The CeSIL Report for Monday, February 3

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ENACTUS

 Entrepreneur; (n) Someone who sees an opportunity and through inner 

motivation and strong determination creates the desired change 

  

Get started making a difference in your community.

Give yourself the confidence to succeed in your future endeavors. 

QUICK and EASY with the newest club on Campus:  

ENACTUS

Fridays @ Noon

Hague Room 204

INTRODUCTORY MEETING JANUARY 31ST 

Food, Drinks & Prizes

 together we can: 

-reduce food waste-

-support those in need-

-help veterans earn a fair living-

-create a better tomorrow-

-brighten the lives of younger generations-

-become a leader in your community-

-watch positive change-

--increase your job opportunities-

-win scholarships-

-access to exclusive internships-

 For more information, contact:

Aimee Vlachos (Busn. Dept) avlachos@smccme.edu

Sineah McGrady sineahmmcgrady@smccme.edu

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Astronomy Club

The Astronomy Club has a lot of upcoming opportunities to look to the skies

February

5th (Wed): 9-10 pm, Video Night (Hildreth 211)

10th (Mon): 8-9 pm, Observe (Meet near bleachers on ball field)

19th (Wed): 9-10 pm, Video Night (Hildreth 211)

24th (Mon): 8-9 pm, Observe (Meet near bleachers on ball field)

  

March

5th (Wed): 9-10 pm, Video Night (Hildreth 211)

17th (Mon): 8-9 pm, Observe (Meet near bleachers on ball field)

26th (Wed): 9-10 pm, Video Night (Hildreth 211)

31st (Mon): 8-9 pm, Observe (Meet near bleachers on ball field)

April

1st (Tues): 5-6 am, Observe (Hildreth 211)

8th (Tues): 11 pm-12 am, Observe (Hildreth 211)

16th (Wed): 5-6 am, Observe (Hildreth 211)

21st (Mon): 9-10 pm, Observe (Hildreth 211)

30th (Wed): 5-6 am, Observe (Hildreth 211)

May

1^st through 8^th: Any student who would like additional help with observations may contact Angela at angelampatten@student.smccme.edu

9th (Wed): TBD, End of Semester BBQ (Hildreth 211)

PLEASE RSVP! 

Email Angela or go to www.facebook.com/groups/584679431597187 if you plan to attend. Meetings with less than 3 RSVP’d members or with bad weather will be cancelled. CANCELLATIONS WILL BE POSTED ON FACEBOOK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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Nursing Club

The Nursing Club would like to announce their Spring 2014 schedule. Meetings and events are open to all students with an interest in the Nursing field, not just Nursing majors! We especially encourage pre-nursing majors to attend and get connected with the Nursing program. 

Lunch and Learn February 11^th 12:15 – 1:15 in Health Science Center Room  G17

Featuring Polly Campbell, Director of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program. She will discuss forensic nursing.

Meeting February 25^th  12:00 – 12:45 in Health Science Center Room G17

Meeting March 25^th  12:00 – 12:45 in Health Science Center Room G17

Lunch and Learn April 1^st  12:15 – 1:15 in Health Science Center Room G17

Meeting April 22^nd   12:00 – 12:45 in Health Science Center Room G17

Nursing Club Breakfast   April 29^th  7:30am Health Science Center Room G17

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Learning Commons Research Workshops

Need help with research? Don't be overwhelmed. Stop by Tech 102 for one-on-one help. Librarians will be available during the following times:

• Thursday, Jan 30th      1:00 pm
• Wednesday, Feb 5th     2:00 pm
• Friday, Feb 7th            11:00 am
• Monday, Feb 10th        3:00 pm
• Thursday, Feb 13th      12:00 pm
• Tuesday, Feb 18th        2:00 pm
• Wednesday, Feb 19th   1:00 pm
• Monday, Feb 24th        12:00 pm
• Thursday, Feb 27th      4:00 pm
• Monday, Mar 3rd          3:00 pm
• Thursday, Mar 6th        11:00 am
• Tuesday, Mar 18th        1:00 pm
• Thursday, Mar 20th      3:00 pm
• Friday, Mar 21st           2:00 pm

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Red Cross Blood Drive

The Red Cross Bus is returning to the South Portland February 11th and 12th. All American Red Cross blood donors in February will receive a ski ticket to be redeemed at the following resorts:

• Camden Snow Bowl
• Smugglers Notch
• Shawnee Peak
• Mad River Glen
• Jay Peak
• Jackson XC
• Great Glenn Trails
• Granite Gorge
• Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center
• Eastman Cross Country

To make an appointment, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED Cross or log on to redcrossblood.org

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Save the Date!

