Our Maine Street's Aroostook Issue 14 : Fall 2012 | Page 74

Homecoming
2012

A free barbecue sponsored by
NMCC’s Student Senate drew a
wide range of students, alumni,
employees and community
members. Folks from across
generations enjoyed the food
and music during the event that
kicked off two days of activities
during NMCC’s Homecoming on
September 6 & 7.
Music by Tim the Tune Man
added to the festive atmosphere
at the Homecoming barbecue.

Students from NMCC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa held a fundraiser
during Homecoming for their ‘Connect to Complete’ efforts, a program
PTK initiated last year in conjunction with the Academic Success Center
to build connections between students and their peers and between
students and faculty in order to help students succeed.

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SUMMER 2012

NMCC Alumni &
Campus Celebrate
Homecoming

The mood on the Northern Maine Community College
campus was festive during Homecoming on September 6 & 7.
“Homecoming was identified right away as one of the
first activities we wanted to take on when the NMCC Alumni
& Friends Organization was created three years ago,” said Cindy
Albert ‘84, who has helped coordinate each of the Homecomings held at the college over the past three years. “It’s a great
way to draw alumni and community members to campus, as
well as to provide some fun activities for our current students.”
On Thursday, September 7, alumni, campus and community members were invited to a free barbecue dinner sponsored by the NMCC Student Senate. From young to old, all
had the opportunity to enjoy a great meal while listening to
music provided by DJ Tim the Tune Man.
Many stayed after dinner to take part in or to watch a
softball game between a team of