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Saint Joseph's College of Maine Offers Catholic Apostolate Center Courses

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine has partnered with the Catholic Apostolate Center to offer continuing education units for those individuals who work in or support ministry. These asynchronous, non-credit courses facilitate online learning through video, discussion boards, and learning assessments.

2021-10-07T09:59:41-04:00February 6th, 2019|Categories: Press Room|Tags: , , |

Upcoming Presentations Sponsored by The Saint Joseph’s College Cultural Affairs Committee

This spring, the Cultural Affairs Committee will host a lecture about Navajo historic archeology and a documentary film screening about the championship boys soccer team from Lewiston, Maine.

2021-10-07T09:59:42-04:00February 6th, 2019|Categories: Press Room, Brightspace, Highlights|Tags: , |

Saint Joseph's College of Maine Announces Online BSN Tuition Rate for Eligible Maine Community College Students

Saint Joseph's College of Maine announced that it is offering discounted tuition rates for the online RN to BSN program to eligible Maine community college nursing graduates.

2021-10-07T09:59:42-04:00February 4th, 2019|Categories: Press Room|Tags: , , |

Saint Joseph’s Professor Dr. Michael C. Connolly To Present At John Ford Film Festival

Dr. Michael C. Connolly, a professor of History and Political Science at Saint Joseph’s College, will present on three different aspects of John Ford’s life and filmography during a state-wide film festival in February. The Maine Film Center is bringing together various independent cinemas and educational organizations to celebrate what would have been the 125th birthday of John Ford, one of America’s most acclaimed filmmakers.

2021-10-07T09:59:42-04:00January 28th, 2019|Categories: Highlights, Press Room|Tags: , , |

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: , , |

22 SJC Nursing Students Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society

The Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society held their 31st Annual Induction Ceremony in October on the University of Southern Maine (USM) campus and inducted 22 nurses from Saint Joseph's College of Maine, as well as from Maine Medical Center, University of New England, and USM. 

2021-10-07T09:59:44-04:00November 19th, 2018|Categories: Press Room|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: , |

Catherine’s Cupboard Refocuses Efforts on Regional Food Pantry Approach, Ceases Pantry at Standish Municipal Center

Catherine’s Cupboard will operate its weekly food pantry operations out of the Standish Municipal Center until December 19, 2018. Following that date, Catherine’s Cupboard will take the next step forward in its longstanding commitment to supporting sustainable communities and combating food insecurity by investing its dedicated financial resources and volunteerism in other local pantries. Following statewide and regional recommendations, this change seeks to increase the effectiveness–through greater collaboration–in the hunger relief food distribution system.

2021-10-07T09:59:45-04:00November 5th, 2018|Categories: Press Room|Tags: , |

Saint Joseph’s College To Host New England Food System Innovation Challenge

As part of the effort to contribute solutions to the challenges facing New England’s food system, Saint Joseph’s College will host the 2018 New England Food System Innovation Challenge beginning on Friday, November 9, 2018 and concluding on Sunday, November 11, 2018.

2021-10-07T09:59:45-04:00October 31st, 2018|Categories: Press Room|Tags: , |