The CeSIL Report for Thursday, October 11, 2012

SMCC DAY OF SERVICE

Food Drive

Collecting Though October 19th

Help Us ... Help Others

We are looking for non-perishable food items. Bring your non-perishable food items to the

CeSIL Office, Campus Center, Room # 105

Wish List:

Packaged Grains

Pastas and Cereals

Canned Proteins

Canned Soups

Canned Vegetables

Canned / Dried Fruit

Condiments

Bottled / Canned Juices

Nuts and Peanut Butter

Powdered / Canned Milk

Dehydrated Potatoes, Meal Starters, Etc...

Sponsored by the students of the Welding and Diet Tech programs

Willard Beach and Campus Clean Up

October 19, 9:00 AM -5:00 PM

Stop by the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership to get supplies and an assignment to help keep our campus and the surround area clean and beautiful. Any amount of time you can give is appreciated! Coffee and snacks for participants.
Sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership

Medical Supplies Drive

On-Going until October 19

Three organizations that will benefit from the collected items include: Rotary International, collecting crutches for Africa, Partners for World Health, collecting unused disposable and reusable durable medical supplies to redistribute across the world, and Konbit Sante, improving health care in northern Haiti. Collection boxes can be found on the South Portland Campus in the Campus Center, Health Science Building, and Gym. Donations will also be accepted at Orion Hall on the Mid-Coast Campus. Items to donate include:

· Durable equipment such as crutches, walkers, potty chairs, orthopedic supplies, etc.

· Wound care items such as bandages, gauze pads, first aid kits, etc.

· Smart phones (iPhones, international phones, all phones except Verizon phones)

· Unused body lotions, protective barriers, skin cleaners, toothpaste, mouthwash, baby powder, etc

· Personal care items such as combs and toothbrushes sheets and towels

Sponsored by the students of the Respiratory Therapy program

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Debate Night Viewing Parties

On Tuesday, 10/16, there will be a Debate Night Party in the
Campus Center's Noisy Lounge from 8:30 - 10:30 pm.
Come and be part of history as we watch the Presidential debate. 
Snacks will be available. 

The next Debate Party will be on Monday, 10/22 ~ same time, same place.

Sponsored by the Political Science Club

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Student Senate's Annual Halloween Dance


Wednesday, October 24 
HUB Gym
9:00 PM

With Northeast Event Design's Video Dance Party,

Photo Booth, and Glow Tubes!

Free w/SMCC Student ID, $5.00 for guests. 

Sponsored by the Student Senate 

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SMCC Beacon

Did you know that The Beacon now has an online video component?

Recently, Beacon reporters conducted interviews with U.S. Senate candidates Angus King and Cynthia Dill. They covered a wide-range of topics that directly impact students, from school funding (Pell Grants, Loans, etc.) to the economy and how they would encourage job growth for those entering (or re-entering) the job market.

Currently available:
Angus King SMCC Interview - The State of Higher Education

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Student Senate Seeks Senators

What is Student Senate?

Student Senate is the student government of Southern Maine Community College.

It is the mission of the Student Senate to provide responsive and effective leadership for the student body, to promote the general welfare and the engagement of students in the life of the college and the community, and to preserve a representative form of government. Student Senate is open to all students, advocates for the rights and concerns of students and supports and promotes the free exchange of ideas.

What does Student Senate do?

The Student Senate is involved in the following:

• Making decisions and implementing ideas regarding college policy and student life.
• Managing a large portion of the money collected from the Student Activity Fee which are used to fund student organizations and student activities.
• Overseeing clubs and other student organizations.
• Planing and running activities for the student body.
• Advocating for the student body students regarding issues that are of concern to them.

How can I join the Student Senate?

Any student can join the Student Senate. Each fall semester the Senate's membership is determined by the college's enrollment. For each 250 students at SMCC there is one Student Senator, plus one Senator for each student organization and one senator to represent each residence hall. 

Senators representing the general Student Body must fill out a Petition for Student Senate Membership and have 50 current students sign the petition supporting your membership on the Student Senate.If there are more students applying for membership then there are open seats then a general election will be held to elect the Senator for those seats. If there are uncontested seats open then new Senators are elected during a regular Student Senate meeting. Students are elected into the Senate on a rolling basis. Officer elections are held each spring for the next academic year.

For more information on the Student Senate please stop by the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership or email Student Senate advisor Shane Long at slong@smccme.edu.

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Student Leader Profile

Each edition of the CeSIL Report will feature a profile of one of SMCC's amazing student leaders. Recently CeSIL Staff Assistant Dawn Smith caught up with Mary Jo Sellick to ask her our student leader spotlight questions.


Name: Mary Jo Sellick 
Major: Nursing
Hometown: South Portland

What are you involved in on campus?
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. I'm the Vice President of Fellowship. Plus I work in the CeSIL office with Shane Long, supporting of campus groups and activities.

Why did you get involved?
When I first saw it (PTK) offered, it was my first educational goal - to achieve the GPA to qualify for membership. Also, it was a way to be involved in at least one activity on campus. It was the first to fit "me".

What are your long-term goals and how do you think your involvement helps this?
After my RN, I'll move to a BSN, then a Master's and PhD. Phi Theta Scholarships will help with this.
Who is the person that inspires you and why? 

I worked as a temporary receptionist at McGeachey Hall (MMC). The Psych Nurses were absolutely heroic. I've always been fascinated by psychology and think I'll pursue a psychology or forensic specialty.