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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.

TOP STORIES: JAN 17 CAMPUS CONNECTIONS

Welcome to the Spring Semester 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ is bustling with the arrival of thousands of students for the Spring Semester. Spring classes began Tuesday, Jan. 17, and come to an end on May 13. Commencement is scheduled for May 21 at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. So, what’s new for the Spring Semester?… More »

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: JAN 17 CAMPUS CONNECTIONS

Student Spotlight Stephanie MacDonald, from art to science Stephanie MacDonald was interested in the arts when she enrolled at a four-year university after high school. But she later discovered her passion for technology and science at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§, and now she’s well on her way to earning a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering in Boston. Stephanie… More »

Campus Connections, What’s Happening: Jan. 17 – Jan. 29

Academic: Tuesday, Jan. 17 Spring Semester classes begin Add/drop period and 100 percent refund for tuition and fees begins 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Tutoring, Learning Commons Wednesday, Jan. 18 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Tutoring, Learning Commons Thursday, Jan. 19 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Tutoring, Learning Commons 5 p.m., Payment due for Spring Semester Friday, Jan. 20 8 a.m.-5… More »

Top Stories: Dec 19 Campus Connections

Legislators, students come together 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ students shared their stories of success with legislators during a get-together in the Health Science Center. 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ hosted a legislative gathering on Dec. 15 where lawmakers heard from President Cantor, students, faculty and staff, and clinical partners of 91ÖÆÆ¬³§â€™s Health Science program about student success, workforce development and new initiatives… More »

In the Spotlight: Dec 19 Campus Connections

Student Spotlight Jenny Cobb, future in criminal justice Jenny Cobb has known since elementary school that she wanted to get into law enforcement. As a Criminal Justice student, she’s taking the necessary steps to make sure her dreams come true. Besides her classroom work, Jenny works as a work-study student in 91ÖÆÆ¬³§â€™s security department and… More »