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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The University of Maine student organization Male Athletes Against Violence (MAAV) will host the awareness event, “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,” at the Healthy High race on campus at 4:20 p.m. Monday, April 20. The international event offers an opportunity for men to raise awareness in their community about the serious causes, effects and […]
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The University of Maine Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) will host the 2015 1st Lieutenant James R. Zimmerman Memorial Fitness Challenge on April 18. Four-person teams, which can register in one of three categories — hard core, motivated or family, will participate from noon to 5 p.m. in a variety of physical activities including […]
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The Bangor Daily News, WABI (Channel 5) and WLBZ (Channel 2) reported on Send Silence Packing, a national traveling public education exhibit of 1,100 backpacks that represent the 1,100 college students who annually die by suicide. Members of the UMaine and local community experienced the exhibit in the Memorial Union. Send Silence Packing is a […]
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University of Maine students can enjoy authentic cuisine from Mexico, South Korea and Jamaica at three on-campus dining locations during UMaine Dining’s Taste of the World event April 2. During the annual event, menus, decor and music of each dining facility will spotlight a different culture, often in consultation with students or other resident experts […]
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The Maine Edge published a University of Maine news release about Send Silence Packing, a national traveling public education exhibit of 1,100 backpacks that represent the 1,100 college students who annually die by suicide. Members of the UMaine and local community are invited to experience the exhibit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, April […]
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The University Credit Union’s 8th annual Healthy High 5k/10k and 1-mile run/walk will be held at the University of Maine at 4:20 p.m. Monday, April 20. The race, which begins at UMaine’s New Balance Student Recreation Center, promotes health and wellness for members of the university and surrounding community. Early registration fees for the 5k […]
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The University of Maine’s fourth annual 12-hour Bearfest Dance Marathon raised $70,599.99 to help an area hospital support local children. The event surpassed last year’s $55,000 total and became the largest community fundraiser on campus. About 300 people participated in the event at the New Balance Student Recreation Center. Participants stayed at the center for […]
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