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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

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