Sometimes the word “community” is not emphasized enough at community colleges. At Tunxis, we are committed to creating forums, round tables, debates, and presentations to bring “community” back. The college’s vision statement reads as follows: Tunxis will be a vibrant educational and cultural center responsive to current as well as emerging student and community needs. If we truly are committed to the ideal we must produce intellectual discourse outside the classroom. This page chronicles those events.Events
The 2020 Election
We will be posting news of the 2020 Election here. There are so many facets of this election that are worthy of discussion. We shouldPresident of Poland Visits New Britain
https://www.courant.com/photos/hc-polish-president-visits-new-britain-20190923-q2v3ykqhgnhafkjeu56s4xxpwm-photogallery.html The “R” Word Film Opens
Filmmaker Amanda Lukoff grew up advocating for her sister Gabrielle, especially whenever she heard the word retard(ed). With The R-Word, she unravels the history and lastingRally for the Amazon in Hartford
Activists are rallying to show their support for those suffering due to the burning of the Amazon rain forest. https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/connecticut-advocates-to-rally-in-hartford-to-condemn-amazon-fires/Upcoming Meetings and Events with The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is holding several events that focus on community and civics. Many of these are being held in Hamden and Hartford, CT.CT Volunteer Opportunities
There are hundreds of places to volunteer in Connecticut. Students involved with civic engagement may find some of these interesting. Click the link below toTalk on Immigration at the Avon Free Public Library
Dr. Francis Coan from here at Tunxis will be telling the story of American immigration through maps. It will be held on September 14th from 2-3:30pmCT Youth Joining Forces on Civic Engagement
Many Tunxis students reside in New Britain, Connecticut and might be interested in this article about civic engagement in that city. Check out the linkGet Your Certificate in Civic Engagement
Students who are matriculated at Tunxis Community College can now get a Board of Regents approved certificate in civic engagement. This certificate consists of 18Civic Engagement Awards
Every year, the Civic Engagement Institute offers awards for Tunxis students who go above and beyond in their civic participation. This year, the winners areMental Health and Social Media Event
Erica Baloga and Kim Holyst, social workers from the Wheeler Clinic, spoke to an audience of about 40 students, faculty, and staff on "Mental IllnessPresentation on Mass Shootings in America
The Civic Engagement Institute put together a lecture on mass shootings in America on Thursday, February 14th. The speaker, CEI Director and history and governmentThe Opioid Crisis Forum
The Civic Engagement Institute hosted a forum on the opioid epidemic on Thursday, February 28th in room 6-127/128. Panelists included Bristol Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu19th International Conference on Healthcare, Nutrition, and Fitness
https://fitness.conferenceseries.com/ Civic Engagement Institute's Opioid Forum featured in the Bristol Press
http://www.bristolpress.com/BP-Bristol+News/345867/bristol-mayor-police-chief-attend-talk-on-opioids-at-tunxisOpioid Epidemic: a Public Policy Forum
On February 28th at 10:00 a.m. in room 6-127/128, the Civic Engagement Institute will host a public policy forum on the opioid epidemic. The panelistsCivic Engagement Award
The Civic Engagement Institute is once again offering a civic engagement award to three Tunxis students who have shown exemplary leadership in their communities. TheFood Pantry Success
For the Thanksgiving 2018 season, the Tunxis Food Pantry provided 53 Thanksgiving baskets to its members, totaling 168 individuals being fed! The Pantry and the CEI wouldBristol Press Covers Civic Engagement Institute Event
The Bristol Press came to Tunxis Community College on Tuesday, November 13th to cover an analysis of the 2018 midterm elections. Professors Bob Brown andAn Analysis of the 2018 Midterm Elections
The Civic Engagement Institute sponsored an analysis of the 2018 mid-term elections on Tuesday, November 13th. Professors Bob Brown and Rafaele Fierro each covered aOur Resources Page Has Been Updated
Tunxis Librarian Rachel Hyland has updated the "Resources" page of this blog. Please check out some of the new information we have put in placeCivic Engagement Institute Breakfast
The Grand Opening Celebration breakfast of the Tunxis Civic Engagement Institute (CEI) was November 7, 2018. It was attended by business and community leaders includingColonel Jack Jacobs to Visit the Veteran's Oasis
Jack Jacobs is a Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He will be visiting our Veterans’ OASIS on Tuesday November 13 at 3:00pm. Please join asWheeler Clinic, Post-Trauma, and Civic Engagement
On November 5th, the Civic Engagement Institute featured social workers Erica Baloga and Kim Holyst from the Wheeler Clinic who discussed how traumatic events such asVoter Registration Drive
