Editor’s note: Details on additional initiatives will be added when they become available. University of Maine groups campuswide are leading charitable giving efforts for the holiday season. The Black Bear Exchange, UMaine’s food pantry and clothing exchange, will offer Thanksgiving meals to its clients who remain in the area for the holiday. The CEAC (Classified […]
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The Bangor Daily News published a review of “Constellations,” a joint production of the School of Performing Arts and Emera Astronomy Center. British playwright Nick Payne applies string theory to an evolving relationship between two lovers in his awarding winning one-act, according to the article. Marcia Joy Douglas, an associate professor of theatre, is directing […]
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The University of Maine Center on Aging was mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article, “Defining ‘age-friendly’ for Bangor.” With another year to serve in his three-year term on the Bangor City Council, outgoing chairman Sean Faircloth said he remains committed to strategies aimed at building Bangor’s status as an age-friendly community, according to the […]
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The Ellsworth American published an article about Sullivan artist Philip Frey’s current exhibit at the University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor. “Parallels” features a variety of portraits, cityscapes and abstract compositions that display the painter’s expert use of a rich color palette, deft brushstrokes and strong drawing skills, according to the article. […]
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Shawn Laatsch, director of the University of Maine’s Emera Astronomy Center and M.F. Jordan Planetarium, will soon begin a two-year term as president of International Planetarium Society, Inc. Laatsch’s appointment begins Jan. 1, 2017 and runs through Dec. 31, 2018. The society, which has roughly 700 members from 40 different countries, promotes astronomy and space […]
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Eight University of Maine students from a variety of disciplines will have five minutes each to present their sustainability projects on Nov. 21. The “Sustainability Lightning Talks” will begin at 3 p.m. in Norman Smith Hall, Room 107. Students will give details of their specific research related to a larger group project. The projects cover […]
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Kat Johnson, education coordinator at the University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor, was a recent guest on WVII (Channel 7). She spoke about upcoming free holiday events at the museum, including art trivia nights in November and January, and Winter Art Factory 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Dec. 3.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a four-part workshop focused on financial and legal issues for current and potential farmers. The first session is 1–5 p.m. Nov. 30 at Coastal Enterprises Inc., 30 Federal St., Brunswick. Additional sessions will meet 1–5 p.m. Dec. 7 and Jan. 4 at UMaine Regional Learning Center, 75 Clearwater […]
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James Smith, a staff member at the University of Maine’s Page Farm and Home Museum, visited the studio of WABI (Channel 5) to talk about the organization’s involvement in the Maine Harvest Festival. The festival takes place 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19–20 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Smith said the […]
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The work of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Services at the University of Maine will be recognized with the Community Partner Award of EqualityMaine. The award, given to businesses and organizations that go above and beyond in the service of equality, will be presented to UMaine Vice President for Student Life and Dean […]
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