Winter 2015 – Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Winter 2015 – Saint Joseph's College of Maine Empowering Learners in the Mercy Tradition since 1912 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:11:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Westbrook Strong 5K honors 2013 alumnus, endows scholarship /westbrook-strong-scholarship/magazine/winter-2015/ Sun, 01 Feb 2015 17:31:54 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21208 A group of runners, wearing numbered bibs, starts the Westbrook Strong 5K race on a paved street in a residential area with houses and trees in the background. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A group of runners, wearing numbered bibs, starts the Westbrook Strong 5K race on a paved street in a residential area with houses and trees in the background. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

On July 20, 2014, more than 40 members of the Saint Joseph’s College community gathered to run and walk in the Westbrook Strong 5K. The event was a memorial to Matthew Rairdon ’13, a nursing graduate who worked at Portland’s Mercy Hospital. He passed away tragically in November 2013. “Matt was an amazing young man,” [...]]]> Welcome to the New Hall of Fame /new-hall-of-fame/magazine/winter-2015/ Sun, 01 Feb 2015 17:30:22 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21204 Two elderly women stand indoors holding a large photograph. The photograph shows people holding a banner that reads "SAINT JOSEPH'S COLLEGE MAINE." The women are smiling, wearing name tags, and celebrating their induction into the new Hall of Fame. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Two elderly women stand indoors holding a large photograph. The photograph shows people holding a banner that reads "SAINT JOSEPH'S COLLEGE MAINE." The women are smiling, wearing name tags, and celebrating their induction into the new Hall of Fame. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

On September 13, 2014, the 12th class was inducted into the College’s Athletics Hall of Fame. This ceremony also celebrated another milestone in the College’s history: the unveiling of the new Athletics Hall of Fame Room on the second floor of the Harold Alfond Center. The room features beautiful woodwork, designed and constructed by Windham [...]]]> Alumni teach leadership on the court in Kazakhstan /basketball-kazakhstan/magazine/winter-2015/ Sun, 01 Feb 2015 17:27:18 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21202 Two people are smiling and standing with their arms around each other in a gym. The woman, an alumni of a summer leadership program, is wearing a pink "Summer 2014" T-shirt, and the man is sporting a sleeveless shirt. A red goal net is in the background, hinting at their shared passion for sports in Kazakhstan. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Two people are smiling and standing with their arms around each other in a gym. The woman, an alumni of a summer leadership program, is wearing a pink "Summer 2014" T-shirt, and the man is sporting a sleeveless shirt. A red goal net is in the background, hinting at their shared passion for sports in Kazakhstan. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Two former Saint Joseph’s basketball players have taken their passion for the game overseas. Chris Petzy ’12 and Meg Daigle ’11 spent the summer coaching basketball to youth through the Drive School of Basketball in Kazakhstan. Based out of Almaty, Kazakhstan, Drive is an intensive training program for basketball players from ages 11 to 18. [...]]]> College earns honor for community service from Carnegie Foundation /fairy-tale-literature/magazine/winter-2015/ Sun, 01 Feb 2015 17:25:56 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21199 Students, faculty take science on the road with ESS /science-on-road/magazine/winter-2015/ Sun, 01 Feb 2015 17:23:42 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21197 A group of eleven students and faculty members stands in front of a blue Saint Joseph’s College van with a boat on the roof, smiling at the camera. The van features the college's logo and various sports images. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

At 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2014, two professors, eight students, and one teaching assistant met at the Maine State Pier in Portland. They said goodbye to their families, piled into a van, and set off on Saint Joseph’s first-ever Environmental Science Semester (ESS). Led by environmental science professors Johan Erikson and Greg Teegarden, [...]]]> ɫ��Ƶ selected to participate in honored White Coat Ceremony /white-coat-ceremony/magazine/winter-2015/ Sun, 01 Feb 2015 17:21:12 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21194 Four people in white lab coats stand side by side, smiling at the camera in an indoor setting, celebrating their selection at the ɫ��Ƶ White Coat Ceremony. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Four people in white lab coats stand side by side, smiling at the camera in an indoor setting, celebrating their selection at the ɫ��Ƶ White Coat Ceremony. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

On September 28, 2014, sophomore students from the College’s campus nursing program gathered in the Harold Alfond Center for the annual Nursing Lighting Ceremony—a rite of passage for nursing students where they dedicate themselves to upholding ethical standards of the profession. The ceremony included reciting the Florence Nightingale Pledge and, for the first time, the [...]]]> Maine Milfoil Initiative celebrates publication of free guide /milfoil-guide/magazine/winter-2015/ Sun, 01 Feb 2015 17:19:34 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21191 Cover of the free guide "Maine Citizens' Guide to Invasive Aquatic Plant Management" featuring underwater plants and fish, brought to you by the Maine Milfoil Initiative. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Cover of the free guide "Maine Citizens' Guide to Invasive Aquatic Plant Management" featuring underwater plants and fish, brought to you by the Maine Milfoil Initiative. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

After five years of research and action, the Maine Milfoil Initiative—a collaboration between Saint Joseph’s College and several Maine lakes associations and volunteer groups—has culminated their work with the publication of the Maine Citizens’ Guide to Invasive Aquatic Plant Management. This is a nuts-and-bolts guide for lake groups and citizens on how to develop a management program to [...]]]> Lady & the Ram /lady-the-ram/magazine/winter-2015/ Sun, 01 Feb 2015 17:17:57 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21189 A lady wearing boots and shorts holds a ram in front of a stone building, with another sheep nearby on a grassy area. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A lady wearing boots and shorts holds a ram in front of a stone building, with another sheep nearby on a grassy area. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Words and Photos by Alanna Conn Alyssa Dolan has mastered the art of corralling. When Alyssa Dolan starts her shift at Pearson’s Town Farm, her first task is to take the goats out on leashes. If they’re feeling agreeable, it takes 10 minutes. If they’re not, they fall down in a dramatic display of revolt, [...]]]> Diversity Committee builds foundation of respect /diversity-respect/magazine/winter-2015/ Sun, 01 Feb 2015 17:13:33 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21186 A colorful flower transitions into a burst of multicolored butterflies against a light background, symbolizing the foundation of respect fostered by our Diversity Committee. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A colorful flower transitions into a burst of multicolored butterflies against a light background, symbolizing the foundation of respect fostered by our Diversity Committee. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Sister Kathleen Sullivan’s role as Saint Joseph’s chief sponsorship and mission integration officer is to manage the College’s identity as a Catholic, Mercy institution of higher education—one that is a comfortable, inviting place for students, faculty, and staff from all walks of life. This role includes building a strong, sustainable foundation for supporting and celebrating [...]]]> College unveils comprehensive plan to make Connections /unveil-connections-program/magazine/winter-2015/ Sun, 01 Feb 2015 17:11:38 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21184 Two young men and a woman are engaged in casual conversation at an indoor event. One young man, wearing a black North Face jacket and a name badge, seems to be discussing college connections. The atmosphere is relaxed as they exchange ideas and laughter. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Two young men and a woman are engaged in casual conversation at an indoor event. One young man, wearing a black North Face jacket and a name badge, seems to be discussing college connections. The atmosphere is relaxed as they exchange ideas and laughter. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

In fall 2014, the College launched Connections, a networking initiative designed to give students opportunities and direction to develop professional relationships. As a collaboration between Career Services and the Alumni Office, Connections offers hands-on experiences that bring students together with alumni, community members, faculty, and staff in order to provide a leg-up on their future [...]]]>