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 »
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 »
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 »
Student Profile Emily Cleary, up up and away A debate with her fiancé over what would happen if gravity disappeared reignited Emily Cleary’s interest in learning and her decision to return to college. That decision brought her to SMCC, and she’s now a pre-engineering student with a near-perfect grade point average. After SMCC, she plans… More »
Students meet legislators, advocate for SMCC SMCC students made the most of a rare opportunity to meet face-to-face with Maine legislators and tell them how much SMCC means to them. A group of six lawmakers visited SMCC on Jan. 30 to meet with President Cantor, staff and students, while enjoying a light breakfast in a… More »
Student Spotlight Nick Jackson, inspired by superheroes Nick Jackson is inspired by superheroes — which helps explain why he’s enrolled in SMCC’s Paramedicine program. Nick became an EMT when he was 16 and will become a paramedic when he graduates from SMCC. When he’s not in class, he works for an ambulance service that gives… More »
Welcome to the Spring Semester! Thousands of SMCC students have arrived on the South Portland and Midcoast Campuses for the Spring Semester, ready to continue their studies and prepare for bright futures. Classes began January 19 and the semester ends on May 14. Some of the key dates for students to mark on their calendars… More »
Student Profile Elliott Gagnon, tapping his creative side Elliott Gagnon thought he wanted to become a music teacher when he completed high school. After discovering that wasn’t his true calling, he came to SMCC to learn about graphic design, video production and scriptwriting. Elliott first enrolled at the University of Southern Maine following his 2012… More »
Students build greenhouse for local school Phi Theta Kappa members have built a greenhouse at a local elementary school to help pupils learn about food and environmental sustainability. For its Honors in Action project, members of SMCC’s PTK honor society built a 16-by-20-foot greenhouse at Dyer Elementary School in South Portland. Garden beds will be… More »
Faculty Spotlight Steve Willis, teaching habits of success Fire safety has been in Steve Willis’ blood since he was young. As a junior firefighter in high school, he rode his bike when responding to fire calls; now he heads SMCC’s Fire Science program. After high school, Willis graduated from SMCC’s Fire Science program before working… More »