Campus Announcements

Proposals sought for SEANET research mini-grants

The Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture Network (SEANET) program invites proposals for research mini-grants that will result in projects that create industry/academic partnerships and contribute to the performance metrics of the SEANET/EPSCoR program and the National Science Foundation. Proposals may be submitted by principal investigators from academic institutions, governmental agencies, aquaculture-related industries or nonprofit research institutions. It […]

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Hutchinson Center to host Belfast Regional Job Fair on March 20

Nearly 60 area businesses will be represented at the Belfast Regional Job Fair from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. March 20 at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast. In addition, the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce will be representing several smaller businesses looking to fill positions. Resource providers attending include the Belfast Creative Coalition, the Maine Department of […]

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Town Hall for Research and Graduate Studies slated for April 9

A Town Hall for Research and Graduate Studies will be held 3:30–5 p.m. Monday, April 9 in Room 2 at Wells Conference Center. Topics will include: an update on initiatives; Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School Office Reorganization/Optimization; as well as responses to questions and discussion of submitted […]

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Jenkins named interim chief of staff

Kim-Marie Jenkins, senior partner for organizational effectiveness for the University of Maine and the University of Maine System, will join the UMaine President’s Office as interim chief of staff, effective March 16. Former chief of staff Jim Settele was named interim director of athletics March 12. Jenkins has worked in the UMS Office of Organizational […]

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UMaine Extension bulletin touts using smartphone to enhance farm business

University of Maine Cooperative Extension has a new bulletin on how a smartphone can serve as a business tool for farmers. The publication includes topics such as ways to market farm products, manage finances, improve efficiencies and access needed information on demand. “Using Your Smartphone to Enhance Your Farm Business in Maine” was developed by […]

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Geremy Chubbuck named 2018 Outstanding Professional Employee

Geremy Chubbuck, associate executive director of facilities management for maintenance and operations, has been named the 2018 Outstanding Professional Employee by the University of Maine Professional Employees Advisory Council (PEAC). The award is based on a professional employee’s demonstrated dedication to serving others and creating a better campus environment; the highest level of professional services […]

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Campus budget discussion March 22

A public forum has been scheduled 11 a.m.–12:20 p.m. March 22 in 102 Murray Hall to discuss the balancing of the University of Maine’s fiscal year 2019 budget. UMaine President Susan J. Hunter, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Jeffrey Hecker, and Chief Business Officer Claire Strickland will present the continuing efforts of […]

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Learn cheesemaking with UMaine Extension 4-H March 17

Learn more about the science of cheesemaking at the next University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Science Saturday 10 a.m.–1 p.m. March 17 at UMaine’s Hitchner Hall Commercial Kitchen. Led by UMaine Extension food science specialist Rob Machado, participants will learn how to make two kinds of cheese and about the importance of sensory food […]

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