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Week of April 19, 2021
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New eligibility for SNAP for some CMCC students
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides a monthly benefit in the form of an EBT/debit card to help individuals purchase nutritious food at supermarkets, local grocery stores, farmers markets, and online from specific stores.
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:
2. Contact the CMCC Office of Financial Aid by emailing them at finaid@cmcc.edu and requesting a ‘SNAP Eligibility Letter’. Include your CMCC ID in the email. Forward this letter to Farmington.DHHS@Maine.gov. |
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Not Alone
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
One in five women has been the victim of attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. Nearly 1 in 2 women have experienced sexual violence other than rape in their lifetime.
1 in 5 men have experienced a form of sexual violence other than rape in their lifetime.
By Lady Gaga
Not Alone
1-800-871-7741
Talk to someone who can help.
Free private support is available.
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Summer and Fall Registration is Now Open for All Current Students
Make Your Plan Now!
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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, to request curbside pick-up, or assistance outside the regular hours, contact:
207-755-5293.
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Student Satisfaction Survey: Make your voice heard! Tell us what we are doing well and where we need to improve. Participate by April 23rd and be entered anonymously into a drawing to win one of six $50 gift cards. Check your CMConnect email for the link and for more information! |
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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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Mustang Mobile App Weekly Challenge: Earlier this semester, we asked what class you were looking forward to the most. Now that the semester is coming to the end, tell us what your favorite course ended up being! Comment below by Sunday night and be entered to win a $50 VISA gift card! #WeeklyChallenge
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Download the Mustang Mobile app on Apple and Android!
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CARES Emergency Grants
Apply for a student CARES Emergency Grant. Students who are currently enrolled at CMCC, have completed the 2020-2021 FAFSA and who have met the eligibility requirements to receive federal student aid are eligible to apply for assistance. Applications will be reviewed and processed by the Office of Financial Aid on a rolling basis.
Find the application:
- Log into CMConnect
- Choose the 'Students Tab'
- Choose the Financial Aid Page.
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Brian C. Thayer Memorial Scholarship
The Brian C. Thayer Memorial Scholarship is currently accepting applications through May 15, 2021.
The $1,000 scholarship is for students enrolled or enrolling in a construction-related field of study at a Maine Community College.
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Are you looking for a scholarship? Visit Maine Community Foundation Scholarships at
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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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PMT Academy
No-Cost Training beginning May 24 -August 13. Instructional Method: In-Person
Work experience opportunities provided by Grover Precision, Oxford; Maine Machine Products Company, Paris; Elmet Technologies, Lewiston; ABB Inc., Auburn; and Nichols Portland, Portland.
Want to learn more?
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WPD 401 01 Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers
When: Thursday, June 10 8:00am - 12:30pm
Instructional method: In person, skills assessment
Course Cost: $109.00 *Space is limited
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Behavioral Health Professional certification
No-cost training
Cohort 1
June 1, 2021 start date, online
Live Days via Zoom June 24 & 25 from 11am to 3pm each day.
Cohort 2
June 28, 2021 start date, online
Live Days via Zoom July 22 & 23 from 11am to 3pm each day.
Cohort 3
July 26, 2021, online
Live Days via Zoom on August 19 & 20, 2021 from 11am to 3pm each day.
Cohort 4
August 23, 2021, online
Live Days via Zoom September 16 and 17, 2021 11am to 3pm each day.
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WPD 057 01-My Success in a Changing Workplace
When: Saturday, May 1 – Saturday, May 8 from 10:00 am-11:25 am
Instructional method: Synchronous Zoom and Online
Course Cost: $79.00
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WPD 090 01-7 Habits Highly Effective People
Dates: May 20-July 1
Instruction method: Hybrid
Days/times: Thursdays from 8:30-11:00 am via synchronous Zoom
Cost: $499.00
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CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS |
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Student Senate
Can you believe it ... the last Student Senate meeting of the year!
Next Meeting:
Monday, April 26th
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Zoom link:
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Questions with CRU
Grab a snack and join us for the last meeting of the semester!
When: Wednesday, April 28th
12:00 - 12:20pm
Discussion question is: What are some ideas for next year?
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PTK - Alpha Phi Xi
PHI TEHTA KAPPA HONORS SOCIETY 2020 ONLINE INDUCTION at CMCC
When: Wednesday, April 21st
6:00pm - 6:30pm
All are welcome to attend and celebrate the New PTK Inductees
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Gender Equity
Join the GE Group as we move toward the end of another semester. Take a short break from papers, projects and presentations.
