Student Life

German Club to hold annual Christmas market at UMMA

The University of Maine German Club — Deutscher Verein — will hold its annual traditional Weihnachtsmarkt, or Christmas market, at the University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. Holiday treats — including cookies, stollen (holiday bread) and Gluhwein (alcohol-free mulled wine) — and traditional […]

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Media cover UMaine student’s lecture, book signing

The Bangor Daily News, WABI (Channel 5) and WVII (Channel 7) reported on a lecture and book signing by University of Maine student Nicole Maines and her father Wayne, director of safety and environmental management at UMaine. The Maines family is the subject of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Amy Ellis Nutt’s book “Becoming Nicole: The Transformation […]

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Wrestling club featured in Bangor Metro

Bangor Metro magazine published an article on the University of Maine wrestling club. Now in its third season, the club has about 20 members on its men’s team and two women, including Samantha Frank, according to the article. Frank of Windham wrestled in high school and was offered a college scholarship at another school to […]

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Fraternity pledges participate in Solidarity Harvest, WABI reports

WABI (Channel 5) reported fraternity pledges from the University of Maine were among 400 volunteers taking part in this year’s Solidarity Harvest. Now through Monday, they will be loading trucks with Thanksgiving baskets and delivering them to 1,200 families around the state, according to the report. “We’ve been stacking turkeys; we’ve been putting potatoes in […]

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UMaine community gives back throughout the holidays

Editor’s note: This is not a complete list; additions may be made. In an effort to give back to the community, several University of Maine groups are leading charitable efforts throughout the holiday season. The Black Bear Exchange, UMaine’s food pantry and clothing exchange, will provide Thanksgiving meals to its clients who will be in […]

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Dec. 1 lecture, book signing to feature UMaine student

University of Maine student Nicole Maines, the subject of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Amy Ellis Nutt’s book “Becoming Nicole,” will discuss her experiences as a transgender youth Tuesday, Dec. 1. Maines’ father Wayne also will speak about the family’s journey during the lecture slated for 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. in 100 D.P. Corbett Business Building. […]

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Vigil to be held Nov. 17 for those affected by Paris attack

A candlelight vigil will be held for those affected by the Paris terrorist attack at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 on the steps of Fogler Library. The event, which is being organized by the University of Maine French Club, will include a moment of silence for those lost in the recent attack, as well as […]

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WABI covers 2015 Culturefest

WABI (Channel 5) reported on the 28th annual Culturefest held at the University of Maine. The UMaine Office of International Programs and International Student Association hosted the daylong celebration of cultures that featured international exhibits, food, children’s activities, a style show and performances. “The way we’re thinking about traditions, skin colors, food — it’s diversity. […]

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UMHC to offer student bus trip to Bangor Artwalk Nov. 13

The University of Maine Humanities Center (UMHC) is offering a free student bus trip to attend the Downtown Bangor Arts Collaborative Artwalk on Friday, Nov. 13. The bus will depart campus at 4:30 p.m. from the Collins Center for the Arts parking lot and return by 8 p.m. The event will feature an art installation […]

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