The University of Maine Darling Marine Center in Walpole will offer an intensive, hands-on shellfish farming workshop June 25–29. The “Applied Methods in Shellfish Farming Workshop” is intended to familiarize participants with practical approaches to cultivate molluscs — including oysters, mussels, clams and scallops. Attendees will learn about hatchery methods and upweller and nursery systems, […]
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J. Michael Weber, a senior associate dean and professor of marketing at Mercer University, has been named dean of the new Graduate School of Business, effective July 1, 2018. The Graduate School of Business, part of the Maine Business School, will offer the MBA program in Orono and Portland and online, and will house all […]
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The University of Maine at Machias will hold its 107th Commencement Ceremony at 2 p.m. May 13 in the Reynolds Center gymnasium. One hundred and three students will graduate with degrees or program certificates. The commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient will be Allagash, Maine native Cathie Pelletier, an award-winning novelist and songwriter. She graduated […]
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Ponuwon Wocuhsis Brodeur, a junior at the University of Maine at Machias, is turning tragedy into action. During the fall 2017 semester, four members of her family died of drug and mental health-related issues. Her response? Work harder. Now, a national foundation has taken notice. The 35-year-old junior is one of 50 people nationwide to […]
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The 15th annual Without Borders Festival and thesis exhibition, titled “Between You and Me” and showcasing the work of University of Maine intermedia MFA candidates, will come to Lord Hall Gallery May 17–June 30. An opening reception will take place at 6 p.m. May 17 and will be followed by a performance in the APPE […]
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A national search for a University of Maine athletics director will begin this month. UMaine President Susan J. Hunter has appointed Dr. Robert Dana, UMaine vice president for student life and dean of students, chair of the search committee for the new permanent head of the state’s only Division I program. The search committee will […]
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Lynn Hathaway, a 17-year employee of the University of Maine System, was recently admitted to Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and is waiting for a heart transplant. Hathaway battled breast cancer in 2012, and underwent chemotherapy treatment. Although in remission from breast cancer, the chemotherapy caused her to have cardiomyopathy, along with congestive heart […]
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Learn what Innovation Engineering at the University of Maine can do for faculty and students at a free inform session 9:30 a.m.–noon, May 17 at the Foster Center for Student Innovation. Innovation Engineering is designed to help people think about and implement projects faster and more efficiently. Concepts covered include problem solving, idea creation, communication […]
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Communication and journalism students from the University of Maine, together with the Maine Multicultural Center, will host a free, public performance and community conversation about diversity and immigration in Maine. “Performing ME, Performing US,” will be held at 11 a.m. May 7 in UMaine’s Black Box Theatre. Students, with the assistance of the MMMC, conducted […]
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The annual 4-H@UMaine: Connecting Kids to Campus will be held May 18–19 at the University of Maine. Designed to build college and career aspirations for middle and early high school youth, the event last year attracted 75 middle and high school students. Participation by UMaine faculty, students and staff is key to the success of […]
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