COVID-19 Research Continuity Update, April 24

COVID-19 Research Continuity Update, April 24

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias Colleagues, Referring to my last message, I am writing today to provide you with further information on current status and latest developments. As noted in my last message, the current definition of essential research activity and scholarly activity was developed in response to Governor Mills’ Stay Health at […]

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COVID-19 Research Guidelines Update, April 8

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias Colleagues, I am writing to let you know about an important change in procedure in response to Governor Mills’ Stay Healthy at Home Mandate. We continue to stress that research and scholarly activity should be conducted away from university facilities and field sites, or delayed if necessary. […]

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Research Activities and Remote Learning Resources Information, March 20

As our university continues to closely monitor the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, it remains open and operational, while transitioning to remote or telecommuting arrangements for staff effective Thursday morning, March 19, 2020. To minimize the risk of the spread of COVID-19 and to safeguard the health and safety of the university community, at this time […]

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Message from the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, March 16

To members of the University of Maine graduate community: The health and welfare of our faculty, staff, and students is of critical importance to the University. The circumstances surrounding COVID-19 are changing daily. In order to receive the most accurate information, please consult the University of Maine coronavirus FAQ page (umaine.edu/coronavirus). The Graduate School remains open […]

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UMS Updates Regarding COVID-19, March 11

The University of Maine System announced an important update regarding COVID-19 which is available here: https://www.maine.edu/health-advisory/. You will be notified as more information becomes available.

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UMS Travel Restrictions, March 10

The University of Maine System announced today, March 10, that it is restricting all business-related air travel until further notice. Moreover, faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to restrict any travel to areas impacted by COVID-19. The residence halls will remain open over break for students who wish to remain on campus. The University of […]

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Tips for attending UMaine Commencement ceremonies May 10–11

The University of Maine’s 2019 Commencement ceremonies are May 10–11 in Alfond Sports Arena. The Graduate School Commencement for master’s degree and certificate of advanced studies students begins at 4 p.m. May 10. Commencement ceremonies for bachelor’s degree students and doctoral degree candidates are at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. May 11. The Saturday ceremonies […]

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Hockey East Graduate Internships

Hockey East Association (a Division 1 college hockey conference – sponsoring an 11-team men’s league and a 10-team women’s league – is seeking qualified applicants for two (2) graduate internship positions in the conference office, located in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Essential Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Sports Administration, Communications, Public Relations, or related field Excellent verbal, […]

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Brain injury detection patent

This story was written by Renee Kelly for Medical Press. The University of Maine was recently issued a patent, US 10,244,977, for a device that detects brain injury by measuring sleep movement patterns. This technology will be licensed by Activas Diagnostics, a UMaine spin-off company. The invention is a fitted mattress sheet equipped with more than […]

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Pilot project for development of Maine Medical Arts (MEMA) MA degree

PI: Owen Smith, UM Innovative Media Research & Commercialization Center Collaborators:  Patrick McFarlane, Northern Light Health Care; Lewis Mehl-Madrona, MD, University of New England, Susan Smith, UM Intermedia Programs. This project proposes the development of a pilot Maine Medical Arts (MEMA) MA degree focused on Arts and Medicine. This unusually innovative graduate degree can address […]

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