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Damaged sprinkler causes flooding and damage in Woodland Hall

MICHAEL CURRAN & EVAN TERRY

Nov 7

Damaged sprinkler causes flooding and damage in Woodland Hall

On Thursday, Oct. 17, a sprinkler was set off on the third floor of Woodland Hall, causing water damage to the surrounding dorms and forcing

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FFAW welcomes back generations of Lasers

CAITLIN ORSINO

Nov 5

FFAW welcomes back generations of Lasers

For three warm and bright days in October, Lasell welcomed countless guests back to its campus for the annual celebration of Family, Friends

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MICHAEL CURRAN & EVAN TERRY

Nov 7

Damaged sprinkler causes flooding and damage in Woodland Hall

On Thursday, Oct. 17, a sprinkler was set off on the third floor of Woodland Hall, causing water damage to the surrounding dorms and forcing

CAITLIN ORSINO

Nov 5

FFAW welcomes back generations of Lasers

For three warm and bright days in October, Lasell welcomed countless guests back to its campus for the annual celebration of Family, Friends

President Turner honored in inauguration

HANNA BABEK

Nov 1

President Turner honored in inauguration

On Friday, Oct. 18, Eric Turner was inaugurated as Lasell’s 10th president in a celebration of the community’s history and accomplishments.

ELLIOT POTOTSKY

Oct 17

Q&A with President Turner

With his inauguration set for Oct. 18, former provost and current Lasell President Eric Turner spoke with 1851 Chronicle editor Elliot

CAITLIN ORSINO

Oct 8

Dining Services' new direction

As students return to campus and establish their new routines, certain professional staff members are also paving their way in new positions

MICHAEL CURRAN

Oct 7

VR lab brings on cutting edge education

The Winslow Academic Center is going through a revitalization and construction period with the final product of the construction being a

Saunders sustainability renovations underway

HANNA BABEK

Oct 6

Saunders sustainability renovations underway

In January, the Helen B. Saunders House began a renovation process to restore the historic building and make sustainability upgrades.

MEGHAN CLAIR

Sep 11

Greater Company Players’ Legally Blonde auditions happening Thursday

Every year, students of Regis College and Lasell University come together to put on a show. This year, The Greater Company Players, the...

Community comes first at annual U-Belong Celebration

CAITLIN ORSINO & MICHAEL CURRAN

Sep 9

Community comes first at annual U-Belong Celebration

On September 5, the Arnow Quad played host to the sixth annual U-Belong Celebration. Put on by the Donahue Institute for Equity and Social

HANNA BABEK

Sep 1

Campus welcomes newest Lasers

Faculty, staff and students welcomed the incoming class of first-years to campus on Saturday.

Jamie Marcoux announced as Assistant Vice President for Athletics

HANNA BABEK & ELLIOT POTOTSKY

Jun 27

Jamie Marcoux announced as Assistant Vice President for Athletics

On June 26, the Lasell community was informed by an update posted on the Athletics site announcing that Jamie Marcoux was hired as the assis

MICHAEL CURRAN

Apr 24

New kids at the Rock

On March 18, Holway Early Childhood Center at Rockwell reopened after four years of the building being unused. The Rockwell preschool was

CAB Spring Week brings cosmic fun to campus

CAITLIN ORSINO

Apr 24

CAB Spring Week brings cosmic fun to campus

On April 15-20, Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosted Spring Week, a series of events for students to enjoy as the semester draws to a close.

Student experiences at the center of Symposium

HANNA BABEK & MICHAEL CURRAN

Apr 24

Student experiences at the center of Symposium

Symposium was held on April 25 with the theme of “Our Unique Voice.” Students presented what they’ve learned and accomplished this semester

Awards banquet honors student achievement

MASON COLE

Apr 24

Awards banquet honors student achievement

On Thursday night, 115 graduating seniors, other students, professors, faculty, and staff were honored for their contributions to the Lasell

Senior Week celebrations send off Class of 2024

HARLEY LACARDO & JACOB LUSTIG

Apr 24

Senior Week celebrations send off Class of 2024

With the 2023-2024 academic year wrapping up, a new class of seniors are preparing to graduate from Lasell University. But before the diplom

