University of Maine Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies program is hosting queer romance author Cat Sebastian on Tuesday, March 26 during UMaine’s Pride Week for a Q&A session from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and a writing workshop from 5-6:45 p.m. Both events will be held in room 208 of Neville Hall. Tea, coffee and cookies will be […]
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University of Maine student Megan Sauberlich wrote an opinion piece for the Portland Press Herald titled “Reducing Maine’s reliance on natural gas will benefit climate, consumers.” Sauberlich said the switch to heat pumps from heating oil is creating more energy affordability in Maine and that burning natural gas inside the home is harmful to human […]
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The University of Maine and its regional campus, the University of Maine at Machias, are now offering a Confidential Resource Advisor (CRA) to provide free emergency and ongoing support for faculty and staff impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence and stalking. CRAs play a crucial role in supporting survivors by providing a safe and nonjudgmental […]
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The University of Maine Division of Student Life has hired Jason Smith for the role of assistant vice president for student life. He will join the division on April 1. Smith has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University; a Master of Education in Counseling/Human Development from Hardin-Simmons University and a […]
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The University of Maine has announced that it has received a grant of software from Siemens Digital Industries Software. Siemens will provide a set of digital tools, from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industrial software, which will enable Maine students to access the same technology that many of the largest companies in the world are […]
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The University of Maine and Maine Athletics have released plans for major renovations to Harold Alfond Sports Arena and the Shawn Walsh Hockey Center. The project is made possible by a transformational $320 million commitment from the Harold Alfond Foundation to the University of Maine System, which includes a $170 million investment in UMaine Athletics […]
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On Feb. 15, five first-year students from the University of Maine School of Policy and International Affairs took a field trip to the state capitol for the 2024 Nonprofit Day at the Maine State House, hosted by the Maine Association of Nonprofits. As part of a class on public service in the nonprofit/nongovernmental organization sector, […]
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The Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series (CA/DLS) Committee is accepting grant applications from the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias to enhance the artistic, cultural and intellectual life of the campuses. Grants support up to 50% of expenses associated with cultural events, speaking engagements and lectures, with a maximum grant award of […]
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Growing up in Falmouth, Maine, Sarah Wentworth said she always loved school and playing sports. Wentworth was a three-sport athlete at Falmouth High School, playing field hockey in the fall, ice hockey in the winter and lacrosse in the spring. “All my mentors were teachers or coaches, or both,” said Wentworth, now a senior at […]
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University of Maine Dining is unveiling two fully-autonomous Costa Coffee machines and a cutting-edge VICKI vending machine during the grand opening of the Oakes Room in Fogler Library on Friday, March 8 from 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. UMaine is the first location in Maine to offer two Costa Coffee machines, which will serve tea and a […]
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