Spring 2010 – WIT Magazine

Articulation Agreement

The Arioch Center @ Wentworth signed an articulation agreement with Local 103 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) to offer an Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology (AENT) to graduates of the Inside Wireman Apprenticeship Program. The agreement enables graduates of the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC)...

Cutting-Edge Technology with Cintiq

Wentworth recently purchased state-of-the-art graphics tablets for use in architecture and industrial design classes. The Cintiq graphics tablet allows users to design directly on a display surface while the image is displayed on an overhead projector or computer screen. The Cintiq produces images that resemble a natural drawing and...

Wentworth Inducted into Massachusetts Building Congress Hall of Fame

Wentworth was inducted into the Massachusetts Building Congress (MBC) Hall of Fame in October for its legacy of contributions to the building industry and the surrounding community. “It’s truly an honor to be recognized by the Massachusetts Building Congress as an inductee into the Hall of Fame,” said President...

Donald Pogorzelski, Hon. ’06, Launches the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series

As part of the inaugural President’s Distinguished Lecture Series, Dr. Donald Pogorzelski, president of Genzyme Diagnostics, presented a lecture titled Leading an Organization in Challenging Times. Pogorzelski spoke to Wentworth students, faculty, and staff about what it takes to effectively manage and lead a company during difficult times, citing...

Construction Site Laboratory

Wentworth celebrated the opening of a new construction site laboratory in November. Over 800 civil engineering technology and construction management students now have an outdoor lab for simulating on-site work conditions. Classes will use this new space for building construction system mockups and exploring construction equipment operation. An 875-square-foot...

Master of Architecture Students Hold Fashion Show

Students in the Master of Architecture (MArch) program constructed a temporary art installation for a fashion show as part of a studio project focused on designing a garment factory. The show, Two-Fold, featured faculty and students modeling their designs. The design goal of the MArch studio project was to...

First Hand

A recent meeting with a prospective student spurred me to write this letter. His wide-eyed interest in Wentworth’s Industrial Design program brought me back 25 years to my days at Wentworth. I told the student that my education has provided me with the knowledge to have a great life...

Community Engagement: Learning by Doing in Peru

Imagine a community virtually wiped out by a flood, where drinking water is a major health concern and windows that still have glass are rare. It is the kind of place most Americans have seen only on television. But a group from Wentworth traveled to South America to see...

Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Recently, I have been traveling across the country meeting with many of you, our alumni, to present an update on the state of the Institute and hear about your experiences and memories of Wentworth. Many of you recall Wentworth as being primarily a commuter school before the construction of...

Fond Memories From Faculty and Staff

When alumni describe their time at Wentworth, there is a common theme. They say their lives and careers have been tremendously influenced by an incredible group of faculty and staff. Here are a few of those influential people who have given their knowledge and served as mentors. “It was...