greetings parents and family members! We hope your plans for the fall include a visit to campus for our 2nd Annual Family Weekend on Friday, October 24th & Saturday, October 25th. This year our scheduled events include student exhibitions, workshops … Continue reading
Prof. O’Brien to Deliver Paper at UMass Dartmouth
Prof. Monica O’Brien, Chair of Writing and Literature at Chester College, will deliver a paper at the Northeast Popular Culture/American Culture‘s Fall Conference at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at UMass Dartmouth. Dr. O’Brien’s paper is entitled, “Postmodern Waste: the … Continue reading
Chester College Dedicates Nutting Hall, Witherill Art Studios
Chester College of New England celebrated the grand re-opening of its oldest building, Nutting Hall, with the dedication of the Witherill Art Studios on Friday, October 24. Linda A. Witherill cut the ribbon across the entrance to the building after … Continue reading
Chester College Welcomes Painter Diane Ayott
Chester College of New England will welcome painter Diane Ayott to campus on Tuesday, October 28 as part of its 2008 Visiting Artists Symposium Lecture Series. She will give a free public lecture in the Wadleigh Library conference room at … Continue reading
Evening of Nature Writing to Feature Eric Pinder
Chester College of New England’s Visiting Writers Series will host an evening of nature writing featuring author Eric Pinder at 6 p.m., Monday, October 27 in Powers 29. The event is free and open to the public. Eric Pinder was … Continue reading
CALL FOR ALUMNI ART
CALL FOR ART For the first juried exhibition of work by Chester College of New England/White Pines College alumni March 2-13, 2009 Wadleigh Gallery Chester College of New England Deadline for submissions: Friday, December 5, 2008. Please send three to … Continue reading
Dance, Be Hypnotized & Make Art at Family Weekend ’08
Chester College of New England’s annual Family Weekend will feature a professional dance troupe, a hypnotist and live art and writing events this Saturday, October 25. The evening will begin with a performance by the Sasha Soreff Dance Theater at … Continue reading
Faculty Member’s Video Part of 7a11d Festival
“How to Wax,” a video by Rachelle Beaudoin, will be screened at the 7a11d International Festival of Performance Art- D2D Video Program in Toronto, Canada, October 23-November 2. Beaudoin is an adjunct member of the Chester College of New England … Continue reading
Chester College Welcomes Sculptor Jonathan Bonner
Chester College of New England will welcome sculptor Jonathan Bonner to campus on Tuesday, October 21 as part of its 2008 Visiting Artists Symposium Lecture Series. He will give a free public lecture in the Wadleigh Library conference room at … Continue reading
Professor Jenn Monroe Sees Three Poems Accepted
“Tree Service,” a poem by Jenn Monroe, assistant professor of writing and literature, is included in the October issue of Bent Pin Quarterly. The online journal also has accepted her poem “Fault Line” for its January 2009 edition and “Two … Continue reading
Jane Smith Bernhardt to Speak about Creativity
Jane Smith Bernhardt will visit Chester College on Thursday, October 16 to discuss “Roots of My Creativity.” She will speak at 10:30 a.m. in the Wadleigh Library conference room. Her visit is part of the Psychology of Creativity course, and … Continue reading
Chester College Welcomes Curator Zeljka Himbele
Chester College of New England will welcome curator Zeljka Himbele-Kozul to campus on Tuesday, October 14 as part of its 2008 Visiting Artists Symposium Lecture Series. She will give a free public lecture in the Wadleigh Library conference room at … Continue reading
Fine Art Faculty Member to Speak at Upgrade! Boston
Rachelle Beaudoin, a member of the Chester College of New England Fine Arts faculty, will give an artist talk as part of Upgrade! Boston at 7 p.m., Tuesday, October 21. She will be co-presenting with her collaborator Jeanne Jo. The … Continue reading
New Life for Historic Campus Building
President Bob Baines announced Chester College of New England will mark the start of a new era for its oldest campus building this fall with the completion of renovations on Nutting Hall. The building will be re-dedicated on Friday, October … Continue reading
Chester College Welcomes Photographer Jeffrey Silverthorne
