Graham Van Goffrier, a physics and engineering major from Norwell, Massachusetts, has been named the 2018 valedictorian at the University of Maine. “Being selected as valedictorian for my graduating class is the highest honor that I can imagine during my time here,” Van Goffrier says. “I am most appreciative of the constant support of my […]
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WABI (Channel 5) advanced a free public concert by the Kaohsiung American School (KAS) String Orchestra of Taiwan at the University of Maine. More than 20 students are a part of the group and more than half of them are ninth and eighth grade students, WABI reported. KAS is a private, nonprofit, co-educational PreK–12 institution […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported on the University of Maine Concert Band’s inaugural “Concert for a Cause” at the Collins Center for the Arts. The band, directed by Philip Edelman, headlined an evening of music, storytelling and fundraising. Proceeds from donations, merchandise and a bake sale went to EMMC Champion the Cure Challenge, which supports local […]
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The University of Maine Department of Art will present the 2018 Juried Student Art Exhibition that features work by current studio art, art history and art education students. The exhibition will be on display from April 6 to May 5 in the Lord Hall Gallery. The venue provides an opportunity for undergraduate students at all […]
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The Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine is offering a variety of performances throughout the 2017–18 season. Tony Award-winning Broadway hit “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” will be performed at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 4. The comedy tells the story of Monty Navarro, a “gentleman” who secures his place […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported the University of Maine Concert Band will hold its inaugural “Concert for a Cause” on March 29 at the Collins Center for the Arts. The band, directed by Philip Edelman, will headline an evening of music, fundraising and storytelling beginning at 7 p.m. The Orono High School band and Old Town’s […]
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The Kaohsiung American School (KAS) String Orchestra will perform at the University of Maine on March 30. The 7:30 p.m. performance in Minsky Recital Hall also will feature the University of Maine Orchestra. Pieces to be performed include “Flight of The Bumblebee” by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, “Marche Slav” by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, “Russian Sailor’s Dance” by Reinhold […]
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The University of Maine Concert Band will hold its inaugural “Concert for a Cause” on March 29 at the Collins Center for the Arts. The band, directed by Philip Edelman, will headline an evening of music, fundraising and storytelling beginning at 7 p.m. Edelman says the idea for the concert came from his students who […]
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Maine singer-songwriter David Mallett will be the second featured guest of the Framing Maine conversation series at the University of Maine on April 7. “Framing Maine Two: An Evening of Song and Story with David Mallett,” will take place at 7 p.m. in Minsky Recital Hall, Class of 1944 Hall. Mallett is a Maine native […]
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Barbara Kates, a community organizer for Maine-Wabanaki REACH, will speak March 27 at the University of Maine. Kates’ presentation, “Truth, Healing and Change in the Land of the Dawn,” will be held 4–6 p.m. in the Coe Room of the Memorial Union. The discussion will include how to work toward change in the relationship between […]
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