Campus Announcements

‘Maine Policy Matters’ interviews Shenna Bellows on voting integrity

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was featured on a the latest episode of the “Maine Policy Matters” podcast by the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine. In “Behind the Ballot: Voting Integrity in Maine with Shenna Bellows,” she delves into the complexities of voting integrity in Maine, providing listeners with […]

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Winter parking ban starts Nov. 1

The University of Maine annual winter parking ban starts Nov. 1 and ends May 1. All staff, commuter and visitor parking lots — signed in blue or black — are closed to parking everyday from midnight–6 a.m. regardless of weather. Staff, commuter and visitor permitted vehicles may park overnight in either the commuter section of […]

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Culturefest returns Nov. 2

The University of Maine Office of International Programs and International Student Association will host its annual celebration of cultures from 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 in the New Balance Student Recreation Center.   The 37th Culturefest will feature international foods, cultural exhibits, children’s activities and a style show. The family-friendly event, which is free […]

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UMaine Machias dean elected to American Antiquarian Society

 University of Maine at Machias Dean and Campus Director Megan Walsh has been elected to membership in the American Antiquarian Society (AAS), a 212-year-old national research library and community of learners dedicated to discovering and sharing a deeper understanding of the American past.  Walsh joins more than 1,100 members from 48 states, the District of […]

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New Computer Science and Business degree launching in spring 2025

The University of Maine is launching a B.S. in Computer Science and Business within the Maine Business School starting in spring 2025.  This first-of-its-kind program across Maine’s public universities combines computing skill with business strategy to prepare students for careers that address challenges brought on by the growing digital economy. The program targets the increasing […]

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Franco American Programs opens registration for K-5 after school program

University of Maine Franco American Programs invites parents to register their children for an after school French program designed for children in grades K-5 with little to no exposure to French.   Classes are organized by ability and taught by students in UMaine’s French program and College of Education and Human Development. Susan Pinette, director of […]

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‘The Maine Question’ dives into Maine’s blue economy  

The ocean, the plants and animals that reside in it and the coastline it formed are integral to Maine’s economy and culture. While heritage industries like fishing and shipbuilding have persisted for centuries, they and other coastal industries are changing. Climate change and the loss of working waterfront threaten their viability, but new fisheries, products, […]

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Traditional Music of Maine topic of Maine Heritage Lecture

The University of Maine College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will present the 2024 Maine Heritage Lecture at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17 in the Bodwell Area at the Collins Center for the Arts, with a reception to follow at the Hudson Museum. This year’s lecturer is Laura Artesani, professor of music in the […]

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Engineering and Computing Job Fair returns Oct. 16

Students and alumni will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 170 companies and organizations during the University of Maine’s 2024 Engineering and Computing Job Fair from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the New Balance Student Recreation Center.  The fair, which is expected to attract more than 1,000 participants, is hosted by the Career Center, in conjunction […]

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