The University of Maine Training and Safety (UMTS) organization will demonstrate hands-only CPR during the UMaine men’s ice hockey game against Northeastern on Feb. 21. The goal of the student-run group, which operates as part of University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, is to train 1,000 people in hands-only CPR this year. The group is halfway to […]
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The Maine Public Broadcasting Network reported about 250 participants have already signed up for the University of Maine’s inaugural full and half marathon this summer. Race organizer Lauri Sidelko said they’re hoping to attract more than 1,000 runners to the Black Bear Marathon on June 21. She said there are spots available for 800 runners […]
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The Maine Edge published a University of Maine news release announcing the 11th annual International Dance Festival Feb. 21 at the Collins Center for the Arts. The performances, which are free and open to the public, will take place at 2 and 7 p.m. The event will feature performances by dancers from more than a […]
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Several activities are planned as part of the University of Maine’s annual Winter Carnival from Feb. 17–22. The event is open to all UMaine students. Activities will take place throughout campus and include a Mardi Gras celebration in the Memorial Union; a snowman building contest, sledding and fire pit with s’mores and hot cocoa on […]
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The University of Maine will hold the 11th annual International Dance Festival (IDF) on Feb. 21 at the Collins Center for the Arts. The performances, which are free and open to the public, will take place at 2 and 7 p.m. The event will feature performances by dancers from more than a dozen regions around […]
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The Maine Edge published a University of Maine news release about the university hosting its first full and half marathon this summer as part of the Black Bear Race series. The inaugural Black Bear Marathon and Half Marathon will take place June 21. Campus Recreation also is offering marathon training for runners who are interested […]
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Robert Dana, the University of Maine’s vice president for student life and dean of students, and Barbara Smith, who runs UMaine’s commuter and nontraditional student program, spoke with the Portland Press Herald about beneficial student services for an article about increased tuition on college campuses. Smith said although services such as the commuter lounge, costs […]
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For years, the University of Maine has hosted popular races such as the Black Bear Triathlon, the Healthy High 5k/10k and the Black Bear Attack Adventure Race. This summer, UMaine will host its first full and half marathon as part of the Black Bear Race series. The inaugural Black Bear Marathon and Half Marathon will […]
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The University of Maine’s 26th annual Scholar-Athlete Recognition Ceremony will honor 268 student-athletes for their academic success on Feb. 9 in Wells Conference Center. At the 6:30 p.m. ceremony, 187 student-athletes will be recognized as scholar-athletes for achieving a 3.0 or higher grade point average for the 2014 year and/or having a cumulative GPA of […]
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The University of Maine is holding the fourth annual 12-hour Bearfest Dance Marathon on Saturday, March 21 at the New Balance Student Recreation Center. Since 2012, the event has raised more than $130,000 to help area hospitals support local children. This year, UMaine student organizers want to make the event the largest community fundraiser on […]
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