Members of the University of Maine and surrounding communities are invited to learn about Islamic faith and culture during a week of activities, April 2–7. Islamic Awareness Week events will be held on the UMaine campus, as well as at the Islamic Center of Maine, 151 Park St. in Orono. Activities including henna tattoos, Arabic […]
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Members of the University of Maine student group, Ewe Maine Icelandics Club, spoke with WABI (Channel 5) about lambing season at UMaine’s J.F. Witter Teaching and Research Center. Every spring, the students spend most of their time at the farm because that’s when the sheep are giving birth, according to the report. “You’re at the […]
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An interactive immersion program called Tunnel of Oppression will be held 10 a.m.–4 p.m. March 29 in the Memorial Union. The program, featuring skits, videos and visual aids is designed to give participants experiences related to religious oppression, sexual assault and mental health disorders; and discrimination based on race, sexual orientation and nationality or culture. […]
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The Franklin News-Post reported nine University of Maine students spent spring break in Virginia building a ramp for a Franklin County resident with the help of Renovation Alliance. The students are part of a group called Alternative Breaks, a student-led organization that promotes community involvement. About 60 to 70 UMaine students participate in the program […]
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The University of Maine will celebrate Diversity Week with a series of events March 26–30. Highlights of Diversity Week include a public talk by politician Emily Cain on women who will run in 2018, panel discussions on feminism and the new immigrant experience, a lunch-and-learn on the misrepresentation of multicultural characters in film, diversity and […]
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Hometown: Brewer, Maine She studies music education and performance. I love music, I always have. I think being in bands helped me to be able to talk with people after I was homeschooled. I want to pass that passion and encouragement to others and watch them grow as people. I like to go out with […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on a timber sports competition hosted by the University of Maine Woodsmen Team. Men and women from colleges around New England came to UMaine to test their wood skills in events including axe throwing, pole climbing and crosscut sawing. “It’s awesome to be outside,” said Bree Jarvis, president of the UMaine […]
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Campus Marketplace, the official newsletter of the National Association of College Sports, reported on the roll out of the University of Maine’s legacy collection. University Bookstore has been pushing to create a legacy logo for a couple of years, and this year’s Winter Carnival proved to be the perfect opportunity to unveil merchandise bearing the […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on a visit to the University of Maine by Gov. Paul LePage. The talk, which focused on the future of government, was presented by the University of Maine College Republicans. The discussion was aimed at Maine’s youth and how they can be the change in government policies, WABI reported. “I am […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported men and women from colleges around New England will test their skills at the University of Maine on Feb. 24. The UMaine Woodsmen Team will host the meet beginning at 8 a.m. behind the Bryand Global Sciences Center. Events will include axe throwing, pole climbing and crosscut sawing, WABI reported. One […]
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