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19 www.baypath.edu Our Burlington Graduate Programs have Moved: Visit Us in Concord, MA! The Bay Path University School of Education, Health and Human Services recently formed a partnership with The Guild for Human Services (Guild), a non-profit educational institution serving students ages six to 21 with mild-to-severe intellectual disabilities. The proposed partnership involved Bay Path moving our graduate programs from the Burlington High School site to the Guild's new 60,000 square foot facility at 521 Virginia Road, Concord, MA. As of January 2017, the BPU Concord location officially opened under the direction of Karen Carlson, Campus Director. The new facility includes classrooms, office and student support spaces that are built to meet the needs of our graduate pro- grams. This new location will enhance the student learning experience, provide the opportunity to have five different classes running at the same time; support enriching collabora- tive teaching opportunities; improve the quality of instruction by holding classes in new learning spaces with state-of-the art technology; offer daily collaboration with another educational institution eager to work with our students and faculty in order to enhance and deepen the curriculum; and, due to the proximity of the institutions, easily foster research possibilities. Hatch Library has Hi-tech internal facelift Over the decades, Hatch Library has evolved to meet the ever- changing needs of its patrons. On April 26, Hatch celebrated with a ribbon cutting for yet another transformation—this time the library is now in the high tech and high touch era. In the main area, book shelves have been replaced with study tables equipped with outlets for electronic devices, group meeting areas, and quiet study spaces. Although the feel is definitely 21st century, Hatch is still the warm and inviting place it always has been. And you can still check out a book! It's official! Front row, left to right: Mike Moran, Dean of Library & Information Services; Dr. Melissa Morriss-Olson, Provost; Rachel Alter, Reference and Instruction Librarian; Ann Dobmeyer, Dean of the Division of Research and Academic Resources; President Carol Leary; and other faculty and staff members. From left, keynote presenters Diana Mara Henry, official photographer of the historic 1977 National Women's Conference, and Rhea McCauley, niece of Rosa Parks, are joined by Professor Janine Fondon. On The Move Forum March was Women's History Month and what better way to celebrate our mission to educate women than to hold the remarkable On the Move Forum. The brainchild of Professor Janine Fondon, over 200 students, faculty, and women from the community gathered on March 8 to reenact the historic 1977 National Women's Conference held in Houston. There was incredible energy in the room as women from all ages and backgrounds (and a few men, too) came together to discuss the issues that 40 years later are still as relevant and important—equal pay, access to education, health for families, and much more. Carpe Diem! Bay Path Blogs! We've now joined the blogosphere! Visit www.baypath.edu/blog for the latest commentary from President Carol Leary, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and guest bloggers on topics ranging from adult women's education to favorite spots to blow off steam in western Massachusetts, and more. Have a great idea for a submission of your own? Send it to socialmedia@baypath.edu, and we might feature it on our University channel! Introducing: Voices of Bay Path Current students, alumni, trustees, faculty and friends share first- person stories of personal success and achievement on our new "Voices of Bay Path." Inspired by Humans of New York, our "Voices" offers a window into the varied experiences of individuals in our community. If you have your own story to tell, submit it to socialmedia@baypath.edu for consideration. Visit the "News" section of www.baypath.edu to read "Voices of Bay Path." An Advocate for Neurodiversity Bay Path University is honored to welcome John Elder Robison as the Visiting Professor of Practice in the School of Education, Human & Health Services. Drawing upon his own experiences with Asperger's Syndrome, throughout the year Robison has been giving a series of presentations and discussions on autism and neurodiversity in special education and education to our undergraduate and graduate students, as well as through the Kaleidoscope series. An autism advocate and New York Times best-selling author, Robison travels globally to speak on behalf of the members of the autistic community giving lectures, and consulting on policies and strategies.

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