The University of Maine International Programs’ Study Abroad Fair will be held Thursday, Jan. 22 to inform UMaine students, faculty and staff about the programs available for all majors to study, intern, research or teach abroad. The free event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the first-floor ballroom of Estabrooke Hall. Information […]
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The Maine Edge and The Weekly published a University of Maine report about three student members of the University Volunteer Ambulance Corps (UVAC) winning the LifeFlight of Maine Human Patient Simulator Challenge at the annual Midcoast Atlantic Partners EMS Seminar in Rockport. Melissa Dufault, Alana Silverman and Ryan Buckley competed against several medical response teams […]
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The Maine Edge published a University of Maine student profile on junior Matthew Dexter. Over the summer of 2014, Dexter raised $7,300 for the Ulman Cancer Foundation while participating in 4K for Cancer, a 42-day cross-country run to raise money for and awareness of cancer. Since completing the 4,000-mile team relay run, Dexter has formed […]
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Three student members of the University Volunteer Ambulance Corps (UVAC) at the University of Maine recently won a competition that involved caring for a simulated pediatric patient at the annual Midcoast Atlantic Partners EMS Seminar in Rockport, Maine. Melissa Dufault, Alana Silverman and Ryan Buckley competed against several medical response teams with years of service […]
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Sandra Caron, a University of Maine professor of family relations and human sexuality, spoke with United Educators about peer education at UMaine for the article, “Student-to-student interactions help campuses manage risks.” Caron said when she came to UMaine in 1988, she focused peer education on visible groups such as athletic teams and Greek organizations. In […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported on Boulder Bash 2014, the 16th annual indoor rock climbing competition hosted by the University of Maine’s Maine Bound Adventure Center. Adults and children participated in the day of bouldering that included divisions for men, women and children from beginner through expert climbers. Prizes were provided by local community outdoor retail […]
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Eleven squads will take part in the University of Maine School of Computing and Information Science COS 125 student game exhibition from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, in the lobby of Jenness Hall (Soderberg Center). Members of the public are invited to attend the free event, play games the students created and […]
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The Weekly published a University of Maine news release about several student, staff and faculty groups who are leading charitable efforts this holiday season to give back to the community. Groups including the Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism, Office of Human Resources, Classified Employees Advisory Council, and several fraternities and sororities are collecting food, […]
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The Maine Bound Adventure Center at the University of Maine will hold its 16th annual indoor rock climbing competition Dec. 6. Boulder Bash 2014 will include a day of bouldering with divisions for men, women and children from beginner through expert climbers. All ages and abilities are welcome. Prizes will be provided by local community […]
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WABI (Channel 5) and WLBZ (Channel 2) reported the University of Maine women’s basketball team and coaching staff volunteered at a free Thanksgiving meal offered by Manna Ministries in Bangor. Members of the team filled plates, served guests and sang songs to entertain more than 100 guests. “We wouldn’t be here playing for the university […]
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