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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Walking into the renovated Holmes and Coburn halls will give some visitors a sense of déjà vu. The historic buildings, built at the University of Maine in 1887–88 now serve as part of Hotel Ursa, a new independent hotel opening March 5, where they proudly display some original features and other artifacts of the university’s […]
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A report from Mainebiz on innovation and engineering at the University of Maine featured President Joan Ferrini-Mundy; Maine College of Engineering and Computing Dean Giovanna Guidoboni; Renee Kelly, associate vice president for strategic partnerships, innovation, resources and engagement; a project by the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) to create a 3D-printed, bio-based home; and […]
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Devin Rowe, a University of Maine Ph.D. candidate in her second year in ecology and environmental science, finished runner-up in a global competition titled “Dance your PhD” by submitting a video that used music of Camille Saint-Saëns’s Danse Macabre to convey research on the browntail moth. The Guardian highlighted the student’s project in a story […]
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The University of Maine School of Performing Arts is presenting a new show from the Division of Theatre and Dance throughout the remainder of February and in early March. “A Pirate’s Life for She,” written by Amie Root and directed by D. Granke, will feature six shows at Hauck Auditorium that are scheduled for 7:30 […]
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The University Bookstore will host its annual Grad Fair from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. on March 20 in the Memorial Union. This event is a celebration for graduating students where they can pick up their caps and gowns, meet with departments, enjoy one-day savings and complete their graduation checklist. UMaine departments will also be outside the […]
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