Tunxis Students Register to Vote 10/25/18 The Civic Engagement Institute and the Tunxis Library conducted a voter registration drive in the Civic Engagement Office on Wednesday,Plainville Town Manager Robert E. Lee Visits Tunxis
The Civic Engagement Institute hosted Plainville Town Manager Robert E. Lee on Wednesday, October 17th. Mr. Lee, along with his assistant Scott Colby spoke aboutConstitution Day Panel Discussion--the Second Amendment
The Civic Engagement Institute sponsored Tunxis Community College’s 14th annual Constitution Day panel discussion on September 17th, 2018, this one on the history, meaning, andWNPR and the CT Mirror Collaboration on Civics
Below is a link to a collaboration between National Public Radio and the Connecticut Mirror on all things related to politics and government. Check itCivic Engagement Contest Winners
Left to right: Eric Dougherty, Dr. Rafaele Fierro, Sarah Nichols, Kelli Parady, and Sam Najarian First Prize Winner: Sam Najarian $300 SamNew Britain Mayor Erin Stewart Coming to Tunxis
The Civic Engagement Institute is honored to have New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart visit Tunis Community College on Thursday, April 26th in room 201. MayorBridging the Gap: Religious Discourse at Tunxis
Video from our latest presentation on April 4, 2018. Guest speakers were Dr. Colleen Keyes. Mohammed Mountassir and J.I. Abbot. The three panelists spoke aboutBristol Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu Visits Tunxis
Bristol Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu visited Tunxis Community College on Monday, March 5th. She spoke to an audience of students and Tunxis faculty and administrators aboutTunxis Opioid Discussion Draws More Than 80 Students
The Civic Engagement Institute sponsored a discussion of the opioid crisis. The discussion featured student Sarah Nichols, Tunxis graduate and drug counselor Jamaly Rios, and Farmington policeBristol Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu Coming to Tunxis
Tunxis Community College and the Civic Engagement Institute Welcome Bristol Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu! She will be speaking to Tunxis students on Monday, March 5th atWest Hartford Police Lieutenant Michael Perruccio returns to Tunxis
Tunxis Community College and The Civic Engagement would like to thank West Hartford Police Lieutenant Michael Perruccio for coming to speak at Tunxis about thePresident Lombella With Student Members of CEI
During a recent survey event for the Civic Engagement Institute President Lombella dropped by to take a picture and discuss the institute for a fewTrinity Professor Visits Tunxis
The Civic Engagement Institute welcomed Trinity College Professor Adrienne “Renny” Fulco on December 4th, 2017. Dr. Fulco spoke to a crowd of students, faculty, andAmerican Way Veterans Fund
The Tunxis Community College Veterans Oasis is an organization designed to help students that are also veterans of any conflict. Peter Jannuzzi is a veteranTunxis Foundation Breakfast
This past Friday, November 17th, Tunxis Community College and the Tunxis Foundation held their annual fundraising and networking breakfast. A giant thank you is inCEI Spring Schedule of Events
The Civic Engagement Institute is pleased to announce its Spring 2018 schedule of events: February 14th 10:05: West Hartford Lieutenant Michael Perruccio discusses Community Engagement,West Hartford Police Officer Michael Perruccio Speaks to Students
Tunxis Community College would like to thank West Hartford Police department Lieutenant Michael Perrucio for coming to speak and answer questions for the student body.Winter Clothes Drive for Hurricane Relief Victims
Dear Tunxis Community, The Civic Engagement Institute is sponsoring a winter clothing drive for those who have been displaced from their homes in the CaribbeanWest Hartford Police Lieutenant Michael Perruccio to Visit Tunxis
The Civic Engagement Institute is honored to have West Hartford Lieutenant Michael Perruccio give a presentation on crime and poverty in our neighborhoods on Wednesday,
Civic Engagement Contest 2018
We would like to award monetary prizes to three Tunxis students who have shown exemplary leadership in a civic engagement activity that has contributed toHoliday Giving
For the Thanksgiving 2018 season, the Pantry provided 53 Thanksgiving baskets to its members, totaling 168 individuals being fed! Amy Feest, APR Business Admin. ProgramCivic Engagement Contest Coming Soon
The Civic Engagement Institute is proud to sponsor a civic engagement contest that will award the top three monetary prizes to students who exemplify community
Trinity College Professor Coming to Tunxis
The Civic Engagement Institute is honored to have Public Policy professor Adrienne "Renny" Fulco as a guest speaker on Monday, December 4th at 1:00 in
Tunxis dental hygiene students present Oral Health Day at the Legislative Office Building
Each March, as part of the Community Oral Health II course, Tunxis dental hygiene students and faculty join with other pre-professional students and representatives from