University of Maine student Kate Flynn is worked with Sodexo Dining Services and other key partners to introduce a UMaine community fridge initiative that offers free, surplus cafeteria food to anyone in the campus community. The new Black Bear Community Fridge, located across from the University Bookstore on the first floor of the Memorial Union, […]
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As the impacts of climate change grow, society and people struggle to adapt to the challenges of the new reality. Change, however, is difficult, and adapting to new ways of life or new ways of doing business often requires a change in culture. To determine how culture and society adapt to a changing climate, a […]
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WFVX (Channel 7 in Bangor) reported on the second annual Maine Research Symposium on Biomedical Science and Engineering, hosted by the University of Maine Institute of Medicine. “Well the hope is to better connect our students with the workforce to get our students to stay in Maine,” said institute Director David Harder.
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In a story about efforts to make Hallowell dementia-friendly, CentralMaine.com noted that the University of Maine Center on Aging awarded a grant to the Hallowell All Age-Friendly Committee. The committee is using this grant to publish and distribute informational brochures about dementia.
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The University of Maine Alumni Association and Greater Bangor Area Branch of the NAACP will host the third annual Robert Talbot Civil Rights Speaker Series at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Buchanan Alumni House. Keynote speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, will deliver a talk titled “Maine’s Path […]
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Diane Rowland, dean of the University of Maine College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture and director of the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station, and Caroline Noblet, associate professor of economics, delivered talks during an annual symposium hosted by the Michigan State University Center for PFAS Research Oct. 22-24. The University of Maine, particularly […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H youth development professional Carla Scocchi spoke with News Center Maine about the 4-H Tick Project. In this community science program, children and teenagers collect, identify and learn about ticks while contributing to university research. “We can collect the ticks in the drag and immediately test them instead of packaging […]
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The Bangor Daily News, Sun Journal and Morning Ag Clips shared that the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk, “Transforming Food Systems through Agroecology” at 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30. Registration is required, and can be done on the event webpage.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free, six-session nutrition education program to parents, guardians and young adults starting Nov. 7 at the Labor of Love Food Pantry, 137 County Road, Eastport. Geared towards adults ages 19-25, the workshop will focus on learning healthy, budget-friendly cooking tips and preparing healthy recipes as a group. […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a three-session, in-person 4-H club about seasonal crafts from around the world designed for young artists to explore their creativity and learn about different cultural traditions. Geared towards youth ages 6-12, the special interest, SPIN, club will meet from 10:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Nov. 18, Dec. 2 […]
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