The Ellsworth American’s Fenceviewer website posted an article advancing the University of Maine Lobster Institute’s 25th anniversary celebration plans for Friday, Sept. 21 at the Memorial Union. More than 20 poster presentations and displays illustrating the work the institute does will be on display in the atrium by the Bookstore. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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In an opinion column in the British literary journal The Times Higher Education, University of Maine professor of history Howard Segal observes an irony in Penn State University’s Paterno Library housing the world’s foremost assemblage of utopian materials. The library was named for Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno after he and his wife […]
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Wanda Lincoln, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension nutrition education professional, was noted in a Kennebec Journal article on a school choice task force assembled by Maine Gov. Paul LePage. Lincoln was appointed to the task force, which is charged with developing a school choice proposal to send to lawmakers in January. Contact: Jessica Bloch, […]
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An interview by Ancient Faith Radio with University of Maine professor of sociology Kyriacos Markides, author of a series of books on the world of shamans and the mystical Orthodox Christian faith, is available on the program website. Markides discussed both conventional and paranormal aspects of Eastern Christianity, including near-death experiences and meditation. Contact: George […]
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Portland TV station Channel 6 (WCSH) reported on the donation to the Maine State Museum in Augusta of the University of Maine’s collection of 107,000 insects dating back more than 100 years. The report said the collection can be used as a baseline to study climate change, environmental pollution and whether insects are invasive. Contact: […]
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A Bangor Daily News article featured research by UMaine Ph.D. student Alper Kiziltas, who is creating new heat-resistant automotive plastics from natural materials like wood flour, hemp and flax instead of glass and carbon fibers. Kiziltas said his recent research has established that natural fillers can stand the stress of high temperatures and are low-cost, […]
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In a Portland Press Herald article about the Princeton Review’s recent listing of UMaine as a party school, several UMaine students who were interviewed said reports of excessive partying are exaggerations. Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Robert Dana, who was also interviewed for the story, said the university stresses moderation and […]
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The Ellsworth American’s Fenceviewer website noted that University of Maine Admissions Director Sharon Oliver will be part of a panel Oct. 3 at Ellsworth High School. Oliver will discuss the college admissions process with high school students. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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An advance about “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band concert, which is being cosponsored by UMaine’s School of Performing Arts and the Bangor Daily News, appeared on the BDN website. The concert is being held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at UMaine’s Collins Center for the Arts. Tickets are free and available […]
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The Portland Daily Sun and the Portland Press Herald reported on a debate among three U.S. Senate candidates, which was moderated by Maine environmental lawyer Jeff Thaler, the University of Maine visiting professor of energy law and policy. Independent Angus King, Democrat Cynthia Dill and Republican Charlie Summers debated the future of the nation’s energy […]
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