** SPECIAL NOTICES **

The MMA swimming pool is closed for the summer due to scheduled maintenance and repair.  Announcements will be posted with swimming pool hours once the maintenance and repair work has been completed. We apologize for any inconvenience, but appreciate your understanding.

 

Wednesday, May 14

Auburn Memorial Day Service to Honor U.S. Merchant Marine: [ http://www.gracelawnmemorialpark.com/contact.html ]Gracelawn Memorial Park, located on 980 Turner Street in Auburn, Maine, will honor the U.S. Merchant Marine as part of  their upcoming Memorial Day service, set for 12:15 p.m., on Mon., May 26. Mrs. Janice Lowell, wife of T/S State of Maine Chief Engineer, Roger Lowell, will raise the Merchant Marine flag. The public is invited to attend.

Monday, May 12

MMA Course To Prepare for Coastal Emergencies: Managing marine-related emergencies in Maine coastal communities will be the topic of two pilot courses to be offered by MMA at Castine and Portland.  Developed in cooperation with MMA, the Maine Emergency Management Agency, and Marine Emergency Management Consulting and Instruction, LLC,  “Command Strategies and Tactics or Marine Emergencies” will be presented at MMA on May 21-23, and at the Portland Water District Building on June 18-20.  Designed for first responders and representatives of portside industries and facilities, the course will address vessel fires, hazardous materials incidents, cruise vessel emergencies, and other incidents that may have the potential to have a major impact on a coastal community. For additional information or to register, contact the MMA Office of Continuing Education (207) 326-2211

Thursday, May 8

MMA to Welcome High School Sailors, Robotics Competitors to Campus: MMA will host the Down East Fleet Racing Championship, featuring the Maine High School Sailing state championship, this weekend, May 10-11, 2008. Racing in Castine's Smith’s Cove will get underway on Saturday at 11 a.m., and on Sunday at 10 a.m. More than 70 Maine elementary and middle school students are expected to be on campus on Saturday, May 10, to compete in the Northern Maine Robot Track Meet sponsored by Maine Robotics. The high energy, sports-like track meet will feature the skills of  teams made up of children currently enrolled in grades 3 to 8 who enter the competition with robots that they have constructed to meet the challenges of several prescribed field events. The event will be held in the Alexander Fieldhouse from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. An opening ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Spectators are welcome at both of these events.

Monday, May 5

LIBRARY NOTICE--STUDENTS AND FACULTY: GOING ON CRUISE or CADET SHIPPING? You may check out books for your own use--please see a librarian

New Trustees Join MMA Board:  The MMA Board of Trustees welcomed three new members and one reappointed member at Friday’s pre-Commencement meeting. Appointed by Maine Governor John E. Baldacci and approved by members of the Maine Senate, new Trustees include Marian Morgan, Cape Elizabeth; Robert Somerville, Houston, Texas; and William Walsh, Northampton, N.H. Robert Walker of Marco Island, Florida, was reappointed to serve as a Trustee.  

Wondering where to eat today?   Dining Services summer hours will be posted on a weekly basis on our website at http://dining.mma.edu/html/2008summerhours.html  Any questions, please contact us at x461 or via email at jayme.maynard@mma.edu

Friday, May 2

This is a reminder that all yearbooks need to be picked up by Friday, May 2^nd at 4:00pm!  Yearbooks can be picked up in the Conference Office, rm. 129- Curtis Hall.

Thursday, May 1

MMA Trustees to Meet, May 2: ~The MMA Board of Trustees will hold a regular quarterly meeting on Fri., May 2, 2008, at 4 p.m., in the Holmes Alumni Heritage Room, located on the lower level of the Harold Alfond Student Center. Victoria Larson, Windham, Maine, chairs the 16-member Board of Trustees.

 

 MMA 65^th Commencement, May 3: The Honorable John E. Baldacci, Governor of Maine, will address the graduating class at MMA's 65th Commencement on Sat., May 3, 2008, at 11 a.m., in Alexander Fieldhouse. Commencement activities will begin at 9 a.m. with the annual awards program in Delano Auditorium, Leavitt Hall. A formal commissioning ceremony for Navy officers will take place at 1 p.m. on the lawn in front of Leavitt Hall or, in the event of inclement weather, in the Harold Alfond Student Center.

Training Cruise to Set Sail May 6: The training ship, State of Maine, will depart from Castine harbor on Tues., May 6, at approximately 7 a.m., a revised departure time reflecting a slight change from an initial announcement about this year’s training cruise. Well-wishers are welcomed and encouraged to view the vessel departure from the Maine Maritime Academy waterfront, however shipboard visits are not permitted. MMA’s annual online ship tracking and interactive web site will be coordinated by students and staff as part of this year’s training activities and families and friends are invited to join the voyage by visiting www.mma.edu and following the highlighted hyperlink. The training ship will return to its homeport on Sat., June 28. Arrival in Castine Harbor is expected at approximately 1:30 p.m., with docking anticipated at 2 p.m. Training cruise activity will continue in port through Mon., June 30.

