The Orono Comprehensive Plan Committee encourages members of the UMaine community to participate in a public workshop on the town’s comprehensive plan. The forum, 6–9 p.m., Nov. 12, Orono Municipal Building, will focus on policies and actions for housing, the economy and in-town land use. The committee seeks public input on such issues as zoning […]
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The Maine Edge previewed the Nov. 2 open forum of the Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine. The center provides several services in the Bangor area including a library with books on peace, reconciliation and conflict resolution that are available to the public by a donation from the Peace and Reconciliation Studies Program at […]
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Richard Barron, the University of Maine women’s basketball coach, visited WABI (Channel 5) to talk about his team’s upcoming Play 4Kay Pink charity game that aims to raise breast cancer awareness and research funds. The game will take place against Binghamton on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.
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The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development will host the third Symposium for Educators of International Students in Maine from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 at the Buchanan Alumni House on the Orono campus. The professional development conference will focus on issues related to the education of international students attending Maine […]
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The Associated Press reported on a partnership between the University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development and the Maine Department of Education to create a statewide system of supports for Mainers who serve children with autism and their families. The Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research (MAIER) will open Jan. 1, 2014 […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported on the National History Day Teacher Institute held at the University of Maine. The free professional development program for grade 6-12 teachers provided participants with resources and information to support their students in creating entries for the National History Day (NHD) statewide contest at the University of Maine in the spring. […]
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The Free Press reported on a partnership between the University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development and the Maine Department of Education to create a statewide system of supports for Mainers who serve children with autism and their families. The Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research (MAIER) will open Jan. 1, 2014 […]
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The University of Maine Standardbred Drill Team invites the campus community and public to the annual Trick or Trot on Sunday, Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m., at UMaine’s Witter Farm, 160 University Road in Old Town. Trick-or-trotters are invited to wear Halloween costumes and meet and have their photos taken with costumed horses. Farm Superintendent Jake […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on a more than $735,000 National Science Foundation grant awarded to the University of Maine to aid in the education of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at several Maine high schools, including Bangor High School. Over the next three years, students and teachers will work with the university on a […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on the Big Gig, a program designed to bring together innovators and entrepreneurs in the Orono-Bangor area and offer networking opportunities. The program was started by a partnership between the University of Maine, the towns of Old Town and Orono, and Husson University. The Big Gig includes a series of live […]
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