Bristol Community College to host FREE Portuguese Family Night on Thursday, January
30, 2020
Join Bristol Community College on Thursday, January 30, 2020 for the college’s Portuguese
Family Night! This is a special event celebrating our region’s Portuguese communities. The
event is FREE and open to our Portuguese community; current students, those interested in joining
Bristol and community members. Families welcome!
The event takes place on Thursday, January 30, from 6-8 p.m., in the John J. Sbrega
Health and Science Building (J Building), on the Bristol Fall River Campus, 777 Elsbree Street.
Enjoy a free meal and connect with Bristol Community College students and staff. At
the event, participants can learn more about the college, hear from current students,
find out about our support services and enter to win a 3-credit course.
Bristol Community College’s Family Nights are a great way to welcome and embrace the
diverse populations that make up our college community. We invite everyone to visit
the college and learn what we can do for you and your families!
For more information about Portuguese Family Night or to register, please call 774.357.2222, or visit this page.
Media Contact: Kevin Spirlet, 774.357.3361
Bristol Community College is grounded in core values centered on student success
and lifelong learning. For 60 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource for
education and workforce development in Massachusetts, with locations in Attleboro,
Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, and online.
The college offers more than 100 career and transfer programs, along with flexible
online learning options that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate,
or transfer opportunities. It also provides Dual Enrollment and Early College programs,
English language instruction programs, and Adult Basic Education to support learners
at all stages. Bristol’s Economic and Workforce Solutions division is a regional leader
in workforce development, providing customized training for businesses and the community.
Bristol’s National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) delivers training in a state-of-the-art facility,
offering globally recognized instruction and certifications for offshore and onshore
wind energy, maritime industries, first responders, and related fields. The college
prioritizes student success through comprehensive support services and career advancement
opportunities that reduce barriers to educational access.
As one of the largest employers in the region, Bristol is committed to fostering
an inclusive environment that reflects a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages,
abilities, and lifestyles.
