Dr. Mark McLaughlin, department of History, and professor for the Introduction to Canadian Studies course at the University of Maine recently lead a course-related, weekend field trip to Fredericton, the capital of New Brunswick, Canada. Joining Dr. McLaughlin were students from his course, Dr. Howard Cody (professor emerita), and Dr. Hollie Adams from the department […]
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In October, Rodger Cuzner, Consul General of Canada in Boston, visited the Canadian-American Center at the University of Maine and met with center director Frederic Rondeau. The two discussed future academic programs and how the Consul may support the Canadian-American Center’s endeavors to bridge gaps between US-Canada relations. Rodger Cuzner, who served as an elected member […]
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October 3rd through 8th, 2022: In conjunction with the NEAPQ Fellowship, awardee Liam Berigan received funding to quantify migratory linkages between birds who summer in Canada and winter in the United States. He was also sponsored by the CanAm Center for his travel for this research and granted $1,000. Berigan specifically researches the American Woodcock […]
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Looking to study abroad and improve your French speaking skills? Join us next May for a trip to Quebec! This is a week long French immersion course designed to help improve French literacy, as well as learn about the rich history of Quebec City. Slots are limited, and only open for a few more days, […]
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Assistant Professor of Marine Policy, Joshua Stoll, of the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Maine received funding from the Canadian American Center to participate in the Local Catch Network’s 4th Local Seafood Summit in Girdwood, Alaska. Their forum “Building a Canadian-American Research Network to Support Small-Scale Fisheries and Community-Based Seafood Systems” was […]
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The Canadian-American Center at the University of Maine received two grants from the Department of Education totaling $1.55 million to continue offering programs, and incorporate new ones, as a National Resource Center on Canada The DOE awarded the the Canadian-American Center a $1.05 million National Resource Center Title VI Grant to maintain its activities for […]
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Our “Coming Home” maps have been recently featured in an article by Why Edmonton, “Cree entrepreneur creates new trade routes for Indigenous businesses”. Cree entrepreneur Mallory Yawnghwe stands in front of a map of Canada. It’s filled with Indigenous place names—and their meanings—from coast to coast to coast. – Why Edmonton Click here to read […]
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To apply for this position, please visit the UMaine Jobs Portal. TITLE: Assistant Professor of Political Science and Canadian Studies DEPARTMENT: Political Science – OPOL BARGAINING UNIT: AFUM SALARY BAND/WAGE BAND: N/A LOCATION: Orono, ME STATEMENT OF THE JOB: The Department of Political Science and Canadian American Center at the University of Maine are […]
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University of Maine undergraduate student, Patricia Andersen, of Durham, New Hampshire, is the recipient of a Killam Fellowship to study French in Canada this fall for the 2022 academic year. The Killam Fellowships Program provides undergraduate students in Canada and the U.S. with opportunities to spend a semester or full academic year in the other […]
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The Faculty Research Fund program aims to support faculty in establishing or maintaining high-quality research programs and other creative achievements. Competitions are held annually and funded by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School through a review and nomination process by the Faculty Research Fund Committee. This year […]
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