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Week of July 26, 2021
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Get Vaccinated.
Get Verified!
Get your vaccination shot, submit your vaccination card through Mustang Mobile, and enter the Get Vaccinated. Get Verified! campaign today.
New Campaign Giveaways and gift cards starting this week!
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Check out last week's Friday With Grimes to see how easy it is to enter the Get Vaccinated. Get Verified! Campaign.
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Are you graduating this summer?
Have you completed your degree requirements this summer? If you answer yes, then it is time to complete your Graduation Confirmation Form by Friday, July 30!
To find the Graduation Confirmation Form, login to CMConnect and under the Student Tab locate the link for "Graduation and Commencement Information" located on the left side of the screen.
Congrats on completing your degree!
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NEW!!! Introducing Direct Deposit for Student Financial Aid Refunds
Students now have the option of signing up for Direct Deposit! This new feature will allow you to receive your financial aid refunds electronically, rather than having a paper check mailed to you. No more waiting for paper checks to arrive via snail-mail.
Sign up today! All that you need are your bank or credit union’s routing number and your account number.
To sign up for Direct Deposit:
· Log in to your CM Connect account
· Go to the Students tab
· Go to the Payments and Student Billing page
· Click on the Set Up Direct Deposit Account button and follow the instructions; you
will need your bank account number and bank routing number.
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There is still time to register for courses. Contact your advisor to make a plan.
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Mustang Food Pantry
Mondays: 9:00am - 11:00am
Thursdays: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Located by Central Services, use the College Store entrance and signs will direct you to the pantry.
For more information, or to request curbside pick-up, or assistance outside the regular hours, contact:
207-755-5293.
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How To Get Your Student ID
2. Include your student ID number, full name and mailing address.
3. Attach a vertical head and shoulders (no head tilting) photo of yourself for the card. Snapchat and other app pictures with filters cannot be processed for Student ID cards.
4. We'll print your card and mail it to you!
Have questions? Call Central Services at
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Mustang Mobile
Download the Mustang Mobile App Today!
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- Access all your campus information on the go
- Keep your classes, assignments and events organized
- join the campus discussion and connect with your peers
- chat with your friends and see their timetables
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STUDENT WORKER JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
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Student Security Officer
Join the Central Maine Community College Security Team.
Interested?
Scott Watkins
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Learning Commons Peer Tutors
Learning Commons peer tutors help other students find and use credible information.
Interested?
Jim Allard, Learning Commons Librarian
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Peer Tutors in the Math & Science Center
Earn good money tutoring via Zoom for The Math & Science Center! Receive a badge from Purdue University in Tutor Essentials.
Interested?
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To view all open positions, log into CM Connect go to the Students tab, and then Student Employment on the left. |
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CARES Emergency Grants
Students who have unanticipated expenses due to the ongoing pandemic and who are currently enrolled for the summer semester at CMCC may apply for emergency assistance. You do not have to be eligible for regular financial aid. Applications are reviewed every day and processed by the Office of Financial Aid on a rolling basis.
To complete the application:
- Log in to CMConnect;
- Choose the ‘Students’ tab;
- Choose the ‘Financial Aid’ page;
- Choose the ‘CMCC Emergency Grant’ section and click on the application link
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Maine State Grant Extension
It is not too late to apply for financial aid and be considered for all available sources of funding. The May 1st priority filing deadline for the Maine State Grant has been waived and you don't have to be a full-time student to qualify for financial aid. Grant money is still available, so complete your FAFSA today at www.fafsa.gov.
Please contact the Office of Financial Aid if you have any questions or need assistance at finaid@cmcc.edu or calling 207-755-5382. |
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What is the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program?
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for low-income households. If your household is eligible, you can receive:
- Up to a $50/month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals
- Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands
- A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)
Only one monthly service discount and one device discount is allowed per household.
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New SNAP Eligibility
Who is eligible?
SNAP eligibility has been temporarily expanded to include college students who are enrolled for at least half time (6 credits per semester) and who:
- Have a zero expected family contribution (EFC) from their FAFSA; or
- Are eligible to participate in a work-study program
How to apply:
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Apply online with DHHS
- Click on Option 1 "My Maine Connection" then click on the red ‘Sign Up Now” button.
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Contact the CMCC Office of Financial Aid and request a ‘SNAP Eligibility Letter’. Include your CMCC ID in the email. Forward this letter to Farmington.DHHS@Maine.gov.
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WORKFORCE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Career Training
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Entry-Level Software Developer
Generously funded through the Harold Alfond Foundation and offered through CMCC's Center for Workforce and Professional Development.
