Fighting invasion by milfoil: Save Sebago Cove launches state-of-the-art suction harvester
When: Tuesday, Aug. 31, 10:30 a.m.
What: Come aboard as Save Sebago Cove launches its new state-of-the-art suction harvester built this summer to fight invasive milfoil in the state's second-largest lake. Members from the environmental group will be removing milfoil from the cove to prevent further infestation of the plant, which crowds out native species, alters fish habitat and destroys recreational waterways.
New director of admissions
Nikolas Ray of Windham has been promoted to the position of Director of Admissions at Saint Joseph's College. Ray previously worked in admissions at Thomas College and joined the admissions office at Saint Joseph's two years ago. He earned his bachelor's degree in management and his master's degree in business administration from Thomas College. Ray is originally from Augusta.
August 25, 2010 Contact: Charmaine Daniels at (207) 893-7723 or e-mail cdaniels@sjcme.edu
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine online program partners with Mohave Community College in “3+1” choice
The Saint Joseph's College of Maine online division has signed new articulation agreements with Mohave Community College in Kingman, Ariz., to allow the seamless transfer of course credits for students who want to complete their bachelor's degree online.
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine online program partners with White Mountain Community College in “3+1” choice
The Saint Joseph's College of Maine online division has signed new articulation agreements with White Mountain Community College in Berlin, N.H., to allow the seamless transfer of course credits for students who want to complete their bachelor's degree online.
Saint Joseph’s College and Portland Police Department sign agreement for educational partnership
Through a new educational partnership between Saint Joseph's College and the Portland Police Department, police officers and all other employees of the police department can obtain college credits or earn their degrees at lowered tuition rates.
New director for online graduate business programs
Saint Joseph's College has named Nancy Kristiansen of Gray as its new program director for online graduate business programs, including the Leadership MBA and the new M.S. in Accountancy program.
Online program partners with three Maine community colleges in “3+1” agreement
The Saint Joseph's College online division has signed new articulation agreements with several community colleges in Maine to allow the seamless transfer of course credits for students who want to complete their bachelor's degree online. Saint Joseph's has signed agreements with Southern Maine Community College in South Portland, Maine, Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor and Central Maine Community College in Auburn.
New education partner
Saint Joseph's College has partnered with Avila Institute of Gerontology in Germantown, N.Y., to create a customized online program focused on leadership for the organization's staff. The institute is connected to the Carmelite Sisters, who operate 18 long-term care facilities, and provides high quality, affordable educational programs related to the care of the elderly. Avila employees can take online courses at lowered tuition through the Saint Joseph's undergraduate and graduate programs.
Seeds of Peace campers to visit College farm and Catherine’s Cupboard Food Pantry on Wednesday, July 7
Twenty-five Seeds of Peace campers will visit Saint Joseph's College and Catherine's Cupboard Food Pantry in Standish on Wednesday, July 7. The campers, from Israel, Palestine, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United States, will tour the organic farm and help pick vegetables beginning at 4 p.m. They will arrive at the food pantry at 5:30 p.m. to volunteer for food distribution and to learn how college staff and its food vendor manager, along with staff from the town, organized the pantry from the ground up.
Canceled - Free outdoor concert on July 21
Due to possible thunderstorms, this event has been canceled.
