Student Life

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UMaine named top school for veterans and enrolls more than ever

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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Llerena discusses Veterans Week with WFVX

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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Support Black Bear Exchange during campuswide food drive

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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Senior art exhibition opens Nov. 10

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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Learn how to tell stories about science with any camera on Nov. 14

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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BDN highlights Veterans Week activities at UMaine

The Bangor Daily News shared that the University of Maine will celebrate Veterans Week from Nov. 6–11 with several events organized by the Veterans Education and Transition Services Center in the Division of Student Life. The full Veterans Week schedule is available on the VETS Center website.

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Fogler Library, Office of International Programs hosting Immigration Challenge Nov. 13-17

The University of Maine Office of International Programs and Fogler Library are co-hosting the online Immigration Challenge, an opportunity to learn more about the process and the lives of immigrants, during International Education Week, Nov. 13-17.  During this week, participants will receive a daily email focused on a different aspect of immigration and immigrants’ experiences, […]

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