Campus Announcements

Earth Week 2019 to feature festival, other sustainability events

Editor’s note: Check the online schedule prior to attending events in case of last-minute changes. Earth Week 2019 at the University of Maine will be held April 22–27, and will include various events and activities focused on themes of sustainability and environmental awareness. This year’s theme is “Protect Our Species.” The week will kick off […]

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities at UMaine

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness month, the University of Maine will host two outdoor events — The Clothesline Project April 22–25 and Denim Day April 24, both to be held in the area between Fogler Library and Memorial Union. The free public events are in addition to the “Against My Will UMaine” exhibit on […]

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College of Education and Human Development to honor students, faculty, staff at recognition ceremony

The College of Education and Human Development will hold its annual recognition ceremony April 22 at Wells Conference Center. Those being recognized include more than 80 undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and staff. Individual undergraduate student award winners: Vincent Eze, Outstanding International Student in the College of Education and Human Development Grace […]

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UMaine Athletics announces new ticket pricing for men’s ice hockey games

In response to fan feedback and as part of ongoing efforts to improve the overall experience for those attending men’s ice hockey games, University of Maine Athletics has announced a price reduction for single-game tickets and season memberships for the 2019–20 season. Season memberships will start at $215 — decreasing an average of $75; single-game […]

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UMaine Extension workshop to focus on extending growing season with greenhouses

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a program on home and small-scale greenhouses 9:30 a.m.–noon April 22 at the UMaine Extension Penobscot County office in Bangor. Greenhouses extend Maine’s growing season. The workshop includes technical specifications of a greenhouse and key control factors, including temperature, levels of light and shade, irrigation, fertilizer application, and […]

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Message about passing of UMaine community members

The University of Maine is mourning the loss of four longtime community members. Judy Hanscom served as an instructor and lecturer in the College of Education and Human Development from 2003–17. She earned three degrees from UMaine. Hanscom passed away April 6 at the age of 71. Suzanne Estler joined the UMaine community in 1984. […]

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SPA, Maine Masque to present ‘I’m Still Alive’ April 18–20 in Hauck

The University of Maine School of Performing Arts and Maine Masque will present the premiere production of “I’m Still Alive” April 18–20. The original play by Mackenzie Peacock, a senior theatre and communications double major, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. April 18–20 and 2 p.m. April 20. Tickets, which are available online, are $10 […]

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School of Social Work to host Field Instructor Appreciation Day symposium event May 1

The University of Maine School of Social Work will host a Field Instructor Appreciation Day symposium and awards event 9 a.m.–3:45 p.m. May 1 at Wells Conference Center. Carey Nason, director of CourageLIVES, Maine’s first residential treatment home for victims of human trafficking, will give the 9 a.m. keynote address, “Serving Survivors of Human Trafficking […]

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Alumna Curran to discuss ‘Lawyers’ Roles in Social Change’ April 17

Sally Curran ’02 will discuss “Advocating for Justice: Lawyers’ Roles in Social Change,” at 4 p.m. April 17 in Room 100 of the Donald P. Corbett Business Building. A 3:30 p.m. reception will precede the talk by the 2019 John M. Rezendes Visiting Scholar In Ethics. Curran, an attorney, is executive director of the Volunteer […]

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