Fall Semester 2021: Moving Toward Normal
We are very pleased to announce that this Fall, life in our community will move steadily toward normal. Read this article to learn more.
Gerald E. Talbot to Receive Honorary Doctorate of Public Service at the 2021 Commencement Exercises
Gerald E. Talbot, will be awarded a Honorary Doctorate of Public Service in recognition of her service to society at Commencement on May 8, 2021. Throughout his life, Mr. Talbot has served Maine and his community as an activist and a leader. As the first president of the Portland chapter of the NAACP, he led the passage of the Maine Fair Housing Bill.
Sr. Patricia McDermott, RSM to Receive Honorary Doctorate of Public Service at the 2021 Commencement Exercises
Sr. Patricia McDermott, RSM, will be awarded a Honorary Doctorate of Public Service in recognition of her service to society: for her role as an educator, and later in her role as an administrator.
Online Speaker Zachary Chase, who is earning a master's degree in education, to speak at 2021 Commencement
Online student Zachary Chase has been chosen to speak on behalf of the online graduating class at the College’s Commencement on May 8, 2021. Zack will earn a Master of Science in education.
Summer Campus Guidelines
Here are some of the COVID-19 adaptations we will be implementing for students, faculty, and staff between Commencement and Fall semester.
Erin Olson to Deliver the Valedictorian Message at Commencement
Erin is from Stoughton, Massachusetts, and will earn a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a dual concentration in math and special education.
National Honor Society Inductions and Academic Awards
Congratulations to our students being inducted into the Honor Society and earning Academic Awards for their achievements.
Campus Community Update
As we planned for the academic year which is nearly at an end, we have had three primary goals. It is becoming apparent that we will not be able to achieve all of these outcomes. In an attempt to celebrate the Class of 2021 with an in-person commencement, we will begin the closure of residence spaces over the next three days for first, second, and third year students.
COVID Update: Protecting Our Final Stretch
Today we have 8 new, and 15 active cases of COVID-19 on campus. Our in-person Commencement is now at risk. Campus living for the remainder of the semester is now at risk. Protecting these goals requires that we stop the virus in its tracks now.
Kathryn Huntress ’22 social work, honored as Newman Civic Fellow
Congrats to Kathryn Huntress '22 social work, on being named a Newman Civic Fellow for her commitment to finding solutions for challenges facing communities locally, nationally, and internationally.