YSCC Basketball Playoff Action
Want to check out some awesome basketball this weekend right here on campus?
SMCC is hosting the YSCC Men's and Women's Basketball Elite 8 Tournament.
SMCC's Women's team has already won it's first game and the Men play tonight (2/21) at 7:00 PM vs. UMaine Augusta.
Saturday Feb. 22
Semi Final Round
Women’s Semi Final Game 1 12pm
Women’s Semi Final Game 2 2pm
Men’s Semi Final Game 1 4pm
Men’s Semi Final Game 2 6pm
Sunday Feb 23
YSCC Championship Day- The Road To Uniontown
Women’s Championships 1pm
Men’s Championships 3pm
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Civil Rights Act 50th Anniversary
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Join Herb Adams (SMCC History Professor and Former Maine State House of Representatives) and featured panelists:
- Atty. Harold Pachios - Assistant Press Secretary to President Lyndon B. Johnson
- Hon. Gerald Talbot - First President of the Portland Branch of the NAACP and Voting Rights Activist
- Atty. Zach Heiden - Maine Civil Liberties Union
Where: SMCC Learning Commons Lounge
(2nd floor of Campus Center)
When: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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Snow~Ball Semi-Formal
The 2014 WINTER CARNIVAL
Semi-Formal has been
rescheduled and renamed:
Snow~Ball Semi-Formal
Thursday 2/27
SNOW~BALL Semi-Formal Dance
8:00 pm HUB Gymnasium
Free w/SMCC ID and one guest
8:00 pm HUB Gymnasium
Free w/SMCC ID and one guest
There are still FREE Winter Carnival 2014 long-sleeve T-shirts available ~
stop by the CeSIL office (Campus Center room 105) to pick one up.
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stop by the CeSIL office (Campus Center room 105) to pick one up.
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Volunteer Survey
The
Center for Student Involvement and Leadership is collecting
information about the culture of volunteerism on campus in the student
body. Please consider taking a moment to take out this short survey.
Let us know whether you volunteer or not, if you would like to receive
information about volunteer events, and how we can help you as students
get better involved on campus or in the community.
Students who are the
most successful are those are engaged in their education, and tied into
activities that give value and context to their degree.
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When: Saturday, June 14th at 4:00 pm
Luminaria Ceremony- The Luminaria Ceremony takes place after dark, so we can remember people we have lost to cancer, honor people who have fought cancer in the past, and support those whose fight continues. Candles are lit inside of personalized bags and are placed around the Relay track as glowing tributes to those who’ve been affected by cancer.
History of Relay For Life- In May 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Washington, ultimately raising $27,000 to help the American Cancer Society fight the nation’s biggest health concern – cancer. A year later, 340 supporters joined the overnight event. Since those first steps, the Relay For Life movement has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, raising more than $4 billion to fight cancer.'
2014 Maine NEW Leadership Summer Institute
Sincerely,
Co-Director Co-Director
Mary Cathcart
Attention undergraduate college women - are you looking for an opportunity to grow as a civic and political leader? A FREE opportunity?
Then you will want to look into the program listed below :
2014 Maine NEW Leadership Summer Institute
We are pleased to announce the 2014 Maine NEW Leadership Summer Institute at the University of Maine in Orono from May 30 to June 4, 2014. Offered by the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center, this six-day, residential non-partisan training program, provided at no cost to undergraduate college women, educates and empowers women to become civic and political leaders. 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.
Please visit our home page at http://mcspolicycenter.umaine.
Based on a curriculum developed by the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers, tailored to reflect Maine’s particular political culture and climate, Maine NEW Leadership offers participants a unique and valuable opportunity to hone their leadership skills by engaging with a variety of women leaders in politics and civic organizations, interacting with several faculty-in-residence, spending a day at the Maine State Legislature, and participating in a hands-on political action project. With a goal of creating opportunities for women to become engaged and involved in public life, Maine NEW Leadership offers students experiential training in many aspects of politics and policy making, including public speaking, coalition building, networking, advocacy, and running for office. The program ensures that new generations of Maine women gain an awareness of their leadership potential and skills, and understand the importance of running for office, taking part in campaigns, engaging in public policy development, and leading with integrity
Graduates of previous sessions have emerged with a commitment to become more engaged in their community and take on leadership roles in civic or political arenas. This reflection from a recent graduate underscores the program’s mission:
"The week changed me on a personal, professional, and educational level. Every day there led me to a deeper understanding into the issues that women and our country still face today. With more authentic confidence I now feel like I am qualified to walk with the cause in my college, workplace and community." -Wendy Choiniere, Maine NEW Leadership 2013
We strongly encourage traditional and non-traditional college women from all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply. We have attached a flyer, brochure, and application form. Additional information and application forms are available at http://mcspolicycenter.umaine.
If you have any questions, please contact Eva McLaughlin, Program Coordinator, at 581-1646 or email eva.mclaughlin@umit.maine.edu.
Co-Director Co-Director
Mary Cathcart
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Superheroes Wanted
'JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER...JOIN OR VOLUNTEER FOR THE RELAY FOR LIFE OF GREATER PORTLAND TODAY! www.relayforlife.org/
When: Saturday, June 14th at 4:00 pm
Where: South Portland High School
In the fight against cancer, silence is the last thing we need. Your local American Cancer Society Relay For Life event is a great place to take action and make noise. The Relay For Life movement features community and campus events that offer an inspiring opportunity to honor cancer survivors, promote how individuals can reduce their cancer risk, and raise money to help end cancer. Today, with the support of thousands of volunteers, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 400 lives a day. And we won't stop until we finish the fight against cancer!
What Is A Relay Event?
- Organized, overnight community fundraising walk- Teams of people camp out around a track- Members of each team take turns walking around the track- Food, games and activities provide entertainment and build camaraderie- Family-friendly environment for the entire community
Because it’s a team event, individual participants are not required to be there the entire time. But it's so much fun, you'll find it hard to leave! What Makes a Relay Event Special?
Many moments create the unique Relay experience.
Because it’s a team event, individual participants are not required to be there the entire time. But it's so much fun, you'll find it hard to leave! What Makes a Relay Event Special?
Many moments create the unique Relay experience.
- Event details vary by location, but all events have key moments in common:
Survivors Lap- During the Survivors Lap, all cancer survivors at the event take the first lap around the track, celebrating their victory over cancer while cheered on by the other participants who line the track. Relay For Life events also recognize and celebrate caregivers, who give time, love, and support to their friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers facing cancer.Luminaria Ceremony- The Luminaria Ceremony takes place after dark, so we can remember people we have lost to cancer, honor people who have fought cancer in the past, and support those whose fight continues. Candles are lit inside of personalized bags and are placed around the Relay track as glowing tributes to those who’ve been affected by cancer.
History of Relay For Life- In May 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Washington, ultimately raising $27,000 to help the American Cancer Society fight the nation’s biggest health concern – cancer. A year later, 340 supporters joined the overnight event. Since those first steps, the Relay For Life movement has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, raising more than $4 billion to fight cancer.'
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