IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Mustang Food Pantry
Mondays
9:00am - 11:00am
Thursdays
1:00pm - 3:00pm

The food pantry is located by Central Services. Please use the College Store entrance. Signs will direct you to the pantry. Your current student ID is required.

For more information, to request curbside pick-up, or assistance outside the regular hours, contact:
Jean Blais at jblais@cmcc.edu or 207-755-5293.






December Graduation Deadline this Friday, November 27!

You've been working hard for this moment! Don't forget to apply to graduate this December, if you're eligible. The deadline is Friday, November 27th.

Click the following link, log into CMConnect, and choose "Graduation Confirmation" from the left-hand navigation. Congratulations!
Spring Registration is now open to the public. Register ASAP for the courses you need.

Contact your advisor, create your Spring 2021 schedule, and get registered today.
MUSTANG MOBILE
Mustang Mobile App Weekly Challenge: The Arts
Week of November 23rd - November 29th

Thanksgiving is looking different for all of this year this, but we're all looking forward to good food. Share your favorite recipe or share a photo of the delicious food you're cooking for Thanksgiving! Post your submission by Sunday night and be entered to win a $50 VISA gift card! #WeeklyChallenge

Download the Mustang Mobile app on Apple and Android!

*If you don't have a smartphone, email your submission to Jean Blais at jblais@cmcc.edu.
100% ONLINE, NO COST CAREER TRAINING
CMCC's Workforce and Professional Development Office are providing free professional trainings.

No Cost Training Programs Funded by Maine Quality Center grants
Registration form: https://bit.ly/MQCRegForm
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (limited availability)
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) (limited availability)

Generously funded through the Harold Alfond Foundation
  • Entry-Level Software Developer
CITYLINK BUS SERVICE SURVEY
On our campus, citylink bus service helps individuals with transportation needs to meet their education goals. It also helps connect our resident students to other businesses in our community.

To help assist citylink make it even easier and more convenient for you to take the bus, the Androscoggin Transportation Resource Center (ATRC) is asking everyone to take a few minutes to complete the survey below. Even if you never ride the bus, your feedback is important! The survey will take only about 5-10 minutes to complete.

More information is available at http://www.avcog.org/1172/ATRC-Transit-Study.

(This survey is not administered or run by CMCC.)
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS
Mustang Fitness Center Classes
Call the Mustang Fitness Center or email Jordy if you are interested in participating in any of the fitness classes. Phone: 207-755-5165; email: jknoren@cmcc.edu.
 
  • Spin - M & Thur., 5:45am - 6:50am 

  • Jordy's Spin - W, 6:00am - 7:00am

  • Piloxing Booty-Builder - T, 7:15pm- 7:45pm

  • Yoga - M, 8:00am - 9:00am; Sat., 10:15am-11:15am 

  • Bootcamp - M, 6:00pm - 7:00pm; W, 5:15pm - 6:15pm; Thur., 6:00pm - 7:00pm 

  • Zumba - T, 6:00pm - 7:00pm; Thur., 6:15pm - 7:15pm

  • Zumba Toning - W, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

  • Piloxing - Thur., 5:00pm - 6:00pm; Sat 9:00am -10:00am

  • Tri-Group - Fri, 5:45am - 7:15am

  • Body Weight & Stretch - Fri, 7:30am - 8:00am
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Bi-Weekly Yoga
Tuesday, November 24th
3:00pm
  
Join students from around the Community College System for bi-weekly yoga. FMI contact Tori Penney at tpenney@smccme.edu. 
 
25 person limit on each class.
PHI Theta Kappa

Friday, December 4th
12:00pm

PTK will be hosting their weekly meetings on Fridays via Zoom. Come see what the honor's society at CMCC is all about!
Student Senate

Wednesday, December 2nd
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Gender Equity Group

No Meeting on Thanksgiving Day, November 26. Enjoy a safe and blessed Thanksgiving!
Collection of Creative Citizens

'Tis the season for inspiration! CCC is launching a weekly show-and-tell, where artists and crafters can share their creative work. Join CCC on the Mustang Mobile app to see this week's current prompt and share with your fellow makers!
FINANCIAL AID NEWS
It is time to complete your 2021-2022 Financial Aid Application (FAFSA).
Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. Be sure to include CMCC’s FAFSA school code: 005276.

The Office of Financial Aid will begin notifying applicants of their financial aid eligibility for 2021-2022 on a rolling basis through email. Need help? You can contact the CMCC Office of Financial Aid at (207) 755-5328 or at finaid@cmcc.edu.
TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES NEWS
Upcoming Virtual TRIO Workshops. Open To All Students.
TRIO staff wishes everyone a happy and restful Thanksgiving Break. Workshops return in December.

