Times Higher Ed Publishes Column by Rogers
Times Higher Education recently published the column, “‘They’ has arrived at the pronoun party,” by Deborah Rogers, an English professor at the University of Maine.
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UMaine Extension Fruit, Vegetable Washing Tips Cited by KFVS in Missouri
KFVS (Channel 12), a CBS affiliate in southeast Missouri, carried the Raycom News Network report, “Clean kitchens keep holidays happy, healthy.” The report mentioned the importance of washing fruits and vegetables to help remove any microbes that may be on produce and cited tips from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
Read moreBlack Bear Orono Express Semester Break Schedule
The last day of operation this semester for the Black Bear Orono Express is Dec. 19. The shuttle service will resume operation at 7 a.m., Jan. 12.
Read moreDean Dana Speaks About Holiday Decorations on George Hale, Ric Tyler Radio Show
Robert Dana, the University of Maine’s vice president for student life and dean of students, was a guest on the George Hale, Ric Tyler Radio Show on WVOM, The Voice of Maine. Dana spoke in response to a WABI (Channel 5) report about Christmas decorations that were taken down on campus. The original report was […]
Read moreEngineering Graduates Mentioned in Business Climate Article
University of Maine engineering graduates were mentioned in the Business Climate article, “Tech entrepreneurs flock to Maine’s quality of life, innovative culture.” The report focuses on Portland-based Kepware Technologies and states half of the company’s employees are UMaine graduates, including its CEO Tony Paine, who started as an engineer at the firm. Kepware also provides […]
Read moreEMDC Honors UMaine Extension for Partnership, Improving Economy, WABI Reports
WABI (Channel 5) reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension was one of five local groups or businesses to be recognized by the Eastern Maine Development Corporation for its work serving the community’s economic needs. EMDC Champion Awards were presented during the EMDC Annual Meeting of Corporations in Bangor. The Katahdin Region Transition Team, U.S. […]
Read moreKaye, Wihry Write Op-Ed on Needed Transportation Policy for BDN
Lenard Kaye, director of the University of Maine Center on Aging and professor in the UMaine School of Social Work, and David Wihry, a research associate at the UMaine Center on Aging, wrote an opinion piece published by the Bangor Daily News titled “It’s time for a serious transportation policy for Maine’s older, disabled adults.” […]
Read moreNew Year’s Eve Crown Creation Celebration at UMMA
As part of Bangor’s New Year’s Eve Downtown Countdown, the University of Maine Museum of Art will host a free Crown Creation Celebration from 6–8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31. The public is invited to create a crown or tiara to wear throughout the evening. All supplies are provided for free. For more information, contact Eva […]
Read moreNational Clean Energy Report Unveiled, UMaine’s Efforts Praised, Media Report
The Bangor Daily News, Maine Public Broadcasting Network, WABI (Channel 5) and WVII (Channel 7) reported Pew Charitable Trusts hosted an event and panel discussion at the University of Maine and unveiled the findings of its report “Clean Economy Rising.” The nonprofit found Maine is one of eight states leading the way in developing clean […]
Read moreDill Quoted in Press Herald Article on Lyme Disease, New Lab
James Dill, a pest management specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with the Portland Press Herald for an article about the state’s increase in Lyme disease cases and the new research lab at UMaine that will help with treatment. In November, voters approved an $8 million bond to the University of Maine […]
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