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April 19, 2016
   Leadership award nominations sought
   What’s Happening?
   Top Stories
   Student Life
   In the Spotlight
   Bulletin Board
   SMCC In The News
   My Maine Guide: Did you know?

Leadership award nominations sought


Nominations are being accepted for SMCC’s annual leadership awards. But hurry, the nomination deadline is fast approaching. Read more...
What's Happening
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
  • Tuesday, April 19, Last day to withdraw from classes
  • Thursday, April 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., University of New England admissions representative visit, Campus Center
  • Tuesday, April 26, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., University of Maine at Augusta admissions representative visit, Campus Center See full calendar...
STUDENT LIFE CALENDAR
  • Tuesday, April 19 and 26, 5-7 p.m., Free bowling, bring your student ID and bowl for free at Easy Day Bowling, 725 Broadway, South Portland
  • Wednesday, April 20, 3:30 p.m., Baseball game vs. CMCC
  • Wednesday, April 20 and 27, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Student Senate, Jewett Auditorium  See full calendar...

Interested in museums? Check out this course (and others)

If you have an interest in museums and galleries, SMCC's new Museum Skills Training course is for you. Read more...

TEDxSMCC puts on a show

An impressive lineup of speakers and performers inspired and motivated the audience at the April 7 TEDxSMCC event. Read more...


Sexual Assault Awareness Month events on tap

The Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CeSIL) has organized events to raise awareness on an important issue. Read more...


Diversity Fair

Melissa Judkins and Zachary Marotto stand by their display at the April 13 Midcoast Campus Diversity Fair. Students, employees and community members enjoyed lively conversations about diversity.


Veterans fundraiser

Veterans Club members Whitney Cole and Alex Fogg manned the bake sale table April 11 to raise scholarship funds for textbooks and supplies for veterans. The next bake sale is 9-3 on May 2, in the Campus Center.


Open House

Our Spring Open House on April 9 drew hundreds of accepted and prospective students and their families to our South Portland Campus.


Career Fair

A total of 48 companies and organizations took part in our April 14 Career Fair, where students were able to meet face-to-face with prospective employers.


Blood drive

The Nursing Club is sponroging a blood drive on April 26 in the HUB. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or log in to redcrossblood.org to make an appointment.


Educators luncheon

Guidance counselors, principals and other educators from 24 schools attended our annual Educators Luncheon on April 13, allowing us to learn more about each other.


Photo talk

Photography instructor Christian Farnsworth gave a talk April 13 about his multiperspective photographs that have been on display in the Learning Commons.


Helping hands

Kudos to this group of Business Club students who volunteered their time April 16 to make meals for familes at Portland's Ronald McDonald House.


Open for business

SMCC adjunct Richard Reynolds and a former SMCC student have opened a new business together, called GTFo Escape Room, in South Portland. Half price on Thursdays for college students.

In The Spotlight

Student Spotlight
Illaria Dana, aiming high

Following May graduation, Illaria Dana has her sights set on schools in Massachusetts, New York, Oregon and Washington.
Read more...


Faculty Spotlight
Ruth Morrison, auto whiz

Ruth Morrison is an automotive whiz. She’s also the author of a monthly newspaper column about cars.
Read more...


VACANCIES
  • Facilities Maintenance Specialist I, Midcoast Campus
  • Faculty — Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technologies
  • Faculty/Department Chair — Composite Science & Manufacturing
  • Faculty (2) — Nursing (half-time)
  • Faculty/Department Chair — Hospitality Management
  • Assistant Director of Athletics & Recreation
  • Head Baseball Coach (seasonal)
  • Head Softball Coach (seasonal)
  • Head Golf Coach (seasonal)
  • Head Women's Basketball Coach (seasonal)
  • Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (seasonal)
  • Payroll Coordinator
  • Grounds and General Maintenance (seasonal full-time)
Visit www.jobsinme.com to check on vacant positions.
Bulletin Board
  • Volunteer Opportunities – Interested in outdoor volunteer opportunities? You can find such opportunities in Maine through Volunteer.gov 
  • April Stools Day — In support of Earth Day, the City of South Portland is sponsoring its annual "April Stools Day" to promote responsible pet waste disposal. April 23 from 9 a.m.-noon at Willard Beach, Hinckley Park and Bug Light Park. FMI, call 347-4137 or email fdillon@southportland.org

My Learning brings together all the resources you need to grow your learning and improve your academic skills.

Through My Learning on the student portal, you can get online tutoring or schedule in-person tutoring in a variety of subjects. You can search online for books and get online articles and even submit a paper online for review through our Writing Center.

My Learning also has information to help you take advantage of all the great resources in The Learning Commons.

Check out My Learning to help with your academic success.

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