An Era of Art Is Ending in Kent With Gallery's Closing Nov 20, 2009
Ms. Cardonsky is already teaching a class in gallery studies at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. "I love it," she said. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
New Milford GOP Marks Reagan Legacy Oct 17, 2009
Saturday 17 October, 2009. The professor, 46, told about 100 people at the New Milford Republican Town Committee's Reagan Dinner Oct. 8 at the Fox Hill Inn in Brookfield that in 1982 the former president enacted "the largest reduction in discretionary spending since World War II." Additionally, Dr. Gutzman credited Mr. Reagan for establishing a supply side tax cut that followed the theory that when tax rates get too high there is a reduction in revenue to the federal government. (New Milford Times, CT)
Park Mourned In Brookfield Community Oct 10, 2009
Mr. Park, who was born in New Rochelle, N.Y., and grew up in Montclair, N.J., became a certified designer in the late 1970s after completing a program at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. Mrs. Park said that he worked on several projects with Dennis Stone of The Charter Group in Brookfield and other local developers. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
A Citizens Audit Sep 26, 2009
In addition to Mr. Standt; its members are Kerry Swift, a member of the recent ad-hoc Long Range Planning Committee that the selectmen appointed, and Donald Groff, a former geology professor at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury and a former member of local land-use commissions. Mr. Standt said that the committee welcomes other members, noting that they do not have to be members of Brookfield First. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
New Milford Top Teacher Talks Testing Sep 5, 2009
Mrs. Shemeley began her career teaching first-grade students at Center School in Bethel for five years, starting in 1974, immediately after graduating from Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) in Danbury. Her mother, Helen Burke, had taught Latin and French in the New Haven area and at Stratford High School before raising seven children. (New Milford Times, CT)
Back to the Books in Brookfield Sep 5, 2009
Ms. Kilian is in her 12th year as an educator after earning her bachelor's degree and teaching certification from Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, where one of her instructors was Jack Devine, a longtime consultant for the Brookfield schools. She previously taught in Darien and Ridgefield and most recently was the assistant principal at the Meeting House Elementary School in New Fairfield. (New Milford Times, CT)
Parks will get tuition $ Aug 14, 2009
In these emails, Parks pointed out that it would be much cheaper for him to take management courses at Western Connecticut State University or another school, and he added that he already had certification as a Hazardous Materials Technician and as a Fire Marshall, which required "over 30 hours of recertification training each year, mostly on my own time." However, a reply from the Deputy Chief Arthur Reid stated that "the intent of the contract is to provide funding for courses to augment your... (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Free State movement sees rising acceptance Jul 27, 2009
"None of these powers were ever formally given to these people (government officials) and so occasionally, whenever people notice that the federal government is behaving this way, they get really outraged by it," said Kevin R.C. Gutzman, a constitutional scholar at Western Connecticut State University. After World War II, broad political consensus saw most Americans willing to follow Washington's lead, says Marc Hetherington, a Vanderbilt University professor and expert on public trust in... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Area Graduates Get Message Jul 3, 2009
Marie, who served the last two years as the school's student representative to the Brookfield Board of Education, urged the graduates to thank their parents for being with them "every step of the way." Bridget Hegarty, the valedictorian at BHS, told the assembled audience at the William O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) in Danbury, that during their time in high school the country had gone through challenges, such as Hurricane Katrina, and faces the obstacles of... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
In Bridgewater Residents Okay2009-10 Budget at Town Meeting Jun 3, 2009
Mr. Sinatra was unable to attend the vote due to his graduation ceremony at Western Connecticut State University during which he earned his doctorate in education. Mr. Sinatra has worked for 15 years as a high school English teacher and prior to that in the field of public relations. (Voices, CT)
'Missing You' Makes an Impact on Judges May 2, 2009
Her teacher was among the first to look at "Missing You. "She edited it for me," said Claire. "About 100 students" have seen it since then, she added, noting that there's a copy of her story in the classroom for anyone to read. Claire was among those honored April 23 at ceremonies for Litchfield and Fairfield counties' winners at Western Connecticut State University. Each received a $500 prize and will next attend a ceremony May 31 in Hartford, where the state winners of the competition will be... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Dodd Shores Up Party's Support In The Region May 1, 2009
Mr. Dodd, who held a forum on health care this winter at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, said that he wants "75 or 80 votes" in the Senate in support of a package that would include universality, quality, cost and prevention but is willing to embrace Mr. Obama's strategy to circumvent a Senate filibuster and get a plan approved with as few as 51 votes. "Economics is driving this," the senator said, noting that health-care costs on average have increased 40 percent for Americans... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
NMHS Students Have Faith In the Future of Business Apr 11, 2009
Nolan's classes prepared us for that," he said, referring to business teacher Walter Nolan. Bryan had to present a plan to market store-brand goods better, given the straitened economy, in a supermarket, and Sonny had to present "the best way" to keep energy costs down and pricing profitable regarding paper products. They enjoyed the interaction during the state-level competition. "It was very professional," said Sonny, who aims to pursue a degree in accounting at Western Connecticut State... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Gentle departure ahead for Nick Mitchell? Feb 26, 2009
After graduating from high school, Mitchell studied at Marymount Manhattan College and Western Connecticut State University, and he took classes at the Singers Forum and Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York, according to his MySpace page. His family owns Mitchell Oil in Danbury, Conn. (MSNBC -- News)
Norman Gentle on American Idol Re... Feb 12, 2009
He graduated from Brookfield in 1999 and went on to study at Marymount Manhattan College and Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. American Idol Contestant. (Suite101.com)
Paula R. Walsh named Minuteman publisher Feb 7, 2009
She attended the University of North Carolina and Western Connecticut State University as a Business/Marketing major. In 1990 she joined The Litchfield County Times as an advertising account executive overseeing national accounts and local accounts. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
