Campus Announcements

University Bookstore to host annual Grad Fair on March 20

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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Student Accessibility Services and Bodwell Center relocate

Student Accessibility Services and the Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism have moved to the building formerly occupied by the University Credit Union (UCU), 139 Rangeley Road.   The facility has been renamed the Center for Accessibility & Volunteer Engagement (the CAVE) at the UCU. A grand opening will be held in April.

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UMaine Extension offers virtual ‘Recipe to Market’ workshop Feb. 21

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine from 9 a.m.-noon on Feb. 21.  Recipe to Market is a multidisciplinary program intended to introduce participants to key topics an aspiring entrepreneur needs to consider before starting a food business. […]

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Event showcasing new coffee and vending machines at Oakes Room Feb. 14

Representatives from University of Maine Dining and Costa Coffee will host a tabling event at the Oakes Room in Fogler Library on Wednesday, Feb. 14 from 9 a.m.-noon. Dining will showcase the new autonomous Costa Coffee and Vicki Vending machines available in the Oakes Room whenever Fogler Library is open. At this time, the machines […]

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Retired military leader appointed UMaine president’s interim chief of staff

Joseph DiSalvo, a retired lieutenant general of the U.S. Army with over 30 years of leadership experience, has been appointed interim chief of staff for University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, effective Jan. 30.  DiSalvo is a resident of Jacksonville, Florida and currently serves as an active member on the Board of Advisors for TCOM […]

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UMaine Extension hosting wild blueberry conference Feb. 17

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host its annual wild blueberry conference from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the Moore Community Center, 125 State St. in Ellsworth. This year, the conference will also offer a virtual option for those unable to attend in person.  The full-day event brings together experts, researchers, growers and […]

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Innovate for Maine Fellows opens 2024 applications for students, companies

The University of Maine’s Foster Center for Innovation is seeking students and companies to participate in the 2024 Innovate for Maine Fellows internship program. Applications are now open. Innovate for Maine connects passionate and curious Maine college students with the state’s most exciting and fastest growing companies for paid, meaningful, hands-on internship experiences. The program is looking […]

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