Sandra Caron, a University of Maine professor of family relations and human sexuality, spoke with United Educators about peer education at UMaine for the article, “Student-to-student interactions help campuses manage risks.” Caron said when she came to UMaine in 1988, she focused peer education on visible groups such as athletic teams and Greek organizations. In […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported on Boulder Bash 2014, the 16th annual indoor rock climbing competition hosted by the University of Maine’s Maine Bound Adventure Center. Adults and children participated in the day of bouldering that included divisions for men, women and children from beginner through expert climbers. Prizes were provided by local community outdoor retail […]
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Eleven squads will take part in the University of Maine School of Computing and Information Science COS 125 student game exhibition from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, in the lobby of Jenness Hall (Soderberg Center). Members of the public are invited to attend the free event, play games the students created and […]
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The Weekly published a University of Maine news release about several student, staff and faculty groups who are leading charitable efforts this holiday season to give back to the community. Groups including the Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism, Office of Human Resources, Classified Employees Advisory Council, and several fraternities and sororities are collecting food, […]
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The Maine Bound Adventure Center at the University of Maine will hold its 16th annual indoor rock climbing competition Dec. 6. Boulder Bash 2014 will include a day of bouldering with divisions for men, women and children from beginner through expert climbers. All ages and abilities are welcome. Prizes will be provided by local community […]
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WABI (Channel 5) and WLBZ (Channel 2) reported the University of Maine women’s basketball team and coaching staff volunteered at a free Thanksgiving meal offered by Manna Ministries in Bangor. Members of the team filled plates, served guests and sang songs to entertain more than 100 guests. “We wouldn’t be here playing for the university […]
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Editor’s note: This is not a complete list; additions will be made. Several University of Maine student, staff and faculty groups are leading charitable efforts this holiday season in an effort to give back to the community. The UMaine Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism is collecting Thanksgiving turkeys for Crossroads Ministries Food Pantry in […]
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WVII (Channel 7) spoke with Robert Dana, the University of Maine’s vice president for student life and dean of students, about the updated policy on sexual assault and harassment that recently was approved by the University of Maine System trustees. The policy strengthens the definition of “consent” to better align with new federal regulations. “What […]
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WABI (Channel 5), WVII (Channel 7) and the Bangor Daily News reported on a flag raising and remembrance ceremony held at the University of Maine to recognize veterans and kick off a week of events in their honor. The ceremony, which was coordinated by the UMaine Office of Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) and […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported on the 27th annual International Culturefest held at the University of Maine. The UMaine Office of International Programs and International Students Association hosted the daylong celebration of cultures that featured exhibits, a food court, children’s activities, a style show and performances. Sarah Joughin, assistant director of International Students and Scholars Services […]
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