Wednesday, April 30

GRADUATION:  Reminder to seniors to be in the gym for lineup by 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3rd.

This is a reminder that all yearbooks need to be picked up by Friday, May 2^nd at 4:00pm!  Yearbooks can be picked up in the Conference Office, rm. 129- Curtis Hall.

The Main Dining Room will be closing Friday 5/2 after lunch (1pm).  Summer hours will be posted weekly on our website at http://dining.mma.edu

Club Recognition Update Forms are due to Lauren by May 2nd!  Student Clubs & Organizations who do not turn this information in will lose their SGA-funding eligibility.  Club Presidents should be working to acquire the necessary signatures!!

Attention MMA Parents:  MMAPA raffle drawing will be held at Cruise Departure on May 6th.  Please turn in your ticket stubs and money to Charlotte Kaplan, PO Box 488, Bath, ME 04530 by Sat., May 3rd.  Thank you for your help making this year's raffle a success!

Tuesday, April 29

Reminder to ALL Students:  Please submit all Financial Aid documents (FAFSA, verification worksheet, taxes and & W-2’s) requested of you ASAP!  Financial Aid Award Letters will be mailed (to address on FAFSA) over the summer for all upper class students.  For those of you completing cadet shipping, coop, or sailing aboard the TV State of Maine please make arrangements for your mail to be reviewed. Thank You – Director of Financial Aid

Attention MMA Parents:  MMAPA raffle drawing will be held at Cruise Departure on May 6th.  Please turn in your ticket stubs and money to Charlotte Kaplan, PO Box 488, Bath, ME 04530 by Sat., May 3rd.  Thank you for your help making this year's raffle a success!

 

Attention All Students:  Northeast Paper Industry Management Association (PIMA) 2008 Annual Scholarship Each year Northeast PIMA offers a scholarship to MMA students.  They have decided to offer a Maine Maritime Academy student a $1000 dollar scholarship for the 2008-2009 school year.  Those that have an interest in the Pulp & Paper Industry – or that have worked in paper mills in Maine will be highly considered....If interested please write a letter of interest and submit to the Financial Aid Office immediately!

 

TOMORROW: Public Forum to Explore Tidal Energy Project: MMA and its industry partners engaged in exploring the possibility of establishing a Tidal Energy Device Evaluation Center (TEDEC) in waters local to Castine, will host an open forum on Weds., April 30, 2008.  The goal of the forum is to seek and incorporate community input into the planning process. The public discussion will be held from 7-9 p.m., in the Harborview Room of the Harold Alfond Student Center on the Maine Maritime Academy campus in Castine.  Further information on TEDEC, may be obtained at http://tedec.mma.edu/. The forum, convened by Maine Senator Dennis Damon, (D-Hancock), will begin with an overview of the proposed project.   An extensive question and answer period will be held to allow the participation of all attendees.

 

MMA Trustees to Meet, May 2: ~The MMA Board of Trustees will hold a regular quarterly meeting on Fri., May 2, 2008, at 4 p.m., in the Holmes Alumni Heritage Room, located on the lower level of the Harold Alfond Student Center. Victoria Larson, Auburn, Maine, chairs the 16-member Board of Trustees.

 

MMA 65^th Commencement, May 3: The Honorable John E. Baldacci, Governor of Maine, will address the graduating class at MMA's 65th Commencement on Sat., May 3, 2008, at 11 a.m., in Alexander Fieldhouse. Commencement activities will begin at 9 a.m. with the annual awards program in Delano Auditorium, Leavitt Hall. A formal commissioning ceremony for Navy officers will take place at 1 p.m. on the lawn in front of Leavitt Hall or, in the event of inclement weather, in the Harold Alfond Student Center.

Monday, April 28

Yearbooks are in!  Anyone who ordered a yearbook needs to stop by the Conference Office (rm. 129, Curtis) to pick up their copy before they leave for the summer. 

All Students, Faculty, & Staff are Invited to Have an Aqua Massage!  Today in the Leeward Dining Room from 12 noon until 6 PM . . . first come, first served!

Attention All Students:  Northeast Paper Industry Management Association (PIMA) 2008 Annual Scholarship Each year Northeast PIMA offers a scholarship to MMA students.  They have decided to offer a Maine Maritime Academy student a $1000 dollar scholarship for the 2008-2009 school year.  Those that have an interest in the Pulp & Paper Industry – or that have worked in paper mills in Maine will be highly considered....If interested please write a letter of interest and submit to the Financial Aid Office immediately!