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Behavioral Health Professional certification
No-cost training
Cohort 3
July 26, online
Live via Zoom on August 19 & 20, 2021 from 11am to 3pm.
Cohort 4
August 23, online
Live via Zoom September 16 and 17, 11am to 3pm.
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CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS |
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Mustang Fitness Center Classes
Classes are via Zoom unless otherwise stated. Call the Mustang Fitness Center or email Jordy if you are interested in participating in fitness classes.
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Spin - M & Thur., 6:00am - 6:50am
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Piloxing Booty-Builder - Thur, 7:00pm- 7:30pm
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Chair Yoga - Sat.,10:15am-11:15am
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Hatha Yoga - Mon, 8:00am - 9:00am
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Bootcamp - M, 6:00pm - 7:00pm; W, 5:15pm - 6:15pm; Thur., 6:00pm - 7:00pm (all Bootcamp in person with masking)
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Zumba - T, 6:15pm - 7:15pm; Wed., 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Zumba Toning - W, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Piloxing - T., 5:00pm - 6:00pm; Sat 9:00am -10:00am
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Piloxing Knockout - M, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Tri-Group - Fri, 5:45am - 7:00am
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TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES NEWS |
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Life Science Exploration
Thursday, August 12
Pre-registration is required
Are you interested in learning more about Life Sciences at CM? Are you a new or continuing Life Science student? Do you just think that puzzles and investigating things is fun? Consider joining TRIO and Life Science faculty for a day long program of fun, challenge, and mingling with likeminded students and faculty.
Contact Amanda York at ayork@cmcc.edu or call 207-755-5206
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NEW VIDEO!!!!
TRIO is a great resource to help you be successful. Enjoy this brand-new video explaining what TRIO does to help you succeed! https://youtu.be/JxsAt10ITgI
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Full-time Job of the Week
Line (Rounds) Cook, Grey Havens Inn, Georgetown
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Part-time Job of the Week
Program Manager, Black Bear Support Services, Auburn
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Employer of Week
Woodard and Curran, Portland and beyond
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Virtual Transfer Services
ConnectED Pathways
Computer Technology, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Life Sciences, Physical Fitness Specialist, or Precision Machining students are eligible to transfer to USM via the ConnectedED Pathways Program. To learn ConnectED Pathways
Reverse Credit Transfer
Transferring to the University of Maine System, but haven’t quite completed your Associates Degree yet?
Check out Reverse Credit Transfer (Reverse Credit Transfer) and finish your Associates while pursuing your Bachelors! Contact Liz with questions
Coordinating Colleges of Greater Springfield Virtual Mini Fairs (no registration required)
Tuesday, August 3, 3-4 pm
Chat virtually with transfer reps from Springfield, AIC, Bay Path, Elms, Western New England, and Westfield State.
Meeting ID: 945 7357 4745
(646) 558-8656 US
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Unsure about career options? View Candid Career!
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Looking for work? Check out Community partner Jobs.
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For transfer or career-related questions, visit the Placement and Transfer Services Offices in Student Services or email Liz Oken or call her at (207)755-5239.
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LEARNING COMMONS & TUTORING
Open Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM
207-755-5218 reference@cmcc.edu
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.Learning Commons Appointment Schedule
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
How to make an appointment or for research help:
Call - 207-755-5218
Learning Commons Homepage - "librarian Help" button
The Learning Commons staff will need to know about your appointment ahead of time and plan ahead as requests received after hours will not be seen until the next business day.
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Learning Commons Movie Minute: Features you may not know you can do in Zoom
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FREE Zoom Math & Science Tutoring Available to all CMCC students
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Mometrix eLibrary - A collection of career & test preparation materials to include guides for the Journeyman Electric Exam and the Nursing ATI TEAS test, plush much more!
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Connect with Librarians via Zoom
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NEW!!
Everyone at CMCC can now create a free account to the Zero to Three Journal.
Zero to Three is a journal of interest for Early Childhood Education majors.
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The Writing Center Options! |
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Zoom Virtual Writing Center
The Writing Center Zoom schedule for the summer semester beginning May 17 to August 16
If these Zoom times don't work with your schedule, e-mail Dennis directly with your preferred times and he will schedule an appointment at your convenience. dcamire@cmcc.edu
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Brightspace Submission
To access this resource, easily get the Online Writing Center listed in your courses.
- Go to the Discover tab at the top of your Brightspace homepage.
- In the Discover search bar, type On-Line Writing Center.
- Click “enroll” and the On-Line Writing Center will always be available in your list of courses.
Once you have enrolled in the Online Writing Center, click on the Online Writing Center window and follow the instructions for submitting your paper. Tutors are notified your paper has been uploaded and will generally respond within 24-48 hours with feedback.
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