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Campus Connections, What’s Happening: October 31 – November 11

Academic Calendar: Tuesday, Oct. 31 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Drop-in Advising, Advising Office (South Portland) and L.L.Bean Learning Commons (Midcoast Campus) 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Drop-in Advising, Advising Services Kiosk (ASK), Campus Center 9-10 a.m., Drop-in Advising, Liberal Studies-History, Harborview Hall, Room 302 12:30-2:30 p.m., Drop-in Advising, Respiratory Therapy, Health Science… More »

In the News: Positive First Impressions

The entire Mount Ararat High School senior class toured 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ’s Midcoast Campus and met with faculty and staff in mid-October as part of its senior symposium. In this column in The Times Record, President Cantor writes how the visit was an eye-opener for students. Read the full column here.

Top Stories: October 16 Campus Connections

Transfer Fair to feature nearly 30 schools If you’re interested in transferring after graduation from 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ, the Transfer Fair is the place to go to learn about other colleges and universities. Nearly 30 baccalaureate colleges and universities will be on hand in the Campus Center from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, to answer your… More »

In the Spotlight: October 16 Campus Connections

Student Spotlight Kendra Cummings, 2nd Career Kendra Cummings worked for nearly 20 years as an event coordinator and a hotel manager when she decided she wanted a change. When she graduates next spring, she’ll start a new career as a respiratory therapist. In her previous career, Kendra reached a point where she was feeling empty… More »

Campus Connections, What’s Happening: October 16 – October 29

Academic: Monday, Oct. 16 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open Tuesday, Oct. 17 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open Noon, Smith College and Mount Holyoke College luncheon regarding transfer opportunities for nontraditional-aged women, 8 Broadway. Call 741-5833 to RSVP Wednesday, Oct. 18 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open Thursday, Oct. 19 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ students receive MEREDA scholarships

Two second-year 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ students have been awarded $1,250 scholarships from the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) for study during the current academic year. The recipients are: Parastoo Seddiqi. Parastoo, who moved from Iran to Portland in 2013, will graduate with a degree in Architectural and Engineering Design next spring. She is now considering… More »

In the News: 6 years later, 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ Midcoast Campus providing opportunities for students, businesses

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæâ€™s Midcoast Campus opened on a portion of the former Brunswick Naval Air Station in 2011. This Times Record article says that since then, it has worked to provide an affordable education to its students while injecting talented workers into the labor market. Read the full article here.

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ reserves parking spaces for combat-wounded veterans

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ is paying tribute to its military veterans by reserving designated parking spaces specifically for veterans who have been wounded in combat. 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ on Thursday unveiled signs with Purple Hearts reserving two parking spaces on its South Portland Campus for veterans who have been wounded in action. A third space will be… More »

A Light on the Point to celebrate 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæâ€™s Culinary Arts, Hospitality programs

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ 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 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæâ€™s Culinary Arts Center. A reception will be held from… More »

Top Stories: September 25 Campus Connections

New clubs broaden student opportunities Learning isn’t just about academics. 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ has numerous student organizations — including several new and prospective clubs this semester — that allow you to pursue your interests outside of the classroom. 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ’s student organizations draw students interested in space (the Association of Cosmic Explorers), writing (The Beacon student newspaper and… More »