• Campus Exposed

    By Garrick Hoffman Huddled in the cozy, borderline Hobbit-ish size of the All Faiths Cathedral, and filling all of the seats, an audience composed primarily of students tuned into the poetry that was written and spoken by, respectively, three professors that teach right here at SMCC. Professors Megan Grumbling, Mike Bove, and Quenton Baker all… Read more

  • Global Citizenry through Education

    By: Erik Squire Thanks to a notification from the CESIL Report, I was able to attend a fantastic event for free (Reg. $75). It was the Maine Summit on Citizen Diplomacy event held at USM. The 8hr event focused on positive global citizenry through education. It was a mind expanding and eye opening experience, with… Read more

  • SMCC Student Fiston Seba Bujambi attended the 2014 Reflections of Hope Awards

    SMCC Student Fiston Seba Bujambi attended the 2014 Reflections of Hope Awards

    By Charles Ishimwe The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum awarded Roméo Dallaire, a retired Lieutenant-General, Senator, and celebrated humanitarian the 2014 Reflections of Hope Award. In 1993, LGen Dallaire was appointed Force Commander for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR); where he witnessed the country’s descent into chaos and genocide. More than… Read more

  • A Growing Campus for Growing Minds

    A Growing Campus for Growing Minds

    By Alex Bessey First Year Student & Vice President of the Midcoast Club When I began attending classes at SMCC’s Midcoast Campus I thought it would be exactly that: attending classes; but the tedious concept of chipping away at a degree was quickly replaced with a sense of purpose and involvement with both my peers and… Read more

  • Lisa DeSisto, CEO and Publisher for MaineToday

    Lisa DeSisto, CEO and Publisher for MaineToday

    By A.S. Kinsman This morning members of SMCC’s The Beacon were treated to the privilege of being in the company of “Eggs & Issues”. Eggs & Issues is the Portland Community Chamber of Commerce’s monthly business forum where the community gathers to discuss business issues of the day, according to the official website. At this particular meeting,… Read more

  • Eggs and Issues

    Eggs and Issues

    By Jennifer Lague Have you ever wanted to be a journalist? If you do there is a woman who you should know about. Her name is Lisa DeSisto and she is the CEO and Publisher for Maine Today Media, Inc. She spoke at the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs and Issues forum onApril 9th… Read more