The IEI visited the Advanced Structures & Composite Center (ASCC), where they got to see some of the facility’s current ongoing research projects. Joseph, a Ph.D. student in the mechanical engineering program, was an excellent tour guide. We ended our tour at the fully furnished 3D BioHome on site. This modern-style dwelling was printed using […]
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This summer, international students from UMaine joined IEI on a trip to Sullivan, Maine, to visit CCAR —UMaine’s Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research. We learned about CCAR’s educational outreach, aquaculture research projects, and business incubator. CCAR serves as a hub for aquaculture business development. Plus, it is located in a beautiful setting on Taunton Bay. […]
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The VEMI Lab, or Virtual Environment and Multimodal Interaction Lab, studies the ways in which humans interact with technology and explores ways that technology can be used to overcome barriers. Tommy, who works for the VEMI Lab, was our tour guide. At the first workstation in the tour, they showed us a computer and speaker […]
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Once again students from the Intensive English Institute were able to participate in the Earn-a-Bike program generously sponsored by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. Erik DaSilva hosted the event for us on campus and students learned how to ride safely and maintain their bikes. IEI and BCM hope to host another event on campus this […]
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Students from the Intensive English Institute participated in a UMaine tradition by taking part in the Maine Day of Service on Wednesday, April 30th. First, we joined the Honors College for the Maine Day Meal Packout. More than 53,000 meals were packed and are being distributed to food banks and shelters across the state. Next, […]
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After traveling from Kazakhstan to study at UMaine, Kaidar has found his place in the Climate Change Institute, Honors College, and as president of the International Student Association. He also makes sure to create space for a favorite pastime, футбол (soccer)!
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Born in Brantford, Ontario, Christopher grew up in the small town of Englehart, Ontario. Ten years before becoming a dual citizen of Canada and the United States in February 2021, he graduated from Heritage College in Cambridge, Ontario, with a double-major in music and theology. Joining the Office of International Programs at the University of […]
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Rehearsals for the 2025 International Dance Festival are underway! The performers are excited to showcase their cultural traditions on stage at the Collins Center for the Arts on February 22 with the usual matinee and evening performances. This year we have 14 groups performing, representing 12 countries. It is amazing to see the progress each […]
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Please join us in welcoming our newest addition to the OIP family! Edward Hess is a transplant from upstate New York, where he earned a B.A. in Linguistics from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2015. He moved to Maine in the summer of 2024 and looks forward to working with and […]
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Join us on Saturday, November 2 from 11am to 3pm in the New Balance Recreation Center for Culturefest. Culturefest features international foods, cultural exhibits, children’s’ activities, and a style show. More information can be found here.
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