Southern Maine Community College is hosting a celebration of its Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management programs with a gala reception featuring renowned Portland-area chefs and mixologists. The public is invited to the event, A Light on the Point, which will be held Nov. 8 at SMCC’s Culinary Arts Center. A reception will be held from… More »
New clubs broaden student opportunities Learning isn’t just about academics. SMCC has numerous student organizations — including several new and prospective clubs this semester — that allow you to pursue your interests outside of the classroom. SMCC’s student organizations draw students interested in space (the Association of Cosmic Explorers), writing (The Beacon student newspaper and… More »
Student Spotlight Max Lorber, Up next: Ireland When Max Lorber moved to Maine from New York City, he had no idea he would attend SMCC and then earn a prestigious scholarship to study in Ireland. After high school, Max attended a State University of New York campus for a year before moving to New York… More »
Academic Calendar: Monday, Sept. 25 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open Tuesday, Sept. 26 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open 10 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Joseph’s College admissions representative visit, Campus Center Wednesday, Sept. 27 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open Thursday, Sept. 28 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. University of Maine… More »
Southern Maine Community College’s Precision Machining & Manufacturing program is opening its doors to school groups, organizations, individuals and others as part of Maine Manufacturing Day. Visitors are invited to tour SMCC’s manufacturing training facility, see manufacturing students at work and view the College’s state-of-the-art machines anytime between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, October 5. That… More »
200-plus veterans attending SMCC An estimated 200 or more military veterans are attending SMCC this fall to learn and strengthen skills that will provide them bright futures after the military. SMCC has taken several steps to make veterans welcome. Of those on campus, about 175 are receiving benefits through the GI Bill. The College held… More »
Student Spotlight Troy Hudson, future in publishing Troy Hudson wasn’t sure what to expect when he arrived at SMCC. What he found was an education that gives him diverse skills for a bright future. Troy grew up in South Carolina and attended the University of South Carolina for three years before dropping out because he… More »
Academic: Monday, Sept. 11 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open 5 p.m., Add/drop period ends for 50 percent refund Tuesday, Sept. 12 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open 11 a.m.-1 p.m., USM Admissions Office representative visit, Campus Center (one-on-one meetings available by appointment the rest of the day) Wednesday, Sept. 13 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning… More »
Welcome to the Fall Semester The Fall Semester has kicked off with the arrival of thousands of students who will find a renovated Oceanview Dining Hall, new academic offerings, new faculty and a new study-abroad opportunity that includes travel to the Dominican Republic. The South Portland and Midcoast campuses came alive on Aug. 28 with… More »
Alumni Spotlight, Matthew Beckmann, ciao from Rome Most students who transfer after graduating from SMCC go to schools in Maine and elsewhere in New England. Not Matthew Beckmann. He went to Italy. After finishing high school in 2009, Matthew attended a small liberal arts college for a semester before deciding he wasn’t ready for college…. More »