Campus Announcements

Dec. 12 open forum for assistant provost for institutional research and assessment finalist

Interested administrators, faculty, staff and students are invited to an open campus forum for Debra Allen, associate director of the Office of Institutional Research. Allen is the finalist for the position of assistant provost for institutional research and assessment. The assistant provost will be responsible for supporting data-informed strategic institutional planning and overseeing the merger […]

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Recent UMaine visit enhances cooperation with Taiwan educational institutions

Rose Chen, director of the Education Division at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston, visited the University of Maine Nov. 27–28, hosted by the Office of International Programs. The goal of her visit was to enhance cooperation between UMaine and secondary and tertiary educational institutions in Taiwan. Chen’s office offers scholarships for undergraduate […]

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2018 Senior Art Exhibition ‘Collective Ground’ to open Dec. 7 in Lord Hall

The University of Maine will open the 2018 Senior Art Exhibition, “Collective Ground,” with a reception 5:30–8 p.m. Dec. 7 at Lord Hall Gallery. The show, which runs through Feb. 2, features more than 70 works of art, including paintings, drawings, prints, digital paintings/prints and sculptures. The nine studio art majors displaying work produced all […]

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Principles of beef cattle nutrition Dec. 8

University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Oxford County will host a workshop on beef cattle nutrition 4–6 p.m. Dec. 8 in South Paris.   Designed for producers, the workshop will focus on maximizing production while minimizing feed costs. UMaine Extension assistant professor and livestock specialist Colt Knight will discuss the basic principles of beef cattle […]

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Participants sought for research on taste, whole grains for older adults

Participants are needed for a University of Maine research project on taste and whole grains for older adults, being conducted 12:30–5 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Sensory Evaluation Center, 158 Hitchner Hall. Most Americans do not eat enough whole grains. UMaine researchers are studying whether taste is an important factor in deciding to eat whole […]

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Maine NEW Leadership accepting applications for 2019 institute

Maine NEW (National Education for Women) Leadership, now in its 11th year, is accepting applications for undergraduate women to participate in a six-day residential, nonpartisan training program that focuses on civic and political leadership. Maine NEW Leadership provides students a unique opportunity to build confidence and leadership skills through experiential training and provides a teaching […]

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Witter Wonderland to feature pony rides, crafts, music

Members of the campus community and public are invited to attend Witter Wonderland, a barn-wide holiday event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the University of Maine’s Witter Farm. Guests are encouraged to dress in holiday attire to meet the farm’s horses, cows and sheep. The event will kick off with a performance […]

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Second annual Cattlemen’s College starts Nov. 30

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Beef Producers Association will offer the second annual Cattlemen’s College Nov. 30–Dec. 1 in Charleston and Orono. The event begins with a live, low-stress stockmanship demonstration, 2–4 p.m. Nov. 30, at Maple Lane Farms, 224 Upper Charleston Road in Charleston, followed by a barbecue dinner at 5 […]

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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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