College Partnerships – Saint Joseph's College of Maine

College Partnerships – Saint Joseph's College of Maine Empowering Learners in the Mercy Tradition since 1912 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:32:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 The College responds to vast diversity of student needs by adding 24/7 peer-to-peer support from Togetherall /the-college-responds-to-vast-diversity-of-student-needs-by-adding-24-7-peer-to-peer-support-from-togetherall/pressroom/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:52:08 +0000 /?p=64034

Students can sign up for mental health support resource at no cost through the partnership with Togetherall, an online peer-to-peer community where students can benefit from receiving and providing support 24/7.]]> Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Awards Saint Joseph’s College $5,000 For Local Food Innovation /bangor-savings-bank-foundation-awards-saint-josephs-college-5000-for-local-food-innovation/pressroom/ Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:21:20 +0000 /?p=24284 Members of Bangor Savings and ɫ��Ƶ hold up the check for $5,000

Members of Bangor Savings and ɫ��Ƶ hold up the check for $5,000

Bangor Savings Bank Foundation has awarded Saint Joseph’s College $5,000 towards the construction of the Institute for Local Food Systems Innovation, a hub providing education and infrastructure in support of the economic development of Maine’s local food industry.]]> Public Invited to Sebago Lake Symposium on February 2, 2019 /sebago-lake-symposium-2019/highlights/ Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:56:48 +0000 /?p=24026 Woman taking a water sample with the Portland Water District boat in the background

Woman taking a water sample with the Portland Water District boat in the background

Hosted by the Portland Water District and the Center for Sustainable Communities at ɫ��Ƶ, the Sebago Lake Symposium on February 2, 2019 offers an opportunity for Sebago Lake community members and scientists to interactively and collaboratively share and grow their understanding of Sebago Lake, a freshwater lake that provides water for 15% of Maine's population. Topics covered by speakers and sessions include: health of Sebago Lake fisheries, Sebago Lake water quality, climate change impacts, the Sebago Lake monitoring buoy, algae and invasive plants, citizen science opportunities, beach closures, and policies for lake protection. Free, but registration required.]]> Sexual Violence is Not Inevitable /sexual-violence-is-not-inevitable/magazine/ Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:47:54 +0000 /?p=23635 Saint Joseph's College students who walked out of class to raise awareness about sexual violence

Saint Joseph's College students who walked out of class to raise awareness about sexual violence

With $299,884 grant funding from the Department of Justice, Saint Joseph’s College invests in preventative strategies to create a safe and inclusive community.]]> A Passion for Planning Events /passion-planning-events/magazine/fall-2018/ Mon, 19 Nov 2018 20:21:20 +0000 /?p=23700 Victoria Amaro and Gabriella Latini ’19

Elementary Education major Gabriella Latini ’19 interned over the summer at the Stone Barn focusing on wedding planning.]]> Catherine’s Cupboard Refocuses Efforts on Regional Food Pantry Approach, Ceases Pantry at Standish Municipal Center /catherines-cupboard-refocuses/pressroom/ Tue, 06 Nov 2018 00:34:56 +0000 /?p=23552 A bronze statue stands in front of a stone wall and a historic building with large windows and a wooden door, capturing the essence of a mission from days gone by. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A bronze statue stands in front of a stone wall and a historic building with large windows and a wooden door, capturing the essence of a mission from days gone by. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Catherine’s Cupboard will operate its weekly food pantry operations out of the Standish Municipal Center until December 19, 2018. Following that date, Catherine’s Cupboard will take the next step forward in its longstanding commitment to supporting sustainable communities and combating food insecurity by investing its dedicated financial resources and volunteerism in other local pantries. Following statewide and regional recommendations, this change seeks to increase the effectiveness–through greater collaboration–in the hunger relief food distribution system.]]> All Roads Lead to the Farm /shaw-brothers/magazine/spring-2018/ Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:51:07 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20057 Danny and Jon Shaw stand in a field with blue sky behind.

Danny and Jon Shaw stand in a field with blue sky behind.

Two of Maine’s leading road construction managers, who support the College’s Institute for Local Food Systems Innovation, are awakening Gorham’s agricultural past By Emma Deans Danny (left) and Jon Shaw stand on the Shaw Brothers Family Foundation’s land in Gorham, which will be used for recreational and farming purposes. Photo: Emma Deans. [...]]]> Student Trio Operates Freight Farm /student-trio-operates-freight-farm/magazine/spring-2018/ Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:47:08 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=19891 Lily, Danielle, and Rebecca at the Freight Farm

Lily, Danielle, and Rebecca at the Freight Farm

High-Tech Job Opportunity on Campus By Patricia Erikson (L to R) Lily Lamkin ’20 (Standish, ME), Danielle Martin ’19 (Derry, NH), and Rebecca Barulli ’20 (Tyngsboro, MA) work in the hydroponic Freight Farm on campus, the first hydroponics facility of its kind in Maine. They transplant vegetables and flowers from seedling troughs to the [...]]]> Brooke Murch ’18 Conducts Scientific Sensor Research at Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve /brooke-murch-conducts-scientific-sensor-research-at-wells-national-estuarine-research-reserve/highlights/ Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:46:32 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=19603 A smiling Brooke Murch, holding two mussels, stands on a dock with boats and buildings in the background, likely near the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A smiling Brooke Murch, holding two mussels, stands on a dock with boats and buildings in the background, likely near the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

At the public pier in Wells, Maine, gulls swoop and cry. Saltwater rocks boats back and forth as fishermen haul traps, children dash across docks, and warm summer sun radiates across the faces of locals and tourists alike. Below the docks the ocean water teems with life—barnacles, starfish, and sea urchins galore. It’s a scientist’s [...]]]> Curating Governor Brennan’s Legacy /curating-governor-brennans-legacy/magazine/winter-2017-18/ Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:50:33 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20864 Three men in business attire are seated at a large conference table having a conversation in an office setting, discussing Governor Brennan's legacy. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Three men in business attire are seated at a large conference table having a conversation in an office setting, discussing Governor Brennan's legacy. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

William Hardiman ’19 and Raymond Mosca ’19 By Patricia Erikson The Maine Irish Heritage Center (MIHC) in Portland and Saint Joseph’s College share at least three things: Irish roots, people dedicated to preserving history, and a formal partnership that has created internship opportunities for students. William Hardiman ’19 (Brockton, MA) and Raymond Mosca ’19 (Augusta, [...]]]>