Student Spotlight Sadie Faucher-Eldert, passion for politics When Mercedes “Sadie” Faucher-Eldert graduated high school, she planned to become a doctor. Instead, she’s pursuing her passion: politics. Rather than enter a pre-med college program after graduating from high school in Atlanta, she delayed her college career and worked on a number of campaigns on environmental issues… More »
Global Studies Center to focus on ‘internationalization’ of SMCC SMCC would have expanded study-abroad opportunities, offer more international courses and recruit more international students under goals set forth by the newly created Global Studies Center. The Center, which is set to launch this fall, seeks to “internationalize” the College with a three-pronged approach: Increase education-abroad… More »
Dozens of recent high school graduates are getting a jump start on their college careers at Southern Maine Community College through a program that provides the guidance and support they need to succeed. More than 40 students are enrolled in Summer Academy, a three-week intensive prep program that prepares students for college-level coursework, introduces them… More »
Southern Maine Community College is offering a new degree program beginning this fall that expands educational opportunities for students wanting to enter the fast-growing health care field. The Health Sciences degree program provides course offerings and support that lead to careers in health care administration or health care education, or provide the base coursework that… More »
Nielsen, Burpee named sports persons of the year Abby Nielsen and Caleb Burpee have been named SMCC’s Sports Persons of the Year. Abby and Caleb were among student-athletes honored at the May 10 Athletics Awards ceremony. Abby was two-sport athlete, playing softball and basketball for the Lady SeaWolves. She was a starting outfielder for the… More »
Student Spotlight Bronson Kieltyka, full plate As if two jobs, a full course load and being active in the Business Club weren’t enough, Bronson Kieltyka has taken on an added responsibility for the coming school year: He’s the new president of the SMCC chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Bronson took a gap… More »
Student Spotlight Brittny Asper, out of her shell Brittny Asper has learned about more than just academics at SMCC. She’s also gained self-confidence. After Brittny graduated from Brunswick High School, she planned to go to a private, out-of-state college. But the cost was daunting, so she ended up staying close to home and coming to… More »
Academic Calendar: Monday, May 2 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Tutoring, Learning Commons Tuesday, May 3 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Tutoring, Learning Commons Wednesday, May 4 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Tutoring, Learning Commons 11 a.m.-1 p.m., University of Southern Maine admissions representative visit, Campus Center Thursday, May 5 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Tutoring, Learning Commons Friday, May 6 8 a.m.-8… More »
Students recognized for leadership Several dozen students received well-earned recognition for their leadership and accomplishments at SMCC. The winners were announced during the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership’s awards ceremony on April 28. Leader of the Pack Awards: Dustin Michaud, Elisabeth Roscoe, Autumn Theriault, Brittney Lacourse, Cody Powers, Dierdree Glassford, Eliza Hopkins, Elena Kiyanitsa,… More »
Students graduating in May from Southern Maine Community College’s art program are exhibiting their paintings, sculpture, mixed-media drawings, photographs and other art work at the 3Fish art gallery. The art will be on exhibit from 1-4 p.m. on April 28 and 29 at 3Fish, located at 377 Cumberland Av. An opening reception, free and open… More »