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Public Invited to Sebago Lake Symposium on February 2, 2019

Hosted by the Portland Water District and the Center for Sustainable Communities at Saint Joseph's College, 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.

2022-11-25T04:56:37-05:00January 8th, 2019|Categories: Brightspace, Highlights, Press Room|Tags: , , , |

Princeton Review Names Saint Joseph's College of Maine as a "Green College" for its Sustainability Initiatives

Saint Joseph’s College has been recognized for its environmental responsibility by The Princeton Review. The education services company known for its test prep and tutoring services, books, and college rankings features Saint Joseph’s College in the 2018 edition of its book, The Princeton Review’s Guide to 399 Green Colleges.

2021-10-07T09:59:42-04:00December 6th, 2018|Categories: Highlights, Brightspace, Press Room|Tags: , , |

Four student artists launch large-format art exhibition

As the four students step up to their larger-than-life works of art, the terms that come to mind are poise, bravery, talent. Drawing deep breaths and digging for patience, the student artists pick up their brushes, pastels, or cutting tools for the final touches before exhibition.

2021-10-07T09:59:43-04:00December 2nd, 2018|Categories: Highlights, Brightspace|Tags: , |

#Suitelife: A Style of Communal Living

Ask anyone about what they picture as a stereotypical college dorm room, and you’ll hear a number of similar responses. Cramped rooms, bathrooms down the hall, and one or two roommates. Feeney Hall, aka the Suites, differs from this picture by offering apartment-style housing for up to eight students. It’s located across from Alfond Hall in an area known as the “Fishbowl”—made up of five available residence halls that form a horseshoe shape. As one of the upperclassmen residence halls, it’s a popular destination on campus and one of two group housing options.

2021-10-07T09:59:44-04:00November 26th, 2018|Categories: Magazine, Fall 2018, Highlights|Tags: |

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine nursing students achieve highest NCLEX pass rate in the state among BSN programs

The Saint Joseph’s College of Maine nursing program has achieved the highest pass rate of licensing exams for students in a BSN nursing program in the State of Maine. For calendar year 2018, SJC nursing graduates achieved a 100 percent pass rate of NCLEX, the National Council Licensure Examination. This SJC pass rate surpassed the national average of 89.41 percent and the Maine state average of 89 percent.

2021-10-07T09:59:45-04:00November 12th, 2018|Categories: Press Room, Highlights|Tags: , |

Wabanaki Drum Group Members Perform, Reminisce with Sisters, and Visit Freight Farm

The Center for Faith and Spirituality and the Center for Sustainable Communities were pleased to welcome The Burnurwurbskek Singers — the Keepers of the Penobscot Drum — to campus in October to share their traditional music and experiences of life on reservations today with students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the public. Several Sisters of Mercy attended the event, which led to much fond reminiscing about shared family history and the Sisters' time spent serving in several Wabanaki communities across the state.

2021-10-07T09:59:45-04:00November 8th, 2018|Categories: Highlights|Tags: , , |

MABLab!: A New On-campus Internship in Entrepreneurism

MABLab!, the new student entrepreneurism and innovation hub at Saint Joseph's College, is currently accepting applications and planning projects for entrepreneurial students interested in Spring 2019 internships and apprenticeships. To join the innovation in MABLab!, please apply to the MABLab! Internship posted on the Careers at SJC webpage, or contact Hayley Winslow, MABLab! Program Coordinator.

2021-10-07T09:59:45-04:00October 28th, 2018|Categories: Highlights|Tags: , |

Delta Epsilon Sigma: Honoring Student Achievement

On Friday, September 28th, members of the College community gathered in the Viola George Auditorium in Alfond Hall on Saint Joseph’s Standish campus for the annual induction ceremony of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholastic Honor Society.

2021-10-07T09:59:45-04:00October 22nd, 2018|Categories: Highlights|Tags: , |