Fall 2010 – Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Fall 2010 – Saint Joseph's College of Maine Empowering Learners in the Mercy Tradition since 1912 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:11:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Meet Cornelia Baker '85 /meet-cornelia-baker/magazine/fall-2010/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:24:55 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20535 Cornelia Baker, with her short, curly red hair, sits in a blue upholstered chair, smiling. She is wearing a navy sweatshirt that proudly reads "Saint Joseph's College of Maine Alumni. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Cornelia Baker, with her short, curly red hair, sits in a blue upholstered chair, smiling. She is wearing a navy sweatshirt that proudly reads "Saint Joseph's College of Maine Alumni. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Spotlight on a special planned giving donor Cornelia Baker ’85 is a retired occupational health nurse and donor to Saint Joseph’s College. Born in Cleveland Ohio, and raised in the midwest and the Philadelphia area, she attended Albert Einstein School of Nursing in Philadelphia, where she met and married her husband, Bernard Baker, who became [...]]]> Justin Sparks '03 /justin-sparks/magazine/fall-2010/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:22:20 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20533 A man in a blue shirt and dark tie sits at a desk with a microphone in front of him, smiling at the camera in a neutral-toned office. This is Justin Sparks, class of 2003. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A man in a blue shirt and dark tie sits at a desk with a microphone in front of him, smiling at the camera in a neutral-toned office. This is Justin Sparks, class of 2003. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Behind the scenes of online classes Justin Sparks ’03 majored in communications, intending to become a sportswriter. But when he took a multi- media production class as an elective in the major, he discovered two new interests. During one assignment when class groups were charged with producing a mock press conference, he realized he liked [...]]]> President's Society Dinner /presidents-society-dinner/magazine/fall-2010/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:18:44 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20530 Four adults stand together smiling, dressed in business casual attire with nametags on their chests. They are indoors near paned glass doors, preparing for the President's Society Dinner. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Four adults stand together smiling, dressed in business casual attire with nametags on their chests. They are indoors near paned glass doors, preparing for the President's Society Dinner. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Celebrating the Donors Who Celebrate the Students On Saturday, October 23, the stained-glass elegance of the popular new Grace restaurant in Portland was the fine setting for a gathering of 80 generous supporters and friends of Saint Joseph’s College at the President’s Society Dinner. The President’s Society is a group of dedicated individuals and businesses [...]]]> Other campus news /other-campus-news/magazine/fall-2010/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:16:48 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20527 A woman with long brown hair in a ponytail smiles while wearing a blue and black athletic tank top, standing outdoors with blurred greenery in the background, as if she's just finished reading some uplifting campus news. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A woman with long brown hair in a ponytail smiles while wearing a blue and black athletic tank top, standing outdoors with blurred greenery in the background, as if she's just finished reading some uplifting campus news. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Basketball program wins prestigious sportsmanship award Men's basketball head coach Rob Sanicola '99 accepted the 2009-10 Collegiate Basketball Officials Association (CBOA) Schoenfeld Award presented to the college or university, which in the judgment of the CBOA membership, best exemplifies "the highest degree of sportsmanship, character, and ethics among their players, coaches and spectators." The award [...]]]> Newest science grant enhances chemistry laboratory experience /grant-enhances-chemistry-laboratory-experience/magazine/fall-2010/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:14:46 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20524 A professor gestures towards a chalkboard with chemical structures while a student in a lab coat and goggles observes thoughtfully, immersing themselves in the rich laboratory experience. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A professor gestures towards a chalkboard with chemical structures while a student in a lab coat and goggles observes thoughtfully, immersing themselves in the rich laboratory experience. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

The National Science Foundation has awarded Saint Joseph's a three-year $198,000 grant to enhance lab instruction throughout the chemistry curriculum with the use of infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Chemistry professor Nick Benfaremo, the lead investigator, says new spectrometers from the grant will give students another way to examine molecules and allow professors to [...]]]> Mercy Center forges faith and service /mercy-center-forges-faith-service/magazine/fall-2010/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:12:23 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20521 A group of 15 people pose for a photo in front of a wall displaying the Mercy Center logo and the tagline "Service, Leadership, and Learning," embodying the spirit of faith and service. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

The creation of the Mercy Center this summer has brought together the vitality of faith combined with service. Started by Campus Ministry, the center has combined service learning, social justice, the Pearson Town campus farm and the Catherine's Cupboard Food Pantry efforts under one roof. "We want to teach students not just doing things right [...]]]> New major in special education to begin next fall /new-major-special-education/magazine/fall-2010/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:09:49 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20518 A woman with long brown hair, wearing a yellow cardigan and a white shirt, is sitting against a light-colored brick wall, looking into the camera. Her thoughtful expression suggests she's contemplating a new major in special education. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A woman with long brown hair, wearing a yellow cardigan and a white shirt, is sitting against a light-colored brick wall, looking into the camera. Her thoughtful expression suggests she's contemplating a new major in special education. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Saint Joseph's has approved a new special education major beginning next fall, meeting a critical and widespread need for more teachers of children with disabilities. "This new major is a perfect blending of both the programs currently offered in the education department and the mission of the college to serve," says Dr. Kathleen Clements, assistant [...]]]> Talk with Caitlyn Smith ’11 /alk-caitlyn-smith/magazine/fall-2010/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:05:22 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20515 Young woman, Caitlyn Smith, with long curly hair and green eyes, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a red and white striped shirt and hoop earrings—class of '11. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Young woman, Caitlyn Smith, with long curly hair and green eyes, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a red and white striped shirt and hoop earrings—class of '11. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Caitlyn Smith spent nine months at two back-to-back internships at the Volunteer Lawyers Project in downtown Portland, where an attorney and two paralegals offer legal help to people who can't afford a lawyer. A senior English major from Etna, Maine, she plans to attend law school after graduation. Have you always wanted to be a [...]]]> Larry Messner: portrait of a leader /larry-messner-portrait/magazine/fall-2010/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:45:21 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20508 Elderly man with glasses and white hair smiling, standing with arms crossed in front of a body of water and modern high-rise buildings. This portrait captures Larry Messner's confident demeanor, showcasing him as a true leader amidst the urban landscape. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Elderly man with glasses and white hair smiling, standing with arms crossed in front of a body of water and modern high-rise buildings. This portrait captures Larry Messner's confident demeanor, showcasing him as a true leader amidst the urban landscape. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Never compromise your values. Do take care of your people and help them succeed. Larry Messner of Las Vegas teaches the first course, Leadership in Health Care Administration, and the last course, Applied Management Capstone Project, for graduate students in the Saint Joseph’s master’s degree program in health administration. He is a man who loves [...]]]> Faculty and staff mentors help first-year students ease into campus life /mentors-help-first-year-students/magazine/fall-2010/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:20:27 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20502 A woman with long blonde hair, wearing glasses and a patterned sleeveless top, smiles at the camera. A colorful wheel and a calendar are visible in the blurred background, where she often offers guidance to first-year students. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A woman with long blonde hair, wearing glasses and a patterned sleeveless top, smiles at the camera. A colorful wheel and a calendar are visible in the blurred background, where she often offers guidance to first-year students. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

In the cramped confines of a dorm room, a roommate gets on your nerves. In the gym, you begin to question your high-school all-star status. And in the solitude of the library at night, you simply miss the warmth and familiarity of your friends and family. The transition from high school to college represents one [...]]]>