1851chronicle

Apr 24

Stage is set for commencement speakers

With the end of the semester creeping around the corner, the Class of 2024 may or may not, be looking forward to their graduation. Lasell’s

Hope Week brings light to mental health on campus

PAYTON HEBERT

Mar 28

Hope Week brings light to mental health on campus

From March 18-22, the Counseling Center and Office of Health Education, in conjunction with the National Council for Wellbeing, and the

Morgan Choquet hired as new director of athletic communications

HANNA BABEK & MICHAEL CURRAN

Mar 28

Morgan Choquet hired as new director of athletic communications

In early March, Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach Morgan Choquet ‘20 was announced as the new director of athletic communications and home

Orientation Leaders prepare for next wave of Lasers

PAT CARBONE

Mar 28

Orientation Leaders prepare for next wave of Lasers

For many of us, our first experience on campus is orientation. This orientation allows first-years to get comfortable with their new home

Surface lots shuffle after daycare reopening

KAIT BEDELL

Mar 28

Surface lots shuffle after daycare reopening

Resident surface lots have seen a change in parking assignments as the Rockwell Daycare has reopened after a four-year break. The daycare

Hennessey & Athletics continue search for AVP

ELLIOT POTOSKY & RYAN RUFF

Mar 1

Hennessey & Athletics continue search for AVP

On July 1, Lasell University named Chief of Staff and General Counsel Jennifer OKeeffe as the Interim Assistant Vice President (AVP) of...

Newer clubs and organizations making impact on campus

PAYTON HEBERT & OWEN KWET

Mar 1

Newer clubs and organizations making impact on campus

The beginning of this semester marked the beginning of a much bigger purpose for four newer clubs and organizations that have held meetings

PAT CARBONE

Mar 1

Athletic leaders leave Lasell for other opportunities

When each new academic year begins, new faces arrive on campus, starting a new chapter of their lives. However, when one new chapter begins,

KAIT BEDELL

Mar 1

Education students deal with impact of teachers strike

Newton Educators took to the streets from Jan. 19 to Feb. 5 going on strike after contract negotiations fell through.

IC3 hosts educational events on Israel-Palestine conflict

HANNA BABEK

Dec 5, 2023

IC3 hosts educational events on Israel-Palestine conflict

Since the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack, the Intercultural Center and Commuter Cottage (IC3) has hosted several events with the goal of

KAIT BEDELL, REBECCA OSOWSKI & HANNA BABEK

Dec 5, 2023

Winter News Briefs

Take Back the Night encourages support On Dec. 1, the Title IX and Section 504 Office held the annual Take Back the Night event in de...

REBECCA OSOWSKI

Dec 5, 2023

Athletics DEI brings community together

In November, the Athletics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee held two events to bring awareness to the committee; a potluck

SGA celebrates Founder’s Day with casino night

KAIT BEDELL

Dec 5, 2023

SGA celebrates Founder’s Day with casino night

The Student Government Association (SGA) came together to celebrate Founder’s Day on Monday, Nov. 13 in Arnow Campus Center.

University expands connected learning opportunities

REBECCA OSOWSKI

Dec 5, 2023

University expands connected learning opportunities

Recently, the university has announced two new opportunities for students; a grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) and

SGA and Res-Life collaborate in successful Fall Extravaganza

PAYTON HEBERT

Dec 5, 2023

SGA and Res-Life collaborate in successful Fall Extravaganza

The Student Government Association (SGA) and Residential Life (Res-Life) co-hosted a Fall Extravaganza in the East/West quad on Oct. 31.

Administration: Majors adjusted due to 'the market'

REBECCA OSOWSKI & MICHAEL CURRAN

Nov 3, 2023

Administration: Majors adjusted due to 'the market'

Starting at the beginning of the fall semester, students were no longer able to declare majors in certain programs, including event

Ikier hits ground running as head athletic trainer

PAYTON HEBERT

Nov 2, 2023

Ikier hits ground running as head athletic trainer

After beginning the athletic year without a head athletic trainer, Christopher Ikier officially took the position on Sept. 18.

