• Welcome Emily Bruey JMG’s New Advisor

    By the Beacon Staff The Beacon would like to welcome Emily Bruey to SMCC as part of the Jobs for Maine Graduates (JMG) program. Emily will be working closely with Carlo Bufano as a College Success Specialist helping JMG students transition to and be successful at SMCC. Emily was offered the position after the hiring… Read more

  • Nothing to Truffle about on Valentine’s Day Culinary Arts sells the sweetest Treats

    By the Beacon Staff Last Thursday and Friday, the 16th and 17th, the Culinary Arts Department held a Valentine’s Day and Day After Truffle sale with the proceeds funding the Culinary Arts Club Knowledge Bowl Team. The Truffles which were made with Dark Belgian Chocolate, were on sale for $10 and came in an assortment… Read more

  • News from Phi Theta Kappa SMCC’s Honor Society

    By Logan Bock Ask not what your school’s honor society can do for you, ask what you can do for you school’s honor society.”                                           -JFK probably. Many of you may have gotten emails about… Read more

  • Restoring Youth in Senior Living

    By Celina Simmons As the years drag on and our bodies age, we often lose touch with the childish youth within us. That is why Amber Wilson, the Engage Life Director at Atria Senior Living Facility, decided to organize a “Senior” Prom with Will Chabot and the SMCC’s Student Senate. On the 13th of this… Read more

  • Is SMCC Breathing Fresh Air?

    By Magella Cantara When walking through the SMCC campus there are signs that read, “Smoke Free Campus.” There are only two spots on campus in which you are allowed to smoke by the smoking trees at the bus stop and outside the Spring Point dorm. Reasons for keeping SMCC a smoke free campus include both,… Read more

  • Horticulture Job Fair

    By the Beacon Staff Stop by the Culinary Arts Dining Room on Wednesday February 20, (storm date 2/27) to meet others with horticultural interests! Set up is from 4:00-4:30, with the actual fair from 4:30 – 6:00. We’ll provide tables, chairs and outlets; you bring job descriptions, applications, business cards, brochures, portfolios, etc. Find us… Read more