Student Life

Volunteers Sought for Black Bear Marathon, Media Report

The Maine Edge and The Weekly published a University of Maine news release announcing organizers of UMaine’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 […]

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Annual Clean Sweep Sale May 22–23

The University of Maine will hold the annual Clean Sweep Sale 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, May 22 and 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, May 23 in York Commons. Furniture, rugs, electronics, appliances, housewares, books, bedding, shoes and clothing will be among the items for sale. Items were donated by the university or students who moved out […]

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Volunteers, Cheer Stations Sought for Black Bear Marathon

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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UMaine Nepalese Community Holds Vigil, Works to Raise Funds, BDN Reports

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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Nepal Earthquake Vigil April 30

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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Service Projects, Barbecue, Oozeball Set for Maine Day, April 29

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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WABI Covers Healthy High Race, Sexaul Assault Awareness Event

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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MPBN, WVII Report Student Leaders from Across System Gather at Summit

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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