Stress Less
December 2, 12:30 - 1:30 or December 3, 4:30 - 5:30.
Relax with us and just breathe. This topic is one of the most popular TRIO seminars. Join us to find out why!
CAREER AND TRANSFER NEWS
Career and Job Placement
Job of the Week
Front Desk Coordinator/Administrative Assistant, Maple Way Dental Care, Lewiston. Benefits also include family dental care! Position is full-time but part-time may be considered.
New Venture Maine is offering a series of professional development and money management workshops and classes, all free of charge and available online. 
Unsure about career options? Over 7,000 quick career videos! Candid Career Link.
Looking for work this semester?
Check out some Community partner Jobs.
Transfer News
Transfer Virtual Drop In Hour
Wednesday, November 24, 2:00 - 3:00pm.
Drop in virtually anytime during the hour to ask Liz your transfer questions:

Maine Rural Water Association Scholarship to attend their Technical Conference & Tradeshow
December 9-10 - Virtual Event

Virtual Transfer Services
Transferring? Lots of colleges want to connect with YOU! Click to access Zoom meetings and other virtual services: https://cmconnect.cmcc.edu/ICS/Campus_Life/Campus_Groups/Transfer_Services/Transfer_Events__Services.jnz?portlet=Bookmarks

ConnectedED Pathways
Are you in Computer Technology, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Life Sciences, Physical Fitness Specialist, or Precision Machining? Students who graduate from these CMCC programs are eligible to transfer to USM via the ConnectedED Pathways Program. To learn more, visit Connected Pathways. 
For assistance with any transfer or career-related questions, please visit the Placement and Transfer Services Offices in Student Services or contact Liz Oken at eoken@cmcc.edu or (207)755-5239.
OTHER CAMPUS NEWS
ZOOM Virtual Writing Center

With Zoom tutoring, you have face-to-face help with your papers. Zoom conferencing will be available throughout the week at the following times through December 23rd.

Sundays 5:00 PM– 9:00 PM       https://zoom.us/j/93162997412  
Mondays 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM    https://zoom.us/j/92061264897   
Wednesdays 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM  https://zoom.us/j/94550306052  
Thursdays 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM     https://zoom.us/j/96468469344  (Not available on Thanksgiving) 

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
 
Online Writing Center: Submitting a paper through the On-line Writing Center in Brightspace

To access this resource, easily get the On-line Writing Center listed in your courses.

  1. Go to the Discover tab at the top of your Brightspace homepage. 
  2. In the Discover search bar, type On-Line Writing Center. 
  3. Click “enroll” and the On-Line Writing Center will always be available in your list of courses.

Once you have enrolled in the On-Line Writing Center, click on the On-Line 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.

On-line W/C tutors: Rachel King: rking@cmcc.edu and Ethel Bowden: ebowden@cmcc.edu
BIO 115/116 and BIO 117/118 Virtual Study Groups

Need help with Anatomy & Physiology? Join free Zoom study group sessions! These virtual study groups are open to CM students currently enrolled in BIO 115/116 or BIO 117/118. Work with other students to pool your collective knowledge into understanding. Plus, it’s fun to study in groups!
 
  • BIO 115/116 – Wednesdays: 7:00pm-9:00pm (limited to 15 students)
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/92676109692 Passcode: 990972

  • BIO 117/18 – Tuesdays: 7:00pm- 9:00pm (limited to 15 students)
 Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/98318964964 Passcode: 425862

For more information about Virtual Study Groups:
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Did You Know? CMCC Has Electronic Car Charging Stations!
Located by the College Store Entrance, CMCC has electronic car charging stations for your FREE use! Next time you need to come to campus, make sure to take advantage of this awesome, unique, service!
WEEKLY DINING COMMONS MENU
Week of November 23rd • www.cmcc.edu/orderonline
Are you already scheduled to be on campus and don’t have time or ability to bring something from home? The Dining Commons has online ordering available as well as in-person options.

Monday - Breakfast: Made to Order Omelet's - Lunch: Meat Lasagna or Cuban Sandwich - Dinner: Bacon Burger & Fries
Tuesday - Breakfast: Made to Order Omelet's - Lunch: Thanksgiving Dinner with all the Fixings or Meatball Sub - Dinner: Chicken Tenders & Fries
Wednesday - Dining Commons Closes at Noon - Breakfast: Made to Order Omelet's - Lunch: Chef's Choice
Thursday - Thanksgiving Break
Friday - Thanksgiving Break

Chili, Soup of the Day and Salads are Available Every Day!