Honors College

BDN Publishes Op-Ed by Glover

The Bangor Daily News published an opinion piece by Robert Glover, a University of Maine College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Honors preceptor of political science. The article is titled “Redemption song: Why progress on immigration reform could restore America’s faith in Congress.”

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UMaine to Take Part in Bangor Book Festival, Maine Edge Reports

The Maine Edge reported members of the University of Maine community are scheduled to participate in the Bangor Book Festival Oct. 4–5. On Saturday morning at the Bangor Public Library, Jordan LaBouff, UMaine Honors preceptor of psychology, will lead a discussion of “The Sparrow,” and Pauleena MacDougall, director of the Maine Folklife Center and faculty […]

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Charlie’s Terrace to Officially Open Sept. 12

The public is invited to the opening of an outdoor classroom and gathering space for University of Maine Honors College students, faculty and staff in remembrance of former Honors Dean Charlie Slavin, who passed away in July 2012. The grand opening of Charlie’s Terrace will take place rain or shine 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 […]

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Spring 2013 Deans List

Recently the University of Maine recognized 2,033 students for achieving Deans List honors in the Spring 2013 semester. Of the students who made the Deans List, 1,716 are from Maine, 254 are from out of state, and 63 are from foreign countries. Listed below are students who received Deans List honors for the 2013 Spring […]

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BDN Reports on New Honors College Dean

The Bangor Daily News reported on the University of Maine’s decision to name Francois Amar the new dean of the Honors College. Amar, who is currently chairman of the UMaine Department of Chemistry, will begin his new role Aug. 1. Amar succeeds the late Charlie Slavin, who passed away in July 2012.

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New Honors College Dean Named

François G. Amar, chair of the University of Maine Department of Chemistry, has been named dean of the Honors College following a national search. His appointment is effective Aug. 1. Amar succeeds Honors Dean Charlie Slavin, who passed away in July 2012. David Gross, professor emeritus of English at the University of Oklahoma and a […]

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Media Covers UMaine Commencement

The Associated Press, Bangor Daily News, WABI (Channel 5) and WLBZ (Channel 2) were among several news organizations to cover the University of Maine’s 211th commencement. 1,665 students graduated Saturday and more than 12,000 people attended the ceremonies.

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Hutto, Ouellette Named 2013 Outstanding Professional Employees

The University of Maine Professional Employees Advisory Council (PEAC) has named Dwane Hutto, Forest Bioproducts Research Institute (FBRI) project manager, and Barbara Ouellette, Honors College coordinator of student academic services and budget, the winners of the 2013 Outstanding Professional Employee Award. The PEAC selects winners based on the employee’s actions and achievements beyond work responsibilities […]

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