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08/28/2026

They passed the vibe check! 😎🦺🔥

47 new faces. 3 awesome programs. 1 new family. 🫶

Our freshmen orientation was a success! We welcomed our newest students in SOHAS, CSS, and CMGT to the Department of Safety and Construction Sciences. 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️

Today was all about getting the inside scoop on making the most of their college experience, thriving in their programs, and becoming career-ready in 4 years. 🎓💪

Huge shoutout to our amazing faculty, staff, and upperclassmen who shared their wisdom, advice, and real-talk during the panel. 🙌

And of course, thank you to our Admissions, Orientation, Transitions & Community Living, and IT teams for helping make it all happen!

Welcome to the family! 💙🦺

Your journey starts now. We can’t wait to see you grow, succeed, and make your mark! 🚀

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08/24/2026

Mentor. Connect. Impact. 🎓🤝

🚨 CALLING ALL ALUMNI! 🚨

Ready to give back, share your experience, and help shape the next generation of Safety & Construction leaders?

The Safety and Construction Sciences Department is launching its 2026–2027 Mentorship Program, and we’re looking for alumni who are ready to make an impact! 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️

As a mentor, you’ll connect with a student at least once a month from October–March to:

✨ Share real-world experience
💡 Offer career advice
🤝 Build meaningful professional connections
🚀 Help students make the leap from classroom → career

Not sure if mentoring is for you? No worries! Join our virtual Mentor Information Session:

📅 Tuesday, September 22, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM EST
💻 Virtual (link will be sent to your email)

Learn about the program, mentor expectations, and the support we’ll provide throughout the experience.

🎯 Mentor registration is OPEN until September 27th.

Your experience could be the advice a student needs to take their next big step.

👉 Sign up today! Link in bio and below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1xgZvP1IrpPKEZvm5R0svknqfPwl0K3mlbGI12vm2UIGODQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

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08/20/2026

🚨 New Safety & Construction crew incoming! 🚨

Friday, August 28, marks the beginning of a new chapter as we welcome our Safety, Construction Safety, and Construction Management freshmen to our family! 🦺🏗️🎓

We’re excited.

We’re ready.

And we’re so grateful to all the faculty, staff, and students working behind the scenes to make their welcome extra special.

Freshmen, your journey starts here. Welcome to the family! 💙

08/13/2026

👏🏻 Shoutout to our amazing adjunct faculty!

Thank you to our incoming and returning adjuncts—experienced safety pros and proud alumni who bring real-world expertise straight to our students. 🎓🦺

We’re lucky to have you on the team! 🙌

08/07/2026

🎉 Big news as we kick off the Fall semester! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Lito Amit as he steps into the role of Interim Department Chair this semester!

From supporting our amazing students and faculty to helping keep the department running smoothly, Dr. Amit will be taking on a new leadership role—and we couldn’t be more excited to see him in action! 💪

So, if you see Dr. Amit around campus, be sure to say hello, give him a high-five, and wish him an amazing semester! 🙌

Congratulations, Lito! 🎉 And thank you for all you do for our department and our students! 💙

07/11/2026

✨ Intern Spotlight

Big things are happening this summer! 👏

Griffin Urnezis is interning with the Environmental Health & Safety Department at Yale University, gaining hands-on experience in industrial hygiene. From noise monitoring to laboratory safety, he’s learning alongside industry experts and building skills that make an impact.

We’re proud to see our students turning classroom knowledge into real-world experience and taking advantage of incredible opportunities.

And did we mention that he lives in a castle this summer? 😎

Keep up the great work, Griffin! 💙

06/29/2026

🦉 Owls Represent! ✈️🦺

Last week, Holder Construction flew 8 of our Safety & Construction Management students to Washington, DC for their annual Intern Conference!

Shoutout to Justus, Matt, Owen, Caiden, Alec, Jared, Ben, and Sam, who are gaining hands-on experience at project sites across 6 different states this summer.

A huge thank you to Holder Construction for being a longtime partner and champion of our students—providing incredible internship opportunities and launching careers for Owl graduates year after year.

06/26/2026

🚧 Internship Spotlight: Ryan Koshiol 🚧

This summer, Ryan is building his future with PCL Construction at the Robert W. Hite Treatment Facility in Denver, Colorado!

As a SOHAS major and CMGT minor, he’s gaining hands-on experience in construction safety and project management on a major infrastructure project.

Ryan’s journey started with opportunities from our biannual Safety & Construction Career Fair—where many students secure internships as early as the fall semester. Even better? Our seniors continue to achieve 100% employment placement with competitive job offers.

👀 Want a behind-the-scenes look at life on a Denver jobsite? Follow along tomorrow as Ryan takes over and shows us what a day in the field looks like!

05/07/2026

After nearly a decade of inspiring students in the Safety and Construction Sciences department, this week marked the final lecture and student presentations of Dr. Chris Rennix. 💛

From serving as an epidemiologist in the U.S. Navy to shaping future safety professionals at Keene State College, Dr. Rennix has dedicated his life to protecting and educating others. His stories, wisdom, humor, and mentorship have left a lasting impact on so many students and colleagues over the years.

While we may no longer hear “one last announcement” before class ends, the lessons he shared will continue far beyond the classroom walls.

Thank you, Dr. Rennix, for your years of service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to student success. Wishing you a retirement filled with adventure, relaxation, and plenty of well-deserved time doing the things you love.

Fair winds and following seas, Dr. Rennix! ⚓️🎓

Catch him speak at the Graduation Ceremony on Saturday as the Educator of the Year, and if you see him, don’t forget to congratulate Chris.

04/28/2026

Empathy. Resilience. Respect. Compassion.

These were the values our students carried with them following today’s Workers’ Memorial event.

We were honored to welcome Dr. Gerard Ayers, Director of Occupational Health, Safety & Environment and Worker Welfare, who traveled from Melbourne, Australia to emphasize the importance of advocating for workers by influencing leadership at both organizational and governmental levels.

Rena Harrington’s powerful and deeply personal story of her son’s workplace fatality left a lasting impact on everyone in attendance. Her advocacy continues to inspire the next generation of safety professionals to “mourn the dead and fight for the living.”

This meaningful event, made possible through the efforts of Dr. Mike Behm and our ASSP Student Chapter, served as a powerful close to the semester as we head into finals week.

Thank you, Dr. Ayers and Ms. Harrington, for your time, leadership, and inspiration.

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