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Campus Connections, In the Spotlight, April 19

Student Spotlight Illaria Dana, Following graduation in May, Illaria Dana has her sights set on schools in Massachusetts, New York, Oregon and Washington. Illaria has made the most of her time at SMCC since arriving in 2014. She’s an honor roll student and managing editor of The Beacon while serving as vice president of the… More »

Campus Connections, Top Stories, April 19

  Leadership award nominations sought Nominations are being accepted for SMCC’s annual student leadership awards. But hurry, the deadline is fast approaching. The entire SMCC community — students, faculty, and staff — is encouraged to make nominations for the awards, which recognize students, faculty and organizations for their accomplishments during the year. The winners will… More »

Campus Connections, In the Spotlight, April 4

Student Spotlight Ashley Virgilio, learning leadership Ashley Virgilio came to SMCC to study psychology. But she’s also learning about leadership and will be the only SMCC student to participate in the upcoming Maine NEW (National Education for Women) Leadership program at the University of Maine. Ashley took some time off after high school before coming… More »

Campus Connections, Top Stories, April 4

Meet potential employers face-to-face at Career Fair SMCC’s annual Career Fair is your opportunity to meet potential employers face-to-face on campus. The fair takes place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, in the Campus Center lounge. Besides meeting with potential employers, you can practice your professional communication skills and learn about the job… More »

Campus Connections, Top Stories, March 21

Share your ideas at The Community Conversation Southern Maine Community College values your ideas and opinions. Come share your thoughts with us during a lively Community Conversation in the HUB gym. SMCC is encouraging students, faculty and staff to attend this unique event, which takes place in the HUB gym on Friday, March 25, from… More »

Campus Connections, In the Spotlight, March 21

Student Profile Kristina Fucini, healthy eating Kristina Fucini has been serving food since she graduated high school. Now she’s looking forward to a bright career teaching healthy eating habits. Kristina began working at restaurants straight out of Brunswick High School. She’s now studying Dietetics & Nutrition and hopes to get into community dietetics with a… More »

Campus Connections, In the Spotlight, Feb. 29

Alumni Spotlight Jason Glynn, from Maine to D.C. A one-time high school dropout, Jason Glynn is now earning a bachelor’s degree — and learning Chinese — at American University to prepare for a future in international relations. Jason came to SMCC in 2013 at the age of 29 after realizing he wasn’t going to go… More »

Campus Connections, Top Stories, Feb. 29

Jeopardy-style challenge tests culinary students Five SMCC students will be in the hot seat at an upcoming competition that tests their knowledge about food. Students Abigail Bangs, Mary Gauthier, Adam Goodwin, Marissa Turmenne and David Norton will represent SMCC at the regional Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl in Atlanta. The competition takes place at… More »

Campus Connections, In the Spotlight, Feb. 16

Alumni Profile Hannah McGhee, 2nd time around Hannah McGhee earned a bachelor’s degree from a prestigious liberal arts college in 1995. But it took a second degree from SMCC for her to develop the skills to launch her own business. After graduating from Middlebury College in Political Science with German and French, Hannah wasn’t sure… More »

Campus Connections, Top Stories, Feb. 16

Scholarship Salute The SMCC Foundation is paying tribute to donors who have contributed to Foundation scholarships and students who have received them. At coffee receptions at the McKernan Center last week, the Foundation recognized several dozen students who received Foundation scholarships this year, as well as donors whose generosity has made the scholarships possible. The… More »