Spring 2016 – Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Spring 2016 – Saint Joseph's College of Maine Empowering Learners in the Mercy Tradition since 1912 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:05:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 The Campbell Women /the-campbell-women/magazine/spring-2016/ Sun, 01 May 2016 16:55:54 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21241 A person with light hair and a white shirt is reclining on a lounge chair outdoors in front of a building with air conditioners in the windows, reminiscent of the tranquil moments often enjoyed by the Campbell Family. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A person with light hair and a white shirt is reclining on a lounge chair outdoors in front of a building with air conditioners in the windows, reminiscent of the tranquil moments often enjoyed by the Campbell Family. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Deanna Barry ’16 is a “legacy” student twice over, the third woman in her family to pursue a degree at ɫ��Ƶ. When Deanna Barry ’16 was inducted into the Delta Epsilon Sigma honor society in 2014, she was wearing a distinctive gold medallion around her neck—the very same medallion worn by Constance (Hegarty) Campbell ’52 [...]]]> Seeing Stars /seeing-stars/magazine/spring-2016/ Sun, 01 May 2016 16:52:24 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21238 Four people stand beside a small, metallic observatory dome at sunset, eagerly awaiting their turn to start seeing stars. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Four people stand beside a small, metallic observatory dome at sunset, eagerly awaiting their turn to start seeing stars. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Photo: The observatory when it was first installed in the early ’80s. It’s now been restored to its former glory, along with a few additional improvements. On the roof of the Heffernan Center sits a very fine optical telescope—quite possibly the largest of its kind in Maine. Installed in 1981, the telescope was in disrepair [...]]]> Risk and Reward in Life and Basketball /risk-reward/magazine/spring-2016/ Sun, 01 May 2016 16:50:45 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21235

Noah LaRoche ’06 takes a big leap of faith What would impel a young college graduate to leave a perfectly good job in his field with no real prospects in sight? For Noah LaRoche ’06, it was a passion for basketball. LaRoche’s story begins in 2003, the year he transferred to Saint Joseph’s. “Noah was [...]]]> Mercy Farm and the Eco-Spiritual Practice /mercy-farm/magazine/spring-2016/ Sun, 01 May 2016 16:48:27 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21232 Four people wearing different patterned boots stand in a row against a rough stone wall, embodying the essence of eco-spiritual practice at Mercy Farm. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Four people wearing different patterned boots stand in a row against a rough stone wall, embodying the essence of eco-spiritual practice at Mercy Farm. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

By Kathryn Cody, Social Justice & Leadership Coordinator When we arrived at Mercy Farm in Benson, Vermont, at 9:45 p.m. on a Friday night last October, we had no idea what would be in store for us. Graciously, Sisters Betty and Mary had waited up for our arrival (far past my bedtime) so that they [...]]]> Memorializing Mercy /memorializing-mercy/magazine/spring-2016/ Sun, 01 May 2016 16:46:21 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21229 People are walking through an archway with a wooden door that has a cross on it, evoking a sense of mercy. In the foreground, a woman is holding papers, memorializing those who came before her, while others follow behind her. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

People are walking through an archway with a wooden door that has a cross on it, evoking a sense of mercy. In the foreground, a woman is holding papers, memorializing those who came before her, while others follow behind her. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

By Sister Sylvia Comer ’62, RSM & Sister Mary George O’Toole ’51, Hon. ’90, RSM Pope Francis’s call for a Holy Year of Mercy is what stirred the metaphorical ashes here at Saint Joseph’s College, causing an intense fire to burst forth, igniting energy and renewing fervor in the hearts of those who read the [...]]]> Making Giant Strides in Tiny Tech /tiny-tech/magazine/spring-2016/ Sun, 01 May 2016 16:44:29 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21225

Ken Marino ’82 has made Orbel Corporation a big player in the EMI/RFI shielding market, producing small parts that help electronics—everything from cell phones to high-grade medical equipment—function properly. By Liza Darvin When Ken Marino graduated from Saint Joseph’s College in 1982, he left to join the family business, then called Orbel Electric. The company, [...]]]> Classroom: Beyond Four Walls /beyond-four-walls/magazine/spring-2016/ Sun, 01 May 2016 16:42:07 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21223 Two rock climbers wearing helmets and harnesses stand near the edge of a cliff, overlooking a vast forested landscape beyond the confines of four walls under a clear sky. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Two rock climbers wearing helmets and harnesses stand near the edge of a cliff, overlooking a vast forested landscape beyond the confines of four walls under a clear sky. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Going global gains traction with campus students who are looking to broaden their horizons. Comments like this from Laura Sullivan ’17, who just returned from a semester in Perth, Australia, are the reason Suzanne Murphy loves her job. “As study away coordinator at Saint Joseph’s, I help students realize their dreams of living and learning [...]]]> Celebrating 25 Years of Workfest /celebrating-25-years-of-workfest/magazine/spring-2016/ Sun, 01 May 2016 16:40:56 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21221 A group of people pose together in an outdoor setting against a mural-covered wall. Some hold cleaning supplies, suggesting a volunteer or community event celebrating Workfest's 25-year anniversary. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A group of people pose together in an outdoor setting against a mural-covered wall. Some hold cleaning supplies, suggesting a volunteer or community event celebrating Workfest's 25-year anniversary. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

For a quarter-century, ɫ��Ƶ students have been trading swimsuits for shovels, sacrificing a traditional spring break experience to perform service work for those less fortunate. By Ann Swardlick Sister Michele to Sister Sylvia: “Put up a poster. If students sign up, we’ll go. If they don’t, we won’t.” So settled the debate about whether to [...]]]> Shea Family Ties /shea-family-ties/magazine/spring-2016/ Sun, 01 May 2016 16:38:36 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21218 A group of adults and two children are standing and smiling in front of a Saint Joseph's College banner at an event, celebrating the strong Shea Family Ties. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A group of adults and two children are standing and smiling in front of a Saint Joseph's College banner at an event, celebrating the strong Shea Family Ties. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A conversation with a four-decades-deep Saint Joseph’s alumni family. By Ann Swardlick To talk with the extended Shea family, which includes Brembs, Paladinos, and Fosters, is to glimpse nearly 40 years of campus life at Saint Joseph’s College. There are veiled references to 25-cent beers, Jell-O wrestling, baseball road trips, and bonfires by the lake. [...]]]> Bridging the Distance /bridging-the-distance/magazine/spring-2016/ Sun, 01 May 2016 16:34:44 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21213 An older man in a black coat and an older woman in a black coat stand smiling in front of a house with green trim, symbolizing their way of bridging the distance. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

An older man in a black coat and an older woman in a black coat stand smiling in front of a house with green trim, symbolizing their way of bridging the distance. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

After 30 years, a distance learner comes home Story by Joanne Bean, Vice President & Chief Advancement Officer By any measure, Jeanne Arnold ’83 is a fabulous Saint Joseph’s success story. She was one of our early distance education pioneers, and has gone on to use her degree to advance patient care throughout the course [...]]]>