Contact: David Munson (207) 581-3777 ORONO, Maine — From analyzing the molecular structure of new composite materials to developing new strategies for managing fish populations throughout the Gulf of Maine, UMaine student research is making a difference, contributing to a broad range of disciplines while adding depth and momentum to the students’ professional training. UMaine […]
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Contact: Karen Cole, 581-4704; Ann Schmidt, 669-2523; George Manlove, 581-3756 ORONO — The UMaine School of Performing Arts is winding up the spring semester with a flare — virtually back-to-back student performances over the next few weeks, capping a semester’s work in various performing arts. Between now and May 6, audiences can see chorus, jazz, […]
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Contact: Patty Henner, 581-4100; George Manlove, 581-3756 ORONO – The Page Farm and Home Museum will host a free brown bag lunch lecture on rug hooking Tuesday, April 25, from 12-1 p.m. Stacey Van Dyne of Orrington, a rug hooker for 32 years, will speak. Van Dyne uses rug-hooking techniques to create works including floor […]
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Contact: Bob Potts, Advisor, Senior Skull Honor (207) 581-1149 or 1-800-934-2586 ORONO — Since 1906, the Senior Skull Honor Society has represented the best of the University of Maine. More than 1,250 UMaine graduates have been elected as Senior Skulls, based upon their leadership, character, campus and community involvement, and outstanding academic achievement. Over ten […]
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Contact: Louis Bassano, Extension Educator, (207) 255-3345 or (800) 287-1542, David Munson (207) 581-3777 ORONO — Small business people and entrepreneurs will find answers and inspiration related to everything from downtown revitalization to inventory control at the 2006 Washington County Business Conference and Marketplace, to be held at Washington County Community College in Calais April […]
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Contact: Judy Round 581-5104 ORONO, Maine — Mary Bird, instructor in science and environmental education in the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, has received the Geddes Simpson Award for making a major contribution at the intersection of science and history. Bird will deliver the Geddes Simpson lecture at 3:15 p.m. April […]
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Contact: Jeff Hecker, 581-2033; George Manlove, 581-3756 ORONO — A national society of social scientists has created a special award in the name of former UMaine psychology professor Michele Alexander for educators who contribute to the psychological study of social issues. Alexander was a popular and dynamic teacher who died at age 37 in an […]
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Contact: Len Kaye, 581-3716; George Manlove, 581-3756 ORONO — This year’s Spring 2006 Professional Excellence in Geriatrics Series (PEGS), sponsored by the University of Maine Center on Aging, runs April 25-May 22 in Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Orono, Presque Isle and Portland. The series, in combination with the Geriatric Organizational Leadership Development Seminar (GOLD), is a […]
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Contact: Extension Veterinarian Scott Haskell, 207-581-2789 ORONO–Two new fact sheets published by University of Maine Cooperative Extension affirm that avian influenza (AI) currently represents little risk to humans, and that eating properly handled and cooked poultry is safe. “What Maine People Need to Know About Avian Influenza” provides information for the general public about the […]
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Contact: Lynette Dexter at (207)581-1349 ORONO, Me. — The local celebration of National Volunteer Week, scheduled this year for April 23-29, will focus attention on the extraordinary efforts that members of the University of Maine community put into making the world around them a better place. A series of volunteer activities is scheduled for that […]
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