Three founders of Wilde-Stein Alliance for Sexual Diversity will take part in a panel discussion Oct. 18 to celebrate the organization’s advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights for 40 years at the University of Maine. The panel discussion will be part of a 4:30-7 p.m. celebratory event at Wells Conference Center that includes […]
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Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 18-20, will honor the reunion classes of 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003 and 2008. A football game with William & Mary, and a men’s ice hockey game with Bentley are among the many events scheduled. Other activities include social events, awards, performances, tours and a silent auction. Due to the […]
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Sanford News reported Jenna Nichols, a Sanford native and University of Maine student majoring in nursing, is the first recipient of a $5,250 scholarship award from the newly established Dr. Muriel A. Poulin R.N. Nursing Education Fund at the Maine Community Foundation. The Poulin Scholarship provides support for women pursuing post-secondary education in nursing.
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The Bangor Daily News and WABI (Channel 5) were on hand at the Alfond Arena on the University of Maine campus for the men’s ice hockey team’s media day. The student-athletes spoke about their new coach and their hopes for the coming season.
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WLBZ (Channel 2) reported the University of Maine men’s ice hockey team beat the Orono Police Department during the 4th annual Blue on Blue Softball Game to benefit Special Olympics Maine. Several hockey players spoke about the importance of the cause and the positive bonding experience.
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The Morning Sentinel reported on a launch of an 18-foot-tall student-made rocket in Nevada. Team Ursa, a group of current and former University of Maine students from around the state, found their rocket launched and flew “beautifully” before a misfire at 52,000 feet above Earth. The Morning Sentinel also carried a related report titled “Augusta […]
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Family and Friends Weekend is Oct. 4–6. Friday night events include performances by comedians John Cassidy and Bob Marley. Saturday highlights include the 2013 Black Bear Attack Adventure Race, a lobster bake, football against Delaware and a parent social at the Bear’s Den. Sunday’s events include a family brunch at the Bear’s Den and a […]
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The latest post in the Bangor Daily News column “5 Things to do this Weekend,” mentions the Pretty Lights concert slated Friday, Sept. 20 at the Alfond Arena on the University of Maine campus.
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Lucille Zeph, associate provost and dean of the Division of Lifelong Learning at the University of Maine, was interviewed for an EdTech magazine article about overcoming technological challenges for rural students and UMaine’s use of distance education. Zeph said providing students with many options through a variety of technologies is key to successfully serving rural […]
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The Morning Sentinel reported a group of seven current and former University of Maine students from around the state will attempt to launch an 18-foot-tall, 500-pound rocket they designed and built nearly 35 miles into the atmosphere. The test flight will take place in Nevada during the fourth week of September. If successful, the students’ […]
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