Dr. John Lane of the United States Geological Survey will be doing an environmental issues seminar on Water Resources in the Developing World on Wednesday January 22nd.

These Wednesday evening seminars run from 6 pm to 8:30 pm and will be held in room C101 on the Three Rivers Campus. Students taking classes for credit should arrive by 5:50 pm; non-credit students and guest promptly by 6 pm. These seminars are open to all! Click on the below image for more information.

Environmental Issues Seminar Poster

From registration to financial aid, testing to scheduling classes, Saturday, January 11 offers new and current students an opportunity for One-Stop Registration for the spring semester from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read More…

Three Rivers Community College is holding a virtual Super Saturday to assist students with enrolling and registering for the Spring semester on Saturday, January 9 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Students can take advantage of these extended Saturday hours to speak with an advisor and register from the comfort and safety of home. At Three Rivers, students will find programs in fields that are hiring like tech, health care, manufacturing, and more, all for the lowest tuition in Connecticut.

 Students can attend with a click of their mouse on Saturday and speak with Three Rivers staff who can guide them through registration. Whether they need to enroll, plan a schedule of classes, or have questions about financial aid or payment plans, someone can help!

This event requires students to sign up in advance by visiting www.threerivers.edu/super-saturday to reserve their appointment. Spaces are limited. A staff member will talk with them, review their information, help them with next steps, and, if necessary, make a further appointment for the following week.

Students don’t need to wait for Super Saturday to register for Spring classes which start on Friday, January 22. The best way to guarantee getting the classes needed is to register now. They can visit www.threerivers.edu/springwinter for more information on registering or call 860-215-9016 or email admissions@threerivers.edu with questions.

Three Rivers Community College invites high school seniors and their families to the Class of 2020 Senior Night. This event is an opportunity to learn more about Three Rivers and its available programs and resources. Read More…

YES, YOU CAN COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA BECAUSE WE’LL HELP!

Applying for financial aid for college doesn’t have to be stressful. Take the mystery out of FASFA when you attend one of two free workshops offered by Three Rivers Community College.

If you or your child are planning to attend college in the Fall 2020, then you need to complete your 20/21 FAFSA application, no matter what college you’re attending. This can be daunting, but we’re here to help. Three Rivers Financial Aid experts, Director Kenneth M. Briggs and Donna Ramos, with almost 40 years of combined experience, will lead the workshops. The FAFSA Completion Workshops will be held on Monday, December 9 from 1:00-3:00 pm and again from 5:30-7:30 pm.

You will be given an overview of FASFA and then guided through filling out the forms on individual computers. The workshop offers bilingual help and is perfect for first generation students (the first students in their family to attend college).

PLEASE NOTE: You will need to bring your 2018 Tax Returns, W2s (if any) and FSA IDs for both you and your parents if you are a dependent. FSA IDs can be obtained at www.StudentAid/gov/fsaid.

Despite stories of burdensome college loans, everyone can afford college and minimize student debt with financial aid. And FAFSA is the first step to obtaining financial aid. The free workshops are for anyone who is considering attending public or private college to pursue a 2-year or 4-year degree. They will be held at Three Rivers in the computer lab in Room B-116 on Monday, December 9 from 1:00-3:00 pm and again from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Visit www.threerivers.edu/fafsaworkshop to reserve your space. For further information, please call 860-215-9040.

Join us at 5 pm on Friday, November 1 for a free seminar on bats. “Bat Crazy” is a presentation by bat expert and biologist, Maureen Heidtmann, who has worked with bats for more than 25 years.

Three Rivers will be hosting In The Thick LIVE on October 16! Award-winning journalists and In The Thick co-hosts Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela travel to Eastern Connecticut for a live show to discuss addiction in POC communities in CT and nationally, as well as the mental health impact with guests.

Drug addiction continues to plague the United States. And though it’s often treated as an issue within white communities – who do make up a majority of opioid overdose victims – a CDC report released earlier this year found that black and Latinos are overdosing and dying increasingly faster than whites are. Connecticut has been seen as ground zero for the epidemic where the Oxycontin-maker Purdue Pharma was based and 93 percent of overdoses in the state, are caused by opioids. But the local community has been organizing to save lives around the state.

This event is open to the public and will be held in F-117. Doors open at 5:30 pm and live show recording will begin promptly at 6 pm. RSVP for your free seat at threerivers.edu/inthethick.

This live taping of In The Thick is made possible through support from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut and the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund.

Join us Tuesday, October 15 for Marcus Engel’s keynote presentation. As a college freshman, Marcus Engel was blinded and nearly killed after being struck by a drunk driver. Through years of rehab, over 350 hours of reconstructive facial surgery, and adaptation through a multitude of life changes, Engel witnessed the good, the bad and the profound in patient care. Join us as he shares his experiences as a young patient and the extensive effect that healthcare professionals had upon him. Free and open to the public, the event will be held at Three Rivers Community College on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 10:00 a.m. and again at 5:00 p.m. in room F-117. The presentation is part of the Dr. Booker T. DeVaughn lecture series, which is funded by the Three Rivers College Foundation and Dime Bank.

“The Other End of the Stethoscope” reminds healthcare professionals of the vital role they play in the healing process of patients. This keynote details the experience of a young patient during hospitalization, the care and compassion shown by health care professionals and the importance of health care professionals to be safe, secure and appreciated in their role within this sacred field.

Marcus Engel, M.S., CPXP, CSP is a Certified Speaking Professional and author whose messages provide insight and strategies for excellent patient care. His keynote presentation, “The Other End of the Stethoscope” has inspired and educated tens of thousands of healthcare professionals to improve patient experiences through compassionate communication during their time of suffering.

This free presentation will appeal to a broad audience but will be of special interest to health care professionals, police officers, firefighters and first responders. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today by calling or emailing Meghan LaCasse at Mlacasse@trcc.commnet.edu and 860-215-9249.

The 22nd Anniversary Three Rivers College Foundation Golf Classic is set for September 16, 2019 at Fox Hopyard in East Haddam, Conn. Reserve your space today. Read More…

Tuesday, September 17 is Constitution Day, celebrating the signing of the Constitution, and Citizenship Day. Here are some facts that you might not know, along with links to online resources.