Aug. 30, there will be traffic and parking changes on campus for Maine Hello, which will welcome one of the largest incoming classes to UMaine. To accommodate the needs of new students, their parents and Maine Hello volunteers with the move into residence halls, temporary parking and traffic changes are as follow: One-way roadways: Flagstaff […]
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An author and retired University of Maine forestry professor will talk about the roots of the Appalachian Trail in the state at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Buchanan Alumni House on campus. David Field, a member of the Maine Appalachian Trail Club (MATC), will share stories and insights, as well as scenic and historical […]
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Upon the recommendation of Provost-Designate Jeffrey Hecker, University of Maine President Paul W. Ferguson has named Naomi Jacobs as interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, effective Sept. 1, 2013. Jacobs, a professor of English, has been appointed to a one-year term, with a national search to begin this academic year. Hecker, […]
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Based upon the recommendation of Provost-designate Jeffrey Hecker, University of Maine President Paul W. Ferguson has named Carol Kim vice president for research, effective Sept. 1, 2013, and will initially serve a two-year term. Kim, a professor of molecular and biomedical sciences, is the director of UMaine’s Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering. She […]
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An initiative to transform the University of Maine by enhancing opportunities for women has received an additional $284,093 from the National Science Foundation. The supplemental funds will be used to develop a regional consortium to assist in the retention of female science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) faculty by facilitating dual-career hiring –– providing opportunities […]
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Elaine Gershman, who studied child psychology at the University of Maine and was an associate dean of arts and sciences, passed away Aug. 19, 2013 at 83 years old. Her obituary is available online.
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This week, more than 180 representatives from the U.S. Northern Command, New England National Guard Units, Maine Emergency Management Agency and other local, state and federal emergency preparedness groups were on campus for a two-day conference focused on improving communication and operational relationships in the event of a domestic crisis. Nationally, the Vigilant Guard program […]
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Upon the recommendation of Provost Designate Jeffrey Hecker, University of Maine President Paul W. Ferguson has named Dr. Jeffrey St. John as associate provost for academic affairs, effective Sept. 1, 2013. Dr. St. John has been appointed to a two-year term. Dr. St. John is currently an associate dean for the UMaine Division of Lifelong […]
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GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, one of the largest and most prestigious study abroad organizations in the country, recently honored Orlina Boteva, study abroad adviser at the University of Maine, with an Innovation in Education Abroad Award. Boteva was given the award for her part in developing the Student Teaching Abroad program, which allows UMaine education majors […]
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Albert Maglorie Pelletier Jr., 88, who was employed for 35 years as a photographer at the University of Maine, passed away Aug. 2. His obituary is available online.
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