Photo by Lisa Pardi, aquatics.
The S.S. Swan boat limps to a 2nd place finish. S.S. Swan Captain Rob Laroche and 1st Mate, Mark “Fish” Price felt their progress may have been impeded by some “Tomfoolery” from Team Lifeguard! The Race Committee overturned the allegations of “Shenanigans” after reviewing the video tapes of the race.
Photo by Lisa Pardi, aquatics.
1st Place! Defending Champion, Chris Petzy, of Team Too Strong claims his second consecutive victory in the 2009 Annual Cardboard Canoe Race held at the Alfond Center Pool on Thursday night, Oct. 29. First Mate, Jordan Simenas, helped Captain Petzy paddle their patented-designed boat to an easy victory in a record-setting pace of 44 seconds. A humble Petzy credits his victory to sheer strength, determination, and the quality craftsmanship of his crew members Spencer Adams and Barry Teng. Will there be a 3-Peat for Petzy in 2010?
Bon Appetit staff in the Halloween "spirit".
Education major Danielle Slaney '10 turned into the texting witch during the Halloween program at Bedtime Stories last week.
Crystal Malloy '10 elementary education, reads to area children dressed in halloween costumes during last week's Bedtime Stories program.
Photo by communications professor John Hufstader.
Sunrise Wednesday morning.
English professor Edward Rielly's latest book “Football: An Encyclopedia of Popular Culture,” was recently published by the University of Nebraska Press. The book highlights football's role in shaping society and examines critical advances and changes in both the people and the technology of football, touching on topics such as game concepts, mascots, concussions, and even U.S. presidents.
Communications professor Bill Yates speaks to a student about the communications major and its three concentrations. The Academic Center staff thanks faculty for their work at the fair.
Thank you to the Catherine's Cupboard volunteers. Shown above is some the most dedicated volunteers, taken at the Grand Reopening two weeks ago.
Sister Ellen Turner, Sister Betty Kilbride and Sister Mary George O'Toole joined in celebrating the grand reopening of Catherine's Cupboard food pantry at larger quarters in the Standish Town Hall.
Many fresh fruits and vegetables from the campus farm were among the offerings last night at the food pantry.
(L to R:) Stephen Jenkins '12, Katelyn Brown '12, Alyssa Dolan '13 and Irene Nickel '10 (exchange student), unpack food at Catherine's Cupboard's new location at Standish Town Hall.
The pantry is looking for volunteers and food or monetary donations. Campus Services will pick up food the last week of each month for any dept. that donates food.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Mike Blais, pantry coordinator at 893.7790 or mblais@sjcme.edu.
Pamela Thompson (MSEd December' 09, shown on right) was named the 2008 recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science. Congratulations to one of our own!
Over the weekend Pamela met with Janice Rey, education faculty, to discuss the importance of science education in the elementary schools and its implications for teacher education.
At the Partners in Mercy luncheon, five employees in the Graduate & Professional Studies division each received recognition for serving the college for 20 years (front row: Carolyn Bellerose and Kathleen Kelley-Cochrane; back row: John Pratt, Suzanne Murphy and Elaine Trumble). Congrats!
Housekeeping staff enjoying lunch during the sustainable fair.
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Maine gubernatorial candidate Steve Rowe spoke to Dr. Michael Connolly's Introduction to Political Science class on Monday. He is a former legislator and state attorney general.
Photo by Steve Walsh '08.
The winners of the 2009 Alumni Golf Classic are (l to r) Peter Griffin '88, Marc Catalano '91 and Duane Coute '91.
Photo by Sadie Fenton '10, English.
Elementary education major Danielle Johnson '10 reads to area children at a recent Bedtime Stories program, a monthly series sponsored by SEAM.
Photo by Sadie Fenton '10, English.
Security director Ian MacEachen speaks to students interested in becoming student emergency medical technicians.
On Friday, September 18, 146 students from Riverton School in Portland participated in the 2009 Make-a-Splash Water Festival with Project WET. The day was funded by Poland Spring Water and Portland Water District. Preservice teachers majoring in Elementary and Physical Education ran 6 different stations dealing with water use and conservation.
June Marshall, education professor speaks to the crowd at the education blessing. Fr. Paul blesses the junior education students before they start their fall internships in area elementary schools.
Johan Erikson speaks before the crowd at the Constitution Day Symposium.
Photo by Professor John Hufstader, communications dept.
Students kayaking on Sebago Lake during Return to the Lake Celebration on Saturday.