Employees of the University of Maine and Systems Office, and their dependents over the age of 18, covered under the UMS Cigna health insurance plan are eligible to receive the flu vaccination at Cutler Health Center. The vaccine being administered is the Quadrivalent version. Bring your health insurance card at the time of your visit, […]
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FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts beginning at 2:18 p.m. Oct. 3.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is holding a multisession course this fall for those who want to start a profitable farm or expand their farm hobby to a profitable business. Taught by UMaine Extension educators, “So You Want to Farm in Maine?” is scheduled in five counties: Oct. 2, 9, 16 and 23; UMaine Extension […]
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The Bangor Symphony Orchestra and William “Bill” Dalton, assistant director of catering at the University of Maine, received awards at the annual Collins Center for the Arts gala on Sept. 29. The BSO received the Wilma Award, which reflects a long-standing tradition of community involvement and engagement at the CCA. The BSO played its first […]
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Traci Molloy, an artist and education activist, will give a public presentation at the University of Maine as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The presentation, “Against My Will,” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 in Minsky Recital Hall. Molloy will speak about the creation of the exhibit and previous collaborations with […]
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To enhance research and education in Maine, the University of Maine Department of Chemistry is acquiring a state-of-the-art, 500 MHz nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer with a more than $535,000 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Major Research Instrumentation and Chemistry Research Instrumentation programs. Leading the project is UMaine assistant professor of chemistry Matthew Brichacek, […]
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Due to an event on Oct. 2, half of Belgrade Lot will be closed to parking 6 a.m.–4 p.m. People coming to campus are asked to consider carpooling, biking or walking, if possible. Those with a MaineCard can use the Community Connector and Black Bear Orono Express for free. To find parking lots with available […]
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University of Maine graduate students are partnering with schools across Maine to host World Climate Interactive Negotiation Simulation (WCS) activities. The simulation activity was developed by the nongovernmental organization Climate Interactive and involves a role play in which participants act as country delegates and work together to negotiate a global climate agreement. The simulation emulates […]
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The University of Maine Intensive English Institute is holding an open house for faculty and staff 3–5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 in the Estabrooke Hall Ballroom. Attendees will learn about the programs and services IEI offers to international students. IEI provides targeted English language instruction to students from a variety of majors and backgrounds. It […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Tanglewood will host a fall harvest festival and trail race 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 in Lincolnville. The 3.5-mile race begins at 10 a.m. Registration opens at 9 a.m. Participants can celebrate the fall season with ecology-themed outdoor activities in the Tanglewood forest, […]
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