Archives

Support of healthcare organizations allows äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Radiography students to graduate on schedule

Students in äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBվ’s Radiography program will be able to graduate on schedule this spring after two healthcare organizations allowed the students to complete their competency tests on their X-ray equipment. To graduate, radiography students must undergo testing to demonstrate their radiographic skills and competency. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, equipment typically used… More »

Campus Connections – April 21

Maine Fire Service Institute helps the cause When the York County Emergency Management Agency was in need of protective gear for first responders in southern Maine, äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾’s Maine Fire Service Institute answered the call. MFSI ended up delivering 250 full-body protective suits and hundreds of pairs of protective gloves that it had in inventory for… More »

äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ to offer online summer courses, cancels in-person classes due to COVID-19

äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ is offering Summer Term courses online, but is not planning to hold any in-person classes because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of classes that were previously scheduled will be offered online, while classes that cannot be held online have been canceled. The Summer Term begins May 26 and ends August… More »

äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ makes plans for alternative graduation ceremonies

äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ is making plans for alternative graduation ceremonies to celebrate students who are graduating this spring and recognize their hard work and achievements. Due to health and safety concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾C was forced to cancel its traditional in-person commencement scheduled for May 17. The College is now is making… More »

äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ cancels in-person commencement, plans virtual graduation ceremony in its place

äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ is canceling its traditional in-person commencement and planning a virtual graduation ceremony in its place because of health and safety concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the uncertainty surrounding the virus and the need to protect public health, it has become clear that äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ won’t be able to hold its graduation… More »

Campus Connections – April 1

äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ comes together äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ has come together in response to the unprecedented circumstances from COVID-19 by expanding our online class offerings and having employees work from home to make sure we offer a safe learning and working environment. With the virus spreading around the globe and in Maine, äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ underwent a huge undertaking to continue… More »

Gov. Mills signs order to fast-track free online job training at community colleges

Order allows for greater flexibility to train workers online for critical jobs needed to address the effects of COVID-19 Governor Janet Mills signed an executive order allowing Maine Quality Centers (MQC) to swiftly address the changing demands in Maine’s job market due to widespread economic disruption caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Governor Mills’… More »

Top Stories: March 23 Campus Connections

Culinary students win Cajun Cookin’ Challenge A team of äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Culinary Arts students outperformed professional chefs and won top honors at the annual WMPG Cajun Cookin’ Challenge. Jada Tuttle, Becky Scott, Neil Gardiner and Derek Chao represented äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ at the 25th annual cook-off, held Feb. 25 at the University of Southern Maine. The competition each… More »

In the Spotlight: March 23 Campus Connections

Student Profile Liam Woodworth-Cook, challenged and engaged Liam Woodworth-Cook was looking to be challenged and engaged when he decided to come to äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ in 2018. He hasn’t been disappointed. Since arriving, he has excelled academically while becoming involved with the student newspaper, the student literary magazine and The Captain’s Cupboard on-campus food pantry to help… More »

äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ cancels Open House following recommendation of Maine CDC

äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ has canceled its Spring Open House following the Maine CDC’s recommendation to not hold gatherings of more than 50 people to curtail the potential spread of the coronavirus outbreak. äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBվ’s Open House had been scheduled for April 4 at its South Portland Campus. It typically attracts 800 to 1,000 accepted and… More »