Chester College of New England will welcome photographer Jeffrey Silverthorne to campus on Tuesday, October 7 as part of its 2008 Visiting Artists Symposium Lecture Series. He will give a free public lecture in the Wadleigh Library conference room at … Continue reading
Faculty Member Publishes Article About Candidates’ Mental Health
An article about the mental health of Presidential candidates written by Stephen M. Soreff, MD, a member of the Chester College of New England Interdisciplinary Arts department, was recently published in Behavioral Healthcare magazine. Soreff co-authored the article “Mental health … Continue reading
Wadleigh Gallery to Feature Work of Paul Inglis
“In The City” paintings, drawings, and prints by Paul Inglis will open in the Wadleigh Gallery at Chester College of New England on Friday, October 10. An opening reception will be held from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, October 16. Inglis … Continue reading
“Green” Chemist Visits Chester College
Raksmey Derival, a chemist from Beyond Benign will visit Chester College of New England on Tuesday, October 7. She will speak about the “Green Chemistry” movement at 10:30 a.m. and then give a lab presentation to students at 2:30 p.m. … Continue reading
Visiting Writers Series Welcomes David Crouse
Award-winning fiction writer, David Crouse will return to Chester College of New England for a reading on Thursday, October 9, at 6 p.m. in Powers 29. The event is free and open to the public. Crouse served as chair of … Continue reading
Chester College Welcomes Painter Stephen Niccolls
Chester College of New England will welcome painter Stephen Niccolls to campus on Tuesday, September 30 as part of its 2008 Visiting Artists Symposium Lecture Series. He will give a free public lecture in the Wadleigh Library conference room at … Continue reading
Chester College Welcomes Experimental Filmmaker
Chester College of New England will welcome experimental filmmaker Sheri Wills to campus on Tuesday, September 23 as part of its 2008 Visiting Artists Symposium Lecture Series. She will give a free public lecture in the Wadleigh Library conference room … Continue reading
Chester College Hosts Seacoast Writers Association Fall Conference
Chester College of New England will host the annual fall writers conference of the Seacoast Writers Association on Saturday, October 18. The conference begins in the Wadleigh Library with registration and a continental breakfast at 8:30 am. Four two-hour workshops … Continue reading
Chester College Team Finishes RTB Better Than Ever
With a brace on her knee and a smile on her face, junior Design major Anna Swass ran light footed over the sands of Hampton Beach to the finish chute of the 2008 Reach the Beach Relay, 209 miles from … Continue reading
Faculty Member Publishes Essay on Franconia Notch Iconology
Christopher Volpe, a member of the interdisciplinary studies faculty at Chester College of New England, has published an essay on the iconology of Franconia Notch in 19th and 20th century landscape painting in “Visions In Granite,” the second volume in … Continue reading
John O’Brien Exhibit to Open in Wadleigh Gallery
Chester College’s Wadleigh Gallery will feature new work by artist John O’Brien September 12-October 3. An opening reception will be held Thursday, September 18, from 6-7:30 p.m. O’Brien studied printmaking at the University of Florida and the Graphic Arts Workshop … Continue reading
Chester College Welcomes Photographer Kathleen Campbell
Chester College of New England will welcome photographer Kathleen Campbell to campus on Tuesday, September 16 as part of its 2008 Visiting Artists Symposium Lecture Series. Campbell will give a free public lecture in the Wadleigh Library conference room at … Continue reading
Faculty Member to Participate in Conflux08
Rachelle Beaudoin, a member of the photography/media arts & design faculty at Chester College of New England, will participate in Conflux08 in New York City September 11-14. Beaudoin is one of more than one hundred local and international artists who … Continue reading
Chester College Participates in Chester Town Fair
Dean of students Byron Petrakis, junior Anna Swass, and director of student life Katie Orlando all won medals in the Watson Pond 5K. Junior Matt Williams and senior Beth Ann Miller sell donated student artwork to support the Red Cross … Continue reading
