Winter 2016-17 – Saint Joseph's College of Maine Empowering Learners in the Mercy Tradition since 1912 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:05:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Giving Back /ray-ruby/magazine/winter-2016-17/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 02:04:36 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20904 A person wearing a green sweater and checkered shirt stands outdoors, leaning on a white fence with a building and greenery in the background, embodying the spirit of giving back. Saint Joseph's College of MaineHow Ray Ruby ’05 Has Made a Career of It By Alanna Conn Perhaps the most valuable resource provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)—a federal agency that provides economic statistics—is its occupation finder. An online database of 575 careers, the BLS occupation finder allows job seekers to sort potential careers by various criteria, [...]]]> Serving Through Science /serving-science/magazine/winter-2016-17/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 01:59:39 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20902 A woman in a lab coat smiles while sitting at a computer, demonstrating something on the screen to two others, embodying the spirit of science and serving through knowledge sharing. Saint Joseph's College of MaineDr. Emily Lesher gathers water samples to analyze for lead content. By Patricia Erikson Photo caption: Micaela Mitchell ’17 of Bowdoinham and Michelle Rocker ’17 of Hampden learn from Dr. Lesher. Both of them plan to operate the ICP machine as part of their senior project. It’s not even 6 a.m. yet and darkness still grips [...]]]> Catherine’s Legacy /catherines-legacy/magazine/winter-2016-17/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 01:54:47 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20900 A smiling man in a suit and tie stands outdoors in front of a garden with greenery and stone structures, embodying Catherine’s Legacy. Saint Joseph's College of MaineMission: Catherine’s Legacy By Michael Sanderl, EdD Vice President & Chief Sponsorship and Mission Integration Officer Being part of the Saint Joseph’s College community invites us to be informed and inspired by Catherine McAuley and our Mercy heritage and charism. The life and witness of Catherine are inspiring with regard to their historical context and [...]]]> Tradition of Hospitality /opening-baggott/magazine/winter-2016-17/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 01:51:59 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20898 Two women prepare food at a round table in a busy, well-lit dining area, embodying the spirit of tradition. One scoops an ingredient while the other holds a plate, showcasing genuine hospitality. Several people are seated at other tables in the background. Saint Joseph's College of MaineNew College Café Named After Baggot Street, Dublin. By Marisellia Greenlaw ’18 In October, Saint Joseph’s College celebrated the grand opening of Baggot Street—a spacious new café and gathering spot in the Heffernan Center. Named for the Dublin location where Catherine McAuley founded the first House of Mercy in 1827, the café embodies the spirit [...]]]> Homegrown Startups /homegrown-startups/magazine/winter-2016-17/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 01:48:50 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20895 A group of people stands in a kitchen, listening to a speaker. One person is holding a cup, and various homegrown kitchen equipment is visible in the background. Saint Joseph's College of MaineStudent Entrepreneurs Tackle Real Problems. By Ann Swardlick “The goal of the entrepreneurship course is to give students direct experience with the process of starting a business, using real and highly relevant business challenges,” explained Professor Beth Richardson after class one day in late September. Real and highly relevant is key, because some of these [...]]]> Ties to the Arctic /tom-barry/magazine/winter-2016-17/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 01:45:27 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20893 A man speaks at a lectern with a "Saint Joseph's College" sign; a large map of the Arctic is displayed on a projector screen behind him. Saint Joseph's College of MaineArctic Council member Tom Barry urges ɫƵ students to get involved in Arctic research. Photo caption: Tom Barry, Arctic Council member and Executive Secretary for the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna New relationships between businesses and educational institutions in Maine and the Arctic are developing and Saint Joseph’s College is in the mix. When [...]]]> Work With Purpose /meghan-elmore/magazine/winter-2016-17/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 01:27:08 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20890 Three women stand at a table with assorted fresh produce, engaged with purpose. Two have name tags reading "Maria" and "Emily." One woman is selecting a tomato, focused on her work. Saint Joseph's College of MaineMeghan Elmore ’19 embraces her volunteer role at Catherine’s Cupboard. By Marisellia Greenlaw ’18 Photo caption: Meghan Elmore ’19 trains two new volunteers at Catherine’s Cupboard food pantry. On a Wednesday afternoon this fall, I rode with Meghan Elmore ’19 in one of the College’s vans to Catherine’s Cupboard, a food pantry founded in 2008 by Saint [...]]]> Habit of Giving /autumn-zubricki/magazine/winter-2016-17/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 01:23:37 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20888 A woman with long brown hair, wearing a white sweater and a pendant necklace, stands outdoors with a blurred green background, embodying the Habit of Giving. Saint Joseph's College of MaineAutumn Zubricki ’18, a second-generation Saint Joseph’s College student, plans to be an elementary education teacher. She’s already in the habit of giving back to the College. By Ann Swardlick When you grow up in a Saint Joseph’s household, generosity comes naturally. Autumn Zubricki ’18 credits her parents Brendhan and Jo (Corrao) Zubricki, both class [...]]]> Beyond Partisanship /beyond-partisanship/magazine/winter-2016-17/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 01:21:06 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20886 A man with glasses and a beard, dressed in a blazer and a collared shirt, stands in front of a wall adorned with world maps, exuding an air of intellect that transcends beyond partisanship. Saint Joseph's College of MaineRethinking Politics as Critically Engaged Citizenship By Mark Hibben, PhD As demonstrated over the last year, US national elections often reinforce feelings of bitterness and division. In fact, it is reasonable that many of us become disillusioned with what is often defined as “politics.” We may even become so disgusted that we commit to a [...]]]> Redefining the Fitness Business /ross-hardaway/magazine/winter-2016-17/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 01:18:00 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20884 A man with a beard and glasses is wearing a black t-shirt with a logo that reads "ASF - Pod Health." He is standing against a wooden background, embodying the spirit of redefining fitness within the fitness business. Saint Joseph's College of MaineRoss Hardaway ’11 redefines personal training at Always Strong Fitness. Photo caption: Ross Hardaway ’11 majored in exercise science at ɫƵ and later started Always Strong Fitness, based in Brighton, MA. By Ann Swardlick “I love my job every day,” says Ross Hardaway ’11. He’s talking about the business he started with two colleagues in [...]]]>