Campus Announcements

Important update on UMaine emergency communication alerts

The University of Maine and the other campuses in the University of Maine System are changing emergency communication service providers. The first test of the new system will be Nov. 29 after 11 a.m. to all current UMaine emergency communication subscribers. If you are a subscriber and do not receive the test alerts by mid-afternoon […]

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UMaine football pep rally set for noon Nov. 29

A pep rally for the Black Bear football team begins at noon Thursday, Nov. 29 in the Memorial Union at the University of Maine. The Pride of Maine Black Bear Marching Band, UMaine Dance Team and cheerleaders will perform in the atrium outside the UMaine Bookstore, while speakers including UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and head […]

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Hutchinson Center to offer restorative practices certificate program

The University of Maine Hutchinson Center will offer a six-session program on restorative practices beginning Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Other sessions will take place in 2019 on Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 8 and April 26. All sessions are from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The focus of the program is the restorative approach, which emphasizes […]

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Retirement celebration for Stokes Nov. 29

Members of the University of Maine community are welcome to attend a retirement celebration for Martin Stokes, a professor of animal and veterinary sciences in the School of Food and Agriculture. The celebration will be held 4–5:30 p.m. Nov. 29 in Wells Conference Center, Room 3. For more information, contact Karen Cliff at 581.2947.

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NOAA biologist to discuss use of environmental DNA in aquaculture science

The University of Maine Aquaculture Research Institute will host Yuan Liu, a biologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Nov. 27 as part of the 2018–2019 SEANET Speaker Series. Liu will speak about “Application of Environmental DNA (eDNA) Metabarcoding in Aquaculture Science,” 11 a.m.–noon in Norman Smith Hall, Room 107. The talk is free […]

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CCAUE donations accepted through Dec. 14

The 2018 Combined Charitable Appeal for University Employees (CCAUE) is now underway. Faculty and staff are encouraged to consider contributing through Dec. 14. Online donations may be made by payroll deduction, debit or credit card. Assistance will be available in Wells Conference Center outside each upcoming Strategic Vision and Values forum — 1–2:30 p.m. Nov. […]

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Finalists named for Dean of Undergraduate School of Business

The search committee for the University of Maine Dean of Undergraduate School of Business will welcome four finalists to campus. Members of the campus community are invited and encouraged to attend the following presentations: Erin Steffes, 1–1:45 p.m. Nov. 27 in Memorial Union, Bangor Room Faye Gilbert, 2:15–3 p.m. Nov. 28 in Memorial Union, Bangor […]

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UMaine Extension publications offer Thanksgiving food safety tips

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers information and tips to safely enjoy Thanksgiving. Resources serve to educate readers on how to select, thaw and cook a turkey, as well as how to safely handle and prepare other food. Seasonal publications also include how to make wreaths, preserve cranberries and heat a home efficiently. Visit […]

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Crowdfunding efforts underway for new sugar house, international nursing trip

The University of Maine Foundation’s crowdfunding platform is designed to empower students, faculty and staff to raise funds for specific projects, events and activities. Through the power of small contributions from a large number of people, Fill the Steins connects the UMaine community to student and campus needs. The most recent campaigns seek funds to […]

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