Student Life

Weekly Publishes Feature on Black Bear Mentors, Siblings

The Weekly published a feature article on University of Maine students and siblings Emily and Jared Duggan who are volunteers in UMaine’s Black Bear Mentor Program offered through the Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism. The Duggans are two of more than 80 UMaine students who are currently participating in the program. The Black Bear […]

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UMaine to Honor 261 Student-Athletes for Academic Success at Feb. 25 Ceremony

The University of Maine announced 261 student-athletes will be honored and recognized for their academic success at the Scholar-Athlete Recognition Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25, 2014 in Wells Conference Center. At the ceremony, 195 student-athletes will be recognized as scholar-athletes for achieving a 3.0 or higher grade point average for the 2013 year and/or […]

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Registration Open for 7th Annual Healthy High 5k/10k and 1-Mile Fun Run

The University Credit Union’s seventh annual Healthy High 5k/10k and 1-Mile Fun Run at the University of Maine, sponsored by Cadillac Mountain Sports, will be April 13. The race, which begins at 4:20 p.m. at UMaine’s New Balance Student Recreation Center, promotes health and wellness for both the university and the community. Early registration fees […]

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Alternative Breaks Announces Spring 2014 Projects

Since 1998, University of Maine has been organizing trips for students to provide volunteer service to others. This year, Alternative Breaks, a student-run organization, will send out eight volunteer groups. The 101 undergraduate members and nine graduate students, and faculty trip advisers will volunteer one week of their spring break to work and travel. Volunteer […]

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LGBT Poets of Color Celebration Slated for Feb. 18

In honor of Black History Month, the University of Maine’s LGBT Services will host “A New Renaissance: Celebrating LGBT Poets of Color” 5:30–7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 in the Coe Room of the Memorial Union. Guests are invited to recite their favorite poems. A social gathering and discussion also will be held.

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56 UMaine Student-Athletes Named to Fall America East 2013 Honor Roll

Fifty-six University of Maine student-athletes were named to the 2013 fall America East Honor Roll for obtaining a semester grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher. A conference-record 708 student-athletes competed in fall sports for America East institutions, and 68 percent of all competitors garnered honor roll recognition. Student-athletes from the UMaine women’s cross-country team […]

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UMaine Winter Carnival to be Held Feb. 7–15

The University of Maine Office of Campus Activities and Student Engagement (CASE) will host the annual UMaine Winter Carnival from Feb. 7–15. The event is open to all UMaine students. Activities will be taking place throughout campus and include late-night ice skating at the Alfond Arena, a snowman building contest, men’s and women’s basketball games, […]

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University of Maine Announces Fall 2013 Dean’s List

The University of Maine recognized 2,002 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the fall 2013 semester. Of the students who made the Deans List, 1,610 are from Maine, 312 are from 27 other states and 80 are from 28 countries other than the U.S. Listed below are students who received Dean’s List honors for […]

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