Join us to celebrate the college’s 60th anniversary at the Bristol Community College Foundation Gala on Friday, March 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will be held at Bristol’s newest facility, the innovative National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI), 198 Herman Melville Boulevard, New Bedford.
Tickets are $75 per person and all proceeds benefit the Bristol Community College Foundation.
Tickets: www.BristolCC.edu/gala.
The evening will contain several fun demonstrations that feature the unique training offered at The NOWI including Working at Heights, Helicopter Underwater Escape Training, Crew Transfer Vessel, Sea Survival, Fire Awareness
and First Aid/CPR. Guests will enjoy gourmet food and drinks prepared by students from Bristol’s Culinary Arts program as well as the music of the Nina Ott Jazz Band. The event will also include a silent auction, featuring luxury items, gift baskets, custom artwork, jewelry, sports memorabilia and more. Attire for the evening is smart casual. The NOWI facility contains various flooring types, including grates, so we encourage guests to celebrate in flat shoes.
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Celebrate Bristol Community College’s 60th anniversary with gourmet food, dancing and giving back
March 14, 2025
About Bristol Community College
Bristol Community College (Bristol) has core values rooted in student success and
lifelong learning. For more than 50 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource
for education and workforce development in the region including locations in Attleboro,
Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Online.
The college offers 119 career and transfer programs, along with flexible online
offerings that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate, or the ability
to transfer to baccalaureate colleges throughout the state and country. Bristol’s
Business Solutions & Partnerships provides customized training for businesses and
the community. Bristol's National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) is a state-of-the-art
training facility, offering globally recognized training and certifications for the
emerging offshore wind industry. The college also strives to put the needs of learners
first with support services and career advancement opportunities that lead to student
success by reducing barriers to educational access.
The college is one of the largest employers in the region and is dedicated to fostering
an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities
and lifestyles. Bristol is a public community college accredited by the New England
Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).