Wondering what to do on

Valentine's Day? 

From a couples dinner to overnight accommodations, the team at the Peter A. McKernan Hospitality Center is ready to help you plan something special.

To make reservations or for more information, please call: 207-741-5672 or email events@smccME.edu

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Residence Hall Council

The Residence Life staff are looking for students interested in participating in a Resident Hall Council. We would like to start hearing from students that live on campus about programming, events, and continuing to improve what is already in place.  Any one interested please email: mcesil@smccme.edu to find out more information!

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The CeSIL Report for Monday, January 27

Coming Soon: Winter Carnival

Stay tuned ~ we will have more details soon...

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WISH (Workshops in Studying Here)

Want to get a jump on the new semester and enhance your study skills? The Spring 2014 WISH schedule starts this week and continues through February. There are three workshops available: 

• Effective Reading & Note Taking
• Study Skills & Test Taking
• Time Management & Avoiding Procrastination. 

WISH (Workshops In Studying Here at SMCC), are seminars on college study and success skills. These are free to all SMCC students and no advance registration is required. Come to one or all three of the workshops.

 Come to a WISH…

Mondays – 12:30–1:00 & 5:30-6:00
1/27   Effective Reading & Note taking

2/3   Study Skills & Test Taking

2/10   Time Management & Avoiding Procrastination

2/24   Study Skills & Test Taking

Wednesdays – 12:30-1:00
1/22   Time Management & Avoiding Procrastination

1/29   Effective Reading & Note taking

2/5    Study Skills & Test

2/12   Time Management & Avoiding Procrastination

2/19   Effective Reading & Note taking

2/26   Study Skills & Test Taking

Tuesdays – 9:00-9:30

1/21   Time Management & Avoiding Procrastination
1/28   Effective Reading & Note-Taking

2/4    Study Skills & Test Taking

2/11   Time Management & Avoiding Procrastination

2/18   Effective Reading & Note-Taking

2/25   Study Skills & Test Taking

Thursdays - 12:30-1:00
1/23   Time Management & Avoiding Procrastination
1/30   Effective Reading & Note Taking
2/6    Study Skills & Test Taking

2/13   Time Management & Avoiding Procrastination

2/20   Effective Reading & Note Taking

2/27   Study Skills & Test Taking

Can’t make it to an in-person workshop? Visit: http://smcc.libguides.com/tutoring  and Click on “Study Skills.”

COMING SOON- Interactive WISH tutorials on Blackboard! Students can earn certificates for WISH topics.

*All SMCC tutors who work in the Learning Commons are trained in WISH topics! Drop-in during any subject tutoring time, and ask your tutor for time management or study skills advice. For more information contact: Anna Medina, 207-741-5695, amedina@smccme.edu.

*All workshops are held in The Writing Center located in the Learning Commons, 2^nd floor, Campus Center, So. Portland

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Give the Gift of Life

Did you know that in the U.S., a person needs blood every two seconds?  That one pint of blood can help up to three people? The Red Cross Bus is returning to the South Portland in February. 

To make an appointment, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED Cross or log on to redcrossblood.org

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Maine Summit on Citizen Diplomacy

Citizen Diplomacy through Education:Promoting Awareness, Networking and Partnership

April 11, 2014 

7:30AM to 4:00PM 

     

Abromson Center, University of Southern Maine, Portland 

Early Bird Registration Fees: 
$50  World Affairs Council of Maine members
$65  Non-members
FREE registration for Students (full time) available through a limited number of scholarships - email Amy Holland at: aholland@wacmaine.org for more information.
Exhibit Table: $25 
     
Click here for more information and to register.

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TRANSFER COLLEGE VISITS!

Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - University of Southern Maine, ME, Information Table 11:30-1:00 (Campus Center Lobby, South Portland) & Appointments, call 741-5626 to arrange an appointment

Thursday, January 30, 2014 - Johnson & Wales University, RI, Information Table 10:00-1:00 (Campus Center Lobby, South Portland)

Thursday, February 13, 2014 - Plymouth State University, NH, Information Table 10:00-1:00 (Campus Center Lobby, South Portland)

Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - Southern New Hampshire University, NH, Information Table 10:00-1:00 (Campus Center Lobby, South Portland)

Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - Husson University, ME, Information Table 11:00-2:00 (Campus Center Lobby, South Portland)

Thursday, February 20, 2014 - University of Southern Maine, ME, Information Table 11:30-1:00 (Campus Center Lobby, South Portland) & Appointments, call 741-5626 to arrange an appointment

Are you burning with curiosity to know which colleges are coming in March and April?  The entire Career & Transfer Services calendar is viewable via My Maine Guide inside the My Career section.

Don't miss any of these opportunities to learn about great transfer options!

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2014 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 2014 Institute will be held at the University of Maine in Orono from May 30 to June 4, 2014.  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, 2014.  

Traditional and non-traditional college women from all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Additional information and application forms are available at http://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/55-2/maine-new-leadership/.

If you have questions, please contact Eva McLaughlin, Program Coordinator, at 581-1646 or email: eva.mclaughlin@umit.maine.edu.  

The CeSIL Report for Wednesday, January 14th

Welcome 2014 

and Light Up The New Year!

Welcome back to the Spring semester at SMCC. The Campus Center halls are filled with lots of people and energy as the new semester begins. In the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CeSIL), we have a location that's convenient with our fellow student support departments and our staff is ready to help you with answering questions about campus activities, providing directions, and supplying the ever-handy SMCC Compass Student Handbook.

Coming up this Thursday, January 16th, we are excited to be part of the official opening of:
 The Captain's House. 

The event is scheduled from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. 

You'll have the opportunity to tour the Captain's House, enjoy hot chocolate and roast marshmallows, and count down to the lighting of the Peace Tower.

The Captain's House is also the home of The Captain's Cupboard, the new SMCC student food pantry. Volunteers will be on-hand to collect non-perishable food items.

We're looking forward to seeing you on Thursday!

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2014 Spring Fitness Class Schedule

(January 13th - May 9th)

YOGA  

Classes located in the Aerobics Room in HUB Gymnasium

Tuesday:  1-2 pm  /  Wednesday:  4-5 pm  /  Thursday:  1-2 pm

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. Join instructor Justine Carlisle in the Aerobics room in HUB Gymnasium.

FITNESS  

Classes located in the Green Room, lower level of HUB Gymnasium

Monday / Wednesday / Friday – 12-12:30 pm & 12:30-1 pm 

(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 / Thursday – 4:30-5:30 pm (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.

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SMCC 1st Annual Volunteer Fair

Are you looking for an opportunity to become more involved on campus or in our community? Please join us at the 1st Annual SMCC Volunteer Fair.

The Volunteer Fair is scheduled for:

     Date:  Tuesday, January 21st
     Time:  11:30 am - 1:30pm.
     Location:  HUB Gym
     
There will be 30 local organizations and student clubs on hand to talk with you about opportunities to get more involved.

This is a free event, open to all students, staff, faculty and community members.

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George J. Mitchell Exchange with Ireland

Have you thought about spending some time studying in Ireland? 

The George J. Mitchell Exchange may be the adventure for you!  

Tiffanie Bentley, Dean of Student Life, recently sent an email out, encouraging students interested in this opportunity to complete the application packet
     "The students selected to go to Ireland find a life-expanding experience." 

For more information, contact:  Dorry French, Coordinator, George J. Mitchell Scholarship Exchange  dfrench@mccs.me.edu

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Join the 

Portland, ME Transit Rider Coalition

The Portland, ME Transit Rider Coalition is a grass roots group of transit riders in greater Portland who get together periodically to discuss common issues they all face regarding their transit service. Do you like to generate thoughts and ideas or take action and lead? The coalition is in need of a variety of individuals.

Typical issues that will be discussed: infrequent service, overcrowded buses, buses that run late, buses that do not go to individuals' residences, workplaces, or places of recreation, bus stops that are difficult to board due to stops and side walks that are not shoveled or sanded, the desire for light rail service, buses that may be dirty, and many more.

Joining the coalition is free and fun. For more information, please contact Jeremy Arsenault at (207) 602- 9187 or jeremyarsenault_8@hotmail.com.