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Campus Connections, What’s Happening: Feb. 27-March 19

Academic Calendar: Monday, Feb. 27 8 a.m-8 p.m., Tutoring, Learning Commons 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Plymouth State University admissions visit, Campus Center 10 a.m.-1 p.m., University of Massachusetts-Lowell admissions visit, Campus Center Tuesday, Feb. 28 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Tutoring, Learning Commons 3-5 p.m., Vermont Technical College admissions visit, Campus Center Wednesday, March 1 8 a.m., Application… More »

Top Stories: Feb. 15 Campus Connections

Share your ideas at The Community Conversation 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ wants to hear from you. Come share your ideas, thoughts and opinions during our lively Community Conversation. 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ is encouraging students, faculty and staff to attend the event, which takes place in the HUB gym on Friday, Feb. 24, from 1-4 p.m. This is… More »

In the Spotlight: Feb. 15 Campus Connections

Alumni Spotlight Rachel Champoux, USAF scientist Rachel Champoux was the youngest graduate in 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ history when she earned a degree at age 16. Now she’s a computer scientist at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, N.Y. Rachel came to 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ at age 14 after being home-schooled by her mother. She excelled at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§,… More »

Campus Connections, What’s Happening: Feb. 15 – Feb. 26

Academic Calendar: Wednesday, Feb. 15 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Financial aid refund checks available, HUB gym. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Tutoring, Learning Commons Thursday, Feb. 16 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Tutoring, Learning Commons 10 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Joseph’s College admissions representative visit, Campus Center Friday, Feb. 17 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Tutoring, Learning Commons Sunday, Feb. 19 4-8 p.m.,… More »

In the News: Opening Students’ Eyes

91ÖÆÆ¬³§’s Composite Science and Manufacturing program is growing in popularity as we establish and strengthen partnerships with high schools and employers. In a column in the Times Record, President Cantor writes about how the program is preparing students for bright futures in the composite industry. ÌýRead the full column here.  

Top Stories: Jan 30 Campus Connections

ESOL to EMT A new program is training new Mainers to become EMTs to meet industry needs. The ESOL-to-EMT program kicked off this semester to give immigrants an opportunity to learn EMT and interpreting skills, take an ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) course and become state-certified as emergency medical technicians. Upon completion, job… More »

In the Spotlight: Jan 30 Campus Connections

Student Spotlight Carmine Fazzi, from fast food to 4.0 Carmine Fazzi came to college after deciding a future of fast-food jobs wasn’t for him. In his first semester, he earned a 4.0 GPA while holding down a full-time job. After high school, Carmine worked in what he calls low-level jobs in different restaurants. He came… More »

Campus Connections, What’s Happening: Jan. 30 – Feb. 12

Academic: Monday, Jan. 30 8 a.m-8 p.m., Tutoring, Learning Commons 9 a.m.-3 p.m., University of New England admissions representative, Campus Center 5 p.m., End of 50-percent refund period for withdrawing from class Tuesday, Jan. 31 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Tutoring, Learning Commons Wednesday, Feb. 1 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Tutoring, Learning Commons Thursday, Feb. 2 8 a.m.-8… More »

In the News: He’s now a serene ex-Marine

At age 28, Michael Harmon is making the most of his second go-around with the SeaWolves’ basketball team. This Press Herald story provides a profile of Harmon’s progression from 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ to the Marines and back to 91ÖÆÆ¬³§, where he’s now known as “Uncle Mike” to his teammates. ReadÌýthe full article here.

In the News: Old Port Magazine profiles 91ÖÆÆ¬³§’s Culinary Arts program

Old Port Magazine writer Susan Axelrod and photographer Erin Little visited 91ÖÆÆ¬³§’s Culinary Art’s program and found lots to like.ÌýReadÌýthe full article here.