Student Life

UMaine to celebrate Diversity Week with several events

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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Jessica Cunney

Social media spotlight: Jessica Cunney

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 covers timber sports competition

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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UMaine legacy collection featured in Campus Marketplace

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 covers LePage’s visit to UMaine

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 advances wood skills competition

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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Registration open for 11th annual Healthy High road race

The 11th annual Healthy High 5k/10k and 1-mile run/walk will be held at the University of Maine at 5 p.m. Friday, April 20. The race, which begins at UMaine’s New Balance Student Recreation Center and is presented by University Credit Union, promotes health and wellness for members of the university and surrounding community. Early registration […]

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Maine Bound offers adaptive climbing sessions, WABI reports

WABI (Channel 5) reported the University of Maine in partnership with the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center’s (AOEC) Horizons Alpine Climbing Program will offer adaptive climbing at the Maine Bound Adventure Center throughout the spring semester. The program is designed to provide assistance and accommodations for individuals with cognitive or physical differences and will include weekly […]

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WABI covers dance marathon, fundraiser

WABI (Channel 5) reported on the University of Maine’s Black BearTHON, a 12-hour dance marathon and fundraiser, held in the Memorial Union. Since 2012, the annual event has raised more than $320,000 to help area hospitals support local children. The funds support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, […]

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2018 International Dance Festival Feb. 17

The University of Maine will hold the 2018 International Dance Festival on Feb. 17 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 14th annual event will showcase traditional music, dance and clothes from around the world that […]

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