The University of Maine will conduct a test of its emergency communications system test at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, complete with the outdoor sirens sounding for several minutes. The sirens are part of UMaine’s multifaceted emergency communications system established in 2007 that allows university safety and communications professionals to use several mechanisms to […]
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Jessica Miller, UMaine associate provost for academic affairs and faculty development, will participate in a “Maine Calling” program on Oct. 26 on the topic of COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Maine. Miller is a certified clinical ethicist with 20 years of experience as a bioethicist in the health care sector. In her role as associate provost, […]
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Registration begins Oct. 25 for University of Maine and University of Maine Machias Winter Session. The three-week term runs from Dec. 27, 2021 to Jan. 14, 2022. Courses are now available to view on MaineStreet. The more than 60 online course offerings include several general education requirements, as well as some upper-level courses. Winter Session […]
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Registration is now open for an online professional development workshop, “Engaging Your Critical Thinking Skills,” offered through the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. The Maine Business School is co-sponsoring the two-day program, which is scheduled for 4–6 p.m. Oct. 27 and 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Oct. 29. Critical thinking, which can be learned, teaches […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online class about using an electric pressure cooker for making soup from 6–7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28. “Making Soups in an Electric Pressure Cooker” will teach participants how to prepare creamy tomato soup and Italian sausage and kale soup. Participants can select either recipe to shop for […]
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Sports have significant value for many people for various reasons. It serves as entertainment for some, a passion for others and a $1.3 trillion international industry for entrepreneurs. College students studying business will find many career opportunities in sports management upon graduation. The Maine Business School at UMaine capitalized on the demand for college graduates […]
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The University of Maine at Machias will provide temporary housing for the new Town of Machias Police Chief: outgoing University of Maine Police Detective Sgt. Keith Mercier. Detective Sgt. Mercier’s last day with the UMaine Police Department will be Oct. 31, concluding a more than decade-long career serving the university community. He joined the force […]
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The University of Maine Office of International Programs and International Student Association will host its annual celebration of cultures from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 23 under a large tent on the Mall. The 34th Culturefest will feature prepackaged international snacks, cultural exhibits, children’s activities, a style show and performances. The family-friendly event, […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer an online information session on the Maine 4-H chapter of the Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Oct. 26. WHEP, a national program with wildlife and fisheries habitat management education programs for youth ages 8–19, is available in Maine, with training and support from UMaine […]
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Meredith Whitfield, who has served in executive support roles, and external and government relations administration in higher education for the past 15 years, has been named chief of staff to University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and a member of Cabinet, effective Oct. 18. Whitfield comes to UMaine from Western Carolina University, where she has […]
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