WABI (Channel 5) reported on an unveiling and dedication of a new display in the Memorial Room of the Memorial Union to honor University of Maine students who died in the line of duty. “Every armed conflict, Maine students may have served in those conflicts, and a lot of those names may have been lost […]
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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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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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The University of Maine has been designated a 2016 Military Friendly® School, making it the fifth year the institution has been on the list. For seven years, the Military Friendly® Schools designation has provided service members and their families with transparent, data-driven ratings about post-military education and career opportunities. The designation is awarded by Victory […]
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The Maine Edge published a University of Maine news release announcing the university will recognize veterans with a week of events to coincide with Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The activities, which are coordinated by the UMaine Office of Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) and UMaine Veterans Association, will begin at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. […]
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The University of Maine Office of International Programs and International Student Association will host a daylong celebration of cultures on Saturday, Nov. 7 in the New Balance Student Recreation Center. The 28th annual Culturefest will feature international cultural exhibits, food, children’s activities, a style show and performances from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The family-friendly […]
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The University of Maine men’s rugby club will host the New England Rugby Football Union (NERFU) College Men’s Division Conference Championships on Nov. 7–8. UMaine (5–1), the No. 1 team in the northern division of the conference, hosts Tufts (4–1), the No. 2 team in the southern division of the conference, at noon Nov. 7 […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported the University of Maine held a two-hour Zumbathon at the New Balance Student Recreation Center. Funds raised from the event will go to the Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance, a nonprofit organization that helps people affected by domestic violence, according to the report.
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Every two years, Sigma Phi Epsilon hosts the largest national gathering of its members at the Grand Chapter Conclave. This summer, 14 members of the Maine Alpha Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon traveled to Nashville, Tennessee for the event. In addition to undergraduates and alumni networking, delegates at conclave considered new legislation and bylaw changes. […]
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Editor’s note: updated version, Nov. 6, 2015 The University of Maine will recognize veterans with a week of events to coincide with Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The activities are coordinated by the UMaine Office of Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) and UMaine Veterans Association. “I have come to know student-veterans at UMaine, and they […]
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