Comfort Dogs On Campus
Bucks County Community College’s Accessibility Office (TAO) has partnered with the Nor’wester Therapy Dog Organization to offer the Comfort Dogs on Campus Program. Jennifer Osinski, Director TAO, and Deborah Hoelper, Asst. Director TAO, coordinate the program in conjunction with the Nor’wester Therapy Dog and other Organizations at the Campuses. Thanks to the efforts of several faculty members and Tracy Timby, Dean, Business Studies Department, TAO was able to bring the Comfort Dogs on Campus Program to Bucks County Community College's Campuses.
The Comfort Dogs on Campus Program takes place at the midpoint and end of the fall and spring semesters on the Newtown, Upper and Lower Bucks Campuses. The events are not only for the students but also for staff and faculty members. This program allows for individual stress reduction as well as for the campus community to come together and enjoy a wonderful community service that is provided by the volunteers of the Nor’wester Therapy Dogs, ROXY Therapy Dogs and Angels on a Leash Organizations.
For your safety and the safety of others, all participants must always follow the instructions of the handlers. Failure to do so may lead to you being asked to leave the event. Thank you for your cooperation!
Dog Therapy Arrivals!
Gene and Marlene Epstein Lower Bucks CampusWelcome Week August 2024 |
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| Location | Day | Time |
| The Commons | Wednesday, August 21st | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| The Commons | Thursday, August 22nd | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Fall 2024 Semester |
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| Location | Day | Time |
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The Commons |
Monday, October 7th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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The Commons |
Tuesday, October 8th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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The Commons |
Monday, December 2nd | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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The Commons |
Tuesday, December 3rd | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Spring 2025 Semester |
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| Location | Day | Time |
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The Commons |
Monday, March 3rd | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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The Commons |
Tuesday, March 4th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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The Commons |
Monday, April 14th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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The Commons |
Tuesday, April 15th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Newtown CampusWelcome Week August 2024 |
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| Location | Day | Time |
| Open Area Next to the Gallagher Room in the Rollins Center |
Wednesday, August 21st | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| Open Area Next to the Gallagher Room in the Rollins Center |
Thursday, August 22nd | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Fall 2024 Semester: Midterms |
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| Location | Day | Time |
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Open Area Next to the |
Monday, October 7th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Open Area Next to the |
Wednesday, October 9th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Open Area Next to the |
Tuesday, October 15th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Open Area Next to the |
Thursday, October 17th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Fall 2024 Semester: Finals |
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| Location | Day | Time |
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Open Area Next to the |
Monday, December 2nd | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Open Area Next to the |
Wednesday, December 4th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Spring 2025 Semester: Midterms |
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| Location | Day | Time |
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Open Area Next to the |
Monday, March 3rd | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Open Area Next to the |
Wednesday, March 5th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Open Area Next to the |
Tuesday, March 11th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Open Area Next to the |
Thursday, March 13th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Spring 2025 Semester: Finals |
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| Location | Day | Time |
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Open Area Next to the |
Tuesday, April 15th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Open Area Next to the |
Thursday, April 17th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Open Area Next to the |
Monday, April 21st | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Open Area Next to the |
Wednesday, April 23rd | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Upper BucksWelcome Week August 2024 |
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| Location | Day | Time |
| The Upper Bucks Campus The North Building, First Floor |
Wednesday, August 21st | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| The Upper Bucks Campus The North Building, First Floor |
Thursday, August 22nd | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Fall 2024 Semester |
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| Location | Day | Time |
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The Upper Bucks Campus |
Thursday, October 10th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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The Upper Bucks Campus |
Wednesday, October 16th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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The Upper Bucks Campus |
Wednesday, December 4th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Spring 2025 Semester |
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| Location | Day | Time |
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The Upper Bucks Campus |
Thursday, March 6th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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The Upper Bucks Campus |
Wednesday, March 12th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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The Upper Bucks Campus |
Wednesday, April 16th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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The Upper Bucks Campus |
Thursday, April 17th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
To learn more about the Therapy Dog Organizations and the Comfort Dogs on Campus Program: