Student Life

WABI covers Black History Month flag raising

WABI (Channel 5) covered the kickoff ceremony and flag raising for Black History Month at the University of Maine. This is the third year UMaine has held the event, beginning with raising the Black Lives Matter flag on campus next to Fogler Library and followed by a reception with remarks from university staff and members […]

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BDN reports UMaine Fishing Club to hold derby Feb. 23

A Bangor Daily News article about upcoming ice fishing events reported the University of Maine Fishing Club will host a fishing derby Feb. 23 on Pushaw Lake. Fishing begins at sunrise and anglers must be in line for weigh-in by 2 p.m., the article states. Tickets, which are $10 for adults and $5 for UMaine […]

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2019 International Dance Festival Feb. 16

The University of Maine will hold the 2019 International Dance Festival on Feb. 16 at the Collins Center for the Arts. Two performances, which are free and open to the public, will take place at 2 and 7 p.m. The 15th annual event will feature its largest lineup to date, showcasing traditional music, dance and […]

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Annual UMaine Career Fair to be held Feb. 6

The University of Maine Career Center will host the annual UMaine Career Fair 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Feb. 6 at the New Balance Student Recreation Center on campus. The fair will host 170 employers from Maine and around the country with job and internship opportunities. Several graduate and professional schools, as well as branches of the […]

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UMaine to observe Black History Month with films, workshops, panels

The University of Maine will observe Black History Month with a series of on-campus events throughout February. The activities will kick off at noon Feb. 1 with a flag raising in front of the Memorial Union, adjacent to Fogler Library. The ceremony will be followed by a reception and catered lunch in the Bangor Room […]

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UMaine named 2019–20 Military Friendly School

For the eighth year in a row, the University of Maine has been included on a list of “military friendly” colleges, universities and educational institutions that offer noteworthy services, opportunities and support for veterans of the United States military service. Qualification for the Military Friendly Schools list is based on research from public data sources, […]

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Call for submissions for student philosophy journal

The University of Maine Philosophy Club is accepting submissions for the second issue of the student philosophy journal “dwell.” Philosophical writings, poems, personal essays and short stories are all welcome. If interested in submitting a piece or becoming a part of the journal’s editing team, email umainephiclub@gmail.com for more information.

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Study Abroad Fair to be held Jan. 31

The University of Maine International Programs’ Study Abroad Fair will be held 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Jan. 31 in the first-floor ballroom of Estabrooke Hall. The free event is held to inform UMaine students, faculty and staff about the programs available for all majors to study, intern, research or teach abroad. Information will be available on […]

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Wiscasset Newspaper reports Maine Steiners perform for local students

Wiscasset Newspaper reported the Maine Steiners, the University of Maine’s premier male a cappella group, performed Jan. 16 at Wiscasset Middle High School and led a workshop for choral students in grades 4–12. The Steiners, who are mostly nonmusic majors, spoke about performing and demonstrated different techniques, then taught special parts to groups of choral […]

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