Chester College takes the Reach the Beach Challenge
Art students have been known to take on some challenging assignments, but participating in a 200+ mile relay, the longest in the United States, is one of the most unusual. On September 12 and 13, though, two current Chester College … Continue reading
Fall 2008 Visiting Writers Series Announced
Chester College of New England will welcome four nationally-known writers to campus this fall as part of its visiting artists lecture symposium and visiting writers series. All readings are open to the public; workshops are reserved for Chester College students. … Continue reading
Chester College Announces 2008 Visiting Artists Symposium Lecture Series
Chester College of New England will open its 2008 Visiting Artists Symposium Lecture Series on Tuesday, September 9 by welcoming author Kevin Keck to campus. Keck will give a lecture in the Wadleigh Library conference room at 2:30 p.m. and … Continue reading
College Earns Grant to Support New Mentor Program
Chester College of New England received a $500 grant from the New Hampshire College and University Council to support its new mentor program with Chester Academy. This grant was awarded as part of NHCUC’s Access NH Initiative, which is collaboration … Continue reading
Chester College of New England Receives $60,000 Davis Grant to Integrate Science and the Arts
CHESTER, NH. Chester College of New England recently received a $60,413 grant from the Davis Foundation to further integrate art into its science curriculum. Shari Litch Gray, associate professor of science and math, developed the project, ‘Bridging Two Cultures: Integrating … Continue reading
For the Love of Non-Waterproof Sea Life
By Kristen Koczarski ’09 Morgan K. Reynolds, 2008 turns a mistake into a cottage industry. Morgan K. Reynolds, grew up with a phobia of cephalopods. While she has always had a love for the ocean and sea life, she was … Continue reading
Nicole Glynn Wins NH Creative Club Award
“Patriot Act,” a work by Chester College of New England student Nicole Glynn, took the “Best of Student” award for creative excellence at the 20th annual New Hampshire Creative Club exhibition. Glynn, a graphic design major, was presented the award … Continue reading
What it Means to Make Art or Tell a Story
2008 Commencement, Valedictorian Speech Marie Stern So I promised myself that I wouldn’t write the cliche speech. You know, the one that says, “Congratulations. This is the first day of the rest of our lives. I love you all and … Continue reading
Chester College of New England Celebrates Third Win in The Lyric’s College Poetry Contest
By Morgan C. Reynolds‚ 2008 CHESTER, NH could be a dynasty in the making. Chester College of New England snagged its third consecutive national poetry win in The Lyric, thanks to sophomore Rachel Lieberman. According to its website, The Lyric, … Continue reading
Chester College Student Wins National Poetry Contest Third Year in a Row
Rachel Lieberman, a Chester College sophomore majoring in creative writing, has won first prize in the Lyric’s college contest. The Lyric is the oldest magazine in the United States devoted to traditional poetry. Founded in 1921, the Lyric has “worked … Continue reading
Palace Theatre and Chester College Announce Summer Theatre Camp for High School Students
Chester College is pleased to announce its partnership with the Palace Theatre in Manchester in presenting a Summer Theatre Camp. Students will be able to receive intensive training by industry professionals in a 7 day overnight theatre camp. College Credit … Continue reading
Dr. Nanette Thrush to Present Paper
Professor Thrush will present her paper, “Caveat Emptor: History for Sale,” at the Mid-Atlantic Conference on British Studies at the University of Maryland. The paper concerns the antiquarians/dealers Samuel Luke Pratt and Edward Henry Corbould, who helped to popularize medievalism … Continue reading
Dr. Shari Litch-Gray Receives 2007 New Hampshire Excellence in Education Award
The NHCUC Selection Committee announced today that Dr. Shari Litch-Gray, Associate Professor of Science and Mathematics at Chester College of New England, is the recipient of the 2007 New Hampshire Excellence in Education Award. This award is presented to the … Continue reading