Phi Theta Kappa Sponsors Commit to Complete Events
Did you know that students who complete their associate degree or certificate can expect to earn as much as $8,000 more per year and about $400,000 more than students who never complete their degree?
The Alpha Chi Nu SMCC's Phi Theta Kappa chapter is sponsoring 2 Commit To Complete Events on the South Portland Campus on Thursday, November 15 and Wednesday, December 5. Stop by the Campus Center Lobby between 10:00 AM or 3:00 PM to learn about the benefits of completing your degree. Sign our I'm Committed to Complete Banner, fill out a pledge card and enter to win an iPad!
Can't make it to one of these events?
Stay tuned for future Commit To Complete events both on the South Portland and
Mid-Coast Campuses.
Learn more about the Community College Completion Corps and the Commit to Complete Initiative.
Spring 2013 Class Registration
Have you planned your spring 2013 schedule yet? The course schedule is available online for your to review. If you are unsure what you need to take, the "Advising Tip of the Week" sent on 10/29/12 is a great place to start.
When can you register? Spring 2013 course registration begins on Tuesday, November 13th, at 8a.m. This is a guide to determine when registration begins for you:
- November 13 & 14: Matriculated Students (those accepted to a program at SMCC) who've earned 30+ credits.
- November 15: Matriculated Students (those accepted to a program at SMCC) who've earned less than 30 credits.
- November 26: New Students (those accepted to a program beginning spring 2013)
- December 10: Open Registration
How do you register? It's simple! Log into MySMCC, your student portal, and from the Home tab find the Spring 2013 listing under SMCC Course Schedule.
Or log into MySMCC and use your degree audit to register by going to the Student tab, clicking on Degree Audit -> View all Details -> Recalculate Student Progress, and then your program.
If you have questions, contact:
Kathleen Doan
Director of Student Success
Southern Maine Community College
(207) 741-5804
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SMCC Chorus to Give Veterans' Day Concert
The SMCC Chorus, under the direction of Professor Rich Pitre, is holding its annual Veteran's Day Concert: "Songs of War and Peace". The concert will take place in the Campus Center Quiet/Upper Lounge on Wednesday, November 14, at noon. Admission is free.
The program by the 30+ member ensemble will begin with traditional favorites such as "You're a Grand Old Flag" and "I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy" and seque into more contemporary numbers such as Patrick Doyle's "Non Nobis Domine" from the 1989 Kenneth Brannagh film, "Henry V". The performance will include an excerpt from the movie featuring Professor Kevin Sweeney as King Henry V. Complementing the stately Doyle piece will be the more upbeat "Ballad of Joan of Arc", and the Original Cast's 1970 tune "One Tin Soldier", along with other songs of war and peace.
Soloists will include Teresa Konczal as Joan of Arc, Nate Carlson as Fluellen, with soprano Dr. Emily Woods, alto Lynn Dodd, and tenors Anthony Marvin and Babak Soleymani accompanied by Krysta Norris, flute; Chris Campbell, trombone; and Carin Dunay, piano.
For further information, contact Professor Pitre: rpitre@smccme.edu or 741-5657.
Soloists will include Teresa Konczal as Joan of Arc, Nate Carlson as Fluellen, with soprano Dr. Emily Woods, alto Lynn Dodd, and tenors Anthony Marvin and Babak Soleymani accompanied by Krysta Norris, flute; Chris Campbell, trombone; and Carin Dunay, piano.
For further information, contact Professor Pitre: rpitre@smccme.edu or 741-5657.
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Giving Thanks ~ a Special Thanksgiving Event
A traditonal Thanksgiving meal will be served from 11:30a - 1:30p on Thursday, November 15th at Oceanview Dining Hall. Celebrate Thanksgiving by donating 2 nonperishable food items and receive $1.00 off your meal.
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Student Leader Profile
What are your long-term goals and how do you think your involvement helps this?
My long-term goal is to finish my degree in Civil Engineering and get a job in the field. Being an engineer requires a lot of skills such as: problem solving, analysis, teamwork, critical thinking, networking, dealing with different partners, etc. Some of them, I have been practicing as I take on the leadership roles while I am at SMCC. Even though the positions I take are small compared to what is expected for an engineer, they are critical in forming a foundation on which I can build on through experience.
Who is the person that inspires you and why?
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 Minh Nguyen to ask him our student leader spotlight questions.
Name: Minh Nguyen
Major: Engineering
Hometown: Cam Ranh, Vietnam
Major: Engineering
Hometown: Cam Ranh, Vietnam
What are you involved in on campus?
I am serving as the Vice President of Scholarship at our college's Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Alpha Chi Nu. I am also involved at the regional level of Phi Theta Kappa as the Northern Vice President of the New England Region. In addition, I am a member of the Seawolves Volunteer Corps.
Why did you get involved?
First of all, I am extroverted; I like to be around people. Indeed, I feel more motivated when working with others. Being involved also help mes stay active; I have a better sense of the need and the must(do) on completing a task. Therefore, I will be more productive.
Secondly, everyone likes recognition and so do I. Not only for me, but I am very delighted to see others being recognized as well.
I am serving as the Vice President of Scholarship at our college's Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Alpha Chi Nu. I am also involved at the regional level of Phi Theta Kappa as the Northern Vice President of the New England Region. In addition, I am a member of the Seawolves Volunteer Corps.
Why did you get involved?
First of all, I am extroverted; I like to be around people. Indeed, I feel more motivated when working with others. Being involved also help mes stay active; I have a better sense of the need and the must(do) on completing a task. Therefore, I will be more productive.
Secondly, everyone likes recognition and so do I. Not only for me, but I am very delighted to see others being recognized as well.
I used to think that college is where people get more education and improve academically. That's partially true. Serving as a leader, I soon realized that college is actually also a great environment to practice other skills. Yeah, the fun is out there, waiting for you to take the role.
What are your long-term goals and how do you think your involvement helps this?
My long-term goal is to finish my degree in Civil Engineering and get a job in the field. Being an engineer requires a lot of skills such as: problem solving, analysis, teamwork, critical thinking, networking, dealing with different partners, etc. Some of them, I have been practicing as I take on the leadership roles while I am at SMCC. Even though the positions I take are small compared to what is expected for an engineer, they are critical in forming a foundation on which I can build on through experience.
Who is the person that inspires you and why?
Honestly, I don't have a clear answer for this question. I have never had one. I mean, I am inspired by such small things. I always find interesting things in the people I am around with, both positive and negative. I would then evaluate what I can learn from them, and then remind myself when something like that happens with me.
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