Student perspective helps find new OSAO coordinator

HANNA BABEK

Nov 2, 2023

Student perspective helps find new OSAO coordinator

On Oct. 25, Charlotte Berman entered the role of Office of Student Activities and Orientation (OSAO) coordinator.

Anna Maria and Johnson and Wales to leave the GNAC

PAT CARBONE

Nov 2, 2023

Anna Maria and Johnson and Wales to leave the GNAC

Two core Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) members are making the switch to different conferences. Anna Maria College and Johnson

REBECCA OSOWSKI

Nov 2, 2023

Halloween News Briefs

RAK looks to spread cheer, raise funds Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) created and hand delivered “boo bags" to the community on Nov. 1....

Program chairs gain leadership with position restructuring

MICHAEL CURRAN

Oct 5, 2023

Program chairs gain leadership with position restructuring

This academic year, the five dean positions, one for each school, were morphed into three assistant provost positions.

Changes made to promote student satisfaction

PAYTON HEBERT & HANNA BABEK

Oct 5, 2023

Changes made to promote student satisfaction

Prior to the start of the semester, Dean of Student Affairs David Hennessey welcomed students ba to campus and introduced several new

President Turner turns focus towards community’s needs

KAIT BEDELL

Oct 5, 2023

President Turner turns focus towards community’s needs

As the new President, Eric Turner’s number one priority is to listen to the community.

ELLIOT POTOTSKY

Oct 5, 2023

Softball head coach leaves after five seasons

Softball Head Coach Sarah Woodside will not return to the team this season.

Empty residence halls create income, undergo renovations

REBECCA OSOWSKI

Oct 5, 2023

Empty residence halls create income, undergo renovations

Earlier this year, Brandeis University reached out to Lasell to discuss renting out Holt Hall for their students

New admissions counselors settle in, begin busy travel schedules

KAIT BEDELL

Oct 3, 2023

New admissions counselors settle in, begin busy travel schedules

As the Admissions Office sees one of its busiest times of the year, new Admissions Counselors Meghan Caroll and Amanda Furtado are learning

AD, Assistant AD among twelve positions eliminated

Kait Bedell and Pat Carbone

Jun 28, 2023

AD, Assistant AD among twelve positions eliminated

The Lasell community was informed by President Michael Alexander of the elimination of twelve staff member positions this afternoon, June...

Student government elections and class committee changes

HANNA BABEK

Apr 26, 2023

Student government elections and class committee changes

The Student Government Association (SGA) spring election was held on April 4, with 80 voters deciding the 2023-2024 academic year’s e-board.

Non-student suspects caught in women’s locker room

REBECCA OSOWSKI

Apr 26, 2023

Non-student suspects caught in women’s locker room

On March 18, two non-affiliated juveniles were caught in the women’s lacrosse locker room in Forest Hall

Laser racing: Professor Ronni Komarow runs marathon

PAYTON HEBERT

Apr 26, 2023

Laser racing: Professor Ronni Komarow runs marathon

Runners took to the 26.2 mile race from Hopkinton to Boston on April 17 for the 127th Boston Marathon. As the race goes by campus on...

Students “Like It Like That”, Spring Concert a success

LJ VP LAFIURA

Apr 26, 2023

Students “Like It Like That”, Spring Concert a success

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) capped off Spring Week with a concert headlined by Hot Chelle Rae.

Provost Eric Turner emerges as final presidential candidate

REBECCA OSOWSKI

Mar 31, 2023

Provost Eric Turner emerges as final presidential candidate

Over the next few weeks, Turner will hold meetings with different constituents within the community to answer their questions directly.

Foster no longer enrolled at university, set for May court date

KAIE QUIGLEY

Mar 31, 2023

Foster no longer enrolled at university, set for May court date

After being charged with stealing close to $1 million dollars from a jewelry store where she worked, Ariel Foster is no longer enrolled at L

New budgeting has clubs doing more with less

KAIT BEDELL & ALEXANDRA WHITE

Mar 30, 2023

New budgeting has clubs doing more with less

The Student Government Association (SGA) has been using a new system for club budgets this year.

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