College Visits
and Beyond
Are you thinking of continuing your
learning beyond SMCC? The office of
Career and Transfer Services is available to help explore options with
you. There are quite a few colleges
visiting the South Portland Campus in January and February. Mid-Coast will
start visits in March.
Sharon Bannon, Director of Career and Transfer Services,
sends out emails to students as new colleges are added to the schedule. You
also can check upcoming visits in the Career
& Transfer Services section under the Students tab in MY SMCC:
https://my.smccme.edu/ICS/Students/Career_and_Transfer_Services.jnz\
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A Call to Arms … Pens … Keyboards …
for The Beacon
for The Beacon
During Winter Break, I had the interesting job of organizing past issues of the campus newspaper, The Beacon. Filing – fun job, right? Well, more so than you might think. We had issues dating back to 1998 (The SMTC NET). I saw various publication name changes, a wide variety of mast head styles and outlines, and a couple of different size formats. It was interesting to read the headlines and see what was happening around school over the years.
There were certain issues and topic threads that consistently popped up: parking, bookstore, enrollment, politics, volunteer opportunities. I also noticed that participation in the paper waxed and waned. We are currently in a bit of a waning cycle. The Beacon wants you!
It’s a new semester and an open opportunity to contribute to one of the primary vehicles for students to express themselves. Some of you are new to campus, some have just completed your first semester and some have been around for a while. The Beacon publishes news items, political columns, human interest stories, original narratives, artwork, ads, calls for volunteers – it’s produced by students for students. If you are interested in learning more about The Beacon, stop by the CeSIL office or contact Chuck Ott: cott@smccme.ed
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2013 Maine NEW
Leadership Summer Institute
We just received word of a great Leadership
opportunity for undergraduate college women: Maine NEW Leadership - Public Leadership Education for College
Women
The 2013 Institute will be held at the University
of Maine in Orono from May 30 to June 4. This is a wonderful opportunity offered by the
Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center providing a FREE six-day residential,
non-partisan training program to undergraduate college women. The goal is to
educate and empower women to become civic and political leaders. All backgrounds, interests and majors welcome.
To be eligible,
undergraduates must either be from Maine or attending college in Maine.
Graduating college seniors are eligible to apply. Applications must be
postmarked or hand-delivered by March 21, 2013. Here's a short video: http://vimeo.com/55492693 in which several NEW Leadership graduates describe how
the program changed their lives and inspired them to become
engaged community leaders. We hope you find inspiration in their
stories!
If you have questions, please contact Eva McLaughlin, Program Coordinator, at 581-1646 or email: eva.mclaughlin@umit.maine.edu.
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Winter Carnival 2013
The Student Senate has drafted a schedule this year’s Winter Carnival. Looks like the challenge has been met to at least match last year's Carnival. What's missing? You! Stay tuned to this space, Facebook, and the Video Board for updated information.
SMCC Winter Carnival 2013 Schedule
Monday, February 25
Snow Sculpture
Contest Begins
Register your team at
the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, Campus Center Rm. 105,
today!
Contest will be judged
on Friday at noon and winners announced on Friday.
Tuesday, February 26
Comedy Show
Jewett Hall Auditorium, 8:00PM
Come watch a great night of
stand-up comedy hosted by SMCC Alum Bryce Hanson.
Free w/SMCC ID, $5 for
guests
Wednesday, February 27
Ugly Sweater Dance
Dig out your ugliest
sweater and dance the night away.
Featuring the ER Tour Video
Dance Party and Photo Booth!
HUB Gymnasium, 8:00 PM
Free w/SMCC ID, $5 for guests
Thursday, February 28
Cardboard Carnage Sled Contest
Design Build and Race Your Own
Sled!
SMCC Idol
Competition
Jewett Hall Auditorium,
8:00 PM
Any talent including
music, dance or comedy is welcome. No pre-registration necessary, just come and
perform! Winners based on audience voting!
Free Long Sleeve Winter Carnival Shirts available at evening events while
supplies last!
