Channel 2 (WLBZ) on Monday covered a visit to the campus by area elementary and middle school students who have been mentored by UMaine student Black Bear Mentors. The program, operated through the Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism, introduced the students to a typical day at UMaine. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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There were several media reports about Monday’s appearances on campus by an anti-abortion group and a pair of anti-gay marriage activists while UMaine students, officials and faculty raised a gay pride flag to mark the start of Pride Week at UMaine.
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A series of leadership events, academic activities, student research expositions and campuswide celebration will commemorate the inauguration of University of Maine President Paul W. Ferguson on April 19.
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Several media outlets covered Wednesday’s announcement that UMaine has suspended the Sigma Nu fraternity for five years after an investigation found the fraternity had violated the university student conduct code. The Bangor Daily News interviewed Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Robert Dana, who said there are high expectations for UMaine students […]
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UMaine student Erin Victoria Carter has won a scholarship from the Barry M. Goldwater Foundation, according to a story in the Bangor Daily News. Carter, who is majoring in biochemistry and molecular/cellular biology, hopes to get a doctoral degree in immunology or molecular biology, and her career goal is to conduct AIDS or autoimmune disease […]
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The Portland Press Herald ran a column about Sunday’s benefit hockey game for a scholarship in honor of Leroy Patterson, a 33-year veteran of the UMaine Department of Public Safety who died in January. Paul Culina, UMaine’s head athletic trainer, said Patterson was the epitome of what a university police officer should be. UMaine football […]
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The Bangor Daily News today carried an article advancing UMaine’s Muslim Students Association’s Islamic Awareness Weekend activities. Discussions and events are planned March 30 and March 31. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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A benefit hockey game to raise funds for a scholarship created by the friends and family of former University of Maine police officer Leroy Patterson is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday, April 1 at UMaine’s Alfond Arena.
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A Bangor Daily News article reported on new student internships and funds for Maine companies to hire interns available from UMaine’s Foster Center for Student Innovation and the Blackstone Charitable Foundation. Renee Kelly, co-director of the center, said the Innovate for Maine program marries together UMaine’s Innovation Engineering program, which trains students across numerous disciplines […]
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The University of Maine’s Foster Center for Student Innovation is seeking motivated, innovative Maine college students and Maine companies who want to make a difference for Maine through a new internship program supported by the Blackstone Charitable Foundation.
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