Symposium for educators addresses teaching students on the autism spectrum
From July 8 to 12, Saint Joseph’s College is holding a symposium to explore issues, themes and strategies for teaching students of all ages on the autism spectrum. The symposium will focus particularly on the high end of the spectrum (Asperger’s). The symposium is a great opportunity for teachers, administrators, special education personnel and others who work with students on the autism spectrum.
Student-curated art show dons College walls
Students from art professor Chris Sullivan’s spring 2013 colloquium course have transformed the College into an art gallery for the summer.
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt delivers Commencement address
With a backdrop of Sebago Lake and the White Mountains, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, the granddaughter of former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, addressed Saint Joseph’s Class of 2013.
Alumnus, honorary degree recipient donates materials and workers to rebuild Breezy Point firehouse
Jim Killoran, a 1980 history and sociology graduate of Saint Joseph’s College and the executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Westchester, N.Y., has pledged to donate materials and manpower to rebuild a Breezy Point, N.Y., firehouse that was damaged during Hurricane Sandy.
Third annual Monks 5K runs on a beautiful May day
On Thursday, May 2, 50 members of the Saint Joseph’s College community met behind the Harold Alfond Center to participate in the third annual Monks 5K. It was a clear, blue day, with Sebago Lake and Mount Washington visible from the starting line.
Continuing education workshop for CPAs
The CPA Series at Saint Joseph’s College will hold a one-day workshop for certified public accountants and other financial professionals on Thursday, May 16. The workshop provides eight hours of continuing education credits toward licensing requirements in addition to one hour of ethics.
Maine Space Grant Consortium scholarships support students’ research
Saint Joseph’s students Terence Cullen ’14 and Robert Michaud Jr. ’14 have each been awarded a $3,000 scholarship through the Maine Space Grant Consortium to pursue research of interest to NASA. Submitted to a panel of Saint Joseph’s professors – Dr. Elizabeth Auger, Dr. Nicholas Benfaremo, Dr. Johan Erikson and Camilla Fecteau – the students’ research proposals look at topics that, after successful execution in the laboratory, can be applied in different settings of space exploration.
Commencement speaker, honorary degree recipients celebrate professionalism and philanthropy
The College is proud to announce this year’s Commencement speaker and honorary degree recipients for the May 11 ceremony: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, Doctor of Humane Letters, Commencement speaker; Jim Killoran ’80, Doctor of Public Service; and Kevin McCarthy, Doctor of Public Service.
Exploring international business opportunities for Maine companies
Concluding a semester-long, in-depth research and analysis project, students from Saint Joseph’s Cross Cultural Management class present their findings on business opportunities in the developing markets of Brazil, Russia, South Africa, China, Turkey and India for local, Maine companies on April 25. Kevin Hancock, president of Hancock Lumber, will precede the presentation with opening remarks.
College presents screening of ‘Chasing Ice’
On Tuesday, April 16, Saint Joseph’s College will host a screening of “Chasing Ice,” the 2013 Oscar-nominated documentary on National Geographic photographer James Balog.
