University of Maine students are invited to present their research virtually at the 2020 BioME (Bioscience Association of Maine) Student Showcase, which originally was slated to be held at Cloudport CoWorking MultiSpace, 61 Federal St., Portland. Students now are invited to virtually present their life science-focused research projects to judges via Zoom video conference. The […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program has created a new video series with recipes that are easy to make at home while keeping nutrition in mind. The “Mainely Dish” series will feature a new recipe each Monday with a brief video and clear instructions. The series begins with oatmeal packets, […]
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Maine dairy farmers in urgent need of help taking care of routine chores are not able to simply stop operations. Dairy cows need to be fed and milked daily, and there are multiple other essential tasks. While many farmers in Maine have additional labor, others rely on themselves or immediate family members to continue to […]
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The Black Bear Exchange, the University of Maine’s on-campus food pantry and clothing exchange, is offering drive-thru pickup through its new Black Bears To Go service beginning at noon Wednesday, March 25. The Black Bear Exchange is offering this service to maintain social distancing while still providing needed food to members of the UMaine community. […]
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Student teachers in the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development are demonstrating resilience and innovation to help youth learn at home during the coronavirus pandemic. Kaylee Grindle, a first-grade student teacher at the Dedham School, teamed with her mentor teacher to compile learning packets and distribute them to families at a drive-thru […]
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The McGillicuddy Humanities Center at the University of Maine will offer “Humanities from Home” videos beginning Wednesday, March 25. MHC humanities specialist Karen Sieber will post short videos daily at 2 p.m. to the center’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. Using the items around her, from books and records to art and even pantry items, she […]
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While “The Maine Question” podcast is on a brief spring break, host Ron Lisnet encourages listeners to check the lineup in case they missed any episodes, as well as to share their favorite conversations with friends. Topics of the podcast, now in its second season, have included news in the 21st century; dog biscuits made […]
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The University of Maine Museum of Art (UMMA) is launching “Fabulous Fridays,” a new way to enjoy the museum’s exhibitions from the comfort of your home. Each Friday, UMMA will post a new virtual tour or an online follow-along-at-home art class led by Kat Johnson, senior museum educator, on their website. The videos also will […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H has created a new online educational resource, Learn at Home, for parents, caregivers and students to utilize during the disruption in school schedules. The collection includes activity books, videos, guides and links to additional resources — from science to financial literacy. The goal is to keep students of all […]
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A new online Maine farm product and pick-up directory is now available. The directory provides information on available local farm products and alternative pick-up options developed by farmers statewide to accommodate the recommended social distancing in light of COVID-19. University of Maine Cooperative Extension worked with Allison Lakin, owner of East Forty Farm and Dairy, […]
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