President’s Message

As you can see from the photo above we are a college that enjoys spending time together. We continued the successful Eagle Challenge with some fun indoor bowling, golfing and bean bag challenges to chase the winter blues away. A day of spring like temperatures has all of us anxiously awaiting the time when we can enjoy outdoor activities again!

ACC’s Foundation will be holding its annual Murder Mystery for the first time here at Asnuntuck, in our new conference center, on March 23rd. Please read this month’s newsletter to learn more information about the evening and ways you can help support this important and fun event!

CSCU has been engaged in a partnership with CPTV to produce a documentary about our system and public higher education in our state overall. Asnuntuck is among the 17 institutions featured. The entire documentary can be viewed online. Please share this link with families and individuals that you know, who are looking at higher education options.

Please remember to visit our web-site and check-out Asnuntuck’s social media to stay up to date on all activities taking place on our campus. Registration for summer session and the fall semester will begin on March 26th.

Sincerely,

Dr. James Lombella
ACC to Co-Sponsor Yard Goats’
Military Family of the Game
Asnuntuck Community College and Tunxis Community College are proud to be this year’s sponsor of the Military Family of the Game, for the Hartford Yard Goats 2018 Baseball Season. A different military family will be selected to go on the field for the National Anthem and receive four free tickets to one of the 70 home games for the Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin’ Donuts Park in Hartford. We encourage everyone to go on-line and nominate a military family you know for this unique opportunity!
ACC’s Changing Lives Talk Show
Features Chris Casey and Keith Madore
Dr. Lombella, President of Asnuntuck and Tunxis Community Colleges, hosted this month’s episode of Changing Lives. Chris Casey, of Chris Casey Concepts and ACC’s Director of Institutional Advancement and Community Engagement Keith Madore were President Lombella’s guests. The show’s topic centered around the many ways the community can help support the college. Asnuntuck’s “Changing Lives” program is produced by volunteers and airs on PATV 15 on Thursdays at 8 p.m. and Fridays at 11 a.m. It can also be viewed online by going to the website www.patv15.com-Enfield-Schedule – Asnuntuck Changing Lives. Visit ACC’s website to learn more on how to donate. Photo by Sandy Zukowski
Career Development at Asnuntuck
Career Chats with Cat Carter will be held on Tuesday, March 6th. Career Chats are 15-20 minute one-on-one discussions with our career advisor, Cat Carter. Cat will review your resume, help you prepare for an interview, or talk about choosing a major.  No appointments are necessary. First come, first served. Career Chats are held in the Center for Advising and Student Achievement (Room 111). To learn more about the Career Development Office visit the website.
ACC Student to Earn 2 Degrees and
Works as Manager at Allied’s Attic
Asnuntuck student Marisol Suarez will earn her Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice in December and her Associate’s degree in Human Services next May. She is currently enrolled in six courses and is the manager of Allied’s Attic in Enfield. Read more about her inspiring story.

Photo by Julie Cotnoir
Transfer Tuesdays
Each semester Asnuntuck hosts colleges and universities on campus, on Tuesdays and other dates. The colleges and universities set-up in the Tower Lobby. To learn more about transfer events visit the website.
New Hires at ACC
There are some new faces around campus. ACC has hired four new part-time custodians. They are Ryan Callinan, Jhoan Garcia Mesa, Kwan Heath and Nicolas Carlson. We have also recently added one new IT technician, Corey Mitchell. Please welcome them to the ACC family.
Checkpoint Chocolate Held at Asnuntuck
ACC held a Checkpoint Chocolate event on Valentine’s Day. Dr. Lombella stopped by. This event was designed to help people connect to one another. Each participant was given 3 pieces of chocolate that they could then give to 3 people that they wanted to check-in on. Photo by Sherry Paquette
Spoonie Central Begins at Asnuntuck
A disability group by students for students has been established at Asnuntuck. The group meets on Tuesdays from 3-4 p.m. in Room 220. Information regarding accessibility at transfer schools will be discussed. Members of the club will plan and participate in events to spread awareness about disabilities. For more information, contact the club’s President Sagemarie Desovich ([email protected]).
Yoga Classes Begin at Asnuntuck
Instructors Diana Ricci Gunther and Terry Stearns will offer 10-week sessions of Kripalu “All Levels” Yoga at Asnuntuck Community College this month. The sessions will focus on gentle, therapeutic yoga poses. The instructors will provide students with easy-to-understand instructions in a fun, low-key atmosphere. Read more about dates and times and how to register.
Scholarship Applications Available
Asnuntuck Community College Foundation is currently accepting applications for scholarships to ACC. High school and continuing educations students can apply. Visit the website for an application. The deadline for scholarship applications is 4 p.m. on Monday, April 9th submitted to the Financial Aid Office.
The Vagina Monologues Staged at Asnuntuck

Asnuntuck Community College presented a one-night only benefit reading of Eve Ensler’s award winning play The Vagina Monologues at Asnuntuck Community College. Kathryn D. Pepe directed the play.  Over the past two decades, tens of thousands of communities and college campuses have staged V-Day benefit performances of The Vagina Monologues – and other artistic works, in more than 200 countries and territories. All proceeds benefited the YMCA Sexual Assault Center Service-New Britain.
ACC to Host Foundation’s Murder Mystery
The Asnuntuck Community College Foundation is pleased to announce United Bank Foundation, Mohegan Sun and Johnson Memorial Hospital are major sponsors of the 15th Annual Murder Mystery Dinner, Cafe Murder, to be held on March 23, 2018 in Asnuntuck Community College’s new conference center. Vista Produce is the Platinum Sponsor; Scholarship Sponsor is Comcast, while First National Bank of Suffield is the Dinner Sponsor. ShopRite of Enfield is the Gold Sponsor.
See photo above, to the left, for this year’s cast. Photo to the right, includes employees from the play’s Gold Sponsor ShopRite, who will join the cast as waitstaff. Photos by Chris Casey
Read more about purchasing tickets and/or sponsoring.
Campus Advocate Supports ACC’s Students
Amanda is the Campus Advocate of the Sexual Assault Crisis Service (SACS), a program of the YWCA New Britain. Amanda began as a counselor/advocate in 2016, and was previously involved with social change and anti-oppression work in Hartford.

As Campus Advocate, Amanda provides counseling, advocacy, education, and outreach to college students in the area, including those at Asnuntuck Community College.

Amanda is a free and confidential resource for sexual violence survivors and their loved ones. She can meet with you on campus for short-term counseling in a confidential space. Please consider reaching out to her for support. You may call Amanda to learn more or schedule an appointment (hours are flexible) at 860-215-8179. 

If you are in need of immediate assistance, call the statewide toll-free 24-hour crisis hotline at 1-888-999-5545 (English) or 1-888-568-8332 (Spanish)