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, April 21st
11:00am
Zoom link:
Meeting ID: 950 1276 5796
Passcode: 697721
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Collection of Creative Citizens
The people have chosen! The live poetry event to celebrate National Poetry Month will be BLACKOUT POETRY! Join CCC on Tuesday, April 27th from 5:00-6:00 PM for its Blackout Poetry Zoom event. This type of poetry is perfect for newbies and pros alike. We'll have a brief demonstration, look at stunning examples of the form, and then get to work making our own.
Preregistration is required (and we'll even send you supplies if you need some!) so sign up at this link by Wednesday, April 21st at 9:00 AM.
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JMG students: We are in the final push for the semester, you can do this!!! Interested in summer classes? Contact your program advisor or Michelle Bourne for assistance. There will be NO study session this week, but we will be back on April 29th. Questions? Email Michelle Bourne at jmg@cmcc.edu.
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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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TRIO Student Support Services Social Chat Drop-In via Zoom
Every Thursday from 4:00-4:30. Come meet some cool people. Open to all.
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Stress Less!
Relax with us and just breathe. Join TRIO for one of our most popular workshops.
Wednesday April 21, 12:30 - 1:30 pm and Thursday, April 22, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
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TRIO Student Support Services extends our offer to all CMCC students to join TRIO to achieve their goals, get individualized academic and personal coaching, and access tutoring. Find out if you qualify today to get these amazing FREE services by logging onto CMConnect and clicking this link:
Curious about TRIO? Check out these videos:
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Job of the Week
IT Support Specialist, Sun Journal, Lewiston
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Papoose Pond Job Fair, Waterford
May 1, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
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Virtual Transfer Services
Virtual Transfer Visits! Drop in for a quick question or stay longer. Hosted by Liz and our transfer partners:
USM
Wednesday, April 21 2:00PM-3:00PM:
UMPI
Wednesday, April 21, 3:00PM-4:00PM
Educators for Maine forgivable loan program,
deadline May 1st.
Interested in Art & Design? Free virtual event:
UMF Virtual Open House for Online Rehabilitation Services Bachelor Completion Program, April 20
UMA Dental Programs Information Sessions (via Zoom), April 28 & 29
NACAC Virtual College Fairs, see link below for college fair dates.
ConnectedED 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 more, visit Connected Pathways.
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For transfer or career-related questions, visit the Placement and Transfer Services Offices in Student Services or contact Liz Oken: eoken@cmcc.edu or (207)755-5239.
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Learning Commons & Tutoring |
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The Learning Commons presents a new Minute Movie - An Introduction to Alexander Street our movie streaming service. All CMCC students, faculty, and staff have access.
Links to Alexander Street are right on the Learning Commons homepage
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Bio 115/116 and Bio 117/118 Virtual Study Groups
Join free Zoom study group sessions for anatomy and physiology. Attend the study group regularly or just drop in for a session or two. Work with other students to pool collective knowledge into understanding. Plus, it's fun to study in groups!
BIO 115/116 - every Tuesday 7 - 9 pm
Passcode: 990972
BIO 117/118 - every Wednesday 7 - 9 pm
Passcode: 425862
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PRAXIS Core Math Workshops
Join the Praxis Core Math Workshops on Monday's in April to improve your skills, confidence and score. Matriculated students in ECE/EDU who attend all four workshops will be able to take the PRAXIS Core 1 exam free at CMCC's Center for Testing and Assessment through May 2021
Dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00 pm
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99484256053
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FREE Zoom Math & Science Tutoring Available to all CMCC students
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Connect with Librarians via Zoom morning, afternoon, and night, even on Saturdays.
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The Writing Center Options! |
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Zoom Virtual Writing Center
Zoom tutoring offers students face-to-face, real-time help with their papers. Zoom conferencing will be available throughout the week on the following days and times through May 2, 2021.
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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Weekly Dining Commons Menu
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Monday
Breakfast: Made to Order Omelets
Lunch: Fried Haddock with Seafood Casserole or Meatball Sub
Dinner: Mexican Lasagna with Burrito
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Tuesday
Breakfast: Made to Order Omelets
Lunch: Taco Tuesday! Or Chicken Burger
Dinner: Pasta with Meat Sauce
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Wednesday
Breakfast: Made to Order Omelets
Lunch: Buffalo Gorgonzola Chicken Breast or Fried Haddock Sandwich
Dinner: Chili Mac & Cheese
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Thursday
Breakfast: Made to Order Omelets
Lunch: Chicken Casserole or Reuben Sandwich
Dinner: Chicken Tenders
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Friday
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Burritos, etc.
Lunch: Chef's Choice
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