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Canadian-American Center News, UMaine's School of Business Offers Trip to Monteral (On the right is a picture of Montreal)

Maine Business School to Visit Montreal, Quebec

Dr. Stefano Tijernina, Canadian Studies Faculty at Maine Business School, will be conducting a field trip to Montreal, Quebec November 10-13, 2022 with students from his courses that focus on Canadian-U.S. economics and business. They will network with Concordia University’s business school and explore the business culture of Montreal via customer service, use of space, […]

CAN 101 goes to Fredericton, New Brunswick

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 […]

A poster giving information about the May Term in Quebec. It reads: Improve your French while discovering Quebec City! This course is designed to offer a complete immersive experience in French to students who wish to improve their oral proficiency. Students are encouraged to actively use French as a natural part of daily life and to develop heightened appreciation for Québec culture, society and history. We will be visiting important cultural sites throughout the region, including – but not limited to – the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, the Musée de la civilisation, the Assemblée nationale du Québec, a visit to the Wendake indigenous site of the Huron-Wendat Nation and on l’Île d’Orléans. Guest speakers will be featured throughout the trip to give an authentic perspective and experience to the material discussed in class. Housing at Université Laval, transportation and an opening dinner are included. Students are responsible for all other meals and expenses.

’23 May Term in Quebec City

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, […]

Patricia Andersen: Killam recipient to study French Language in Canada

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 […]

Now accepting nominations and applications for the Canadian-American Center Awards

2021-2022 Foreign Language and Areas studies (FLAS), Canadian-American Center Fellowships, New England-Atlantic Provinces-Québec Fellowships: Call for nominations The Canadian-American Center at the University of Maine would like to announce that it is now accepting applications and nominations for Foreign Language and Areas studies (FLAS) Awards, Canadian-American Center Fellowships, and New England-Atlantic Provinces-Québec Fellowships. Academic Year […]

POS-243 Canadian Government & Politics

During the Spring of 2022, a new course will be available which provides a historical background to the development of the Canadian political system, POS 243. Introduces the institutions and processes of Canadian government, federalism, political parties, and interest groups. Considers major public policy issues in contemporary Canada. Fulfills general education requirements in “social contexts […]

Work-study opportunity at The Canadian-American Center

The Canadian-American Center is hiring for a work-study position. The position will aide the center’s staff with administrative and communications tasks. This position would be a great opportunity for any major interested in international affairs, business management, or marketing and communications. For the complete job description, and to apply, please visit the UMaine CareerLink website […]

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