The University of Maine has named its Outstanding Graduating Students for 2017. They include: Donald Bistri, Outstanding Graduating International Student in the College of Engineering Donald Bistri of Tirana, Albania is a mechanical engineering major who has been a student research assistant for two years in the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC). At […]
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Members of the University of Maine community are welcome to attend a free concert before the start of the 10th annual Healthy High road race on campus Thursday, April 20. The Ex Pandas, Phosphenes, and The Cards will perform at the tennis court lot beginning at 2:30 p.m. Lawn games and ice cream also will […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported the University of Maine Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will host a kickball tournament April 13 to raise funds for mental health services. The tournament, which is open to all UMaine students, is scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m. on Morse Field. The cost is $5 per individual and teams […]
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Several University of Maine students were interviewed by WABI (Channel 5) while enjoying the first warm weather of the season on the Mall. “It’s like campus came alive today,” said freshman Hunter LaVoie. “I’ve been out here for four hours straight and I’m just living it up, soaking up the sun,” said sophomore Micaela Phillips.
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WABI (Channel 5) covered a University of Maine sorority’s annual Cystic Fibrosis Carnival. About 100 people showed up for the Delta Phi Epsilon event, which raised more than $700 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, according to the report. Organizers said the event is all about raising awareness of the disease.
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Ben Koehler, a senior mechanical engineering major at the University of Maine, spoke with the Bangor Daily News at the Eliot Lamb Memorial Souadabscook Stream Race in Hampden. Koehler, who took part in the race, said he works for the Maine Bound Adventure Center on campus and helps teach kayaking and paddling to students. “I […]
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The annual Scholarship Fair for all current University of Maine students will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 in the Bangor Room of the Memorial Union. Representatives from Student Financial Aid, SALT, Student Support Services, Finance Authority of Maine (FAME), and Maine Community Foundation will be available to answer questions while […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on Alpha Omicron Pi sorority’s 15th annual Mr. Fraternity pageant held at the Collins Center for the Arts. The fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation asked the 13 participants to work for donations from the crowd and compete in a variety of categories, according to the report. “We think it’s great to […]
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The University of Maine’s dramatic club, Maine Masque, will present four performances of “Almost, Maine” on the Hauck Auditorium stage, April 6–9. “Almost, Maine” was written by John Cariani, a native of Presque Isle, and premiered at the Portland Stage Co. in 2004. The play is made up of nine shorter plays that explore love […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported on Islamic Awareness Week events held at the University of Maine. Throughout the week, games like Islamic Jeopardy and activities such as hijab wrapping and henna tattoos, were offered to teach people about the religion. “We’re just spreading peace, letting people know that this is a peaceful religion. Whatever is happening […]
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