Student Life

40th Anniversary of Wilde-Stein Club Focus of BDN Article

The Bangor Daily News reported on the 40th anniversary of the Wilde-Stein Club, the first openly gay student organization in Maine. The club was started by a group of University of Maine students to attract people who felt ostracized and closed off from the rest of society because of their sexual preferences. On Oct. 18, […]

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Engineering Career Fair Oct. 23

More than 70 companies that employ engineers will be visiting the University of Maine Oct. 23 for the annual Engineering Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the New Balance Student Recreation Center. Co-sponsored by the College of Engineering and the Career Center, the 2013 Engineering Job Fair is an opportunity for students to […]

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Coming Out Week Kicks Off Oct. 21

Kickball, a game show, a film, and a circus are several events planned to celebrate Coming Out Week, Oct. 21-26, at the University of Maine. The week starts with a flag raising at noon Oct. 21 on the Mall. Students and staff are invited to Memorial Union’s Multipurpose room 1-3 p.m. to write messages on […]

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Wilde-Stein Marks Four Decades of Advocating for LGBT Rights

Three founders of Wilde-Stein Alliance for Sexual Diversity will take part in a panel discussion Oct. 18 to celebrate the organization’s advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights for 40 years at the University of Maine. The panel discussion will be part of a 4:30-7 p.m. celebratory event at Wells Conference Center that includes […]

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Games, Events Planned for Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 18-20

Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 18-20, will honor the reunion classes of 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003 and 2008. A football game with William & Mary, and a men’s ice hockey game with Bentley are among the many events scheduled. Other activities include social events, awards, performances, tours and a silent auction. Due to the […]

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Sanford News Reports on UMaine Student’s Scholarship Award

Sanford News reported Jenna Nichols, a Sanford native and University of Maine student majoring in nursing, is the first recipient of a $5,250 scholarship award from the newly established Dr. Muriel A. Poulin R.N. Nursing Education Fund at the Maine Community Foundation. The Poulin Scholarship provides support for women pursuing post-secondary education in nursing.

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BDN, WABI Cover Men’s Ice Hockey Team’s Media Day

The Bangor Daily News and WABI (Channel 5) were on hand at the Alfond Arena on the University of Maine campus for the men’s ice hockey team’s media day. The student-athletes spoke about their new coach and their hopes for the coming season.

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WLBZ Covers Charity Softball Game

WLBZ (Channel 2) reported the University of Maine men’s ice hockey team beat the Orono Police Department during the 4th annual Blue on Blue Softball Game to benefit Special Olympics Maine. Several hockey players spoke about the importance of the cause and the positive bonding experience.

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Morning Sentinel Reports on UMaine Students’ Rocket Launch

The Morning Sentinel reported on a launch of an 18-foot-tall student-made rocket in Nevada. Team Ursa, a group of current and former University of Maine students from around the state, found their rocket launched and flew “beautifully” before a misfire at 52,000 feet above Earth. The Morning Sentinel also carried a related report titled “Augusta […]

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Events Set for Family and Friends Weekend Oct. 4–6

Family and Friends Weekend is Oct. 4–6. Friday night events include performances by comedians John Cassidy and Bob Marley. Saturday highlights include the 2013 Black Bear Attack Adventure Race, a lobster bake, football against Delaware and a parent social at the Bear’s Den. Sunday’s events include a family brunch at the Bear’s Den and a […]

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