Brooke Camire has always loved spending time with her mother, Cherylan Demers. Now, the mother and daughter duo will have a new memory to share: University of Maine commencement. In fall 2020, Demers decided that she wanted to pursue a master’s degree in social work after working in the field for almost 30 years. She […]
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Wiscasset Newspaper shared that Darren Ranco, professor of anthropology and chair of Native American Programs at the University of Maine, will moderate a panel discussion 7-8:30 p.m. May 13 at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. The talk will feature six Wabanaki leaders discussing a growing movement to center Indigenous knowledge and leadership in conservation work.
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The Concord Monitor published an opinion piece expressing appreciation of Ngo Vinh Long, a former professor of history at the University of Maine who died October 2022 after a brief illness.
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The University of Maine’s 2023 commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students will be May 5–6 at Harold Alfond Sports Arena. The Graduate School Commencement begins at 4 p.m. May 5, featuring an address by Suzanne Ortega, president of the Council of Graduate Schools. An estimated 424 graduate students are expected to be on hand […]
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Editor’s note: This story was updated on May 10. University of Maine Intermedia Programs will host its Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition, “no wear special,” from May 19–June 30 in the Lord Hall Art Gallery. A public opening reception will be held from 5–7 p.m. on May 19. This year’s showcase will feature the […]
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The Bangor Daily News shared that the Bangor Symphony Orchestra will perform “Militakwat,” an orchestral piece by Wabanaki artist, Penobscot musician and multimedia creator Firefly, at 3 p.m. on April 30 at the Collins Center for the Arts. University of Maine alumnus Ben McNaboe also arranged Firefly’s works for orchestra and chorus, “resulting in a […]
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Michael Socolow, associate professor at the University of Maine Department of Communication and Journalism, wrote an article for The Conversation about the importance of archiving media history. “Recognizing the need to preserve radio and TV’s past marks an essential first step, so that the future will be properly informed about how we lived and communicated […]
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Michael Socolow, associate professor at the Department of Communications and Journalism, will present at the 2023 Radio Preservation Task Force conference in Washington, D.C., which takes place April 27–30. Socolow, who was a member of the 2023 Conference Organizing Team, has been a member of the Library of Congress’s Radio Preservation Task Force since its […]
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The University of Maine is home to 18 formal vocal and instrumental ensembles and many informal musical groups, each one with a distinct sound that enriches the academic and cultural life on campus. Many of these groups welcome students of all majors and community members. These performers tour Maine, New England and beyond, promoting the […]
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University of Maine senior Ashley Brown has been selected for Civic Nation’s 2023 Student Voting Honor Roll as part of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. Brown, a political science and economics double major from Richmond, Maine, is among 175 college students across the U.S. who were inducted into this year’s honor roll, recognizing their […]
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