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Campus Connections – May 4

Students honored for leadership SMCC students are receiving well-earned recognition for their leadership and accomplishments during the academic year. Student Life will recognize students virtually in photos and videos through Student Life’s social media accounts in the weeks ahead. Student Life usually holds an in-person awards ceremony in late April, but is unable to this… More »

SMCC offers workforce training programs for people affected by COVID-19

Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is offering short-term workforce training programs aimed at providing in-demand skills training for people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, SMCC’s Workforce Development Department is offering: Online Pharmacy Technician Training. This 16-week program will prepare students for national certification and employment in the growing pharmacy technician field. 500 free Professional… More »

Support of healthcare organizations allows SMCC Radiography students to graduate on schedule

Students in Southern Maine Community College’s Radiography program will be able to graduate on schedule this spring after two healthcare organizations allowed the students to complete their competency tests on their X-ray equipment. To graduate, radiography students must undergo testing to demonstrate their radiographic skills and competency. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, equipment typically used… More »

Campus Connections – April 21

Maine Fire Service Institute helps the cause When the York County Emergency Management Agency was in need of protective gear for first responders in southern Maine, SMCC’s Maine Fire Service Institute answered the call. MFSI ended up delivering 250 full-body protective suits and hundreds of pairs of protective gloves that it had in inventory for… More »

SMCC to offer online summer courses, cancels in-person classes due to COVID-19

Southern Maine Community College is offering Summer Term courses online, but is not planning to hold any in-person classes because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of classes that were previously scheduled will be offered online, while classes that cannot be held online have been canceled. The Summer Term begins May 26 and ends August… More »

SMCC makes plans for alternative graduation ceremonies

Southern Maine Community College is making plans for alternative graduation ceremonies to celebrate students who are graduating this spring and recognize their hard work and achievements. Due to health and safety concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, SMCCC was forced to cancel its traditional in-person commencement scheduled for May 17. The College is now is making… More »

SMCC cancels in-person commencement, plans virtual graduation ceremony in its place

Southern Maine Community College is canceling its traditional in-person commencement and planning a virtual graduation ceremony in its place because of health and safety concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the uncertainty surrounding the virus and the need to protect public health, it has become clear that SMCC won’t be able to hold its graduation… More »

Campus Connections – April 1

SMCC comes together SMCC has come together in response to the unprecedented circumstances from COVID-19 by expanding our online class offerings and having employees work from home to make sure we offer a safe learning and working environment. With the virus spreading around the globe and in Maine, SMCC underwent a huge undertaking to continue… More »

Gov. Mills signs order to fast-track free online job training at community colleges

Order allows for greater flexibility to train workers online for critical jobs needed to address the effects of COVID-19 Governor Janet Mills signed an executive order allowing Maine Quality Centers (MQC) to swiftly address the changing demands in Maine’s job market due to widespread economic disruption caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Governor Mills’… More »

Top Stories: March 23 Campus Connections

Culinary students win Cajun Cookin’ Challenge A team of SMCC Culinary Arts students outperformed professional chefs and won top honors at the annual WMPG Cajun Cookin’ Challenge. Jada Tuttle, Becky Scott, Neil Gardiner and Derek Chao represented SMCC at the 25th annual cook-off, held Feb. 25 at the University of Southern Maine. The competition each… More »