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FEBRUARY 23, 2015
   Brainstorming ideas for SMCC's future 
   Top Stories
   Student Life
   In the Spotlight
   Bulletin Board
   SMCC In The News
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Brainstorming ideas for SMCC's future

Hundreds of students, faculty and staff members, and community partners came together for a Community Café to share ideas about the future of SMCC.
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What's Happening
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
  • Monday, Feb. 23: Test-taking & study skills workshop, 12:30-1 p.m., Writing Center
  • Monday, March 2: UNE admissions representative visit, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Campus Center
  • Thursday, March 4: University of Maine at Orono admissions representative visit, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Campus Center  Read more...
STUDENT LIFE CALENDAR
  • Tuesday, Feb. 24: Phi Theta Kappa meeting, Captain's House, 12:30-1:30 p.m., 
  • Wednesday, Feb. 25: Student Senate meeting, Jewett Auditorium, 4:30-6 p.m.
  • Thursday, Feb. 26: Business Club meeting, Hague Hall, 12:30-1:30 p.m.  Read more...

Science students study cell cultures from sharks, zebrafish at MDI Biological Lab

A dozen SMCC students spent part of January at Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory investigating cell cultures from sharks, zebrafish, frogs and other animals.
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Third annual Launch or Grow Small Business Success Conference to be held March 6

A capacity crowd of up to 125 small business owners and people interested in learning about starting a business is expected at SMCC's third annual Launch or Grow Small Business Success Conference.
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Costa Rica, Here We Come

Horticulture students held a Valentine's bake sale to raise money for the senior trip to Costa Rica. During the trip in late April, students plan to visit a coffee farm, botannical gardens, a research agronomy department and other cool places.


Legislator Visit

State Rep. Richard Farnsworth shares a laugh with President Cantor and students while stopping by a Business Law class on the Midcoast Campus on Feb. 10.


Retiree Reunion

SMCC retirees and current employees gathered Feb. 13 at The Bridgeway in South Portland to share memories and laughs. Check out the photos here. The next reunion is July 16 at Woodland Disc Golf club. FMI, email David Pratt at dpratt1949@gmail.com.


Be My Valentine

The Business Club bake sale table was a popular place two days before Valentine's Day as Business Club members raised funds for club events and investing for charity.


Midcoast Campus Cafe

You want coffee? We've got coffee and more. Stop by the new cafe at Orion Hall on the Midcoast Campus for coffee, snacks, bagels and more. The Landing opening in January and will soon be serving more food offerings.

In The Spotlight

Faculty Spotlight:
John Bolduc, passionate about teaching

John Bolduc is known for his wide-eyed enthusiasm for all things machining – and teaching.
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Student Spotlight:
Nathaniel Wiggin, bright future ahead

Nathaniel Wiggin decided in high school he,
wanted to become a computer programmer. Now he’s at SMCC making his ambitions come true.
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NEW HIRES
  • Chanel Lewis – Gender Equity Success Coach
VACANCIES
  • Full-time department chair, Nursing Department
  • Full-time instructor, Biological Sciences Department
Visit www.jobsinme.com to check on vacant positions.
 
Bulletin Board
  • Volunteer Opportunity. Volunteers sought for American Cancer Society fundraiser, the Relay for Life of Greater Portland (held June 20 at S. Portland High School). For more information, www.relayforlife.org/greaterportlandme 

Need to check your account balance, pay your student bill online or get your 1098-T tax form? My Money on the SMCC student portal is the place to go.

My Money has a wealth of information about financial aid, billing, scholarships, health insurance and more. There's even a financial literacy tool, called SALT, to help you with money management strategies for budgeting, credit management, and more, as well as a personal dashboard to track your student loans in one place.

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