A WABI (Channel 5) story described methods of keeping University of Maine music students and band members safe during live practice sessions, including face coverings for singers and trash bags covering wind instruments. Laura Artesani, music division chair, said she has heard no complaints from the students. “They are happy to be back here. They […]
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News Center Maine reported that as of Sept. 15, there are no active cases of COVID-19 across the seven University of Maine System campuses. The 14,712 tests administered to asymptomatic students and staff identified 13 positive results to date; none are currently classified as active. The Portland Press Herald also shared that there are no […]
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A bit hungry, or need something to eat ASAP? The University of Maine Bear’s Den can help satisfy your cravings with a new mobile dining app. The free app, which requires a MaineStreet ID, can be used to order take-out from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays; the Bear’s Den remains open for in-person […]
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The University of Maine’s nonpartisan campus voting initiative, UMaine UVote, will help register voters Tuesday, Sept. 22, at several locations on campus in celebration of National Voter Registration Day. During the civic holiday, volunteers participate in a cross-country effort to register voters in advance of the general election in November. Members of UMaine UVote will […]
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The Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Committee is accepting grant applications from the University of Maine community for events beginning on or after Oct. 26. Requests for support for virtual programming and festivities are highly encouraged. Grants support up to 50% of expenses associated with cultural events that enhance the artistic, cultural and intellectual life of […]
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The University of Maine Political Science Department and UMaine UVote are partnering to offer mini-grants of as much as $500 to support nonpartisan activities intended to raise awareness about voting and the November election. Election Engagement mini-grants are available to all members of the UMaine community, with applications accepted online on a rolling basis until […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported that the Newman Center, a gathering place for the Catholic community at the University of Maine, has reopened with a full liturgical schedule and plans to host other virtual and in-person events, including two weekly meals. The center’s reopening plan meets all safety guidelines implemented by UMaine, the Maine Center […]
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Money magazine’s 2020 list of the best colleges in America includes the University of Maine. The magazine’s annual ranking recognizes schools that combine quality and affordability based on an analysis of more than 20,000 data points, including tuition and fees, average student debt, graduation rates and career earnings. News Center Maine and the Modesto Bee […]
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The Portland Press Herald reported 13 active coronavirus cases among staff and students across the University of Maine System, including two new cases at the University of Maine. Systemwide, six cases have been identified through testing of asymptomatic students and staff returning to campus. CentralMaine.com featured the Press Herald story. WABI reported systemwide COVID-19 totals. […]
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University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy talked with WABI about having students on campus for the first time since March. “I am confident that our planning has been thorough, that we are as ready as we can be and I’m just delighted that our students are back,” she said. UMaine is now in Phase II […]
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