Free, virtual alumni career panels

Whether you are a current NCC student or a prospective student interested in a certain profession, NCC Alumni Panels provide an opportunity to learn more about our programs and the career paths they can lead to.

The college’s March events will feature NCC Engineering and Science Alumni who will discuss their current professions and how NCC played a part in their success. These events will last approximately 60 minutes and are free and virtual.

Upcoming sessions include:

• Careers in Engineering: March 2, at 4 p.m.

Learn more about the career options available after graduation and hear firsthand about where our programs can take you from a panel of outstanding NCC engineering alumni from companies like PPL, Flexicon, Victaulic and more.

• Careers in the Sciences: March 10, at 5 p.m.

Learn about NCC’s programs in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or biotechnology and career options available. Hear firsthand about where your degree can take you from a panel of outstanding NCC Alumni who work for organizations like Lubrizol Life Science, Lehigh University, OpenVessel and more.

To register for the engineering panel and get login information, visit https://info.northampton.edu/engineering-alumni-panel.

To register for the sciences panel and login, visit https://info.northampton.edu/science-alumni-panel.

Low-cost dental cleanings

Dental hygiene students at Northampton Community College are welcoming new patients to the Litwak Dental Clinic in the college’s Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third St., Bethlehem, to provide multiple oral assessments, cancer screenings, dental cleanings, radiographs, fluoride treatments, and dental screenings, all under the supervision of licensed hygienists and dentists.

The clinic is open Monday-Friday through May 4. Dental cleanings are free for all NCC credit students. Members of the public can utilize the services for a nominal fee. The appointments are long, but will be the most thorough trip to the dental hygienist you have ever encountered!

Appointments can be made by phoning the clinic at 610-861-5442.

‘The Trouble with My Name’

“The Trouble with My Name” blends comedy and poetry to shed light on issues of language, race and equity.

Professor of English Dr. Javier Avila’s culturally rich and poignant performance provides a fascinating perspective of American Latinos who struggle to dispel misconceptions about their identity and place in the world. Northampton Community College will host Avila via an interactive Zoom presentation on March 18 at 7 p.m. Register for this free event at northampton.edu/virtual.

This NCConversation is sponsored by The Len Roberts Poetry Day, NCC Virtual Campus, and the NCC Foundation.

Dental anesthesia update

Northampton Community College will hold an online course to re-familiarize registered dental hygienists with the solutions, instruments and techniques to administer safe, effective anesthesia within the scope of their practice.

The class will be held on March 6, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Computer with microphone and camera required in order to participate in the program.

To be eligible to apply for a biennial permit renewal, a three-hour minimum of the hygienist’s 20 hours of continuing education must be related to the administration of local anesthetics.

The fee is $59. To enroll, visit www.northampton.edu/healthcarecourses or call 610-332-6585.