Organizers of the University of Maine’s inaugural Black Bear Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K are seeking volunteers to assist on race day and at packet pickup, as well as host cheer stations along the route. The races begin at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 21 and will start and finish on the UMaine track located at […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported members of the University of Maine Nepalese community are working to generate awareness and raise money to help victims of the recent earthquake. Riju Shrestha, a senior biochemistry major from Kathmandu, said the group is raising money to send to Grande International Hospital, which is currently providing free medical service […]
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A candlelight vigil for victims of the recent earthquake in Nepal will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 30 on the steps of Fogler Library. More than 4,800 people were killed and more than 9,200 were injured in the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred April 25. More than eight million people, including one million […]
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University of Maine students, faculty and staff will take part in Maine Day, the annual campuswide spring cleanup tradition, on Wednesday, April 29. UMaine community members will complete service projects aimed at sprucing up the campus, enjoy a free barbecue, and compete for the oozeball — mud volleyball — championship. About 40 projects will include […]
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Meet UMaine’s 2015 outstanding graduates.
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WABI (Channel 5) covered the University Credit Union’s 8th annual Healthy High 5k/10k and 1-mile run/walk at the University of Maine on April 20. The race promotes health and wellness for members of the university and surrounding community. Proceeds benefit the UMaine Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism and the Black Bear Exchange food pantry […]
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More than 80 student leaders gathered in Orono for a summit to discuss ways to improve student culture and involvement across all seven campuses of the University of Maine System, the Maine Public Broadcasting Network and WVII (Channel 7) reported. During the conference, students were expected to hear talks by UMaine President Susan J. Hunter, […]
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The Maine Edge reported the University of Maine Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) held a situational training exercise for its cadets in March at the university’s Demeritt Forest. The training places cadets in real-life scenarios, causing them to think on their feet and put all training to use, according to the article. The ROTC […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported the Partners for World Health University of Maine Chapter is holding a Blue Wrap Project Runway competition fashion show to raise funds for and spread awareness about medical outreach around the world. Fashion show participants will be tasked with creating an outfit using a 15-pound bag of nonbiodegradable medical material, or […]
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The University of Maine’s Office of Student Employment is honoring student workers across campus during the 2015 Student Employment Recognition Week April 13–17. Student employees are welcome to enjoy free food, play games and win prizes throughout the week in the Memorial Union. The 2015 Student Employment Recognition Banquet will be held 6–8 p.m. April […]
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