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<strong>Campus</strong> Connection<br />
Respiratory Tech Students Collect<br />
Supplies for Worldwide Use<br />
SMCC Respiratory Therapy are conducting a drive<br />
to collect much-needed medical supplies for underdeveloped<br />
countries, benefiting Rotary International,<br />
Partners for World Health, and Konbit<br />
Sante.<br />
The students have placed collection containers in<br />
the <strong>Campus</strong> Center, the Health Science Building<br />
and the gym. They are also collecting from several<br />
local hospitals to gather many items that the<br />
organizations need.<br />
Items to donate include: Durable equipment<br />
such as crutches, walkers, potty chairs, orthopedic<br />
supplies, etc. Wound care items such as bandages,<br />
gauze pads, first aid kits, etc. Smart phones<br />
(iphones, international phones, all phones except<br />
Verizon phones). Unused body lotions, protective<br />
barriers, skin cleaners, toothpaste, mouthwash,<br />
baby powder, etc. Personal care items such<br />
as combs and toothbrushes sheets and towels. A<br />
more complete list of needed donation items will<br />
be posted on the boxes.<br />
If you have questions about what to donate or<br />
have an item that may not fit in the boxes, please<br />
contact Karen McDonald in the Respiratory<br />
Therapy office at KMcDonald@smccME.edu or<br />
741-5510.<br />
Sustained Reality<br />
SMCC Art Instructor Brandon Lutterman is showing<br />
his drawing and ceramics work at the <strong>Maine</strong><br />
Lakes Resource Center this fall. The opening reception<br />
will be held on September 27 from 5:00 - 7:00<br />
p.m. and the show will run from September 25 –<br />
October 25.<br />
Lutterman’s work reflects his appreciation and love<br />
for animals and nature. This show expresses the importance<br />
of preservation and awareness of personal<br />
disciplines to help preserve the world. For more<br />
information about the show visit www.mainelakesresourcenter.com.<br />
To view some of Lutterman’s works<br />
visit www.luttermanceramics.com.<br />
Small Business<br />
Owners Group<br />
The SMCC Small Business Owners Group<br />
for small business owners meets every<br />
Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Hague Hall, Room<br />
110. Each week the group discusses a<br />
different small business topic, and often<br />
hosts a guest speaker.<br />
Upcoming meetings and their topics include:<br />
• Sept. 26: Field Trip to a Local Small Business<br />
• Oct. 3: Managing the Money<br />
• Oct. 10: Guest Speaker: Chris Speh,<br />
Common Good Ventures, <strong>Maine</strong> Angels<br />
Investment Network<br />
• Oct. 7: Guest Speaker: Jessica Kobeckis<br />
www.affinity-limousine.com<br />
• Oct. 24: Managing Yourself<br />
• Oct. 31: Guest Speaker: Karin Gregory,<br />
www.fgd-law.com<br />
Just the Facts<br />
It makes sense that most of SMCC’s<br />
students (4,083, or 56.5%) come<br />
from Cumberland County, home to<br />
both the South Portland and Midcoast<br />
<strong>Campus</strong>es. But what county sent us<br />
the fewest students in Fall 2011<br />
Answer: Piscataquis, with 13 students.<br />
5 September 2012 • <strong>Campus</strong> Connection • Your connection to the SMCC community