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Southern Alumni nurses caring for COVID-19 patients at Waterbury Hospital

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Southern News Leave a comment

Sofia Rositani – Reporter From Southern to the emergency room of Waterbury Hospital, two nurses are working to care for COVID-19 patients while also taking care of themselves and their families. Registered Nurse Brenda Lupo graduated from Southern with a bachelor’s degree in business and a concentration in marketing. Afterwards, she decided to go to Naugatuck Valley Community College to get her RN license. Lupo has been at Waterbury hospital for seven years now. Lupo said the COVID-19 has personally brought her

Shabbat goes virtual with Hillel’s a virtual candle lighting

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Southern News Leave a comment

Sofia Rositani – Reporter The Hillel Jewish Student Organization has been hosting a “Virtual Shabbat Candle Lighting” Friday evenings to celebrate the Shabbat. According to Rabbi Barbara Paris, this event is open to all religions and for those who may be interested in learning about Judaism. The virtual Shabbat candle lighting has been every Friday for the last three weeks.

Finals Week: How Will it Pan Out?

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Southern News Leave a comment

Jackson Volenec – Reporter The international pandemic that we are currently in the midst of has affected each and every person in at least some major way, with millions of people out of work, being forced to relocate, or potentially get sick themselves. This has seeped into the world of education as well, as all schools in Connecticut along with

SAGE Center Sends out Lavender Certificates Honoring LGBTQ Graduates

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Southern News Leave a comment

Jackson Volenec – Reporter The SAGE center is conducting the Lavender Graduation, a ceremony for LGBTQ students. Its main objective is to give proper acknowledgement to the LGBTQ population, as graduating itself is a major accomplishment. “Lavender Graduation is a way to honor LGBT students and acknowledge their accomplishments as a student on campus,” said Marlena Oliveri, a graduate intern

Admitted students experience campus virtually

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Southern News Leave a comment

Jessica Guerrucci – Managing Editor Sofia Rositani – Reporter Admitted students had to tour the campus virtually as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak,, but Director of Admissions Alick Letang said for the 1,000 students who attended, Southern staff still tried to highlight the adventure. “We had to deliver some type of opportunity for students to connect with our community,”

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