Student Life

2014 Homecoming, Parents Weekend Oct. 17–19

The University of Maine will host alumni and parents of current student for the 2014 Homecoming and Parents Weekend. The joint event will take place Friday to Sunday, Oct. 17–19. The UMaine Alumni Association will host the Homecoming Craft Fair and Maine Marketplace in the newly renovated New Balance Field House. The craft fair runs […]

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UMaine Students Participating in NYC Climate March, BDN Reports

The Bangor Daily News reported more than 100 University of Maine students are heading to New York City this weekend to take part in the People’s Climate March, which is being called the biggest demonstration in the history of the climate justice movement. “We are going because the climate crisis is the biggest challenge our […]

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Double Dining Discounts for Students, Employees Using Black Bear Bucks

University of Maine Dining is promoting double dining discounts for the fall semester for UMaine students, faculty and staff who use Black Bear Bucks for food purchases in the Memorial Union. A total of 18 percent savings will be offered when MaineCard funds are used. Black Bear Bucks always grant students and employees state sales […]

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Free Training Workshop for Women Interested in Politics

A free training workshop for women interested in political campaigns and want to sharpen leadership skills will be held Saturday, Sept. 27 at Wells Conference Center. Elect Her — Campus Women Win participants will learn leadership skills and basics of running a successful student government campaign, as well as meet local campaign winners. The event, […]

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UMaine Sorority Raising Awareness of Childhood Cancer, WVII Reports

WVII (Channel 7) reported the University of Maine chapter of the Gamma Sigma Sigma service sorority is taking part in a challenge throughout September to help raise awareness of childhood cancer and funds to support related research. The sorority is a supporter of Alex’s Million Mile, a campaign based from the Pennsylvania nonprofit, Alex’s Lemonade […]

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Study Abroad Fair Sept. 11

The University of Maine International Programs’ Study Abroad Fair will be held Thursday, Sept. 11 to inform students about the variety of programs available for all majors to study, intern, research or teach abroad. The fair will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the first-floor ballroom of Estabrooke Hall. The fair is free […]

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WVII, WABI Cover Welcome Weekend Day of Service

WVII (Channel 7) and WABI (Channel 5) reported on the University of Maine’s Welcome Weekend Day of Service. More than 2,000 first-year UMaine students took part in community projects as part of the fifth annual event hosted by The Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism and First Year Residential Experience. UMaine students participates in volunteer […]

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Therapy Dogs to Visit Fogler Library in September

Certified therapy dogs will return to Fogler Library this semester to offer stress relief and comfort for any student, staff or faculty member interested in visiting the animals, says Fogler’s Public Relations Manager Gretchen Gfeller. Therapy dogs are scheduled to be in the Reserve Reading Room on the library’s first floor from 2–4 p.m. Tuesdays, […]

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Service Day

More Than 2,000 First-Year Students to Participate in Community Projects

More than 2,000 first-year University of Maine students are expected to volunteer for community projects as part of the fifth annual UMaine Welcome Weekend Day of Service on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 30. The Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism and First Year Residential Experience offer the Welcome Weekend Day of Service on the […]

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