Maine Milfoil Consortium Receives Funding
Congressional appropriation will support milfoil mitigation, education, and research efforts in Maine
The Maine Milfoil Consortium, a group of which Saint Joseph's College is a member,has been awarded $500,000 toward their project to address the threat of invasive aquatic plants in Maine lakes. The consortium was formed two years ago with mission of addressing the milfoil infestation threat in the state of Maine through a focused program of prevention, research, management, mitigation, and eradication through the application of “best practices.”
Read full article for links to press coverage of this announcement.
SJC Alumni Phonathon is Coming!
Our student callers are gearing up for the bi-annual alumni phonathon and want to talk to YOU!
Students will be calling for 3 weeks starting on Monday, October 26. We hope you will pick up the call to talk about the newest things happening at Saint Joe's, share some of your experiences with our current students, and consider supporting this year's annual fund.
Saint Joseph's "Greening" Featured in National Publication
Saint Joseph's sustainability efforts were highlighted this month in the magazine University Business. (Article online here.) Click on the full article for links to more information on the colllege's recent efforts.
Announcing the Alumni Referral Program
Do you know someone interested in attending Saint Joseph's? Let us know! The on-campus admissions department and the alumni office have launched the Alumni Referral Scholarship Program.
2009 Hall of Fame Update
Registration is openfor the celebratory dinner and induction ceremony for the Saint Joseph's College 2009 Hall of Fame class. Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, November 14.
Class of 2009:
Sister Joyce Mahany, RSM
Sue (Picard) Rondeau '02, Women's Basketball and Softball
Brent Dan '02, Baseball
1977 Monks Baseball Team
Danielle (Bouchard) Santucci '95, Women's Basketball
A special tribute honoring the memory of Chris Kiernan will be given during the cermony.
To learn more about the evening and how to register, go to http://therock.sjcme.edu/2009halloffame
September Starts a New Year
The college welcomed students back to campus during Labor Day weekend, and the campus is filled with activity! Some highlights about this semester:
College Adds New Art Major
Alumna Appointed As Nursing Professor
Hospital Signs Educational Partnership with College
Nursing Professor Publishes Book on Gestational Diabetes