Republican Journal reports on new assistant director at Hutchinson Center
The Republican Journal reported Amy Smith of Lincolnville, Maine has been appointed the new assistant director for student and academic services at the Hutchinson Center, the University of Maine’s outreach center in Belfast. Smith graduated from Camden-Rockport High School and, in 2010, was UMaine’s valedictorian. She received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history from UMaine, and is now a doctoral candidate. “Being an adult learner, you take things more seriously,” she said. “I wanted to do this, so I didn’t miss classes and I studied hard. It was an enjoyment for me.” Smith credits much of her success to the Hutchinson Center. She says it provided a great introduction to higher education and a starting point for her to learn how to be successful after an 18-year hiatus from education.