Training Cruise to Set Sail May 6: The training ship, State of Maine, will depart from Castine harbor on Tues., May 6, at approximately 7 a.m., a revised departure time reflecting a slight change from an initial announcement about this year’s training cruise. Well-wishers are welcomed and encouraged to view the vessel departure from the Maine Maritime Academy waterfront, however shipboard visits are not permitted. MMA’s annual online ship tracking and interactive web site will be coordinated by students and staff as part of this year’s training activities and families and friends are invited to join the voyage by visiting www.mma.edu and following the highlighted hyperlink. The training ship will return to its homeport on Sat., June 28. Arrival in Castine Harbor is expected at approximately 1:30 p.m., with docking anticipated at 2 p.m. Training cruise activity will continue in port through Mon., June 30.

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY--TWIC IS HERE!  The TWIC representative is activating cards in the Registrar's Office and will be here until 5 today.    We e-mailed everyone we still had cards for last Friday....  If you don't activate your card today, you will need to go to Bangor to do so.  --Janet Allen, Assistant Registrar

 

LIBRARY NOTICE--STUDENTS AND FACULTY:  All library materials are due by Friday April 25. You will be billed for items not returned, so check your email for reminders from us! If you need materials during Finals, please see a librarian. GOING ON CRUISE or CADET SHIPPING? You may check out books for your own use. Please see a librarian to help you.  Good luck on your final exams!!  ~The Library Staff

Friday, April 25

TWIC IS HERE!  The TWIC representative is activating cards in the Registrar's Office and will be here until 5 today and Monday and Tuesday next week 8-5.  We still have quite a few cards that have not been activated, so stop by and see if yours is one of them!  --Janet Allen, Assistant Registrar

 

Important Message from the Castine Postmaster: Are you leaving for the summer, planning on having your mail forwarded, or getting an off-campus residence next semester? Students, staff, and faculty who hold a post office box at the Castine Post Office or have a rural route mailbox in Castine are reminded to stop by the Post Office and make the necessary arrangements to have mail forwarded. The Post Office will only hold mail for 30 days. After that it is sent back to the sender as unclaimed. This policy applies to all communities, so if you live in another town, contact your local Post Office for similar assistance. Also, when returning next semester, be advised that simply taking up residence locally does not automatically establish mail delivery to your new physical address. You must establish mail service with your your local Post Office. For information or clarification, Castine Postmaster Al Rollins is happy to assist you: 326-8551.

 

BOOKSTORE:  It is Book BuyBack time in the Bookstore.  Please bring all you unwanted textbooks and they may be worth $$$ to you, and enter the raffle to win some one of a kind items as well as some old standbys. Thanks to all the professors for my cry for help on adoptions, I am about 95% complete!

 

LIBRARY NOTICE--STUDENTS AND FACULTY:  All library materials are due by Friday April 25. You will be billed for items not returned, so check your email for reminders from us! If you need materials during Finals, please see a librarian.

 

GOING ON CRUISE or CADET SHIPPING? You may check out books for your own use. Please see a librarian to help you. Good luck on your final exams!!  ~The Library Staff

 

The Waypoint will be ending its service of hot and grilled items on Tuesday, April 29^th at 9:30pm, but will continue serving cold items such as salads and sandwiches until its closing at 1pm on Wednesday, April 30^th.   Also, please be aware that late night breakfast WILL NOT be served during finals week.    Have a great summer!

 

iPod Raffle: Congratulations to the holder of ticket number 7251379!!! You have just won a new iPod Shuffle. Please bring your winning ticket to Professor Schaab (B5 Dismukes) to claim your prize.

 

SOPHOMORE PIZZA PARTY: Just a reminder that all members of the sophomore class are invited to a pizza party this Sunday (04/27) from 6:00-7:30 PM in the Harborview Dining hall. Please bring your school ID. You can pick up your free refillable mug at the party. Thanks for great support of the SEA bottle drive.

Thursday, April 24

Yearbooks are in!  Please stop by the Conference Office rm. 129, Curtis Hall to pick your copy up before leaving campus for the summer. 

Maine Maritime Academy has a number of items for sale by sealed bid.  For more information on what’s for sale and how to bid, click here.

STUDENTS AND FACULTY: Please remember that all library materials are due by Friday April 25th.  You will be billed for items not returned.  Faculty, staff and students may check out books for their own use during cruise. Please see a librarian to help you.

Good luck on your final exams!!  ~The Library Staff

 

If you are not planning on returning to MMA next fall please follow the disenrollment procedures which begin by obtaining the check out form at the regsitrar's office. if you have taken out any student loans while attending, part of the check out is to report to the finance office in room 221 Leavitt Hall.

Give Blood Today: Give blood today at the last APO blood drive of the year: Thursday, April 24, 2008, 1-7 p.m., Alexander Fieldhouse. Appointments are recommended, but not required for the drive. To schedule an appointment in advance, please visit www.bloodpartners.org/redcross/mmaapo . For answers to eligibility questions related to becoming a blood donor, contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-462-9400 and ask for the nurse of the day.

Public Forum to Explore Tidal Energy Project, April 30: