Slate published an article by Michael Socolow, an associate professor in the Department of Communication and Journalism at the University of Maine, titled “America’s love affair with the Hindenburg.” Before the German airship met its fiery demise, it was an object of fascination for U.S. radio listeners, according to the article.
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The Associated Press spoke with Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine, for a report about how Gov. Paul LePage’s recent trips to Washington, D.C. has have caused speculation about his next political steps. “It seems to me that he’s testing the waters for something,” Brewer said, adding the governor “has […]
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The University of Maine’s 2017 Commencement is May 13, with ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at Alfond Sports Arena. Motorists in the Orono area will encounter heavier traffic than usual throughout much of the day. Anyone attending Commencement should plan to arrive early. Doors open at 8 a.m. for the morning ceremony; 1 […]
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More than 1,900 students, including 34 doctoral degree candidates, are expected to participate in the University of Maine’s 215th Commencement on May 13 in Harold Alfond Sports Arena on campus. UMaine Commencement will be held in two ceremonies, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Both ceremonies are ticketed events and live streaming will be […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported University of Maine students in an advanced computer science course showcased original games they created. Students in George Markowsky’s COS 498: Advanced Video Game Programming with Unity demonstrated a variety of games, including virtual reality, real-time strategy, network, educational and racing. The students, who spent three months creating the games, told […]
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The Ellsworth American reported on a public conversation on the topic of fake news hosted by the League of Women Voters-Downeast. The discussion, which was held in Ellsworth, featured a panel of guests including Josh Roiland, an assistant professor of journalism at the University of Maine; Earl Brechlin, author and editor of Mount Desert Islander; […]
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The University of Maine School of Performing Arts’ Spring Dance Showcase will premiere at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, in the Hauck Auditorium, with subsequent performances Friday and Saturday, May 5–6. The showcase will feature more than 50 student dancers and choreographers presenting original performances across a variety of dance styles, including hip-hop, tap, ballet […]
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The Kansas City Star interviewed Jordan LaBouff, an assistant professor of psychology and honors at the University of Maine, for the article, “26 percent of Americans are atheist? Researchers say the godless are undercounted.” Atheists remain largely out of view and broadly disliked, according to the article. “Fundamental atheists,” according to one social psychologist, refers […]
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At Maine National History Day at the University of Maine in Orono April 8, 265 students from 28 middle and high schools showcased exhibits, papers, websites, documentaries and performances based on their original research. A list of all the 2017 award winners is online. Awards are given in several categories, and the top state winners […]
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Ever wonder if there’s a journalism course at the University of Maine that incorporates climate science reporting? Who would be an informative speaker to talk about long-term watershed management, or changes in the lobster industry related to climate impacts, or reducing climate-related effects with community infrastructure improvements? Answers to these questions and many more can […]
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