Campus News

Youth Invited to Winter Break Adventure Camp at ϳԹ

February 8, 2017
In a place where many would agree that there are only two seasons—winter and not winter—having a familiarity with the sundry outdoor activities that can be enjoyed in the winter is a great benefit. In the interest of getting youth in the community better acquainted with outdoor winter recreation, Washington… Read More

Take a Dip in the Cold for a Cause at ϳԹ Polar Bear Dip

February 2, 2017
It’s mid-winter again, and that means the Student Senate at ϳԹ is ready to invite the community to participate in one of its most popular events—the ϳԹ Polar Bear Dip. Now in its seventeenth year, the dip encourages participants to take a lightning run into the ocean… Read More

ϳԹ Offers Youth Climbing Program

February 2, 2017
If you have or know a child or adolescent in the Calais area with an interest in learning how to climb, ϳԹ [ϳԹ] is now offering a youth climbing program for exactly that purpose. Youths between the grades of 3-8 are invited to come and join in… Read More

ϳԹ Student Reflects on Women’s Leadership Program

January 10, 2017
When we think about people that we regard as leaders, it is often their confidence, established poise, or their unflappable grace under pressure that comes to mind. What we may not consider is how those leaders attained the qualities that enable them to effectively contribute and shape our communities. Last… Read More

ϳԹ Students Spread Holiday Cheer at Home and Abroad

December 20, 2016
The students of ϳԹ have been hard at work organizing seasonal events and rallying to support community causes over the past few weeks. Students in one class assisted the Solidarity Harvest in collecting enough stuffing for families in need at Thanksgiving while students in another class held… Read More

Community Engages in Cosmic Climb at ϳԹ

December 20, 2016
The Rock Wall at ϳԹ was a busy place on December 10th when dozens of participants engaged in a vertical “climb to the cosmos” while their friends and family members looked on. The event was coordinated entirely by students of the Adventure Recreation program under the guidance… Read More

ϳԹ Outdoor Holiday Adventure Camp

December 19, 2016
[Calais, ME] - The Outdoor Adventure Center at ϳԹ is offering a Holiday Adventure Camp for kids grades 3 to 6 (ages 8 to 12) in Calais, ME. The day camp gives kids the opportunity to learn the basics of rock climbing on an indoor rock wall,… Read More

Over $35,000 in Scholarships Given to ϳԹ Students

December 6, 2016
Dozens of students at ϳԹ were honored on Thursday, December 1st when they were named as recipients of scholarships based on merit and need at the college’s annual holiday awards banquet. This year, over $35,000 was given to students to assist them in offsetting the costs and… Read More

ϳԹ Students Compete to Sell Lemonade

December 6, 2016
Three businesses held their grand opening at ϳԹ on November 29th—each of them offering lemonade served in a novel fashion. While the businesses were only open for just over an hour, the experience gave the students of Rhonda French’s Entrepreneurship class the opportunity to plan, promote, and… Read More

ϳԹ Alumna Fulfills Childhood Dream of Teaching

December 6, 2016
Sometimes in life, we may find ourselves separated from our childhood dreams. Financial struggles, conflicts in relationships, or taking care of family members can make a significant claim on our ability to become who we’ve always wanted to be. Finding the balance between those factors is no easy task—but the… Read More