Published: 7/31/2023 5:10:35 PM
HCC STEM scholarship deadline extended to Aug. 15
HOLYOKE — Students enrolled full time in chemistry, biology, engineering, mathematics, physics or other STEM fields at Holyoke Community College now have until Tuesday, Aug. 15, to apply for a National Science Foundation scholarship of up to $10,000 a year.
Through HCC, the National Science Foundation Scholarship offers on average $6,500 per year to qualified full-time students and prorated amounts for part-time students.
New and current HCC students are encouraged to apply.
Students chosen for the NSF scholarship become members of HCC’s STEM Scholars 2.0 Program, also known as SCoRE (STEM Cohorts for Research & Engagement).
STEM Scholars are expected to maintain enrollment in a STEM program, be in good academic standing, complete an associate degree at HCC, and/or transfer to an accredited STEM degree program at a four-year institution. The scholarships are renewable every year students continue to meet the eligibility criteria.
The application and eligibility guidelines can be viewed at hcc.edu/stem-scholarship
Startlight’s Youth Theatre to perform ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’
AMHERST — “Beauty & the Beast Jr.” will be the summer performance of the Starlight’s Youth Theatre 2022-23 season. Over 50 students will come together for one week to put up the classic show. The performance will be held Saturday, Aug 5 at 11 a.m. at Amherst Middle School auditorium, 170 Chestnut St. Tickets are $5 available at the door.
Starlight saw a large increase in participation following the pandemic and the program continues to grow.
While the summer program is booked, the fall class list has something for everyone. Starting with grades 1-4 the offering is “Finding Nemo” a musical.
Students in grades 5 & 6 will work on creating their own story “The Adventures of Dory.” Through improvisational scenes the class will use their imagination to form a storyline that they will develop into their show.
Grades 7 & 8 Scene It! class will work on scenes from their favorite shows and learn lighting design, stage managing, props and sound.
The high school age teens will tackle “Twelfth Night.” The Shakespeare play explores the power of desire to override conventions of class, religion, and gender, and the nature of love and deception.
Starlight Youth Theatre classes begin Sept. 9th and space is limited. Register online at starlights-youth-theatre.com
Collective reparations fund now active in Frankly County
After years of reflection, learning and commitment to racial justice, the Reparations Collective, a group of Franklin County residents who benefit from white privilege, announces the public opening of a Collective Reparations Fund.
According to the Rev. Kate Stevens, a member of the group, said that while people, on average, have more resources than Black people and that it’s time for individuals to recognize this injustice by personally paying into reparations. Contributors can make deposits of any amount.
“We recognize that reparations are not just about money,” Stevens said. “Our long-term aim is to secure all manner of reparations for African Americans. In the meantime, we will use collected funds to support Black-led non-profit organizations in our area.”
The fund, which is held at Greenfield Savings Bank, is funded primarily by crowd-sourcing. The Reparations Collective has already distributed $7,000 to local, Black-led, nonprofit organizations. The group will raise funds to be allocated every six months as reparations payments to Black-led nonprofit groups in our region.
For more info, contact: thereparationscollective@gmail.com or visit: thereparationscollective.org
