The CeSIL Report for August 26, 2013

Welcome Back Edition

To our returning students, faculty and staff Welcome Back. And to all of our new Seawolves welcome to the SMCC family. 

The CeSIL Report is a great way to keep up with fun, exciting and informative events occurring on the South Portland Campus, at the Midcoast Campus and in the broader community. Each week the staff at the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CeSIL) puts this great blog to make sure you're in the know! If you have any questions about these events or want to get more involved at SMCC stop by our office in Room 105 of the Campus Center on the South Portland Campus or email us at mcesil@smccme.edu. 

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Welcome Back BBQs!!!!

South Portland Campus Welcome Back BBQ- Free Food and Activities Fair 

Thursday, August 29 2013

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Outside of the South Portland Campus Dining Hall

All students, faculty and staff are welcome!

FREE FOOD

Mechanical Bull and Rock Climbing Wall

Information on Student Clubs and Organizations
For more information please contact Shane Long at slong@smccmce.edu 

Midcoast Campus Welcome Back BBQ 

Wednesday, September 4 2013

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Midcoast Campus

All students, faculty and staff are welcome!

FREE FOOD (starting at 12:00 PM).   

GAMES

PRIZES

DESERT COMPETITION

Information on Midcoast Campus Student Clubs and Organizations    

For more information contact Nancy Collins at ncollins@smccme.edu.

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2013 Fall Fitness Class Schedule

(September 3rd – December 13th)

All Classes meet at the HUB Gymnasium, South Portland Campus

Free w/SMCC ID

YOGA

Tuesday – 1-2pm 

Wednesday - 4-5pm

Thursday – 12:30-1:30pm

Come recharge during your lunch break with an hour of Vinyasa yoga.  This fun, dynamic class consists of flowing through a series of yoga poses to upbeat music while connecting your breath with each movement.  It will include a balance of energetic, strengthening work as well as restorative poses.   Build endurance, stamina, strength, and flexibility, while calming your mind!  Beginners and all levels of experience welcome.

FITNESS

Monday/Wednesday/Friday – 12-12:30pm & 12:30-1pm (Half an Hour of Power on your Lunch Hour)

Looking to lose weight, get stronger and feel better but have minimal time to do it? Students and faculty can burn fat but not free time with this upbeat, half hour class taught by SMCC’s own nationally certified personal trainer, Mike Palmieri. Classes will be held in the Green Room located on the lower level of Hub Gymnasium. All fitness levels are welcome to attend.

Tuesday – 5-6pm (Fat Torch Cardio Blast)

Join nationally certified personal trainer Mike Palmieri to get your heart pumping with some of the best proven techniques in cardiovascular fitness, that doesn’t include long boring hours on the treadmill.  Fat Torch Cardio Blast uses creative, innovative exercises to help shed pounds and build muscle. Class will be held in the Green Room located on the lower level of Hub Gymnasium. All fitness levels are welcome to attend.

Thursday – 5-6pm (Body Boot Camp)

Are you ready to get serious about getting in shape? Then Body Boot Camp is the class for you! This class utilizes numerous workout techniques designed to help increase strength, flexibility, physical ability and mental toughness. Join nationally certified trainer Mike Palmieri in the Green Room location on the lower level of Hub Gymnasium if you are ready to make serious changes in your fitness level. All fitness levels are welcome to attend.

For more information please contact Julia Howe,

Assistant Director of Athletics and Recreation at jhowe@smccme.edu

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“They Heard the Dream”

Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 5:30-7:30pm

Rines Auditorium, Portland Public library

On the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s. “I Have a Dream” speech, join Mainers who were there at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 and for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s stirring “I Have a Dream” speech for a panel discussion of memories, reflections, and challenges for the 21st Century. Re-live one of the iconic moments of the Civil Rights struggle and reflect on its challenge for today.

The invited panel includes:

• attorney Harold Pachios, then the Congressional liason for the Peace Corps

• Hon. Gerald Talbot, the first African-American elected to the Maine Legislature

• activist Larry Burris, early member of the Portland NAACP

• Hon. Kim Matthews, a teenage intern in DC in 1963

SMCC Instructor and Former State rep. Herb Adams will serve as moderator with Q & A to follow. Memorabilia of the march will be on display.