Liberal Arts and Sciences

Maine Edge Previews University of Maine Museum of Art’s Winter Exhibits

The Maine Edge published an article previewing the University of Maine Museum of Art’s winter exhibits that will open to the public on Jan. 17 and run through March 22. The three exhibits are Hannah Cole’s “Time’s Wife;” Kenny Cole’s “Parabellum (Prepare for War);” and “From Piranesi to Picasso: Master Prints from the Permanent Collection.”

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Brewer Quoted in Press Herald Article on Military Recruiting Bill

Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine, spoke with the Portland Press Herald for an article about a bipartisan bill in front of the Maine legislature that seeks to ensure that military recruiters can wear their uniforms in schools. A similar Republican-backed bill was narrowly defeated in the last session. Brewer […]

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BDN Publishes Op-Ed on State Funding Cuts from Maine Policy Review

The Bangor Daily News published an opinion piece titled “How did Maine towns, cities respond to state funding cuts? With reduced spending, higher taxes, more debt,” by Emily Shaw, an assistant professor of political science at Thomas College in Waterville. The complete version of the article first appeared in Maine Policy Review, published by the […]

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VillageSoup Advances IMRC Opening, Mini-Juice Conference

The VillageSoup reported the University of Maine will celebrate the opening of its new Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC) on Jan. 9. In partnership with the Juice Conference, Midcoast Magnet, Belfast Creative Coalition and Realize!Maine, the dedication will kick off with a mini-Juice Conference titled “IMRC (Immerse) Maine: Celebrating Creative Innovation” that will […]

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Weekly Advances Orono Community Theatre Play Starring Brucher

Dick Brucher, professor and chair of the University of Maine’s English Department, will star in the Orono Community Theatre’s production of “Proof,” The Weekly reports. The play, a psychological drama, begins Thursday, Jan. 16 at Cyrus Pavilion Theatre on the UMaine campus.

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BDN Publishes Op-Ed on Dirigo Health Reform from Maine Policy Review

The Bangor Daily News published an opinion piece titled “Goodbye, Dirigo Health: What Maine’s program accomplished over 10 years,” by Trish Riley, a senior fellow at the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service, lecturer at George Washington University and principal architect of Dirigo Health Reform. The complete version of the article first […]

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