When she graduates from the University of Maine in May, Kimmy Chhoeuk of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, plans to go directly into a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Although she’s not sure where she’ll continue her education, Chhoeuk — a kinesiology and physical education major with a concentration in exercise science and a minor in psychology […]
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The Chronicle of Higher Education published a story about Research Learning Experiences (RLES) at the University of Maine, which are courses that allow first- and second-year students to engage in research and other forms of hands-on learning at the start of their college careers. Among the RLEs featured in The Chronicle was “Play with Your […]
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News Center Maine featured research on per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, being contacted by University of Maine scientists and graduate students in partnership with Sue Hunter at her farm in Unity, Maine.
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Prompt services, extensive availability and a sympathetic and compassionate community are the hallmarks of veteran support at the University of Maine. This semester, UMaine has gained national recognition for its offerings to those who served, and its student veteran community has grown larger than ever before. The Military Times, a national news source […]
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Tony Llerena, associate director of the University of Maine Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) Center, spoke with WFVX (Channel 7) about Veterans Week activities on campus. The Bangor Daily News shared a news release about Veterans Week.
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A campuswide nonperishable food drive to benefit the University of Maine Black Bear Exchange food pantry will be held Nov. 13–Dec. 15, sponsored by UMaine Auxiliary Enterprises, Facilities Management and UMaine Athletics. Donation boxes will be located at the University Bookstore, Bear Necessities Fan Shop, UMaine Dining locations, MaineCard office, Parking & Transportation Services and […]
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The 2023 University of Maine senior art exhibition opens Friday, Nov. 10, in Lord Hall, featuring more than 70 works by 14 students. The exhibition, which will be on view through Jan. 19, includes paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, digital artworks and mixed media pieces by seniors in a studio art capstone class led by assistant […]
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The Division of Theatre and Dance in the University of Maine School of Performing Arts will present a new English translation of a world theater classic, “The Post Office,” Nov. 10-19 at the Cyrus Pavilion Theatre. Written in 1912 by Rabindranath Tagore, “The Post Office” follows the story of Amal, an ill and isolated child […]
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The Portland Press Herald reported on “The Religion Move,” a new documentary from Alan Kryszak, a lecturer at the University of Maine at Machias, and his students. “I’m proud of the students who got so intimately involved with making this movie,” said Kryszak.
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The University of Maine College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences will host its second science communication workshop, Visual Storytelling Essentials, at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Coe Room in the Memorial Union. This workshop will focus on how to curate a mix of images so they tell a story and provide […]
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