WVII Reports on Ferguson’s Efforts to Make UMaine Green
President Paul Ferguson was mentioned in a WVII (Channel 7) report about the University of Maine being named a “top green school” for the fourth year in a row.
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BDN Features UMaine Student’s Photos
The Bangor Daily News has started a photo-a-day project with University of Maine new media student Derek O’Brien. O’Brien, who hasn’t had full use of his legs or arms since a swimming accident in July 2005, uses photography as an artistic outlet. His project will be updated on the BDN website until he graduates in […]
Read moreWABI, WVII Report on Earth Day Talk
WABI (Channel 5) and WVII (Channel 7) reported on the University of Maine’s observance of Earth Day. Unity College President Stephen Mulkey was the featured speaker. Mulkey spoke about his college’s decision to divest from fossil fuels and the importance of climate change.
Read moreUMaine Takes Part in Pledge to Reduce Food Waste, AP Reports
The Associated Press reported the University of Maine is one of seven colleges and universities in northern New England that has pledged to reduce food waste through the EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge. The partnership with the EPA, announced on Earth Day, aims to reduce the 1.6 million tons of food wasted in New England each […]
Read moreDill Interviewed About Bed Bugs
James Dill, pest management specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with WABI (Channel 5) about the bed bug epidemic in the U.S. Dill offered tips on how to avoid and get rid of the pests.
Read moreGabe’s Study Cited in Press Herald Article
The Portland Press Herald article “Maine, others may soon get to tax Web sales” cited a 2012 study by University of Maine economist Todd Gabe. Gabe’s study found Maine would receive between $18 million and $28 million if Congress authorized tax collections from online and catalog purchases.
Read moreMadden, Hazing Study Cited in Article
The Minneapolis Star Tribune recently published the Chicago Tribune article “Students hazy on the dangers of hazing.” Mary Madden, a University of Maine education professor, and her 2008 study on hazing were cited in the article. Her study found nearly half of high school students have been hazed.
Read moreCooperative Extension’s Master Gardener Volunteers Program Mentioned in Feature
A Boston Globe feature on Sharon Kitchens, a former city dweller who now lives off the land in Maine, mentioned the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener Volunteers Program. Kitchens, who also writes the Portland Press Herald blog “The Root,” expects to complete the program this year and to begin the volunteer requirements.
Read moreLaCroix Speaks to WABI About Graffiti
University of Maine Police Chief Roland LaCroix spoke with WABI (Channel 5) about the vandalism that occured at several buildings on campus Saturday. LaCroix said the case is under investigation.
Read moreMarnik Interviewed About Principal Turnover
George Marnik, a University of Maine educational leadership lecturer, was interviewed for the Portland Press Herald article “Principal turnover creates ripple effect for Maine schools.” The article also cited a UMaine study released last fall that found the average Maine principal was responsible for 69 more students, had 53 more staff members and worked 12 […]
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