The CeSIL Report for May 9, 2014

We're Moving!

Please stop by to visit the 
Center for Student Involvement 
and Leadership 
this summer in our new location in Spring Point Hall!

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Sponsored by the SMCC Foundation

Join us Saturday, May 17th, 2014 on the South Portland Campus

The SMCC Foundation and Alumni Association invite all SMCC alumni and the graduating class of 2014 to join friends and the College community for a day of celebration including a 5K road race, alumni reception and celebration, campus tours and more! Donate Now!

SMCC Foundation 5K: Race for the Future

8:00 am – Race starts on Shoreway Lane
9:00 am – Free Children's Run starts
Walk, run, or race to the finish line in support of SMCC students in the Foundation 5K or free Children's Run along our scenic coastline.
Register Now or Find More Information! 

(Registration for the 5K is $30, $15 for SMCC students)
View the Course Map.

Exhibition: Alumni Art Exhibit and Reception
5:00 – 6:00 pm in the Art Studio on Lighthouse Circle
View artwork created by the alumni of the SMCC Fine Arts degree program at a

 multimedia exhibition and artist’s reception. Alumni artists were nominated for 

participation by SMCC Art faculty.

Welcome Back: Alumni Cocktail Reception
6:00 at the Oceanview Dining Hall
Enjoy a lovely alumni reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for alumni and past and present faculty and staff.
Register Now! 
(Registration is $25 and includes the Graduate/Alumni Celebration later that evening) 

Congratulations: Alumni and Class of 2014 Celebration
Starting at 7:00 pm at the Oceanview Dining Room
Celebrate with our newest alumni! Graduating students, alumni, faculty and staff 

are invited for music, dancing, cocktails, and heavy hors d’oeuvres.
Register Now! (Registration is $25)
Class of 2014 graduates attend for free. Guests of graduates may attend for $10. To register as a graduate, or a graduate guest, please contact Deirdre O'Brien-Kidney.

Other Local Activities
Stroll from Spring Point to Bug Light and enjoy the annual Bug Light Park Kite Festival.
For More Information on the Kite Festival.
Directions
View the South Portland Campus Map and event locations
Find directions to the SMCC Campus

For more information:
Joan Cohen, SMCC Foundation Executive Director
207-741-5559
foundation@smccme.edu

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SMCC Alumni Day ~ Volunteers Needed

Would you like to help ​ us make Alumni Day a success​ ?

​Would you like to attend Alumni Day events for free?​

​If yes, please u​se the link below to fill out the volunteer form​ !

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(There are limited spots for each type of assignment, so don't delay)​

​https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rhHAh8KTnamtmDfru8twVxX5iD2loYSjujwTnnqYXcQ/viewform?usp=send_form​

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Boys and Girls Club Summer Internship

The Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine is looking for Summer Interns. 

For more information please contact:

Sydney Williams

Volunteer Coordinator

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine

swilliams@bgcmaine.org

207-874-1069 ext. 235

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The CeSIL Report for May 2, 2014

Spring Fest

Due to weather, the May Day plan for Spring Fest was postponed to Tuesday May 6th.

There will be a FREE Bar-B-Que, games, and the fun of tie-dying your own T-shirts.

Date:   Tuesday, May 6

Time:  11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Place:  Outside the Cafeteria

* Cap and Gown pick up will be held inside the cafeteria.

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1 Acts

The Show Goes On in Jewett Hall Auditorium on Wednesday, May 7th. 1 Acts is a presentation of five student-directed one act plays produced and performed by SMCC's theater folk known as the CliffHangers.

Date:  Wednesday, May 7
Time:  7:30 pm
Place: Jewett Hall Auditorium

General Admission is $7.00 and suggested donation of $5.00 for students with IDs.

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The 2014 CeSIL Awards

On Tuesday, April 29 the CeSIL office hosted it's annual student leader and organization recognition in the Ocean View Dining Hall on the South Portland Campus.  The following students were presented with awards:

Leader of the Pack Award:

The Leader of the Pack Award is given to students that actively participate in campus and community events, exemplify positive qualities, are roles model to other students on campus and have done something outstanding to positively impact the campus or the community. Students receiving this award have all been nominated by faculty, staff or their fellow students. 

Saman Baghestan

Alex Bessey

Ben Bussiere

Hailee Carney

Patrick Coady

Shawna Cohen

Scott Donnellan

Lydia Gatica

Dierdree Glassford

Brian Gregoire

Christopher Hedgpeth

Evan Hevey

Charles Ishimwe

Spencer Lloyd-Rees

Sineah McGrady

Rebecca McNulty

Dan Modifica

Nicole Nadeau

Haley Norman

Danielle Olsen

Aaron Pierce

Ian Rixon

Nita Rose

Guy Seavey

Mary Jo Sellick

Cara Small

Erik Squire

Sarah Thorne

Adam Volkernick

Andrew Widdecomb

Katie Wing

Laura Young

Student Organization Advisor of the Year

Awarded to an outstanding advisor of a student organization that has helped further the development of the organization.

Chuck Ott, The Beacon

Student Organization Program of the Year

Awarded for an outstanding activity or event sponsored by a student organization that had a significant impact on the College, community and students that participated. 

Intervarsity Christian Fellowship:

Serve UP service trip to New Orleans

Student Organization of the Year

Awarded for an outstanding  student organization that has had a significant impact on the College, community and it’s members. 

The Business Club

Other Awards Recognized:

Distinguished Service Award

The Distinguished Service Award is presented to a graduating student who has made a significant contribution to campus life through involvement and leadership in College governance, student organizations and / or athletics. 

Rik Sawyer

Student of the Year Award

Selection of the Student of the Year/President’s Award is based on a combination of:

Academic Achievement (3.5 or higher GPA)
Significant contribution to campus life and/or service to the community
Demonstrated leadership
Potential for future success

Leanna Shields

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Congratulations

To SMCC’s Alpha Chi Nu Chapter of

Phi Theta Kappa

Winners of the

Most Distinguished College Project Award 2013

at the Phi Theta Kappa International Convention

For the Captain’s Cupboard

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Student Leader Boot Camp

Get your leadership skills in shape!

Friday, August 22

10:00 AM –5:00 PM

Join us for a day of great training to prepare you to take your leadership skills to the next level.

Sessions will include goal setting, recruitment and  fundraising.

Final schedule will be set over the summer based on participant feedback.

Participants will receive a free t-shirt as well as lunch and dinner.

Limited to 30 participants so sign up now!

Download Registration Form